How do I know if I need counseling?

There is no set criteria to seek services. If you wonder whether or not your concerns are sufficient to bring to a counselor, please feel free to make an appointment to consult with one of our staff members.

Our staff includes a licensed-eligible counselor experienced in helping students who are depressed, anxious, or have other psychological disorders. Although we help with these issues, we also work with many students who have other concerns. There is no problem or issue that is "too small" to discuss. If something is big enough to bother you, it's big enough to talk about with a counselor.

For example, we work with students who are lonely, who experience stress, who have concerns about their families, and who want help in better managing their time. We work with students about relationship issues, sexuality, assertion, eating and body image concerns, sexual assault, trauma and many other issues. And we work with students who want a safe place to "vent!"

If you have a concern that is affecting your personal, academic or social life or is just on your mind, please consider making an appointment.

The Counseling Office is in the Student Center, scounselor@jscc.edu or 731-424-3520, ext. 50260