Counseling can take a number of forms.
The decision about which type of service may be appropriate is based on
many factors, including your current concerns and needs, your counseling
history, scheduling considerations, and availability of resources. Our
goal in this process is to find the best way to attend to your concerns
in the most effective and efficient way. The Counseling Center offers
the following services and works within a brief therapy model:
- Initial Assessment - All registered UCF students are entitled to an initial assessment to determine what the focus of therapy will be and what type of services are most appropriate for a particular problem. If the student is under 18 years of age, parental consent will be needed to participate in an Initial Assessment or ongoing counseling. At the end of the interview, a counselor will give recommendations to students regarding the best mode of treatment. This may mean a service the counseling center provides, or a referral to a resource on or off campus.
- Individual Counseling - In a one-on-one interaction with a counselor, you are helped to express feelings, examine thoughts and beliefs, reflect on patterns of behavior, and work toward making healthy changes in your lives. Please note that there is a session limit for individual counseling, which your counselor will discuss with you in the initial meeting.
- Group Counseling
- Groups led by professional staff offer students a supportive and
stimulating environment to explore common issues of concern. We encourage
you to learn more about Group Counseling
and to browse our complete list of Current
Groups offered this semester at the Counseling Center.
- Couples/Conjoint Counseling
- Couples may seek premarital, marital, divorce, sexual adjustment,
or alternative life-style counseling. Any two students, such as roommates,
may also utilize this service to improve their relationship or to
work out communication problems. Both students must be enrolled at
UCF to be eligible.
- Crisis Counseling-
Our staff offers crisis intervention services during regular office
hours. Students under 18 years of age can be seen on a limited basis without parental consent while they are in crisis. Click here for additional Crisis
Counseling Information.
- Outreach/Presentation Services
- The professional staff is available to present programs on a number
of student developmental concerns. We invite you to inquire about
our Outreach and Presentation Services
and to browse the programs offered this semester as part of our
Current Outreach Series at the Student
Union.
- Consultation Services
- The Counseling Center provides consultation for UCF students, faculty
members, and staff who are concerned about any unusual, problematic,
or potentially harmful behavior of students. Our staff will explore
your concerns, identify options, and provide referral information
or recommendations.
- Career Counseling - We offer major and/or career exploration for those whos indecision is affecting multiple issues in their lives. Refer to Career Counseling for additional information about this service.
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