Counseling Center
Want to schedule an appointment? Please review the service options listed below for next steps!
- Services We Offer
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As the end of the Spring 2022 semester approaches, we are offering a variety of appointment types to meet student needs. If you are interested in receiving services, please review the following information and select the appointment type that is right for you.
Option 1:
Do you want ongoing Counseling and meet the following critiera?
- Want counseling services over the summer
- Will be in the state of Tennessee during the summer
Schedule a Needs Assessment (30 min) to get connected to services!
Please click here: Needs Assessment to fill out the required paperwork and receive further instructions for scheduling. You will select “Needs Assessment” on the main menu.
Please do not schedule a Needs Assessment at this time if you do not wish to continue services with us over the summer.
Option 2:
Are you experiencing stress related to the end of the semester but do not want ongoing counseling beyond Spring semester?
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Let’s Talk
Informal, Drop-In Consultation. No appointment needed and no paperwork required. Meetings are typically 20 minutes long and are offered first-come first-serve. In-person only.
- For dates and times, go to our Let's Talk page
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Relaxation Room Sessions
Guided meditation and light therapy appointments available. Instructions for use will be given at start of appointment, with remainder of appointment being self-directed. This is not a counseling appointment.
- Currently available Mondays from 10AM-1PM, Wednesdays from 8AM-11AM, Thursdays from 11AM-2PM, and Fridays from 9AM-12PM, with additional times to be added during the last week of classes and finals week.
Appointments can be scheduled by clicking the following Relaxation Room Scheduling and selecting “Relaxation Room Initial Appointments” on the main menu.
For more information on these appointments go to our Biofeedback page
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Workshops
Kind Mind – A weekly, hour-long workshop that introduces skills for challenging negative self-perceptions, improving your relationship with yourself (and others), and creating a stronger sense of self.
- Specifics regarding content by date outlined on our website
- Date/Time/Location: Mondays from 3-4PM in Culp Meeting Room #304 (with the exception of April 4, which will be held in #303
Anxiety Toolkit – A weekly, hour-long workshop that introduces skills for managing stress, anxiety, and worry.
- Specifics regarding content by date outlined on our website.
- Date/Time/Location: Fridays from 2-3PM in Culp Center Meeting Room #303
- Specifics regarding content by date outlined on our website
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Single Session Therapy
A one-time, structured counseling appointment with one of our providers is also an option; however, in order to ensure that this type of appointment would be appropriate for students’ needs, we require that students first complete Needs Assessment paperwork (Click Link Here ).
- When prompted at the end of the paperwork to schedule an appointment, simply select “I prefer not to schedule an appointment at this time” and contact our office by phone at (423) 439-3333 to schedule an SST.
If deciding between single session therapy (SST) appointments and a Let’s Talk appointment, you may consider overall/ongoing mental health needs, as completing Needs Assessment paperwork will make it easier to utilize our services in the future; however, Let’s Talk appointments are more easily accessible (e.g., more time slots, no paperwork) and offer flexibility in number of meetings you may have.
If none of these options seem right for you, please contact our office at (423) 439-3333 to speak with someone about services that may be available.
Need Something Soon? Rapid Service Options
These services are offered to all ETSU students, regardless if you are a Counseling Center Client.
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Let's Talk
Let's Talk is an informal drop-in service available to students who would like to engage in a brief, problem-solving approach with one of our counselors. “Let’s Talk” isn’t formal counseling or mental health treatment. It’s a chance to briefly share what’s on your mind, find support, and get recommendations. No topic is off-limits!
Offered Monday-Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm in the Counseling Center. For other available times click here
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BucsPress2 24/7 Helpline
BucsPress2 is a 24-hour mental health help line for ETSU Students. It provides FREE, confidential crisis counseling over the phone. It is staffed 24/7/365 by counseling professionals under contract with The Counseling Center. Call 423-439-4841 (press 2) to talk to someone now!
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Workshops
- Anxiety Toolkit - Fridays 2:00pm-2:50pm. Culp 303
- Kind Mind - Mondays 3:00pm - 3:50pm. Culp 304*With the exception of the following dates: February 7 - Culp Forum (311) February 21 and April 4 - Culp Meeting Room (303)
For more info check out our Groups page
If you are in crisis or experiencing a life-threatening emergency please call 911. If you are experiencing a NON-life-threatening emotional crisis and wish to speak to a licensed counselor, you may choose to access BUCSPress2, our 24-hour Mental Health Helpline by dialing (423) 439-4841 and “pressing 2” when prompted.
- Want counseling services over the summer
Things to think about if you choose Telehealth:
- Are you in the state of Tennessee?
- Do you have a private space to talk?
- If you are interested in video conferencing via Zoom do you have a webcam and secure wifi?
- Did you fill out your Telemental Health consent form?
* We cannot provide ongoing telehealth services to students not in Tennessee because of legal (license) issues. Students who are NOT in Tennessee are urged to seek services close to home. We are able to provide brief phone consults to help connect you with local resources in your area. Please call 423-439-3333 or call Bucs Press 2.