{"id":1971,"date":"2024-08-07T14:57:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T19:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=1971"},"modified":"2025-09-24T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:12:49","slug":"counseling-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"hero__media\">\n                        <picture>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/WSU_Students-Lounge-2024-02-13_163626.jpg\" alt=\"placeholder\">\n            <\/picture>\n                     \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero__container\">\n            <div class=\"breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs__container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\">Student Life<\/a> <span class=\"breadcrumbs__separator\"><\/span> <span class=\"current\">Page<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hero__content\">\n                <div class=\"hero__text\">\n                                        <h1 class=\"hero__title\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">Counseling Services<\/h1>                    <div class=\"hero__description\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n                        <p>College can be tough on your mental health. WSU Counseling Services is here to help you be successful in both your personal life and academic life.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"secnav\">\n    <div class=\"secnav__content\">\n    <ul id=\"menu-counseling-services\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-4391\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4391\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/mental-health-services\/\">Mental Health Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4393\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4393\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/emergency-help\/\">Emergency Help<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-5426\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-5426\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/mantra-health\/\">Mantra Health Virtual Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4392\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/mental-health-resources\/\">Mental Health Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4395\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4395\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/staff\/\">Counseling Services Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                                    <div class=\"panel__description panel__description--wide\">\n                        <p>At Winona State, your mental health is recognized, valued, and actively supported. Counseling Services is available to all enrolled students at no cost.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p>Winona State Counseling Services provides short-term mental health support that is inclusive, confidential, compassionate, and focused on your unique emotional needs and therapy goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no limit to the amount of sessions you can have. However, sessions are typically scheduled every 2-3 weeks due to high demand and scheduling capacity. When more frequent, consistent, or specialized support is needed, we can make referrals to community providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/counseling-services\/mental-health-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1986\">mental health services<\/a>&nbsp;offered throughout the semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also explore&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/counseling-services\/mental-health-resources\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1998\">online resources<\/a>&nbsp;to help you cope with stress and anxiety as well as practice meditation and build resilience skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Counseling Services also supports faculty and staff by providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/#consultations\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/counseling-services\/#consultations\">consultations<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/faculty-staff\/faculty-resources\/request-presentations-workshops\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/faculty-staff\/faculty-resources\/request-presentations-workshops\/\">group trainings<\/a><a>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel feature-panel--reverse\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Make an Appointment<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">Whatever you\u2019re going through, our professional counselors are here to help you in person at IWC 222 or virtually.<\/div>\n   \n\n<p>To schedule a free, confidential appointment&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.microsoft.com\/r\/dP57AywCsC?origin=lprLink\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.microsoft.com\/r\/dP57AywCsC?origin=lprLink\">Complete the online form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call 507.457.5330<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@winona.edu\">counselingservices@winona.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please let us know ahead of time if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/WSU_Counselor-Office-2024-02-13_163910-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A WSU mental health counselor talks to a student in their office.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can&#8217;t Wait for an Appointment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you need help right away, contact one of these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/counseling-services\/emergency-help\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1993\">emergency resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"events-&amp;-groups\" class=\"h2\">Events &amp; Groups<\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"panel__description\">\n                        <p>With a variety of events during the semester, you can find support and learn more about mental health. <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p>Find WSU Health Services on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wsuhealth\/?hl=en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wsuhealth\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> or follow on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WSUhealth\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WSUhealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> for more information about wellness tips and upcoming events.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/clubs\/student-clubs\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Active Minds<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>WSU Active Minds is a student-run organization aimed at promoting mental health awareness, education, and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about student clubs &amp; organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Grief Group<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>If you have experienced the death of a significant person in your life, you may benefit from joining a grief group. <\/p>\n<p>Each semester, we offer a 6-week grief group where students can talk about their loss in a small, confidential group setting.<br \/>\nSpace is limited, so pre-registration is required. <\/p>\n<p>Contact Counseling Services at counselingservices@winona.edu for more information<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Support a Friend<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\"><\/div>\n   \n\n<p>If you know someone who is struggling, here\u2019s a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/project\/how-to-help-someone-in-distress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">step-by-step guide on how you can help<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/counseling-services\/emergency-help\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1993\">emergency resources<\/a>&nbsp;for veterans, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/WSU_Students-2021-10-21_193400-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Three students chat on a sunny fall afternoon on the WSU campus.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p id=\"consultation\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel feature-panel--reverse\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Staff &amp; Faculty Consultations<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\"><\/div>\n   \n\n<p>If you have a question or concern about a specific student or situation, we can provide a brief consultation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also give you more information on the counseling process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to confidentiality, Counseling Services staff cannot share any information about specific students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we can&nbsp;listen and address general questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/WSU_Counseling-Services-Check-In-2024-02-13_164037-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A person check in a the front desk of the Counseling Services office on the WSU campus in Winona.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"contact-counseling-services\" class=\"h2\">Contact Counseling Services<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Counseling &amp; 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