The UT Dallas Student Counseling Center provides programs and services designed to assist students in achieving emotional well-being necessary to success. Help is given to students to manage academic and personal demands more effectively. The Counseling Center's professional staff of licensed psychologists/counselors is available by appointment or in times of emergency. All counseling is confidential. For information regarding Counseling as well as sign-up materials, see SERVICES. Our Successful Student WORKSHOPS series is offered through the Spring and Fall semesters.
See RESOURCES for Information for concerned parents, faculty/staff and members of the community. The UTD Counseling Center provides training for PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNS and PRACTICUM STUDENTS .
We are a proud member of UTD's Safe Zone. SAFE ZONE is a program that celebrates diversity. SAFE ZONE strives to establish a university-wide network of trained Allies who will shape a campus culture that is accepting of all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Student Counseling Center at The University of Texas at Dallas has teamed with The Family Place of Dallas -- a non-profit organization for battered women -- to coordinate the UTD S.T.A.R.T. Project (Students Tackling Abusive Relationships Together).
Typical Concerns of Counseling Center Clients
- "I often feel sad and don't know why."
- "My mind goes blank during tests."
- "It's hard for me to talk to people."
- "My partner just left me."
- "I have no confidence in myself."
- "I don't know if college is for me."
- "I can't get my work done on time."
- "My partner is pressuring me to have sex."
- "I'm having a hard time juggling work, school and family."
- "I'm having trouble trusting my partner."
- "I have a friend who drinks too much. "
- "My partner is hitting me. "
- "I worry too much."
- "I can't decide whether to stay or leave the relationship I'm in."
- "I'm having panic attacks and don't know what to do. "
If you have any concerns, please Contact Us for an appointment.
Upcoming Events
Workshops:
Take the Mental Health Survey on WebCT and be entered in a drawing - the winner will receive a $50 VISA Gift Card! Come by the counseling center to register or call 972-883-2575.
ON-LINE WORKSHOPS are available now! Time Management, Test Taking Skills and Test Anxiety, and Changing Habits.
To register, call the Counseling Center. Have your NetID and name of the Workshop ready when you call.
Emergency Services
For mental health emergencies during business hours, the UTD Counseling Center provides prompt counseling.
To access this service, drop by our office located on the first floor of the Student Union in room 1.608 or call 972-883-2575.
For mental health emergencies that cannot wait until business hours, call 972-883-2575. A recorded message will give you information on accessing the mental health professional on call.
For more information regarding Emergency Services, see Resources.
Updated: November 24, 2008
