What We Do

Individual counseling is a collaborative working relationship between the counselor and the student. Together, the goal is to help the student identify coping skills to manage mental health disorders and distress. All of the counselors at UNK Counseling are licensed by the state of Nebraska. 

UNK Counseling provides brief, short-term, solution focused counseling. Students have access to three (3) counseling sessions per semester at no cost, in addition to the initial consultation. Students who would like or are in need of additional sessions beyond the three covered under the student fee are charged $10 per session.

The counseling session fee is covered at 100% if you are currently enrolled in the student insurance coverage plan.

For students who are not currently enrolled at UNK or for students who do not wish to pay the Student Health and Counseling fee, you may contact your local mental health community agency. For Kearney and Hastings, please contact South Central Behavioral Services. To locate a mental health provider in your community, please visit DHHS Network of Care.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, has released a new video series aimed at helping college bound students and their families talk about mental health. The videos are part of the “Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health” guide, released by NAMI and the Jed Foundation last year. Approximately 75% of mental health conditions begin by age 24, making college a critical time to focus on mental health, especially as students transition away from their support systems. Depression and anxiety are common complaints amongst college students. UNK Counseling specializes in treating symptoms of anxiety and depression that often arise during the college years.

Anxious, worried? Are your sleeping, eating and habits healthy or do you need to evaluate whether your feelings and behaviors are troubling? Feel free to take a FREE Mental Health Screening – this link connects you with a short, anonymous screening to determine whether or not a professional consultation with our staff would be helpful to you.

View the Mental Health Guide for College Students to help identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues for college students.