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Student Counseling Center

Telehealth

  • The Student Counseling Center offers services by video and phone, often referred to as "telehealth".
  • All you need is a private location, a device (phone, tablet, or computer), and for video sessions, a camera and internet connection for your device.
  • You will receive a text message reminder with a link to complete online paperwork prior to your session.  
  • Your counselor will communicate with you about instructions for connecting to your appointment.

Scheduling

  • The Student Counseling Center is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
  • Appointments for counseling may be made by calling 903.565.5746, or going online to request an appointment
  • Depending on a student's schedule, most appointments can be made within the week.

First Step

  • The Student Counseling Center follows a Collaborative Stepped Care model which offers a wide range of services to meet your wellness and mental health needs.  Your initial visit is considered a "First Step".  During this visit, you will meet with a counselor, who will use their clinical training to work with you to identify the best next step, which may include wellness activities, online services, group counseling, single session problem solving, and/or identifying a need for intensive services.  Treatment is based on each student's unique needs.
  • Individual sessions typically last about 50 minutes and may be schedule once a week, every other week or monthly.