Individual Counseling | Husky Health & Well-Being

Student mental health services are changing

We are working toward offering expanded, streamlined mental health services through the Counseling Center.

Need to talk? We’re here to listen.

As a result of feedback from students and the hard work of the UW Student Mental Health Task Force, UW is working toward offering streamlined mental health services to students through one phone number. Over the next month, this website will be updated with more mental health resources.

When you call to schedule, we will help you connect with appropriate on- and off-campus resources, such as individual counseling, group therapy and workshops. In an emergency, always call 911.

Featured services

We currently provide care through several different platforms:

If you’re in Washington State, schedule a secure video visit with a UW Seattle therapist for short-term individual therapy and group counseling by calling 206.543.1240.
For students outside of Washington State, use mySSP to be connected with a counselor for individual counseling or crisis support.
Psychiatric care is available by appointment at Hall Health by calling 206.685.1011.
Get virtual drop-in support from a counselor during the academic quarter via Let’s Talk.
Online trainings and workshops are available to enhance your wellbeing and self-care.

Video visits with a therapist

Short-term individual counseling via video is available to students who are in Washington State. Schedule your initial appointment by calling 206.543.1240.

If you’re located outside of Washington, use mySSP to connect with a therapist for individual counseling and crisis support.

There is no cost associated with Counseling Center care to current UW Seattle students who pay the Services & Activities Fee. However, because our services are short-term in nature, we may refer you to off-campus resources that bill health insurance.

Meet our staff

Learn more about Counseling Center staff.

Career support

We offer brief psychologically and culturally-informed individual career counseling to currently registered UW Seattle matriculated students. During your visit, you and your counselor will explore a range of subjects that will help you gain greater self-awareness or clarity about your academic and career goals. As a result, you’ll be better able to decide on potential majors and careers. Some of the areas your counselor may discuss with you include:

Cultural/family beliefs and values that have impacted your education and career prospects
Family expectations of what you should study or which careers you should consider
Your preferences for lifestyle, geographical location, preferred work environments, family needs, etc.
Your interests, motives, skills and values

Frequently asked questions

If you do not live alone, it can be challenging to find a private, secure place for video or phone communication with your counselor. Here are some suggestions:

Talk in your parked car or the parked car of a friend or relative.
Use a yard, patio or other outdoor area.
Call from a bathroom or walk-in closet.
If you are working outside your residence, use a private room at your place of work if one is available.
If you live in a shelter, hotel or other group or temporary housing and do not have a private room, consider asking a staff member or volunteer to help you identify a private space for the session.
If you live with people who are supportive and understanding, consider asking them to stay in another room or go for a walk so you can have privacy during the session.
If you have a private room but are concerned that other people could overhear you, it may help to:

- If you can, wear headphones with a built-in microphone so others cannot hear what the counselor says. You can hold the microphone close to your mouth to avoid having to speak very loudly.
- Put a towel or blanket along the bottom of the door to add soundproofing.
- Play “white noise” or other background sounds near the door of the room. You can use a white noise machine or an app that has white noise or nature sounds.

If accessing a private, secure place to talk with a counselor remotely is a challenge, please let us know when you schedule your appointment.

We can help you identify a more private space for your first secure video visit. We can also explore whether other options might be available for you.

Need to talk? We’re here to listen.

Population served

Counseling Center

Hall Health

Featured services

Video visits with a therapist

Meet our staff

Career support

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I don’t have a private space for my video or phone visit?

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Connect with us:

Need to talk? We’re here to listen.

Population served

Counseling Center

Hall Health

Featured services

Video visits with a therapist

Meet our staff

Career support

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I don’t have a private space for my video or phone visit?

Crisis support

US emergencies: Call 911

SafeCampus: 206.685.7233

Crisis Connections: 866.427.4747

On-campus support

International support for students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad