Many issues are addressed by Counseling Services. Everyone has life situations that cause them some distress at some point in their lives. College students are no exception. Below we have listed the most common issues that are addressed here in Counseling Services.

PERSONAL IDENTITY

• self-esteem/independence
• decision making
• anxiety/stress
• values/life meaning
• assertiveness
• anger
• perfectionism
• individuation; sense of self

RELATIONSHIPS

• parents/siblings
• friends/roommates
• boyfriends/girlfriends
• addictive relationships

SEXUALITY

• sexual orientation/sexual identity
• sexually transmitted diseases
• pregnancy/abortion
• rape/sexual assault
• incest/abuse

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

• adult children of alcoholics
• social issues
• alcohol/ drug dependency
• binge drinking

LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS

• homesickness
• making friends
• time management/procrastination
• religious/spiritual concerns
• serious illness in family
• loss and grief

ACADEMICS

• school work/grades
• need to withdraw from school
• test anxiety/speech anxiety/performance anxiety

EATING DISORDERS

• body image/eating pattern assessment/impact
• anorexia/bulimia/binge eating disorder

DEPRESSION

• chronic depression
• ups and downs
• family concerns
• loss and grief