Las Positas College Behavioral Health Services

Brief Counseling

Behavioral Health Services offer short term (8 sessions max) personal counseling to provide a confidential, safe place where you can focus on your concerns and we can help you deal with whatever's getting in the way of living your life in the most fulfilling way.

Misconceptions

Some people mistakenly assume there must be something "wrong" with them in order to seek counseling. Talking with a personal counselor does not mean that you have serious psychological problems – it just means that you would like to talk to someone (besides your friend, partner, or parents) about what's going on in your life.

Examples of Issues

Students bring a broad range of issues they would like to work on, including:

Relationship conflicts (with partner, parents, instructor, boss, or roommates)
Loss (various types)
Romantic breakups or disappointments
Problems with studying, including time management and procrastination
Feeling bad about oneself / low self-esteem
Depression or anxiety
Women's or men's issues
Survival struggles
Cultural and ethnic identity
Foreign student, acculturation concerns
Trauma
Body image or problems with food
Questions about alcohol and other substances
Gay, Lesbian, bisexual, or transgender issues
Various adjustment issues

Cost & Eligibility

There is no fee for any student currently enrolled in a credit class. However, you must call to cancel any appointment you are not able to make – no-shows count against your total visits, and can result in denial of services.

Services

Assessment of current situation may include counseling or referrals to community services for longer-term work.
Short-term individual counseling (8 sessions max)
Support groups/workshops