MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

Intake Appointment

Getting started with counseling begins with a first-time “intake” appointment. Your intake counselor will ask you about your concerns, explain our counseling services and go over some of your personal history. You and your intake counselor will think together about what services are best for you.

• There is no charge for the initial intake session.You can schedule an intake by calling our receptionist at 581-6826 or by coming to our center in Room 426 of the Student Services Building and speaking with a receptionist in person.
• Typically you will be able to schedule your intake appointment within a week of asking for an appointment.
• If you feel you need to meet with, or speak to, a counselor prior to the earliest intake we can schedule for you, please ask the receptionist about our Crisis Services.

A few days following your intake you will be able to call in to find out the name of your counselor and set up your first counseling appointment

Occasionally the intake counselor, in consultation with other clinical staff, will recommend that you seek services outside the counseling center. This may be because your situation suggests you will benefit from, or need, longer term therapy; or because our staff doesn’t have the particular expertise to help you with your situation; or because your situation requires a higher level of care.

Follow-up Appointments

Most clients schedule follow-up appointments at the conclusion of their session. If this is not convenient for you, you may call the receptionist at 581-6826 and ask to schedule a follow-up session with your counselor.