Evaluation and Treatment
The life of a university student is complex and challenging, whether entering college for the first time, coming back after a "time out," or working on an advanced degree. When personal problems, career questions, or relationship issues interfere, Counseling Services staff are prepared to help students attain their personal and academic goals.
Services available
- Individual counseling, usually on a weekly basis
- Couples counseling, for students in a committed relationship
- Group counseling, with 5 - 7 students, sometimes on a specific topic
- Career Counseling
- Diagnostic assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Referral to other resources, on or off campus
To utilize our services
Contact our receptionist in person (Suite 2010 Student Services Building), or
call (312) 996-3490.
You will be asked to complete some paperwork and then given an intake appointment. At that interview, you can discuss your counseling needs with a staff member, as well as what services are most appropriate.
Time Limits
Different problems take different amounts of time to resolve. Services are tailored to a student's particular needs. Nearly all students are seen for 20 sessions or fewer; however, you and your counselor will decide how long to work together.
Confidentiality
Matters shared with Counseling Services staff are kept private unless you give your counselor written permission to release specific information. This means, among other things, that visits here are not part of your academic record. (There are a few exceptions to this strict rule. For example, if a counselor becomes aware of child abuse, or a threat of imminent danger to the person seen or specific others, the counselor is obliged by law to report this information to appropriate authorities.)
Standards and Accreditation
The Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, and the Counseling Services unit adheres to the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association. Its internship program in Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association.