Counseling Resources

How We Support You

Kirtland offers free, short-term counseling and success coaching to help students:

• Manage stress and emotions
• Build effective coping strategies
• Stay on track academically and personally

Support is provided by licensed counselors and Student Success Coaches.

Available Services

1:1 Counseling Sessions

• Duration: 45–50 minutes
• Format: In-person, Zoom, or phone
• Focus: Mental health, emotional wellness, coping tools

Lunch & Learn Sessions

• What: Drop-in events covering emotional, physical, social, and academic wellness topics
• Format: First-come, first-served
• Schedule: Posted weekly on our Counseling Facebook Page

Note: Lunch & Learn sessions are not for emergency support.

Appointment Options

You can meet with a counselor in the format that works best for you:

• In-Person: Check in at Student Services
• Zoom: Link sent to your student email
• Phone/Text: Counselor will call you or connect via the Navigate app

Common Topics We Address

• Anxiety, stress, and test anxiety
• Mild to moderate depression
• Grief and loss
• Relationship or family concerns
• Identity and LGBTQIA+ support
• Motivation and perfectionism
• Body image and self-esteem
• Trauma and life transitions

Privacy & Confidentiality

Your information is protected by law. Counseling sessions are confidential, and you’ll receive a privacy notice explaining your rights.

Referrals for Ongoing Support

Need more than short-term care? We’ll help connect you with trusted local providers or additional campus resources.

Concerned About a Student?

🔗 Submit a CARE/BIT Referral

Report concerns related to a student’s safety, well-being, or behavior to Kirtland’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) or CARE Team.

Frequently Asked Questions