Counseling Services FAQs

Just stop by Chapman House or call ext.1838 during office hours and make a confidential appointment for counseling services with Phyllis. We make every effort to see you in a timely manner.
 

Everyone needs support. Individuals often seek help when they are in crisis and are looking for guidance and support. Some people wish to explore their own behaviors and decide on how to create positive growth and change. Whatever the issue, the counselors on campus are available to listen compassionately and, unlike family or friends, can be objective in a very valuable way.
 

Once someone is a client of Counseling Services, all information is confidential. Counselors are bound to confidentiality under legal and ethical guidelines. In order for a counselor to share information about a client, the client must sign a release form indicating what information they would like shared and with whom. A client has the right to revoke this permission to share information at any time.

Under ethical and legal requirements, a counselor would break confidentiality in the event of clear and imminent danger to a client or another person. Counselors are also required by law to disclose information regarding present child abuse or neglect. Information would not be shared without a client’s knowledge. Our counselors may also discuss cases with other staff members in an effort to develop ways to help clients best. All information shared among these professionals is confidential.
 

Absolutely not! Everyone needs support, more at some points in life than at others. It is healthy to seek counseling when you feel you need a confidential, safe place to discuss feelings and issues in your life.