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Counseling

CCS Services

Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) provides:

  • Free confidential clinical services for currently enrolled students
  • Outreach and prevention programs
    • Training and support to campus community
  • Consultation with students, faculty, and staff

Counseling is provided by Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) for a variety of concerns including but not limited to: stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, loss, adjustment, time management, drug and alcohol concerns, and study skills.

Visit our Schedule, Reschedule, or Cancel Appointment page to set up an appointment.

Clinical Services Include:

CCS offers 30-minute crisis / urgent appointments:

M/W/F 10am-12pm and Tu/Th 2pm-4pm

Students experiencing a crisis outside of these hours should visit our emergencies page for after-hours crisis resources or call Campus Safety (309-556-1111).

Individual therapy sessions are provided by Licensed Clinical Counselors who work with you to address the concerns that led you to seek support. These sessions are designed to help you navigate challenges and build effective coping strategies. Most students typically attend 5-6 sessions.

Group therapy is a treatment option for students, offering a supportive space to explore shared experiences, develop new insights, and practice interpersonal skills in a safe environment.

When Group Therapy May Be More Effective

  • Interpersonal Issues: Group therapy is particularly effective for concerns related to social anxiety, isolation, relationship patterns, and conflict resolution, as it provides real-time social interaction and feedback.
  • Universality and Support: Students often benefit from the sense of shared experience and peer validation, which can reduce feelings of shame and isolation.
  • Skill Building: For students learning coping strategies (e.g., through CBT or DBT groups), the group setting allows for modeling and practicing new behaviors.

CCS can provide short-term relationship and couples therapy aimed at addressing relationship concerns. To access this service, at least one partner must be a currently enrolled student.

Training, Support, and Outreach Services:

In alignment with our mission to promote personal growth, well-being, and academic success, CCS is committed to offering consultation, training, support, and outreach to students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community. Our goal is to improve the overall campus climate through these services.

CCS provides:

  • Consultation for faculty and staff concerned about specific students (e.g., "My advisee seems withdrawn and unmotivated. How can I help?"). To consult with a licensed clinical counselor, please call us at 309-556-3052 during regular office hours.
  • Training and support for Residential Life staff, advisers, and others who play a role in supporting student mental health.
  • Outreach and prevention programs for student groups and the campus community on topics such as mental health education, suicide prevention, stress and time managment, substance use education, work/life balance, and more. These programs can be tailored for classes, residential life, faculty/staff, fraternities/sororities, athletics, and other student organizations. To request an outreach program, please complete our outreach request form. 

 

Counseling and Consultation Services at Illinois Wesleyan University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, disability, or national origin in its admissions policies, educational programs and activities, or employment policies. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy should be directed to the Office of the President, Illinois Wesleyan University, P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900.