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Individual Counseling

The staff of the Counseling Center can help with a wide variety of personal difficulties including, but not limited to, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, sexual and/or gender identity, relationship conflicts, academic concerns, sexual violence, traumatic experiences, and growing up in a dysfunctional family.

About Individual Counseling

The Georgia Southern Counseling Center offers short-term, goal-focused, individual counseling sessions for Georgia Southern students.

Individual counseling within a supportive professional environment can help you understand yourself better and gain healthy coping strategies.  for romantic partners, roommates, friends, etc. is also offered in some circumstances if parties are currently-enrolled students.

Individual counseling sessions typically last for 45-50 minutes are scheduled in frequency on a variety of factors including the nature of your presenting concerns, what stage you are at in the therapy process, and how busy the Counseling Center is (the mid-term and end of semester time periods tend to be busiest). You should always plan on arriving early or on-time for your scheduled appointments. Regular and on-time attendance of counseling sessions is critical for ensuring that you reach your therapy goals.

Myths & Facts

You have made the first (and most important) step in finding out about counseling and psychotherapy. Whether you came to the Counseling Center as a result of your own decision to seek help, or because someone else told you it might be helpful, it is likely that you have a lot of questions and mixed feelings about the counseling process. Many students have questions and concerns, such as “What should I talk about in my therapy sessions?”, “How long will I have to come for counseling?” and “When will I see improvement?”

Myth: Therapy is too expensive for me.
Fact: That鈥檚 true and not true! While the usual rate for a therapy hour is $100 to $150, the Counseling Center provides this service free of charge to students at 糖心Vlog.

Myth: You must be 鈥渃razy鈥� to go for therapy.
Fact: Only a small percentage of our clients have had psychotic experiences. Most clients come to work through some problem areas of their life. Instead of being 鈥渃razy鈥�, it is smart to utilize the resources which are available to you.

Myth: Going to therapy is a sign of weakness.
Fact: It takes a great deal of emotional strength to confront problem areas, seek help, and take responsibility for your life.

Myth: The counselor will tell me what to do and how to 鈥渇ix鈥� my problems.
Fact: Counseling is not a 鈥渜uick fix鈥� cure to your problems. The counselor is there to help you explore your feelings, thoughts, and concerns, to examine your options, and to assist you in achieving the goals you have set.

Myth: The counselor cannot understand me unless they have had similar experiences or is of the same background.
Fact: Counselors are trained to be sensitive to and respectful of individual differences, including the specific concerns of students regarding gender, racial/ethnic, cultural, religious, age, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic issues. Counselors seek to learn from each client how their unique experiences have impacted their lives.

Myth: All you do is sit in the counselor鈥檚 office and tell them your problems.
Fact: While talking about your problems is a part of the therapy process, it is not 鈥渁ll you do鈥�. For counseling to be effective, you will need to think about the issues discussed in therapy in between your counseling sessions and will need to follow through on making the changes you decide you want or need to make to reach your goals. In addition, your counselor may request that you do certain activities outside of your sessions (e.g., reading, journaling, recording your thoughts or feelings, practicing certain exercises) to make the most out of your therapy experience.

Relationship Counseling

Relationship counseling is available for students and their partners if both/all are enrolled at Georgia Southern. Relationship counseling is included in the 16 session per fiscal year limit.

Common concerns addressed in relationship counseling include:

  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sexual issues
  • Parenting skills
  • Stress management

On & Off Campus Referral

If you are interested in helping students access resources, whether they be on or off-campus, feel free to access our referral resources. We often use this list to help connect students with a range of resources to best meet their needs. ,

Group Therapy

All group therapy services are completely free for Georgia Southern students. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group:

If you are a current client of the Counseling Center and wish to join a therapy group, please contact your counselor and ask about a group screening appointment. The group screening appointment is a chance for you to meet the group facilitators and learn more about the group.

If you are not a current client, please call the Counseling Center to set up the intake and screening process. Need more info on the benefits of Group Therapy? Check out the YouTube video at the bottom of the page!

The Counseling Center offers several therapy groups throughout the year. Check back every semester to see our various offerings.

All of our Spring 2025 groups have started and are no longer accepting new members.

The perspectives of others who share similar circumstances and challenges can often be helpful to students seeking counseling. The safe and confidential nature of the group setting will help students interact with others and talk openly about their concerns. In the process, they will receive group support and learn to develop more healthy and satisfying relationships.

Students meet in small groups of 6-8 members with 1 or 2 group leaders once a week for 1-1/2 hours. Most groups require that you schedule a brief screening interview with the group leader(s) prior to joining. Group Counseling may be done in conjunction with individual counseling, or you may decide after talking to your counselor that group participation alone would be most beneficial to you. Most students are a little anxious when starting group counseling (particularly if they have not had prior group experience) but become more comfortable over time as they get to know other group members. In group, members are encouraged to talk about their concerns and to express thoughts and feelings about what other group members say or do. Interaction among group members is highly encouraged so that participants can 鈥渢ry out鈥� new ways of relating in a safe and supportive environment. Trust and a sense of safety build over time due to the confidential nature of the group and based on members鈥� participation and commitment.

Group Counseling is one of the best ways to learn about how you interact with and impact others. It is particularly useful for identifying and addressing recurring relationship difficulties or ways of coping that tend to cause problems for you. Students tend to get the most out of group counseling when they are willing to talk openly about their concerns and are open to giving and receiving feedback from others. Group members are not forced to talk, it is up to each group member how much he or she chooses to share. Telling other group members what you need and want from them contributes to a better overall group experience. Group members frequently benefit from the support and suggestions they get from one another and from the facilitators. They also discover they are not alone and that others are dealing with similar concerns. Within the safety of the group, issues that are of concern can be explored and new ways of managing them are learned. Insights or new behaviors learned in group can then be applied outside of group.

Solution Sessions

Sometimes a student might be experiencing an urgent need requiring more immediate attention than a regularly scheduled appointment. Students can call the聽Counseling Center for a same-day Solution Session. This same-day appointment is a brief, solution-focused meeting to assist with reducing distress and creating a plan for moving forward.聽

Same-day Solution Sessions are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. They are approximately 30 minutes long. To schedule, call the Counseling Center at 912-478-5541 (Statesboro) or 912-344-2529 (Armstrong) to ask to be scheduled for a Solution Session.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911!

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline also provides 24/7, confidential support to anyone in a mental health-related distress. Dial 鈥�988鈥� from anywhere in the United States to be connected to crisis intervention.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis/emergency and need to immediately interact with a counselor, call the Counseling Center. During business hours, the front desk will direct the call to the crisis counselor.  After business hours, the voicemail provides a prompt to be routed to the on-call crisis counselor.

Sometimes you need support in between counseling sessions or sometimes you just need to briefly talk to a counselor. Solution Sessions are brief, 30-minute sessions to focus on reducing distress and creating a plan to address concerns.

The Counseling Center staff have designated times when they are available for Solution Session; it is not always possible that you will see your regular counselor.

Absolutely! Solution Sessions are available to all Georgia Southern students. When you call the Counseling Center to schedule your Solution Session, you will be given instructions on the paperwork and forms that must be completed before you meet with a clinician.

Solution Sessions can be scheduled for in-person or over Zoom Telehealth. When calling to schedule a Solution Session, please let the front desk staff know your preference.