Active students can take advantage of 8 sessions per semester. Sessions are available for those who are not currently receiving mental health services from another mental health provider off campus.
Personal Counseling
Personal Counseling is available in Health Services with one of our counseling interns, supervised by a licensed professional. Individual confidential and private 50-minute sessions are offered at no additional fee. Examples of issues addressed:
- Stress & Anxiety
- Depression & Loneliness
- Relationships & Communication
- Academic Pressure
- Sexuality & Gender
- Disordered Eating
- Substance Use & Addictions
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Sexual Assault
Schedule an Appointment
Please access your Medicat Health Portal and complete 3 forms:
- General Health Services Consent
- Personal Counseling Consent
- West Valley OR Mission College Request Form (depending on which campus you prefer)
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your personal counseling appointment, please be sure to do so more than 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. Less than 24 hours' notice will be considered a late cancellation. Students who have 2 late cancellations or no-shows will not be able to schedule any additional sessions for the remainder of the semester.
- Lynnea Palazzolo
- West Valley College
- Melissa Johnsgard
- Mission College
Free Crisis Support Services
| Support Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 |
| 24 Hour Suicide and Crisis Service, County of Santa Clara | (855) 278–4204 |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | (800) 273–TALK (8255) |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HELLO to 741741 |