Common Problems

Counseling Services has experience in treating various types of problems. Some common problems college students encounter are listed below:

• Feeling depressed.
• Family problems.
• Conflicts in a relationship.
• Being unable to concentrate on academic work.
• Breaking up.
• Feeling isolated and lonely.
• The death of a friend or family member.
• Coping with a traumatic incident.
• Lack of confidence and self-esteem.
• Anxiety about taking a test.
• Fears about talking to a professor.
• STRESS ... too much to do ... too many demands ... too little time.
• Alcohol and substance use and abuse.
• Sexual assault.
• An unwanted pregnancy.
• Serious concerns about a friend, roommate, or family member.

Consultation with Counseling Services:

If you are unsure of how to best handle a situation when a friend is distressed, we encourage you to reach out to Counseling Services to consult with one of our therapists.  A brief consultation may help you sort out the issues, explore alternative approaches, and identify resources.