Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is at the heart of the services offered by the Counseling Center. Our staff provides individual counseling typically during hour long weekly sessions. Most students come in for under six sessions and return if their difficulties persist. There are some students who come in for longer treatment while others come in for a single session and are referred out for additional services.
While clinicians bring their own unique approaches to helping, the WKU Counseling Center has a strong commitment to providing clinically appropriate, effective treatment in a caring, supportive, and developmentally sensitive manner.
Students come to therapy to discuss many different issues. For some students, the problem is recent or related to a current situation. For others, the problem has been present for a long time.
Frequent issues students talk about when they come to therapy are:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Relationship problems (with romantic partners, family, friends, roommates, coworkers, advisors)
- Experiences of oppression, discrimination, prejudice
- Poor concentration, difficulty focusing
- Questions about identity
- Body image concerns
- Adjustment to college, graduate/professional school, new life situations
- Grief
- Trauma
To get started, simply call the Center at 270-745-3159 and we can explain the process and set up an appt. for you. We are open 8am-4:30pm (CST). We are continuing to use Zoom technology at this time and can work with you to find a day/time that works for you. We will set up a Client Consultation appt. This is an opportunity for you to meet with one of our clinicians, typically slated for around 20-30 minutes, and you can discuss what’s bringing you in, goals for counseling, and the process of counseling with that staff member. There is no fee for our services, and we do not bill for insurance. The therapist can discuss our group offerings with you, as well.
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