COLLEGE STUDENT THERAPY

The transition to college is an exciting time in a student's life and the beginning of their journey into adulthood.

For some students, embarking on their college career not only provides new opportunities, but new emotional and social challenges they may find difficult to meet on their own. Parents concerned about changes in their college student's behavior or mood may experience frustration and a sense of helplessness in trying to help their student navigate these challenges from a distance.

"My daughter has always seemed so independent. I had no idea what to do when she called in tears asking to come home at the end of the semester."

Many parents realize that their student needs the guidance of a trusted adult, yet they also know that they cannot always be that person, either because of geographical distance, or their student's desire for independence from them. Our therapists have provided that trusted guidance for many university students and their families.

"My son is just crushed about the breakup with his girlfriend. His grades are really suffering."

Our practice, located within walking distance of the University of Arkansas campus since 2000, has provided a private, caring, and supportive environment for students experiencing struggles as they transitioned through college life and into early adulthood.

"He always had so many friends in high school. I just can't understand why he's having such a hard time fitting in now. He keeps telling us how lonely he feels - even in the fraternity house."

Parents often seek the assistance of our therapists for their college students when:

They observe worrisome mood or behavior changes in their student (such as signs of Depression or Anxiety)

Their student's academic performance faulters

Homesickness jeapordizes the student's ongoing educational progress

Signs of problem drinking/DUIs/substance use appear

Signs of an eating disorder appear

Their student has difficulty adjusting socially in the college environment

The student's difficulties in romantic and/or sexual relationships interfere with their academic pursuits

The student is struggling to overcome the loss of a friend or loved one

The impact of parents' divorce or marital difficulties surfaces more powerfully for the student when they are on their own at college

The student seems to be "lost" regarding a sense of direction and career goals

The student is questioning the meaning of life and the religious and spiritual values with which they were raised

"We knew she was upset when her sorority sister died, but we couldn't believe how much weight she'd lost when she came home on break. Something is very wrong."