Counseling

The Counseling Center staff facilitates students' personal, social, and intellectual growth and adjustment to and engagement within the university community. We are here to help you work through personal barriers, normal developmental issues and stressors, and clinical problems which could otherwise become a barrier to your academic success.

As a multidisciplinary team, we have licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed substance abuse counselors, certified clinical supervisors, and supervised graduate clinicians available to guide you through your stressors.

  • Drop-In Support

  • We are excited to now offer brief, informal, supportive consultations through our drop-in services! Drop-in hours are available at the CHWC to help provide more informal consultations for students in need of brief personal support or referral information about other resources at CHWC and campus-wide. These appointments last around 20-minutes and are designed to help you work through a specific problem.

    Drop-in is available every weekday, Monday through Friday, from 2:00-4:00pm.

  • Individual Therapy

  • Our talented team of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) are ready to support your student. Through educational, solution-focused, and growth-oriented counseling, we support the development of self-efficacy and the effective resolution of psychological and behavioral challenges.

  • UWILL

  • Prefer online therapy? UWILL offers free and immediate teletherapy through a user-friendly platform. Plus, there’s a whole menu of wellness programs available via video. Ideal for those who need evening or weekend appointments.

  • Emergency & Crisis Services

  • Got a crisis? Are you, or another student, experiencing thoughts to end your life, harm others, or injure yourself? Don't wait - we're here to help. We are available 24/7/365 to provide crisis management, consultation on a student, and immediate support for an emergency.

  • Medication Management

  • Starting Fall 2024, we’ll have a part-time physician for psychiatric appointments and medication management to address various mental health concerns.

  • Group Counseling

  • Group counseling is a confidential, unique experience that allows members to practice communication skills, experiment with new behaviors, and strengthen social peer connections. Group size is typically 8-10 members and 1-2 CHWC Professionals will be leading the group. Members listen, identify, and provide effective and supportive feedback on a variety of topics.

    Interested in group? Fill out the interest request here, or call us at 973-720-2257 to get started!Curious to learn more? Give us a call at 973-720-2257 (Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm) to set up your student’s consultation. Our friendly support staff will guide you through safety questions and the necessary forms to get started. Consultations can be in-person or virtual, and there are never fees or costs for our counseling services.

  • Well-Being & Self-Help

  • Paying attention to your emotional well-being can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities and your relationships. How you react to your experiences and feelings can change over time. Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. There are several ways you can self-help and attend to your emotional health. 

  • Training Program

  • The Counseling, Health, and Wellness Center at William Paterson University offers 9-month clinical training opportunities for Doctoral students in psychology and Master’s students in Social Work, Counseling and Psychology.