Make An Appointment
If you are like most people, you will encounter a number of life events while at ISU that will leave you confused, anxious, angry or sad. While life situations often work themselves out, sometimes they linger and require assistance. Student Counseling Services offers a variety of options to meet your unique needs.
All of these services are free and confidential!
Student Counseling Services
Group Counseling
- Only available to students in Illinois
- No limits on group counseling
- Meet weekly for 90 minutes
- Groups are facilitated by SCS staff
- Typically have 8 to 10 students in each group
- Topical groups:
- Students of Color
- Graduate and Non-traditional Students
- Offers students a chance to connect with peers who share similar struggles
Individual Counseling
- Only available to students in Illinois
- Short-term approach to therapy
- Students typically attend between 2 and 8 one-on-one sessions
- Limited to 12 sessions an academic year and 20 during an academic degree
- Students typically attend biweekly, 50 minute sessions
- Great for students looking to develop skills and strategies to overcome life's challenges
To schedule your initial appointment, call (309) 438-3655 or stop by room 320 of the Student Services Building. During your first appointment, a professional counselor will work with you to help you clarify your concerns and explore if ongoing counseling or other services are needed.
WellConnect
SCS has partnered with WellConnect Counseling to offer students additional counseling options and resources to manage life's challenges.
WellConnect Counseling
- Can participate from anywhere in the US
- Up to 5 one-on-one sessions
- Option to continue with your therapist through private insurance
- In-person, video, phone, text, and chat options
- Evening and weekend hours are available
- Perfect for students away from school on internship, student teaching, or school related placements
To enroll in online therapy (i.e., chat, text, video, or phone), access ISU’s WellConnect site by entering My Illinois State. Log in and scroll down to the “Support and Wellness Section”, then click on “Access WellConnect 5-Session Counseling”.
To schedule a face to face appointment, or for additional guidance, please call WellConnect at 866-640-4777.