Find short-term counseling on campus
Individual counseling is available on campus at two locations – the Counseling Center and Hall Health.
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Hall Health |
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The Counseling Center offers short-term mental health services at no charge to currently enrolled, degree-seeking UW students. Get started by calling 206.543.1240 to schedule an intake appointment. This initial appointment is an opportunity to discuss your presenting concerns and develop a treatment plan with a counselor.
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Getting started
All matriculated UW-Seattle students can seek mental health support at Hall Health. The first step is a brief, 20-minute support visit that is free – covered by the Services & Activities Fee. Follow-up care is billed to your insurance.
To schedule a brief support visit, call 206.543.5030 up to 48-hours in advance of when you would like to be seen. This is a 20-minute session with a counselor to discuss your concerns and explore treatment options.
Follow-up visits
In response to student needs, Hall Health is changing how we offer support. Many students find that one appointment is enough to get them moving in the right direction. If you want a follow-up appointment, you can schedule visits one at a time, as needed.
If you are interested in ongoing, weekly therapy, we can provide off-campus referrals during your free, 20-minute brief support visit. We do not offer ongoing, weekly therapy on campus.
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Meet our staff
Learn more about Counseling Center and Hall Health mental health staff.
Light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder is available at Hall Health. A brief intake appointment is the first step to begin light therapy. To schedule the appointment call 206.543-5030.
Light therapy lamps are also available at the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) for student use in the Wellness Room. Lamps can be checked out for 30 minutes per use. Additional lamps are located in the computer lab on the first floor and within the Serenity Space at the ECC.
Career support
The Counseling Center offers brief psychologically and culturally-informed individual career counseling to currently registered UW-Seattle matriculated students. During this time, 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, motivated skills and values
Pet therapy
Pet therapy is a growing field that uses dogs or other animals to help people recover from or better cope with medical and mental health concerns. Research shows that animal-assisted therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in people with a range of health problems.
Hall Health offers free pet therapy to current UW-Seattle students. Each visitor can spend 15 minutes with one of our therapy dogs. You’re invited to pet the dog and ask the handler questions. There is no cost, and no appointment is needed. Pet therapy dogs are highly trained, friendly, calm and well-mannered. Meet the dogs!
