Counseling Center Services

The Counseling Center offers a variety of services for students, virtual or in-person.   All Counseling Services are available to students from the San Marcos or Round Rock Campus. The following areas provide more information.  Students can also call 512-245-2208 for more information. 

Initial Consultation

The Initial Consultation is required for students who have never received services at the Counseling Center.  This process is also appropriate if you were seen prior to the current academic year.

Returning Client

If you were seen previously during the current academic year, please call 512-245-2208 to schedule an appointment. You do not need to do the initial consultation and complete online paperwork. 

Group Counseling

Working on therapy goals within a group setting can be a supportive and productive way to address personal concerns. Group members meet weekly to explore a specific topic and develop coping skills. 

TimelyCare

Texas State University has partnered with TimelyCare, a service that offers free, on-demand mental health services directly to our students via use of the TimelyCare App.

FAQ's: What is Counseling & Where do I start?

Students often have questions about counseling services.  Take a look at the Counseling Center's Scope Of Practice and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) to learn where to start.  

Outreach & Self-Help

NOWCATS & Emotional Intelligence Trainings, Bobcat Wellness Videos, Sleep Tips, Anxiety and Academic Support Resources, TimelyCare self-help content, health coaching & basic needs support.

Crisis/Urgent Support

If you have a Life Threatening Emergency, Call 911.

Counseling Center at 512-245-2208

Avail Crisis Hotline 24 hours a day (Toll Free) at 1-877-466-0660

TimelyCare has on-demand support from anywhere.

Community Resource Coordination

Assistance is available to find a provider in the community for long-term therapy, specialized services, or other needs.  

Other Consultations (Faculty/Staff, Family, Friend)

Counseling Center staff provide consultation to Faculty/staff, family and friends at 512-245-2208.

TimelyCare Faculty/Staff Line can also be accessed, any time, day or night,  by calling 833-484-6359. 

Self-Help Resources & Outreach Events

The Counseling Center provides a wide variety of Self-Help Resources and Outreach Events that are excellent sources of information to help individuals with mental health concerns or needs. TimelyCare also provides a variety of self-help content.

NOW CATS Mindfulness Courses

The NOW CATS team guides the Intro to Mindfulness courses and contributes to the other mindfulness resources to help bring calm to your day.

Sleep Tip Tuesdays

Life has a way of interfering with sleep or getting to bed at a reasonable time. You can fix your sleep but figuring it out on your own can take time and cause a lot of unnecessary frustration. Sleep Tips can be help you sleep better!

Mindful Minutes

Check out our Mindful Minutes using our slideshow to the right. Click on the button below to visit Learn to Know the Now Mindfulness page to explore ways to practice mindfulness in your daily life. 

Watercolor background with text that reads Today, stop and recognize a piece of nature (e.g., a flower, rain cloud, rain drops, a tree, a breeze) by utilizing and processing it through each of your senses.

Training Programs

The Texas State University Counseling Center offers several clinical training opportunities for graduate students in professional psychology.  All placements begin in the Fall semester, with orientation activities occurring in August.

Graduate Practicum Training Program

Internship in Health Service Psychology

Postdoctoral Residency

Accreditation

The Texas State University Counseling Center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services. The predoctoral internship program offered at the Texas State University Counseling Center is accredited by the American Psychological Association and is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers.