Counseling Services
A confidential place to talk, listen, and find support.
College comes with its share of challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship concerns, anxiety, academic pressures, or problems involving drugs or alcohol, Counseling Services offers a safe, confidential place to talk. No concern is too big or too small.
Our counselors are here to help you navigate life's challenges. Every conversation is confidential, giving you the freedom to speak openly and honestly in a supportive environment.
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Services We Offer
Counseling Services is a free, confidential resource for Batten University students. We offer individual counseling, group support, and campus-wide programs designed to help students navigate challenges and thrive.
Meet the Counselors
Connect directly with our counselors to schedule an appointment. Most students are able to meet with a counselor within a few days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Counseling Services is located in Suite 211 of the Jane P. Batten Student Center, between the Recreation and Leisure Studies offices and The Marlin Chronicle office. The main door opens into a quiet lobby where you can wait, browse available information, or just get away and relax for a bit.
Counseling Services is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We're generally not open outside these hours or on weekends, but counselors schedule appointments when they think is best and try to stay flexible around students' busy schedules.
Counselors schedule their own appointments, so you can set one up by phone, email, or in person. Once you reach out, your first appointment can usually be scheduled within a few days — sometimes the same day. Counselors generally keep their doors open when they aren't with a student, so you may be able to catch one of them by just stopping by.
Your initial appointment usually lasts about 50 minutes and focuses on what prompted you to seek help. Since helping you means truly understanding you, the counselor may ask about several aspects of your life. They'll typically wrap up the first session with recommendations for any continued meetings, other helpful resources, and advice related to what you're working through.
The number of sessions varies based on what brought you in and the degree of resolution you're seeking. Counselors can meet as often, and for as many sessions, as they feel will help — the average is around 5 to 6 sessions, though some students find it helpful to meet periodically or regularly throughout their time in college.
There is always at least one counselor available to respond to emergencies, around the clock, seven days a week. Residence Life staff, Campus Security, or the Senior Vice President can determine when a crisis situation warrants immediate intervention and will contact a counselor as needed.
