Counseling Services
Personal Counseling
Personal counseling provides an opportunity to talk with an objective, caring professional about your concerns or problems. It can range from informal consultation to brief psychotherapy. Counseling can be used for handling issues ranging from personal enrichment to stress and other psychological components of academic difficulties, relationship breakups, family relationship and other issues affecting individual functioning.
A TAMUG student may see a counselor for the first time by making an appointment or by coming in as a walk-in.
Counseling sessions typically last 50 minutes, once per week. The number of sessions varies depending upon your goals. In the event longer term therapy is needed, we can also refer to mental health providers in the community.
Disability Services
The goals of Services for Students with Disabilities are to provide services which will enable students with disabilities to participate fully in university life and to ensure that a person with a disability will not, on the basis of that disability, be denied full and equal access to academic and co-curricular programs.
Disability Services are provided by the Office of Student Counseling in Seibel Student Services Center, Suite 104. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Crisis Intervention
During Office Hours
(8 to 5 Mon. to Fri.)
Students call (409) 740-4736 for the Office of Student Counseling. Students can also go to Building 3030, Suite 104.
After Office Hours & Weekends...
Call 988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or text "MHA" to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line - What to expect when you call 988
If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Campus Police can also assist at (409) 740-4545.
You may be contacting the Office about yourself, or about a friend. If you are concerned about a friend we hope you will use us as consultants, let us help you out so that you don't get overwhelmed.
There is no such thing as a "dumb" question or request. We would prefer that you contact us for a small matter rather than wait until a serious crisis develops.
Alcohol & Drug Education
The Office of Student Counseling provides alcohol and other drug information to the campus community. Educational information is disseminated through workshops, training seminars, presentations to classes and student groups, information tables, People Helping People (a peer education program) and special educational promotions throughout the year. A resource library which includes books, journals, and video tapes on various substance abuse related topics is maintained in the office. Additionally, confidential counseling is offered by a licensed professional counselor.
Alcohol Education Workshop (AEW)
The Office of Student Counseling offers a free alcohol prevention and education workshop to TAMUG students. The goal of this educational opportunity is to promote healthy choices and responsible decision making about alcohol and other drug use. Students involved in alcohol-related incidents are referred by various campus or community agencies to go to our Alcohol Education Workshop (AEW). The AEW is a three hour minimum commitment. Completion of the AEW may include further screening by our licensed professional counselor.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Counseling at (409) 740-4736, Building 3030 Suite 104.
Consultation
Looking for some helpful suggestions? Maybe you just need to be pointed in the right direction. Counselors routinely consult with students, faculty, and staff on a wide variety of issues ranging from personal to educational.
If you would like to consult with a counselor, call us at 409-740-4587, or come by the Office of Student Counseling, Building 3030, Suite 104.
Presentations
Does your organization or group need a speaker? Are you a professor and need to miss a class for a conference or meeting? Please allow us the opportunity to present for you.
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Stress Management
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Procrastination & Time Management
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Test Preparation & Test Anxiety
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Study Skills: The Skill of Academic Success
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Dating & Relationships
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Helping Friends Get Help
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Body Image & Eating Concerns
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Alcohol and Substance Use: Know the Warning Signs of Addiction
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Adjustment to College Life: Finding Your Place
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Future Planning: Following your Dreams and Finding your Life's Work
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Cultural Issues: Developing Cultural Sensitivity
Confidentiality
Everything discussed in counseling is kept strictly confidential as mandated by Texas state law. As counselors we are bound by the law as well as our professional code of ethics and do everything to maintain your confidentiality and privacy.
Please note that under Texas law, we are required to violate confidentiality if:
- You are a danger to yourself or others
- A situation involving child or elder abuse
- the unlikely event that our records are subpoenaed
A Student Service fee funds counseling services and all students pay this fee. No additional fee is required for counseling or testing services.