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. 

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New Clients

You are a new client if you have not been seen  in the current or prior academic semester. Select to learn more information or to Schedule the initial consultation appointment now!
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Returning Clients

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. 
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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. 
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Couples/Relationship Counseling

Couples/Relationship counseling may be also be provided if all parties are enrolled Texas State students, subject to clinician availability.    Call 512-245-2208 to schedule.

 
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Crisis/Urgent Support

Counseling Center: 512-245-2208; after hours, option 2

TimelyCare: 24/7 on-demand support 

988: Suicide Prevention Hotline (Chat, Call, Text)
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TimelyCare

Texas State University has partnered with TimelyCare, a service that offers free, on-demand mental health services directly to current/future enrolled students via use of the TimelyCare App.
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Consultations (Faculty/Staff, Family/Friend)

Staff are available to consult with faculty/staff, family/friend of a student of concern. 

Counseling Center: 512-245-2208; after hours, option 2

TimelyCare: 24/7 on-demand support, call 833-484-6359. 
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Community Resource Coordination

Assistance is available to find a provider (therapist, psychiatrist, etc.) off campus, in the community, for long-term therapy, specialized services, or other needs.  
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Mission & Vision

The Counseling Center services promote the overall well-being, retention, and success of our student population.
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Counseling Center Scope of Practice

The Scope of Practice outlines the services that the Counseling Center offers.  
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FAQ's: What is Counseling & Where do I start?

Take a look at the Counseling Center's Scope Of Practice and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) to learn where to start.  
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Outreach & Self-Help

The Counseling Center provides various Educational Programming and Outreach for students across both campus's.  

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.