Counseling Services

Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy

In Person Counseling

To start individual counseling, complete the intake form at counselingsignup.kzoo.edu using your K College username and password or on the iPads in the Counseling Center lobby. You have the option to schedule your first appointment after completing the forms, otherwise a clinician will email you within 48 business hours to set up an initial appointment.

If you are unable to complete the intake form, email us at counseling.center@kzoo.edu.

We work with students individually on a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, stress, parental or family concerns, identity including gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual assault, trauma, and more. Sessions are generally 30-45 minutes in length and can occur weekly, bi-weekly, or on a “check-in” basis.

Students will receive individual counseling under a customized clinical care model, which means the number of sessions needed to address the student’s presenting concern will be determined during the initial intake session. Our customized clinical care model enables us to prioritize keeping counseling services accessible to all students in a timely manner. Most issues that arise during the college years are conducive to a short-term therapeutic model. The average total number of appointments attended by K students is about 3 sessions. The customized clinical care model does not include consultation appointments or group counseling sessions. If a student’s issues are determined to require long-term therapy or specialty treatment, a therapist will help facilitate a referral to professionals in the community with that expertise (i.e., a student with an eating disorder or a student with substance use concerns). In addition, students seeking ADHD or learning disability assessment will be referred to a clinic or psychologist in the community.

Students are welcome to utilize the Counseling Center services at any time while they are a student at K and many students return at different times during their college career to seek counseling support. The Counseling Center offers a range of groups and we have found that many students are able to get their counseling needs met by attending one of our therapy or support groups. Students are welcome to attend group sessions as desired. Students are also welcome to use our 24/7 Crisis Support Line at 833.646.1526 as needed.

Virtual Counseling with Uwill

  • Can schedule same day
  • Evening and Weekend hours
  • Provider can be chosen by: ethnicity, language spoken, gender, focus area

The Counseling Center has partnered with Uwill to provide students with immediate access to video, phone, and chat sessions with a licensed mental health professional.

Students receive up to 8 virtual sessions per academic year free. These telehealth sessions are available days, nights, weekends, during break, and while studying abroad.

To access counseling through Uwill, please create a profile using your K College email address at app.uwill.com or scan the QR code below.

Need a private space for your telehealth appointment? Please use our Calendly page to book our available office: calendly.com/kzoocounselingcenter.

Referral for Medication

We refer students who require medication to our Student Health Center or other local physicians.

Off-campus Treatment

Students needing specialty treatment will be referred to a professional in the community with that expertise, e.g., a student with an eating disorder. Students seeking ADHD and learning disability assessments will also be referred to a clinic or psychologist in the community.

Support Groups Offered Quarterly

We offer a variety of support groups in which students help each other find solutions to their concerns. Contact us for more information at counseling.center@kzoo.edu.

Outside Consultation

We consult with students, faculty, and staff about their concerns about K students, family members, or friends. Whether you are a parent concerned about your student, or a student who would like more information about a topic or to discuss a concern, please contact a counseling center staff person at counseling.center@kzoo.edu.

Emergency Services

If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365.

Call our Crisis Support Line at 833.646.1526

There are a number of other crisis phone and text lines that offer crisis intervention to students experiencing mental health issues and emergencies.

Please note that the use of e-mail poses risks to the confidentiality of your health information. The Internet is an open network and provides no inherent protection for confidential information. You accept these risks by using email to contact counseling center staff. Email may not be appropriate for critical or time-sensitive issues as there will be times that staff will not have access to e-mail.