Services Offered

Confidentiality

Information disclosed in counseling sessions is deemed confidential and may not be released outside the Counseling and Testing Center without written permission by the student. During the intake process, a professional counselor will provide a detailed explanation and documentation explaining the legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality.

The Counseling and Testing Center provides confidential intakes and assessments, individual and group counseling and referral services to all students enrolled at Johnson C. Smith University.

Individual Counseling

To provide students the opportunity to speak with a professional counselor regarding personal and interpersonal issues that may be affecting and/or interfering with their daily activities. The Counseling and Testing Center will provide one-on-one counseling where students can resolve problems, receive feedback, and develop effective coping strategies.

Group Counseling

To provide students an opportunity to share similar concerns, experiences, to learn and practice new ways of relating to others in a safe environment. Group focus topics can include but are not limited to anger management, academic success, stress management, and conflict resolution.

Referral Services

When the Counseling and Testing Center feels a student’s needs or problems require specialized help from an outside department or agency, students will be referred to the appropriate outside source.

Outreach Programs

The Counseling and Testing staff are available to provide psychosocial workshops to student groups/organizations and residence halls upon request.

A variety of workshop topics include but are not limited to CTC services:

• College transition,
• Healthy eating habits,
• Self esteem,
• Depression,
• Conflict resolution,
• Alcohol and drugs,
• Violence prevention.

To schedule a counselor for a workshop, contact the CTC two weeks prior to event.

Crisis Intervention

A professional counselor can be contacted after hours to assist with student emergencies. Contact campus police at extension 1003 to have a counselor paged immediately.

Online Screening Program

Do you feel depressed?

Are you worried about the ways things are going in your life?

Should you be worried?

Take a few minutes and complete this online depression screening!

This anonymous screening can help students identify symptoms of depression and it will provide immediate feedback determining whether or not you need to see and/or consult with a professional counselor.