At Mental Health Services, we provide assessment and treatment for a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, substance abuse, and relationship issues. We offer therapy in a number of formats including: individual therapy, group therapy, and couple’s therapy . Please access our new digital portal below to schedule an initial appointment.
UVU Student Health Services Office Hours and Location:
Monday-Thursday 8-6, Friday 8-5
Sorensen Center, SC 221
Medical Services Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9-6, Friday 9-4
Psychiatric Services Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10-4
Mental Health Services Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-5
Learning Disability Assessment Services Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-5
Crisis Services Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:15
After Hours Crisis:
Call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8, or
Text "START" to 741-741 to connect with a counselor at Crisis Text Line
This online course takes about one-half hour to complete. It provides a basic overview of mental health information for college and university students, as well as several ways to help other students who are dealing with mental health issues.
Please be aware that there are different procedures for scheduling initial therapy appointments depending on whether you have seen a therapist at Mental Health Services previously:
Due to the high demand for our therapy services, you will need to be enrolled in 9+ credit hours to receive individual therapy (6+ credit hours during the summer). Proof of current enrollment is required. If you are enrolled in 8 credit hours or less, we encourage you to consider joining one of our FREE therapy groups on the day and time that is most convenient for you. See the Group Therapy section below for more information about our group program. If you are new to our groups, you can also use the digital portal below to begin this process.
Be aware that mental health services are available only to currently enrolled UVU students. Also, please be aware that we do not provide services to students who are under 18 years old, or to full-time UVU employees. If you are not yet 18 years old, or you do not meet the credit hour eligibility requirements described above, then please see our listing of resources in the community.
Individual Therapy: $10/session (Must be enrolled for at least 9 credit hrs during the Fall or Spring semesters, or 6 credit hrs during the summer)
Couple’s Therapy: $10/session (Must be enrolled for at least 9 credit hrs during the Fall or Spring semesters, or 6 credit hrs during the summer)
Group Therapy: Free (Must be enrolled for at least 1 credit hr)
*Please note: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate assistance, please call the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8, or dial 9-1-1.
During our business hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (excluding campus closures), if you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Student Health Services receptionist desk at 801-863-8876 and notify the receptionist that you would like to schedule an appointment with a UVU Crisis Therapist.
You may view copies of some of our commonly used forms by clicking on the links below. Please be aware that the Informed Consent Form is included in the documentation that is completed when scheduling an initial appointment through our digital portal (see above).
Netiquette (for Telehealth only)
Many students face academic, family, or psychological struggles for which they seek individual therapy. Mental Health Services provides short-term therapy to current-term registered UVU students. Mental Health Services may provide a maximum of 24 sessions to students over the course of their time at UVU. In order to qualify for individual therapy services, you must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours during fall and/or spring semesters (6 credit hours during the summer).
You will work with your therapist throughout the first session to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for your particular challenges. The therapist may provide you with a referral to a community therapist if longer-term care is needed.
Many of our therapists are licensed professionals. We also have therapists-in-training who work under the supervision of a licensed therapist. All of our trainees receive regular supervision to ensure that you are getting the best care possible.
Sometimes, due to our high demand for services, we have a wait-time for individual therapy. If this is the case for you, then consider joining one of our free therapy groups.
*Please be aware that Student Health Services does not provide psychological services for court-mandated therapy.
Who qualifies for individual therapy?
In order to qualify for individual therapy, you must be enrolled at UVU for a minimum of 9 credit hours (6 credit hours during the summer).
If you are enrolled for less than 9 credit hours, you cannot attend individual therapy, but we invite you to take advantage of group therapy. We also have emergency availability for those in a suicidal crisis; this service is available to all UVU students Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
What should I expect during my first therapy session?
During the first appointment, your therapist will be asking questions in order to gain information about why you are seeking therapy, and to gather information about your history. Sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming to try to put everything that you have been experiencing into words. You should take your own pace when it comes to sharing in the first session.
How long will each therapy session last?
You can expect each session to last approximately 45-50 minutes.
What should I bring to my therapy sessions?
You might find it helpful to jot down notes of things that you would like to discuss in your session throughout the week. Your therapist might also ask you to do specific assignments that will help you with your particular problems.
Where will I be meeting with my therapist?
We are currently offering both in-person and online appointments. If you have a specific preference to meet with a therapist either online or in-person, please indicate this when prompted to do so when completing your initial paperwork. If you are meeting with a therapist in-person, all of our therapist’s offices are located in SC-221. If you are meeting with a therapist online, these appointments will take place via a HIPAA-compliant videoconference platform.
What if the 'Wait List' for Individual Therapy is closed?
At many times throughout the year, students' demands for individual therapy far exceeds our capacity. In an effort to utilize our limited resources as efficiently as possible, we often have to utilize a 'wait list'. Being on the wait list means that you are in line to be assigned to work with an individual therapist. The amount of time any individual remains on the wait list before being contacted to schedule an initial appointment varies with the availability of our staff. Unfortunately, this sometimes results in a lengthy wait before therapy can begin. Further, once the wait list is full, students are left with limited options for treatment.
The good news is that we often have immediate openings available in group therapy! There are many benefits to being in a group. Groups are a great place to get feedback from others, try out new behaviors, learn and practice assertiveness, and gain support. Research has demonstrated that group therapy is as effective as individual therapy in helping someone achieve his or her personal therapy goals. See the group therapy section of our website below, or contact our Group Coordinator at [email protected] for more information about group therapy.
Many times couples in a dating, pre-marital, or marital relationship are looking for ways to improve the quality of their bond or need help resolving a glitch in their relationship with each other. Mental Health Services (MHS) offers couple's counseling for those looking to resolve relationship concerns. Several of our professional staff have specialized training in couple's therapy.
MHS provides couple's therapy to those wanting to work through challenges in their relationship. Below is a list of symptoms to help you and your partner assess whether your relationship could use professional help:
Of course, there is no guarantee that couple's counseling is the answer, but the Mental Health Services therapists are ready and willing to help you and your partner with these issues so you can move towards having a more satisfying relationship. If you wish to schedule an appointment for couple's counseling, please access our digital portal here, or by clicking the "Make A Couple's Therapy Appointment" button.
Are you trying to decide if group is right for you? Watch this brief video that provides a general introduction to group therapy. After you're done, you can read this page for more specific information abou t our FREE therapy groups.
Groups are available to all currently enrolled UVU students. Below is our group schedule for Fall 2024. From the list, choose the one group that works best for you at this time. Click on the day or time of that group for a description of what you can expect in group therapy. You may also want to review the Group Guidelines (which will be included in the paperwork you will fill out prior to your first group session). If the schedule indicates that a particular group is 'FULL,' then that group is not currently accepting new members. Please see the bulleted list of topics below if there are no open groups that fit with your schedule, to see how you can request a new group be started.
For more information about our groups, contact our Group Coordinator at [email protected] .
Below is a list with brief descriptions of our groups. Please note that the scheduling of groups varies from semester to semester.
GENERAL THERAPY GROUPS These groups help students gain personal insight, improve communication skills, and explore relationships. Groups are open to all currently-enrolled students and address a wide array of problems, issues, and areas of concern. While the groups are facilitated by therapists, the agenda for each group and each session is largely student-led.
WOMEN’S THERAPY GROUP These groups are very similar to general therapy groups, but offer a female-only environment and particular focus on women’s issues.
"FEAR-LESS": ANXIETY MANAGEMENT GROUP This 8-week educational and skills-based group will focus on learning about what anxiety is, and how to manage, reduce, and/or eliminate anxiety symptoms.
OCD GROUP This group is geared specifically for those struggling with OCD. It will be a combination of psychoeducation and process. The goals of the group are to help members understand and interrupt the cycle of obsessions and compulsions and to provide opportunities to support each other in this process.
LGBTQ+ GROUP These groups are very similar to general therapy groups, but offer a LGBTQ+ only environment and particular focus on LGBTQ+ issues.
EATING/BODY IMAGE CONCERNS These groups will primarily explore the relationship between mental health concerns and body image/eating concerns. In addition, the group will provide some psychoeducation about eating and body image concerns.
FAITH TRANSITION GROUP These groups will primarily explore the challenges associated with transitioning religious beliefs and/or affiliations. In addition, the group will provide support and information about healthy ways to cope.
NEURODIVERSITY GROUP This group focuses on helping neurodivergent individuals build important academic and life skills. The group will focus on self-awareness, mindfulness practice, time-management, environmental organization, emotional regulation, and other skills to overcome obstacles specific to neurodivergent populations.
COMPASSIONATE AND ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION GROUP These groups will offer education on how to communicate with others and with yourself more compassionately, assertively, and effectively. Group members will develop competency in better identifying their own and others' emotions and needs. Group members will then practice this type of communication with each other.
SUPPORT GROUPS Unlike our general therapy groups, these time-limited groups are more solution-focused, and are intended to provide emotional support as well as effective solutions to students' respective concerns.
IMPORTANT: All new group members must utilize our digital portal to begin the group therapy process. Through the portal, you can complete the necessary paperwork, and arrange for an initial group orientation meeting with one of our staff. This orientation meeting is intended to provide you with additional information about group and allow you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about group, so that a more informed decision can be made to ensure you are getting the right treatment for your particular needs.
If you have been in one of our therapy groups in the past and wish to resume treatment, please contact our Group Coordinator at [email protected] rather than going through our online portal.
*It is important to know that any of our in-person groups could be moved online at any time at the discretion of the group's leaders in response to changes in COVID, flu, colds, etc. This is for the safety of all group members, as well as the larger campus community. If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness (e.g., cough, sore throat, fever, nausea, runny nose, etc.), please do not attend group. If you are experiencing other symptoms and are uncertain whether or not attending group is appropriate, please consult with the group leaders as soon as possible prior to the group session. If you demonstrate symptoms during any group session, you may be asked to leave the group until you are symptom-free.
If you have any questions about groups during the Fall 2024 semester, please contact our Group Coordinator at [email protected] .