Counseling Services Mission

The mission of Counseling Services is to enhance students' academic, intellectual, personal, and social growth. Special attention is given to students' health and well-being, with the aim of alleviating the effects of painful experiences, enhancing self-understanding and understanding of others, and fostering students' pursuit of their goals. Counseling Services also presents workshops, training, and educational consultation to the college community.

Services Offered

Licensed psychologists, certified social workers, licensed professional counselors, and counseling interns supervised by professional staff offer individual counseling, groups, and referrals to appropriate college or community resources. All sessions are free and confidential.* Students meet with counselors for many reasons, including:

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 Although President Trump’s proposal to end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) does not immediately affect Queens College students who are “dreamers,” it does subject them to a great deal of uncertainty about their futures.  We invite all students affected by this decision to come in and talk about it if they would like to. 

*Exceptions to confidentiality include danger to self or others, child abuse, and elder abuse.