University Counseling Center's Services
Accessing Services
The University Counseling Center offers a variety of counseling services to currently enrolled students. This also includes any member of the student’s family or significant relationship that the student may wish to include in their therapy. Students are charged very affordable fees for our counseling services (see below). A fee is charged for most psychological and career inventories. So that the majority of students can utilize the services, our focus is on providing short-term therapy. You can initiate services by participating in an "intake" interview. During this interview, you and a UCC staff member will determine how to best meet your individual needs. If the concern requires specialized services or long term treatment, the student is usually referred to off-campus resources.
Fee Structure
- Individual Counseling Session: $10
- Group Counseling Session: $5
- Intake: FREE
- CRISIS: FREE
- Psychological Testing: VARIABLE ($15-$60/test for students; $30-$120/test for non-students)
*NOTE: If on your Financial Aid form your family contribution is from $0 to $2500, you qualify for reduced fees.
Individual Counseling
Students who have educational, interpersonal, family or other issues may seek individual counseling. Depression, anxiety, confusion about life goals, test anxiety, grief and loss, identity concerns and relationship conflicts are all common issues that bring students to UCC
Couples Counseling
Couples may seek marital, premarital, divorce, sexual adjustment, or alternate life-style counseling. Counseling is available for the student and his / her partner whether the goal is to improve a good relationship or to deal with a relationship in trouble.
Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
Therapy groups addressing particular themes (such as adult children of alcoholics, students with eating disorders, or grief issues) and personal growth groups are offered as a means of providing a safe environment where students can explore their issues with one another. Group work decreases the sense of isolation and uniqueness that a student may feel when struggling with personal issues at the same time that it provides an opportunity to learn and practice new relationship skills. One upcoming group, Interpersonal Relations, is tentatively scheduled for Mondays around 5 p.m.
Family Therapy
Sometimes a student’s personal issues originate from early life experiences or involve certain other family members. When appropriate, a student may invite willing family members to therapy sessions
Psychological Testing
Psychological testing can be used to more efficiently gain a large amount of information about a client and to help understand a client's issues more clearly. Psychological testing can be used for both personal and career counseling.
Crisis Counseling
During office hours, immediate assistance is available on a walk-in basis for students who are in urgent situations and need immediate attention. After hours, campus Public Safety handles emergency calls at 262-3111
Outreach, Workshops, and Training for Campus Groups
We have workshops being offered through the University Counseling and Testing Center. If you would like to register for free workshops, please call 262-3265. Workshops are scheduled for various locations, so please call 262-3265 for location. If you are unable to attend the workshops as scheduled, please call the above number and we will attempt to accommodate you. If you would like a workshop on an issue that is not covered, please call the above number and we will see if additional workshops are possible.
As a way to address developmental needs, provide preventive information and enhance the quality of campus life, UCC conducts workshops on topics such as acquaintance rape, healthy relationships, study skills and stress management. Our staff will consult with any campus group to design and develop specific programs or presentations. If you would like to request an outreach, please email Dr. Dixie Vandeputte at dvandepu@uccs.edu.
Consultation Services
Faculty, staff and students may use UCC for consultation purposes (e.g. concerns about a depressed roommate, how to make a referral, how to respond to a colleague with a psychological problem, etc.)
Information and Referral
UCC houses an extensive list of off-campus referral information including psychological services, guest speakers and community support groups. We also have pamphlets and handouts on various psychological issues.
Training Program
Graduate students from area masters and Ph.D. psychology and counseling receive on-site training at UCCS.
