The Indiana Wesleyan University Division of Graduate Counseling operates two counseling centers. The Graduate Counseling Clinics offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling services throughout the fall, spring, and summer terms. They are closed during IWU semester and holiday breaks. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. The clinics’ services are offered to the community on a sliding fee scale per session, that ranges from free to twenty dollars, based on household income. Rob Atchison, serves as Director of Clinical Training. Services are rendered by students in their masters level training program, who are under the supervision of a clinically licensed individual.
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Services Offered
The IWU Graduate Counseling Clinics offer individuals, couples, groups and families professionally trained counselors to help in achieving emotional health in a manner that respects their beliefs and faith. Our goal is to integrate psychology and faith from distinct Christian perspectives, while working respectfully and effectively from within each individual or family's own unique position in life. We respect the rights of clients and adhere to professional ethics as enacted by organizations such as the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, NAADAC, and the American Mental Health Counselors Association. In accordance with these ethical principles, service providers at the IWU Graduate Counseling Clinics maintain client confidentiality, report suspected child and elderly abuse, and tell appropriate authorities if clients become a danger to themselves or others. Services are provided to all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, disability, or marital status.
Typical client issues addressed include:
* Relationships issues * Family and marital counseling * Depression/anxiety disorders * Career counseling * Parenting and child discipline * Coping with loss * Remarriage and step-family issues * Stress reduction * Trauma * Mild/moderate psychological disorders
Fees and Payment
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Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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