There are many reasons to see a counselor. Counselors typically work with persons who need assistance managing regular problems and concerns. Below are some reasons why people seek counselors:
- Discouragement & anxiety
- Interpersonal skills
- Family issues
- Adjustment to college life
- Roommate conflict
- Enhancing self-esteem
- Assertiveness training
- Personality styles and career exploration
- Relationship concerns
- Frustrations around control
- Unique problems of college students
- Substance misuse
- Exploring and modifying personal goals
- Self-awareness, understanding, and acceptance
- and more...........
Our services are FREE to all. We provide counseling services to NIU students, faculty, and staff, as well as to the local DeKalb community. We provide general evaluations, assist with relaxation techniques, self-esteem building skills, communication and relational skills, individual and relationship counseling, and the like. We are here to help. When appropriate, we can offer referrals.
Counseling Lab counselors-in-training are persons completing their graduate degrees in counseling. They are closely supervised by practicum instructors and by the counselor education faculty. They adhere to strict professional standards of the counseling practice.
Any personal information you share with us will be treated confidentially. Without your written permission no information will be shared outside of the Lab.
Clients can be seen by practicum counselors on an appointment basis. You can call the Counseling Lab between: Monday and Thursday 9 - 7 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm.
The Counseling Lab is composed of Counselors-in-training, who work under the practicum supervision of Counselor Education Faculty, and doctoral counseling supervision students.
If you are interested in seeing a counselor please call one of us at 815.753.9312. If there is no answer, please leave a message.
We are located on the 4th floor of Graham Hall on the corner of Annie Glidden Road and Stadium Drive, south of Evans Field House.
The goal of counseling is to assist persons, couples, and families to identify their problems/ concerns, set goals in addressing these, and learn healthy ways of coping with the difficulties of life.