Personal Counseling
Anxious, depressed overwhelmed, angry, struggling? Don’t wait.
Seeking help early can prevent minor difficulties from becoming more serious problems. Students seek personal counseling for many reasons, including such issues as: roommate problems, stress, difficulty with decisions, eating disorders, relationship problems, substance abuse, sexual assault, family problems, trauma, abuse, and domestic violence.
The experienced, professional counselors of the Manor College Counseling Center are supportive, objective, and available to discuss any student concerns. When appropriate, referrals are made to community resources, such as private therapists or support groups.
NOTE: Personal counseling services are free, non-sectarian, and strictly confidential except in cases where the student is assessed as being immediately dangerous to self or others. Because personal counseling is confidential, it does not appear on academic records.
Among other things, we can help you:
- Improve your sleep
- Learn relaxation techniques
- Improve self-esteem
- Deal with loss, e.g., a death or relationship break-up
- Learn to manage anger
- Determine whether you have an addiction or eating disorder
- Cope with physical or sexual assault
- Develop assertive communication and healthy boundaries
- Think through confusing problems
- Recognize and avoid physical and emotional abuse
We have:
- Free brochures on a variety of mental health topics in a carousel outside the Career Office
- Informational videos and handouts on a variety of psychological topics; relaxation tapes
- Information on area resources, including clinics, private therapists, and 12-step groups