The
kinds of problems students present when they come to
Counseling Services
Fees for services
Waiting period to see a counselor
Confidentiality
Policy
Contacting us and our E-Mail Policy
What to expect at the initial session
The
kinds of problems
students present when they come to Counseling Services
During the 2001-2002 Fiscal Year, 68% of all Counseling
Services' clients reported stress or anxiety as part
of the symptoms they were experiencing. Nearly 45% indicated
some sign of depression. The most frequent source of
concern centered on relationships with friends, family
or partners. Making decisions or resolving problems
of specific situations are common points of entry for
many students. The following is a list of common problems
presented in the last year: stress/anxiety, situational
problems, relationship issues, developmental issues,
depression, academic skills, educational/vocational
choice, physical problems, abuse, grief, suicidal feelings,
personality problems, substance abuse, eating disorders,
ACOA/Codependency, Legal Problems, Sexual Assault/Rape.
Fees
for services
Enrolled students may receive up to 4 sessions
per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) at no charge.
Sessions 5-10 will cost $14.00/hour
sessions beyond 10 cost $24/hour.
Waiting
Period to see a Counselor
Contrary to some campus information it is highly unusual
for a student to wait; our philosophy is to get students
in contact with a counselor in a timely manner.
We
welcome your contact
You can contact us by phone or in person at our office
and discourage using e-mail for sharing personal, confidential
information. Please see our email
policy for more information.
During your initial contact at Counseling Services, the counselor will clarify and assess your presenting concerns and determine the options available for addressing your needs. Since the mission of the Counseling Service is to provide short-term assistance, when time-limited service is not sufficient to meet your needs the counselor will then determine if any extended care can be managed within the time and service availability of this agency or if referral alternatives within the community would be more appropriate.
By the end of the initial assessment, you may expect
to gain at least three things: (1) some idea of the
goals you and your counselor believe to be reasonable
to work toward; (2) a general plan for getting to that
goal; and (3) some idea of the length of time you may
need to work toward your goal.
Are
sessions recorded?
Our staff represents a variety of professionals and
professionals-in-training: psychologists, master's-level
counselors, psychology interns, and a part-time psychiatrist.
Occasionally, we also may have graduate students in
an advanced practicum for the Department of Counseling
and Educational Psychology. Audio or video recording
of counseling sessions is done to improve the effectiveness
of all of our counselors through supervision and training
activities. Doctoral trainees are required to audio
or video record each session. There may also be an occasional
session in which a supervisor may request to observe
or sit-in on a session. You may be assured that the
content of these sessions will only be used in professional
supervision and that all of these tapes will be erased
after being reviewed. If you prefer to not have the
content of your sessions taped and observed, you will
need to discuss this with the counselor and you may
then be seen by an alternative member of our staff.