Mental Health

On Campus

Individual therapy is often indicated for students who are struggling with a variety of concerns. There is no charge for individual appointments at Student Counseling Services. SCS specializes in short-term therapy and many students attain their desired goals in 4-8 sessions typically meeting every other week. SCS offers therapy for a variety of concerns including:

• exploration of identity and values
• exploration and development of career and majors
• relationship problems
• low self-esteem
• stress
• loneliness
• mood disturbances or depression
• cultural exploration or navigating differences
• sexual assault recovery
• body image or disordered eating concerns
• trauma and/or abuse
• questioning sexual identity or orientation
• substance misuse
• academic concerns or motivation

For those students needing extended service beyond what SCS can offer, assistance is available in connecting to a provider in the Ames community or in the student’s home community.

Off Campus

The Office of Latino Affairs with the Iowa Department of Human Rights provides a compilation of Hispanic, Latino, and/or Bilingual Mental Health Providers as a courtesy to the community.