It’s okay to ask for help.

If you need advice, guidance, psychological aid or just a shoulder to lean on, we invite and encourage you to make an appointment with Ashland University Psychological Counseling Services. We provide personal counseling to traditional, full-time students at no additional cost to you. Our counseling services are designed to help you achieve your goals, both on and off campus. We also offer social, academic and career counseling and can assist you in other ways—but it’s all meant to help you become your best self. We offer services such as:

Addressing Personal Mental Health Concerns

• Building self-confidence
• Coping with anxiety and stress
• Dealing with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
• Managing depression
• Exploring self-concept and identity
• Adjusting to academic stress
• Grief counseling

Accelerated Learning

• Balancing test anxiety with relaxation
• Speed reading
• Improving memory skills
• Improving study skills

Developing Healthy Habits

• Addressing impulsive habits and behaviors
• Learning alcohol and drug awareness
• Maintaining healthy sleep patterns
• Managing stress
• Managing time

Establishing Healthy Interpersonal Relationships

• Developing communication skills
• Human sexuality counseling
• Building relationships
• Addressing conflicts with roommates
• Managing social anxiety

Planning for the Future

• Career testing
• Life coaching
• Learning decision-making strategies
• Marital and premarital decision-making
• Preparing for professional school
• Preparing for the MCAT, GRE, PRAXIS, LSAT and other tests

Other

• Workshops and skill enhancement programs
• Emotional Wellness Resources