Counseling Services

Counseling Services is designed to help students gain an understanding of their life issues and leads to a resolution of their presenting problem(s).  The Counseling Center is located in the Adrian College Medical Clinic and offers 24/7 virtual services that are offered free to all registered undergraduate Adrian College students. The phone number is 517-265-5161. Virtual counseling sessions are focused on helping students develop personal strategies, competencies, and life skills that enhance their ability to be successful in their academic and personal growth and development.  Some of the issues that are most frequently presented by students are:

• Adjustment issues such as homesickness,

• Anxiety/Depression issues that often interfere with students’ ability to attend classes and complete assignments,

• Time management,

• Family issues,

• Financial issues,

• Roommate conflict,

• Partner issues-long distance relationships, break-ups,

• Grief work.

Students receive short-term counseling for current presenting problems. Referrals to other clinicians in the community are available. Counseling Services also offers support groups, as needed, presentations, and workshops for various campus groups.

Counseling Services are staffed by qualified clinicians, experienced in working with college students. A variety of theoretical orientations and intervention styles are employed in keeping with the needs of individual students. All counseling conversations with students are covered by the ethical codes of confidentiality of the American Psychological Association.