Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides confidential counseling free of charge to assist students with personal, developmental or psychological concerns related to their academic progress and/or personal growth. Counseling is short-term, solution-focused with session limits set per semester. For chronic mental health issues or those that may require more extensive counseling, Counseling Services provides consultation and referral to community resources. Presentations on various mental health and wellness topics are provided in conjunction with Student Development, Student Support Services and Residential Life.
Counseling Services are available Monday through Friday by appointment.
For information or to make an appointment, please call Terri Zeilenga, M.A., LPC at 875-7423 or the Student Affairs office at 875-7400.
Counseling Issues
Generally, people seek counseling because they are struggling with issues that affect the way they feel or inhibit their ability to go about their daily lives or meet their goals. These issues can interfere with relationships, affect one's ability to concentrate on school or work, impact one's energy level, appetite and sleep, and/or create feelings of depression, anxiety and stress. Specifically, people come to Counseling Services for a variety of reasons including:
- Depression
- Anxiety/panic
- Test anxiety
- Stress management
- Relationships
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Concerns involving drug and alcohol use
- Feeling of insecurity and self-doubt
- Homesickness and adjusting to campus life
- Eating disorders
- Sexuality
- Dealing with anger
- Abuse issues
- Grief
