Reasons to Seek Counseling

Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons. If something is going on in a student’s life that is causing distress, that is sufficient reason to contact a counselor.

  • Stress or anxiety
  • Career or education goal uncertainty
  • Relationship issues
  • Eating too much or too little
  • Low self-esteem
  • Poor study skills
  • Lack of motivation
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Substance abuse
  • Time/stress management
  • Difficulty adjusting to college
  • Military or veteran transition
  • Feeling out of place
  • Homesickness or feeling isolated
  • Sleep issues
  • Anger management
  • Parenting issues