Counseling

Counseling Center BE3166

Seattle Central’s Counselors work with enrolled students to explore and pursue their educational and career goals, as well as foster personal growth. As faculty professionals with clinical experience and advanced degrees in counseling, education, psychology, and social work, we recognize that pursuing higher education brings both opportunities and challenges. Seattle Central's counselors are committed to helping students access opportunities, overcome challenges, and make the most out of their educational experience.

To request an appointment with a counselor, please visit Request an Appointment.

Crisis Support and After-Hours Resources

The Counseling Department does not provide 24-hour crisis services. Counselors are not available after their scheduled work hours, on weekends or holidays, or during breaks between quarters, unless otherwise indicated.

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please call 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or 911, or text the Crisis Text Line by sending HOME to 741741.

College employees supporting students in crisis who are unable to connect with a counselor should consult with their supervisors for immediate next steps. Students threatening self-harm or harm to others require immediate crisis support. Please call 988 or 911 in these situations and follow up with Campus Security at 206-235-0911.

Mission

Our mission is to promote the intellectual and social-emotional development of students through counseling and teaching rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Vision

The Counseling Center emphasizes:

1. Commitment to student success
2. Student resiliency, growth, and healing
3. Cultivating partnerships with the campus community through outreach and consultation services
4. Building a sense of community through culturally responsive counseling

Values

In support of Seattle Central's values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, we at the Counseling Center honor the intersecting identities and characteristics that make us unique individuals. We recognize and acknowledge the impact of oppression, power, and privilege on students' social-emotional development. We strive to create a trusting environment and a space where people feel safe. Our commitment to our campus community is to embrace and celebrate diversity in all its richness.

Meet our Counselors