Northern Illinois University
Community Counseling Training Center
College of Education

Our Services

Counselors utilize a variety of techniques to provide services that are personalized, collaborative, goal-oriented, and time-limited. Master's and Doctoral students conduct intake interviews, screenings, assessments, and individual counseling. Additionally, couples and family counseling, child and play therapy, and group counseling are available on a limited basis.

Typical Concerns

Some typical concerns and goals that are addressed in counseling may include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Life changes
• Anger management
• Grief and loss
• Job loss
• Family conflicts
• Divorce
• Relationship conflicts
• School and/or studying problems

• Self-esteem issues
• Stress management
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Adjustment to college life
• Roommate conflicts
• Self-esteem enhancement
• Assertiveness training
• Personality styles and career exploration

Please note that the Community Counseling Training Center is not equipped for after-hours emergencies. Any messages on the CCTC answering machine after Thursday afternoon may not be heard until Monday. If a need arises and assistance is required immediately, please contact the NIU Counseling and Consultation Services at 815-753-1206 and ask to speak to a counselor. If you are not a student at NIU, contact the Ben Gordon 24-hour community crisis hotline at 866-242-0111 or dial 911.

Requesting Services

To start or re-start counseling services, complete the online request for services adult or minor client form.

*For family or couples counseling, each member should complete a separate service request and check the box for interest in couples and/or family counseling.