The Counseling Service provides supportive short-term therapy to students, free of charge, to assist them in the process of exploring problems in a safe, private, and confidential manner. Talking with a counselor can often lead to important changes. One of the most difficult steps in counseling occurs before a student even sees a counselor. Deciding to seek counseling can be the first step to making change and solving difficulties. It takes courage and strength to recognize a desire to pursue personal growth or deal with a serious problem.
Students can discuss any type of personal or academic concern in counseling.
Confidentiality All counseling sessions, consultations, and referrals are confidential within ethical and legal professional guidelines of the State of Vermont. Generally, contact with a student's family or College administration occurs, as required by law, only in a life-threatening situation, hospitalization, or with the student's written consent. There are important legally mandated exceptions to confidentiality. Information is routinely shared internally within the Counseling Service staff, primarily for case consultation and supervision. Clinical supervision is provided to the counselors by a local psychiatrist.