Psychotherapy Services

Mental Health Services provides a variety of psychotherapy options for currently enrolled UCCS students. Therapy may also include members of the student’s family or significant relationships. Students receive their first three sessions free of charge, and additional sessions are offered at an affordable rate of $20 per session. To ensure access for as many students as possible, our focus is on short-term psychotherapy.

Students can begin services by calling our main line at (719) 255-4444 or by visiting the Wellness Center, located inside the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center. After leaving your name, contact information, and preferred appointment times, the next available counselor will reach out to schedule your first session. If a student’s needs require specialized or long-term treatment, case management staff can provide referrals to appropriate off-campus resources.

Acessing Services:

Counseling appointments can be made by calling the Wellness Center at (719) 255-4444 or by coming to the Wellness Center inside the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center in person. Normal operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

If you are seeking help with an emergency after normal business hours, please contact: 

We offer the following counseling services:

Individual/Couples/Family Counseling

Mental Health Services provides individual psychotherapy for students who come with a wide variety of issues. Some of the most common issues that bring UCCS students to our Center are:

  • confusion about life goals
  • identity concerns
  • alcohol and substance abuse
  • eating/appetite/weight issues
  • depression
  • test anxiety
  • relationship conflicts
  • a variety of traumatic events
  • anxiety
  • grief and loss
  • sexual issues
  • difficulties coping with stress

Couples may seek marital, premarital, divorce, sexual adjustment, or support for all relationship configurations. Counseling is available for the student and their partner whether the goal is to improve a good relationship or to deal with a relationship in trouble.

Sometimes a student's personal issues originate from early life experiences or involve certain other family members. When appropriate, a student may invite willing family members to therapy sessions.

Therapy Groups

The Mental Health Services offers therapy groups each semester with a variety of topics. For many clients, group therapy is the best treatment option for their present concerns, or a beneficial addition to their ongoing individual treatment. If you are interested visit the group sessions page here.

Psychotherapy, Services, and Referrals

Monday through Friday 10-4, immediate assistance is available on a walk-in basis for students who are in urgent situations and need immediate attention. After hours, campus Public Safety handles emergency calls at 719-255-3111.

As a way to address developmental needs, provide preventive information and enhance the quality of campus life, UCCS conducts workshops on topics such as acquaintance rape, healthy relationships, study skills and stress management. Our staff will consult with any campus group to design and develop specific programs or presentations https://recwellness.uccs.edu/wellness/presentation-request-form.  If you would like to request an outreach, please email Dr. Cathy Calvert ccalvert@uccs.edu .

Faculty, staff and students may use Mental Health Services for consultation purposes (e.g. concerns about a depressed roommate, how to make a referral, how to respond to a colleague with a psychological problem, etc.)

Mental Health Services Case Management team houses an extensive list of off-campus referral information including psychological services, guest speakers and community support groups. 

Psychological testing can be used in relation to psychotherapy services the center offers to more efficiently gain a large amount of information about a client and to help understand a client's issues more clearly. Psychological testing can be used for both personal and academic needs.

Mediation is a form of conflict resolution that may be suitable for your particular needs (e.g. grade dispute with a professor, or roommate conflicts).  For more information contact Dr. Cathy Calvert ccalvert@uccs.edu

Graduate students from area masters and Ph.D. psychology and counseling receive on-site training at UCCS. For more information, contact Dr. Melisa Cole mcole@uccs.edu.