Counseling Services

Individual Counseling

The Counseling Center offers short-term counseling to full time undergraduate students on the McMinnville campus. Students can schedule individual counseling appointments by coming in person to Walker 124 and speaking with the secretary, or by calling 503-883–2535. Appointments are not made through e-mail because confidentiality cannot be assured. Walk-in appointments are sometimes available on a first-come basis.

If long-term therapy is indicated, the Counseling Center staff will help the student to access such services off-campus.

Consultation

The Counseling Center offers consultation services to the McMinnville campus of Linfield College. Examples of consultation include a student worried about a roommate who seems depressed, a professor concerned about a student who is not coming to class, or a residence life staff member with questions about how to support a resident dealing with the death of a grandparent. Consultation appointments are scheduled by coming in person to Walker 124 and speaking with the secretary, or by calling 503-883-2535. Walk-in appointments are sometimes available.

Group Activities

Counseling groups are offered in various topics.  In the past, groups have been offered on such topics as: Adult Children of Alcoholics; Dealing with Stress; Eating Disorders; Women’s Issues Group (WIG); Got Anxiety and Writing Through Trauma.  Students interested in exploring formation of a group should talk with one of the counselors.

An ongoing group is offered for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning (GLBT) students as well as a Women’s Issues Group (WIG).  For more information on either group, or to set up another group, contact Dawn Williamson at 503-883-2445.

Programs

Counseling Center staff members are available to present programs for residence halls and other groups on campus. Examples of such groups include stress management, dream interpretation, and eating well. Other programs may also be possible with sufficient advance notice. Please contact the Counseling Center with requests for programs.

Referrals

The Counseling Center maintains a list of human service organizations and mental health providers in McMinnville and surrounding communities. For more information on these call 503-883–2535 or stop by Walker 103.

Physician referrals can be arranged through the Student Health Center at 503-883-2535.