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Welcome to the Web site of the Psychological Counseling Services Office at Potomac State College of West Virginia University.
Location: Base floor of the Health Center
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Telephone number: (304) 788-6976.
Staff: Susan Kephart, a licensed psychologist, provides on-going direction for this office. Occasionally, master and doctorial interns work under her supervision.
In a psychological emergency, crisis consultation is available by contacting campus police at (304) 788-6931 or by contacting a residential director. They will answer your call and immediately contact a staff member of the Psychological Counseling Services Office.
All of our services and programs are designed to contribute to your emotional well-being, in order to help you succeed in school and guide you toward a more fulfilling life.
Please note, this service is not meant to replace a face-to-face consultation with a trained counselor, nor does this service provide "on-line" counseling. Counseling is a collaborative process that involves the development of a unique, confidential, helping relationship. The counselor acts as a facilitator to help clients better understand themselves and the world around them. Open and honest discussion of feelings, behaviors, relationships, life experiences, and circumstances with a trained counselor in a safe, confidential environment enables individuals to grow towards greater freedom in making healthy choices and taking appropriate actions for more satisfying relationships, self-concept, academic progress, and life goals.
If you have problems, need information, or are having difficulty with a decision, professional counselors are there for you. We will listen, care, encourage, and empower you to make decisions that are right for you. Sessions generally last 50 minutes, one time per week. If needed, a referral to a private therapist or community service will be made. Typical questions and concerns may include:
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I'm too sensitive to what others think.
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I get anxious about taking tests.
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I'd like to manage my time better.
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I don't get along well with others.
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I'm having problems with my family.
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I'm questioning my sexual identity.
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I'm pregnant and I'm scared.
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I think I need an academic tutor.
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I can't concentrate or study.
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Do I really want to be in college?
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I lack confidence.
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I'm not sure what I want to do.
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I've had some experiences I'd like to talk to someone about.
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I feel tense, confused, depressed.
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Am I doing as well as I could?
Click here for more "Frequently Asked Questions."
Other On-Line Resources That College Students Find Helpful To Raise Awareness and Promote Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being:
Minding Your Mental Health
Information to help you make informed choices about your mental health.
ulifelline.org
jedfoundation.org
Use the links below to find out more!
Services
Counseling Office Assessment Services
Self-Help Materials
Anger Management
Effects of Alcohol
Campus Activities
Commuter Students
Conflict Resolution
Challenging Grades
Decision Making
Developmental Tasks for College Students
Emergency Contacts
For Our Adult Learners
Gambling
Goal Setting and Motivation
Homesickness
Procrastination
Roommates
Selecting a Major
Sleeping Tips
Stress Management
Student-Professor Relationship
Suicide Prevention
Time Management
Parental Issues
Additional Transition Tips for Parents
Alcohol Facts for Parents
Making New Friends
Parent Power
Parents and Families Resource Page
HIPAA
Notice of Privacy
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