In our efforts to provide quicker access to services to students who need support in problem solving a specific issue and not necessarily ongoing therapy, we are offering same-day 30-minute consultations with one of our clinicians. These are meant to be one-time consultation sessions to clarify your goals for treatment and problem solve a specific concern.
Emergency Contacts
Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC): 617-552–3310, extension 2
To make an appointment:
Same-Day Consultation:
In our efforts to provide quicker access to services to students who need support in problem solving a specific issue and not necessarily ongoing therapy, we are offering same-day 30-minute consultations with one of our clinicians. These are meant to be one-time consultation sessions to clarify your goals for treatment and problem solve a specific concern (e.g., advice on roommate or relationship conflict, how to best manage stress, coping skills regarding anxiety, help making a decision). The consultation meeting is designed to be goal-oriented so that you can leave with set of next steps. If a student wants/needs a follow up in the future, they can call and request another one-time, same-day consultation.
Keep in mind:
- Appointments are only scheduled for the same-day and are first come, first served
- This is a one-time consultation and is not meant for ongoing psychotherapy
- Any follow ups may be with a different clinician
- It will help to have an identified goal in mind
- Arrive to the session 10-15 minutes early to fill out demographic and clinical information
Triage:
If a student is looking for short to mid-term counseling or needs help figuring out what treatment is most appropriate, they can schedule a 20-minute triage phone appointment, during which a clinician will gather information regarding the primary concern and collaborate with the student to make appropriate treatment recommendations (e.g., short-term individual therapy at UCS, group therapy at UCS, off campus therapy, or other campus resources).
Keep in mind:
- Find a quiet and private space to receive the 20-minute phone call from UCS
- This is a quick assessment of your clinical needs and not a full evaluation session
- There could be multiple outcomes including suggestion for group therapy, off campus referral, short term psychotherapy, or other campus or web-based resources
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