We are Here to Help you Succeed  . . .

People go to counseling for all kinds of reasons and concerns. Going to counseling doesn’t just have to happen in times of crisis.  Seeking counseling is a sign of strength that you have insight into things you would like to improve.  The Counseling Center is a place to benefit from professional, experienced helpers, who can help you explore many different concerns.  We value each person for his or her unique personality, perspective, background and culture.  Many students come to the Counseling Center to explore life transitions and their own identities. 

• Do you wonder:  Who am I?  How do others view me? 
• Are you looking to connect with others who feel like you?             
• Do you feel comfortable at Loyola? 
• Do you want to feel more comfortable expressing who you are?

• Are my relationships going the way I like?
• Do you feel pressure to look or perform a certain way?
• Have you felt judged for who you are?
• Have you ever felt like you don't fit in because of your body size, skin color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual beliefs, or something else?

• Have you ever felt unsafe because of who you are? 
• Have you ever felt like the representative voice for a whole group?  
• Have you ever heard hurtful language about a group you belong to?
• Have you ever been treated unjustly by others?

If you can relate to any of these concerns or have other concerns, please come to the Counseling Center.  We encourage the utilization of our free, confidential services by all students.  Our counselors provide safe, supportive and caring relationships for exploring your concerns.  Understanding a situation before it reaches the crisis stage can make a big difference. We encourage you to come in, even if you are not sure that counseling is what you need. With a counselor's help, you can discuss alternatives and decide the best way to proceed.

If you feel that you are being treated unjustly by others, we would like to offer our help.  Insensitivity to others and discrimination in any form is inconsistent with Loyola’s mission and values.  Our staff actively promotes an awareness of and sensitivity toward differences of race, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, national origin, culture, sexual/affectional orientation, age, physical and mental abilities, religious/spiritual beliefs, financial status, and size/body shape among students, faculty, administrators, and staff in our counseling services and programming.  We are here to help you or your student group to explore the impact of cultural differences among students, faculty, administrators, and staff. 

Important Note: This internet site is not designed to respond to personal concerns or emergencies.