Southwestern University
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides confidential, short-term individual and group counseling.
It can be vulnerable to consider coming to therapy and we understand that. The Counseling Center staff is here to support you.
Students may seek counseling for a wide variety of concerns including, but not limited to, adjustment to college, motivation, depression, anxiety, relationships with peers or family, sexuality, alcohol or drug use, body image, racial trauma, oppression, suicidal thoughts, self-esteem, mood swings, disordered eating and stress.
The Counseling Center also provides educational outreach programs on topics such as stress management, mindfulness, eating disorder prevention, alcohol education, sexual assault risk reduction, perfectionism and relationship skills. Referrals to off-campus professionals are available for psychiatric care and for long-term counseling.
Appointments
Resources
Statement of Diversity
Appointments
Walk-In: Are you a new client? Feel free to come to the Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Suite 200 during our walk-in hours to have your initial appointment.
Fill out your paperwork ahead of time to expedite your time in the waiting room OR allot 20-30 minutes to complete paperwork when you arrive. Forms required include Demographics and Personal History. Forms can be found here.
Walk-in Hours:
- Mondays, 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Thursdays, 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Call Us: For returning clients or other inquiries, please give us a call at 512.863.1252. The appointment desk is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–5.p.m.
After you have made your appointment, log in to the Patient Portal to complete your required documentation.
Resources
Students experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional changes can seek help from a variety of campus, community, and online resources that are available for those experiencing mental health issues.
On-Campus Resources
Southwestern provides multiple on-campus resources that can provide additional support. From tutoring to spiritual life, there is a Southwestern office that can help.
- Health Center
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Center for Academic Success
- Academic advising, tutoring, time management, study skills, disabilities and accommodations
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Center for Career and Professional Development
- Jobs, resumes, interview skills, career and major assessment tools
- Office of Spiritual Life
- University Police
Community Resources
The Georgetown and greater Austin community also offers multiple mental health resources that are just a quick drive from campus. From behavioral health to substance abuse support and more, there are a breadth of resources available to you.
Health Resources
Here are a few of the most reliable organizations and websites providing information for mental health and emotional well-being.
Emergency Resources
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24/7 Crisis Support
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Crisis (After Hours)
Southwestern defines a crisis as:
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- Having thoughts of, or an intent to engage in, suicide, homicide, or self-harm
- Being physically or sexually assaulted
- Active psychotic symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not there or severely distorted beliefs)
- Severe reactions to psychiatric medication
- If any of the above is happening and you need to talk to a crisis counselor, they can be reached through Southwestern University Police (512) 863-1944, or the campus operator (512) 863-6511. If the crisis is life threatening, please call your local emergency services (988).
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National Suicide Hotline
Help is available. Speak to someone today. Call, text, or chat 988.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Statement of Diversity and Inclusivity
We value and celebrate diversity of our students. We stand with students who may identify with marginalized identities including but not limited to LBGTQ+, BIPOC, and students with disabilities. We also recognize systems of power, privilege, and oppression impact our students lives, mental health, and academic success. We strive to provide a space where students can share and process these experiences and encourage students to bring all their identities into the therapeutic space.