Mental Health

Individual counseling pairs one student with one mental health provider and may include traditional “talk therapy,” recommendations to University Health Services Groups and Workshops and further mental health assessments, as needed.

Clients engaging in individual counseling may meet with their provider on a regular, recurring basis or as needed, depending on the recommendation of the provider. Many students utilize 3-5 sessions to meet their mental health goals. Providers develop treatment plans tailored to each individual student’s presenting concerns, which may include utilization of other campus or community resources, University Health Services groups or workshops, or referrals to community providers for specialized treatment or longer-term care.

Providers meet one-on-one with students to discuss and pinpoint strategies for single concerns. Rather than initiating ongoing counseling, these one-time, goal-oriented appointments allow students to gameplan mindful approaches to primary concerns in a single session.

The TELUS Health Student Support app provides FREE, immediate 24/7 real time chat and phone support, along with virtual single session and short-term counseling. Users also gain access to an extensive digital content library, containing articles, podcasts, infographics and videos addressing a variety of wellbeing topics, as well as access to free virtual fitness sessions.

These 25-minute, one-time appointments assess students’ levels of stress, anxiety and depression to identify targeted interventions that meet individual needs. This is not an appointment to initiate ongoing counseling. Quick Checks provide an opportunity for students to meet with providers and discuss specific, solution-focused strategies to empower students to take charge of their own mental health journey.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time to complete the required assessment questionnaire. If you cannot arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Note: Individuals currently experiencing a life threatening situation or safety risk should call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room immediately.

University Health Services provides non-emergency, same day assistance for immediate emotional support needs. Students in need of immediate emotional support may visit University Health Services Student Counseling and Mental Health Center for crisis intervention anytime 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, when the university is open.

Some reasons to seek crisis intervention are listed on the Crisis Intervention page.

For after-hours assistance, HelpLine can be reached at 979.845.2700 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday, and 24 hours a day on weekends when class is in session.

For life-threatening concerns or when the university is closed, visit our Emergency Resources page for additional information, including links to local mental health resources, local emergency room and police department details and crisis hotlines.

Group counseling connects students with peers facing similar circumstances or challenges to learn coping techniques in a brave space led by 1-2 University Health Services counselors. Groups meet weekly for 60-90 minutes and may be conducted in person or by telehealth in a format that encourages real-time skills practice while fostering connection and support.

Visit Group Counseling to learn more and check current availability, and learn about the benefits of group counseling. Participation in group therapy is unlimited for eligible students.

University Health Services provides career counseling services to assist students in identifying the steps in their career development and exploration, which may include incorporating career assessments.

Focus 2 is a self-paced, interactive career planning program designed to help you explore college majors and plan your career based on your interests, values, skills, personality, and professional goals. It is provided free of charge for currently enrolled Texas A&M students.

For First-Time Users, please log into the University Health Services Student Portal to retrieve the access code found on the homepage of the portal. Then you can create a new user account using your TAMU email address.

For Returning Users, please sign in to Focus 2.

Note: If you believe someone’s life is in danger, please call 911 immediately.

For guidance and resources on identifying and addressing concerning behaviors, University Health Services provides resources for faculty/staff, family and other students.

In the event that a student is exhibiting concerning behaviors or speech, University Health Services counselors also are available to consult with concerned individuals (to include staff/faculty, family and other students) as needed. Consultation requests can be made by calling University Health Services at 979.845.4427.

During consultations, University Health Services counselors maintain the confidentiality of students who are clients to the fullest extent of the law.

University Health Services maintains Community Referral resources for students in need of assistance in locating counseling, psychiatric, medical or other social service needs in the community.

If you would like to go straight to a formal evaluation in the community for a diagnosis or accommodations, you can bypass University Health Services completely and contact a community therapist directly. To learn who provides formal evaluations in the Bryan-College Station area, you can schedule with the University Health Services Referral specialist directly through the portal.

If you have non-urgent questions about the screening process or formal evaluations, and you aren’t ready to make an appointment yet, you can request for the Learning Disability/ADHD Specialist to contact you. Please note that she will respond when able, and it may take several business days.

The Doctoral Internship Program in Health Service Psychology at Texas A&M University Health Services has been accredited by APA for over 35 years. As a staff, we are very invested in our internship and are committed to the highest level of excellence in our training.

University Health Services offers a two-semester advanced practicum training experience in individual, personal counseling. The practicum is a 18 hour per week commitment. The requirements of those 18 hours are outlined in the Doctoral-Level Practicum Program Overview. Supervision is provided by current doctoral interns (who are themselves supervised by senior level psychologists) as well as by senior staff.

University Health Services offers an advanced practicum training experience in individual, personal counseling. The practicum is a 22 hour per week commitment. The requirements of those 22 hours are outlined in the Masters-Level Internship Program Overview. Supervision is provided by licensed senior staff clinicians.