Campus Counseling Services

Website: https://stmary.libguides.com/counseling

During college years, students face a variety of challenges that affect growth and development. At times, conflicts and problems can arise and prevent students from realizing their full potential. The Campus Counselor is someone with whom students can discuss, explore, understand, and work through their concerns freely and confidentially, addressing personal, academic and career aspects for an individual. In addition to the counselor on staff, referrals are occasionally made to the community mental health center or psychologists in private practice. Counseling is provided free of charge to all USM students.

Students seek personal counseling to:

Increase self-confidence;
Overcome loneliness;
Cope more effectively with stress;
Develop more satisfying relationships;
Control test anxiety;
Study more effectively;
Change unhealthy eating habits;
Deal with problems involving alcohol or drug use or abuse.

In addition to personal and academic counseling, the Campus Counselor provides major exploration and career exploration supporting them on their journey to recognizing their God-given potential and preparing them for value-centered careers that contribute to the well-being of our global society.