Counseling Services

Welcome to Counseling Services at the University of Denver Health & Counseling Center (HCC). We are here to support your mental well-being and academic success. Whether you are experiencing a situational problem or mental health crisis, or you have ongoing psychological concerns, we are here to help.

Our dedicated professional staff includes licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors, as well as supervised graduate students from all of these disciplines who gain valuable experience through our training and professional development programs. Each staff member is committed to supporting student development and growth from the period of transition to DU, throughout the college journey, all the way to graduation and beyond.

Counseling services at the Health & Counseling Center are offered to all on-campus undergraduate and graduate students. Individual, couples and group therapy options are available in English and Spanish. All our services are confidential — no information is released to anyone without written consent, except in the case of a life-threatening emergency or when it is otherwise required by law.

Please browse through this section of the HCC website to learn about the counseling services we provide. You may drop in to our same-day access services (without a scheduled appointment) on weekdays between 1 and 3 p.m. at the HCC main location on the third floor of the Ritchie Center (north side, on Buchtel Boulevard facing I-25). Call the Front Desk during business hours at 303-871-2205 or schedule an initial consultation online via the MyHealth portal any time.

Try this quick and anonymous online Mental Health screener.

MyHealth Access

 

We're Ready To Help

Counseling Services is here to ensure you get the support you need, whenever you may need it. Here are the ways you can get in contact with us or with sources of help we recommend from outside DU.

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    Schedule an Initial Consultation

    If you'd like to make an appointment to meet us for an initial consultation, you may do so online via the MyHealth portal or by calling the Front Desk at 303-871-2205 during regular business hours. We look forward to meeting you!

    Access the MyHealth Portal

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    Get Help Right Away

    In any life or safety threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1 or call Campus Safety at 303-871-3000 or ext. 1-3000 right away. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Front Desk at 303-871-2205. Even after hours, there is always someone available to help! Just follow the prompts.

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    Drop In — No Appointment Necessary!

    Our offices are open for no-cost same-day appointments on weekdays (Monday through Friday) between 1 and 3 p.m. Stop by to meet with a counselor for a brief 15-20 consultation. Student are invited to come meet with a counselor to learn more about our services and treatment options, or in the event of an urgent mental health issue. Students are seen on a first-come first-serve basis during this time.

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Get the Help You Need, Your Way

At Counseling Services, we know some students benefit most when we offer a greater understanding of identity, a collaborative therapeutic setting, or a diagnosis and treatment plan for a specific mental health disorder. Choose a card below to learn more about how we provide the services you need.

Inclusive & Specialty Services

Our professional, highly trained counselors celebrate the wide spectrum of identities among today's college students, with a special sensitivity for the unique challenges faced by historically marginalized and oppressed groups.

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Group Therapy & Workshops

We host a variety of therapy groups for students who want to engage together around similar issues, and can even send staff members out to your on-campus group to lead mental health workshops for residence halls, clubs, sports teams, and more.

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Community Mental & Behavioral Health Resources

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Types of Therapy

Every individual's mental health is unique. That's why we offer a range of methods and approaches to help find the type of therapy that works best for you.