People often wonder if their concerns are “big enough” to warrant counseling. The truth is, people talk about many different types of things. See below for some common ones, and if you’re still not sure, come ask!
- career concerns
- depression
- anxiety (worrying, panic attacks, social, phobias, test anxiety)
- academic stress
- stress associated with deportation/family legal status
- coming out as “undocumented” or “AB-540”
- migration trauma
- procrastination/decreased motivation
- questioning or exploring sexual orientation or gender
- procrastination/decreased motivation
- questioning or exploring sexual orientation or gender
- adjusting to college/homesickness
- concerns about family or community
- burnout from political/social action
- relationship conflicts
- food or body image concerns
- discrimination
- anger management
- coping with physical illness or being differently abled
- and many others