FAQ's

• What is counseling?
  
  Counseling is a professional relationship with a therapist to help you with personal problems. The counseling relationship differs from both social friendships and traditional patient-doctor relationships. Rather than giving you specific advice, counselors serve as skilled listeners who help you clarify issues, discover wishes and explore feelings, which can help you deal more effectively with your problem.
   
• Isn’t it better for me to solve problems on my own?
  
  A counselor doesn’t solve your problems for you. Rather, he or she helps you clarify issues so you can solve problems on your own. The goal of counseling is to make you more self-sufficient, not more dependent. Providing the information and tools to effectively understand and maintain your sobriety.
   


• But I’m not crazy!
  
  Alcohol and drug addiction does not indicate that you are crazy. It does mean that you have disease that needs to be treated and maintained.
   
• Who will I see if I come to Counseling Services?
  
  Professional staff are licensed psychologists and counselors. Graduate
  student counselors from the Departments of Psychology and Leadership and Counseling also provide services under the supervision of professional staff.

• Who can be seen for counseling?

Professional staff are licensed psychologists and counselors. Graduate student counselors from the Departments of Psychology and Leadership and Counseling also provide services under the supervision of professional staff.

• When can I see a counselor?
  
  Appointments are available Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please call to schedule an appointment for a full evaluation.
   
• What can I expect at my first visit to Counseling Services?

Upon your first visit to our offices we will conduct a one-on-one evaluation. Upon completion we can then move forward to determine the best course of action for treatment based on your individual need.