{"id":10448,"date":"2022-11-28T20:57:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T20:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience-tst.syr.edu\/bewell\/?page_id=10448"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:30:00","slug":"counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or you are in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"s:24-hour-support-call-315443\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">24-Hour Support | Call<span>&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:+13154438000\">315.443.8000<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Syracuse University students experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking support for<span>&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/sexual-violence\/\">sexual assault or relationship violence<\/a>, or needing urgent medical consultation can receive free confidential services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling<span>&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:+13154438000\">315.443.8000<\/a>. Please note, routine consultations should hold until the next business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"10355\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University Barnes Center at The Arch Blue Calendar Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue.png 440w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/\">Mental Health Appointments<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"10364\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University Barnes Center at The Arch Orange Telephone Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange.png 440w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"tel:+13154438000\">Call 315.443.8000<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"10359\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University Barnes Center at The Arch Blue Clock Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue.png 440w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/about\/facilities-and-hours\/\">Facilities and Hours<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"10403\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Laptop_Orange.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University Barnes Center at The Arch Orange Laptop Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Laptop_Orange.png 440w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Laptop_Orange-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Laptop_Orange-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bewell.ese.syr.edu\/\">Wellness Portal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule a Counseling Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note, there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/#mental-health-billing\">No-Show Fee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Initial Mental Health Appointments            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Students scheduling a mental health appointment for the first time are asked to follow the instructions below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<ol>\n<li>Have Syracuse University I.D. number and insurance information available.<\/li>\n<li>At this time, drop-in services are not available.<\/li>\n<li>Select one of the following ways to schedule an initial mental health appointment.\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/suhsportal.syr.edu\/\">Schedule using the Patient Portal<\/a>. Visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/about\/patient-portal\/#communications-scheduling-and-requests\">Patient Portal Instructional webpage<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to learn more.<\/li>\n<li>Call<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:3154438000\">315.443.8000<\/a>, during this time students may request a same-day appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Returning Mental Health Appointments            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Students who have attended a mental health appointment in the past are asked to follow the instructions below. Please note, Patient Portal scheduling is not available for returning mental health appointments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<ol>\n<li>Have Syracuse University I.D. number and insurance information available.<\/li>\n<li>At this time, drop-in services are not available.<\/li>\n<li>Call<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:3154438000\">315.443.8000<\/a>, during this time students may request a same-day appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Group Counseling            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Explore opportunities and learn how to get started on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/group-counseling\/\">Group Counseling webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Mental Health Medical Leave of Absence (Requesting, Readmission)            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Explore complete details on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/#mental-health-billing\">Mental Health webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"s:participating-in-group-therapy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participating in Individual Counseling<span class=\"anchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individual counseling can provide an opportunity to talk confidentially with an objective, caring professional about concerns and gain insights for a better understanding of one\u2019s difficulties. These insights are then used to create a plan of action to carry out in one\u2019s daily living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An initial consultation will be hosted during the first appointment. During this time, you will provide information about presenting concerns, relevant history and identify possible goals for counseling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the end of the appointment, the therapist will provide related recommendations and options that best meet needs. During this time, students will have the opportunity to discuss the recommendations and make a plan for how to move forward. For issues that might be better served by long-term counseling, a referral to a community provider will be explored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participating in Roommate Mediation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A student\u2019s living environment can have a significant impact on their mental health, well-being and academic success. Roommate Mediation provides Syracuse University students with a structured, supportive space to address and resolve conflicts with their roommates. Facilitated by trained staff from the Barnes Center Counseling team, mediation helps students improve communication, set clear expectations and create a more functional living environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mediation can help with concerns such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differences in lifestyle or habits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflicts over shared spaces or belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting boundaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpersonal conflict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addressing unmet roommate agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation in Roommate Mediation is voluntary, and all roommates must be willing to participate. This service focuses on skill-building, understanding and collaboration. It is not the same as individual counseling or therapy and does not involve mental health treatment or diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students are encouraged to first partner with Residential Living staff for assistance with addressing roommate concerns.&nbsp;Students interested in mediation can request a referral through the Residential Living or by contacting the Barnes Center directly for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"relationship-counseling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participating in Relationship Counseling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relationship support services are available to Syracuse University undergraduate and graduate students. Please note, all participants must be Syracuse University students.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Relationship Counseling            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Relationship Counseling is a psychotherapeutic experience designed to help people explore and work through thoughts, behaviors and patterns that may be contributing to challenges in their relationships. The focus is on processing concerns and developing healthier ways of relating to one another. All participants must be Syracuse University students who have paid the Health and Wellness Fee. We offer two types of Relationship Counseling: Intimate Relationship Counseling and Friendship Counseling.<\/p>\n<h3>Intimate Relationship Counseling<\/h3>\n<p>This service supports people in intimate relationships of all kinds. We welcome couples as well as polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships. Counseling is open to partners in any configuration and at any stage of their relationship. Examples of reasons intimate partners may seek counseling include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjusting to cohabitation.<\/li>\n<li>Navigating parenting roles together.<\/li>\n<li>Creating and maintaining intimacy.<\/li>\n<li>Healing after breaches of trust, including infidelity.<\/li>\n<li>Addressing sexual concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening emotional connection and trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Friendship Counseling<\/h3>\n<p>This service supports friends who want to strengthen their connection or work through difficulties together. Counseling is available to two friends one-on-one or to groups of friends, and it can help at any point in a friendship. Examples of reasons friends may seek counseling include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repairing a friendship after conflict or a falling-out.<\/li>\n<li>Rebuilding trust after a breach.<\/li>\n<li>Navigating major life changes that shift the friendship, such as moving,\u00a0 new relationships or differing life paths.<\/li>\n<li>Improving communication and resolving recurring tensions.<\/li>\n<li>Setting and respecting boundaries.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening closeness and mutual support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Family Counseling            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Family Counseling at the Barnes Center is available to families in which all participating members are currently enrolled Syracuse University students. This service is designed to help student family members navigate changes, strengthen communication and address relational challenges that may arise while attending college together.<\/p>\n<p>Family Counseling can support enrolled student family members with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjusting to life cycle changes.<\/li>\n<li>Navigating feelings of homesickness.<\/li>\n<li>Fostering independent identity development while maintaining family connection.<\/li>\n<li>Managing family dynamics while living apart or together during college.<\/li>\n<li>Processing and healing from impactful childhood experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Resolving sibling conflict or other student-to-student family concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Responding to current family stressors, crises or relational challenges impacting well-being and connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or you are in immediate danger, call 911. 24-Hour Support | Call&nbsp;315.443.8000 Syracuse University students experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking support for&nbsp;sexual assault or relationship violence, or needing urgent medical consultation can receive free confidential services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling&nbsp;315.443.8000. 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