Welcome to the UWSP Counseling Center

The college years can be an exciting and challenging time. It can also be highly stressful. Social and emotional concerns can interfere with effective functioning, quality of life, and academic performance. The UWSP Counseling Center is committed to helping students benefit from their college experience.

Mission Statement: The UWSP Counseling Center contributes to the educational mission of UWSP by attending to the whole person, reflecting the knowledge that students' intellectual and persoanl development are inseparable. We provide a psychological approach to support students' relational, social, emotional, intellectual, vocational/professional and cultural development. The Counseling Center collaborates with the UWSP community to facilitate education, prevention, and early identification of student issues. Respect for individual differences is the cornerstone of our mission.

We Value

• Integrity
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Compassion
• Empathy
• Self-determination

At the Counseling Center students meet with mental health professionals to discuss ways to enhance education, career and personal development. Counseling is an opportunity to talk about life experiences and concerns with someone who can provide an objective perspective. We help students learn new skills and ways of looking at situations so they can successfully resolve their presenting concerns. The counseling experience can help sort through feelings, identify strengths, and explore options relative to many issues and concerns. Consultation is available to faculty, staff and parents on issues that affect student mental health and wellbeing.