College is a transitional time for everyone. Whether it be straight out of high school or possibly going back at a later age, it’s a time of transition.
A common concern many people have is the fear of change and the unknown. Then adding classes on top of that can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety among college students. If you start noticing these or other issues arising, you may be wondering how common it is to reach out to a counselor. Research shows that many college students don’t realize the multitude of options there are both on and off campus for mental health support.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss different resources for college students. It’s important to confirm that your institution or where you live does offer these, but these are some of the most common options.
On Campus Mental Health Resources:
Looking specifically at Colorado and Florida, each of these states have college institution’s that offer some form of counseling services. These services are free to students and included in fees. Some common services offered at these locations are individual counseling, groups, academic counseling, and career counseling.
Benefits of On Campus Counseling
When seeing a counselor at a college or university counseling center, the advantage will be that these counselors know the university system. They will be knowledgeable about your institution, and with that will be aware of some of the common hardships affecting the students there.
Drawbacks of On Campus Counseling
Some of the drawbacks students have reported about their college counseling experience is that there can be a long wait time to see a therapist at the college counseling center. Some college students also share that a drawback is that there is usually a limit on the number of sessions a college counseling center can offer. While there are drawbacks, this is still an excellent option. And, on campus counseling centers can refer students to off campus counseling if needed.
Off Campus Resources:
There are many different options for going off campus for counseling and mental health support. However, it’s important to keep a few things in mind when looking for a therapist off campus.
Health Insurance
Make sure you look at your health insurance, whether it be private or school sponsored. On the insurance website you should be able to find a list of providers, both in and out of network.
Our blog on using your out of network benefits to pay for therapy can be a helpful resource to learn more about this process.
Searching for a Young Adult Therapist
When you’re searching for a new therapist, don’t be afraid to try a few therapists out to find the right fit. It can be helpful to look into different specialties as this can be more easily found with off campus resources. For example, if your primary concern is anxiety then you’ll want to find a therapist that specializes in anxiety.
You may also want to consider finding a therapist who often works with young adults and college students. While not every goal you have in therapy may be related to college, it’s helpful to work with a therapist that understands the challenges of college and young adulthood.
Seeking out therapy no matter where or what time in your life can be a daunting process. Hopefully, through this post, you’ve learned more about the different options available to you. And if you decide that you’d like to look into off campus options, you may want to learn more about our counseling services.
Begin working with a young adult therapist in TAMPA, FL OR BROOMFIELD, CO
If you’re a college student looking for support outside of your college, we can help. At WellMinded Counseling, our therapists specialize in working with college students and young adults. We offer a range of services, such as counseling for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. We offer in-person therapy in Tampa, FL and Broomfield, CO. However, our therapists can also work with people throughout Florida and Colorado through online counseling.
If you are interested in getting set up with a young adult therapist at WellMinded Counseling, you can follow these simple steps:
Contact our counseling office to schedule a free 15-minute consultation
Get set up with one of our young adult therapists
Gain the support of a therapist as you navigate college and young adulthood!
OTHER COUNSELING SERVICES OFFERED AT WELL MINDED COUNSELING CENTER
Our therapists work with clients of all ages and are able to address a wide variety of mental health concerns. WellMinded Counseling offers the following counseling services: