Campus Life

Common Counseling Myths

  • People cannot change
  • It's too late to address my issues
  • I must have severe problems to see the Counselor
  • If I go to see the Counselor, my chances for obtaining a certain job will be hindered
  • I am the only one who feels the way I do
  • My problems are too small/big for the Counselor to help me
  • My family's problems do not affect me
  • My mental health has nothing to do with my academic performance
  • My mental health has nothing to do with my friendships, relationships, and social skills
  • Counselors "fix" problems