We all face challenges that we are not necessarily equipped to handle. In counseling you may learn new skills and knowledge that help you deal more effectively with life's challenges. You may also take time to examine and change behavior patterns that no longer work well for you. The counselor can be an objective person that helps you make positive, healthy changes for yourself and your life. No, the counselor does not fix your problems.
Counseling requires emotional work, but it can have tremendous rewards.
The counselor works with you to provide information and support and to help you develop and grow personally. As a client you do have specific responsibilities, such as keeping scheduled appointments or helping to establish and maintain mutually agreed upon. Counseling services are absolutely free to all students, faculty and staff. Because we want to be of service to as many as possible, we try to limit the number of sessions to 15 per academic year, although we can make adjustments. Your counselor will assist you in the process of choosing another professional counselor within the St. Louis community if this seems necessary.