University Counseling

Welcome to W&L's University Counseling Center!

Our normal business hours during the academic year are:

Monday- Friday 

8:30AM - 5:00PM  (Closed for Lunch between 12PM-1PM)

 Appointments can be scheduled by stopping by or calling 540-458-8590

Summer Notice

The University Counseling Center will close for student treatment services beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28th and will remain closed for the summer months. Fully matriculated, returning students interested in counseling support over the summer months are able to utilize TELUS. Students remaining on campus over the summer months experiencing a mental health emergency can utilize national resources, including 988 and 911, or contact Public Safety (540-458-8999; x8999) for triaging support.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to help promote and maintain the emotional well-being of W&L students and provide resources that will promote mental health and wellness.

Vision Statement

Proactive health and well-being starts with mindful awareness of the self, and self-care is how we act on that awareness. In the spirit of making self-care a lifelong habit, we encourage daily spending time with family and friends, recharging, moving the body, consuming food and drink in moderation, savoring one's surroundings, mindfully attending to what gives one life, and attending to one's personal growth and development. When professional care is also needed, we are here to help. University Counseling operates out of a brief therapy/individualized care model that allows the most students to access our services, which range from less intensive to more intensive, depending upon need.

Call 988 for Mental Health Emergencies!

Medication Refill Requests

If a student has seen a previous provider and is in need of a medication refill only, please direct those requests to the Student Health Center at 540-458-8401.

Medication Management Appointments and Pyschiatric Evaluations are also available through the appointments with Dr. Kirk Luder at the Counseling Center.  After completing the Psychiatric Referal form under the "Services" tab, someone will call to schedule your initial appointment. Please call 540-458-8590 with questions.

Privacy/Confidentiality

All information gathered at the Counseling Center remains confidential. Your information will not be shared unless you have signed a ROI (release of information) granting specific permission, or in the event of an emergency/life-threatening situation, and/or if we are required by law to do so. 

Please visit the Student Health and Counseling Records and Patient Privacy page for more information.

*Please note that you will need your current/active W&L Identification Card to gain access into the Student Counseling Center during normal business hours.