Counseling Center
Welcome to the UCA Counseling Center. We provide a wide range of mental health services, including consultations, to currently enrolled UCA students. We also conduct educational programs for student organizations, classes, UCA departments, and the community, upon request. We are accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.Individual Counseling is provided to help a person develop coping strategies, resolve conflicts and handle crisis situations.
Typical issues include:
- College Adjustment
- Depressed Mood
- Relationship Concerns
- Anxiety
- Decision-making
- Family Problems
- Divorce Adjustment
- Intimacy
The Counseling Center uses a brief counseling model. If you have questions, please discuss with your counselor.
Group Counseling as an effective treatment method for students. Group sessions allow students to interact with peers who share similar life experiences, offering immediate validation and feedback in a supportive environment. Facilitated by two leaders, groups aim to create a safe space for communication and growth, encouraging participants to practice new behaviors and learn from others’ experiences.
Key benefits: 
- Realizing shared challenges
- Receiving support, and developing coping skills and motivation
- Promoting self-expression and personal growth.
To maximize the experience, participants are encouraged to be themselves, define goals, respect their pace, take risks, give and receive feedback, and reflect between sessions.