Counseling Services

Individual and Couples Counseling offer opportunities for people to understand themselves better and to grow in their ability to be effective in their relationships with others. This may involve changing self-defeating behaviors, understanding uncomfortable feelings, or enhancing personal strengths and abilities.

Assessment Services

The Assess for Success program helps students and adults from the community by providing a cost-effective assessment service targeted to individual needs.  The program is designed for individuals who may be experiencing difficulty due to study skills, unique learning styles, test anxiety, learning disabilities, or attention and focus issues. More information can be found on the Assess for Success page or by downloading the brochure.

Groups

General Process Therapy Groups offer students an opportunity to practice the development of healthy relationship building skills while in a group of peers. A counseling group is typically comprised of six to eight university students and two co-leaders who are members of the Center's professional staff. The group meets once each week for about 1-1/2 hours. Group provides a safe and challenging place where members can work on their concerns which often include interpersonal relationship and communication difficulties. Group members can discuss their perceptions of one another and receive feedback and support.  Contact Dr. Allison Roodman at 235-5798 or roodmana@umkc.edu for more information.
One group meets Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the Counseling Center.  A second group may begin with time/day not yet set.   Please contact Dr. Roodman for information.  Consultation required to join.
 

Other Services

Study Skills and Test Anxiety assistance is offered in the form of counseling and/or psychoeducational materials.

Alcohol and Other Substance Use services are offered to assist with concerns regarding alcohol and other substances. Specially trained staff are available to provide evaluations, support, educational, and early intervention, and recovery related services. Our staff is also available to assist students, faculty, and staff with locating community referral resources for their particular needs. Click here for more information.