Services

In order to initiate non-crisis clinical services, all students will first complete a Brief Needs Assessment. During the appointment the student will work with a clinician to determine which services are the best fit to effectively address the student’s concerns. Brief Needs Assessment last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Prior to the start of the appointment, students are asked to complete basic forms, which take 10 to 15 minutes.

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Non-crisis, clinical service options include:

• • Brief Therapy

    Brief Individual Therapy

    The Counseling Center offers a short-term treatment model, so we are able to best serve all SU students. Sessions with a clinician last up to 50 minutes and are focused on working towards identified treatment goals. If it is decided that brief therapy is not the best fit to address the presenting problems, the Center has many community referral options and can assist with the referral process.

    Couples Therapy

    The Counseling Center offers a short-term treatment model for couples (married or not). Sessions last up to 50 minutes and involve conflict resolution, improving communication, and working to address issues related to external stressors, among other identified treatment needs. At least one person in the relationship must be an SU student.  Couples counseling is initiated with each member of the relationship attending a Brief Needs Assessment. During the Brief Needs Assessment, be sure to indicate that you would like to initiate couples counseling.

  • Anxiety Management Group

    The Anxiety Management Group is a four-part series that aims to help students manage anxiety by offering knowledge, teaching skills and developing abilities to reduce anxiety and its negative impacts on day-to-day life. In-person groups are available on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting September 10^th during the fall 2024 semester. Virtual options are also available through MyClasses, where students will complete modules on their own and can elect to join a weekly virtual group. To join either option, schedule a Brief Needs Assessment at the Counseling Center by calling 410-543-6070, walking in to room 263 in the GSU, or click here to schedule online during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

    THROUGH THE SERIES, LEARN:

    • What anxiety is
    • How anxiety manifests
    • Ways that anxiety can be effectively controlled
    • Relaxation techniques
    • Cognitive restructuring practices
    • Mindfulness approaches

     

    Call 410-543-6070 or email nadyer@salisbury.edu for questions or concerns

  • Depression Management Group

    The Depression Management Group is a four-part series that aims to help students manage depression by offering knowledge, teaching skills and developing abilities to reduce depression and its negative impacts on day-to-day life. The group will be offered if students express interest. If you would like to attend this group, email nadyer@salisbury.edu or call the Counseling Center at 410-543-6070 and ask to speak to Nikki Dyer.

    THROUGH THE SERIES, LEARN:

    • What depression is
    • Ways to deal with negative events
    • Self-care, including sleep hygiene, exercise and nutrition
    • Mindfulness exercises
    • Cognitive restructuring practices
    • Pleasure predicting activities Depression Management Group

     

    Call 410-543-6070 or email nadyer@salisbury.edu for questions or concerns.

  • Referrals

    In some cases, it maybe determined that a student would benefit from a referral to an on- or off-campus service. This may include referrals to off-campus therapy, psychiatry, or other mental health referral needs. The Center can help with the process of identifying and connecting with the recommended service. There is also information about connecting to providers in the community on the Center’s Off-Campus Providers website.

  • Single Session

    This one-time session option is well-suited to students who seek help related to one specific topic. This is typically helpful when the student already has a good understanding of the concern but is unsure about what steps to take to resolve it. Single Sessions can last up to 50 minutes; however, they are often shorter, ending when the student identifies actions to take. If another appointment is needed, then other treatment options will be discussed.