Counseling Services
Reach out to us - we’re here to help! Mental health counseling services, including short- term and crisis counseling, are provided at no cost to currently enrolled Palo Alto College students. Students are encouraged to speak with a counselor to develop strategies that will promote academic and personal success. If students need long-term help, they may be referred to the appropriate external resources. View a list of community resources.
How do I make an appointment?
Students may schedule an appointment for mental health counseling by emailing pac- counselor@alamo.edu and completing a request for counseling form. Students may also call 210-486-3750 to leave a confidential voice message.
How long do sessions last?
Each counseling appointment lasts about one (1) hour. Students may be asked to arrive early at the initial appointment to complete some background information.
What concerns are addressed in counseling sessions?
Students may visit Counseling Services for all areas of focus, including:
- Academic performance
- Adjustment to college
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Cutting/self-injury
- Dating/loss of relationship
- Depression/mood swings
- Career indecision/gaining self-knowledge
- Time management and life planning