City University Counseling Center

04/07/2026

On , we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.🧠✨💙

Create space today to support your mental health — even if it's something small. Get outside for five minutes, do a breathing exercise, or talk with a loved one who brings you joy. You got this!

04/06/2026

As we start to embrace the sunnier weather this spring, please remember to take some time for yourself to create some goals related to your mental health, or to nurture the ones that you already started working towards.

Wherever you are in your mental health journey, the counseling center at City University of Seattle is here to support you!

Please email us at counseling@cityu.edu or check out our website if you want to schedule an appointment:

CityU of Seattle's Counseling Center is a tele-health online only, low-cost counseling center that is open to the public.

03/31/2026

Today is Trans Day of Visibility, a day to let everyone know that you confidently stand with transgender and non-binary communities, as we do at the City University of Seattle Counseling Center.

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for everyone seeking care. Please join us in learning more about how to become effective and supportive allies!

Now more than ever, our transgender and non-binary community members need to feel seen, supported, and safe as they go through their daily lives. It may…

03/30/2026

Did you know that the counseling center does telehealth appointments?

For some individuals who attend counseling, meeting with a counseling student over telehealth is a more manageable option than attending in-person appointments.
If you have ever been curious about trying counseling and you are wanting to prioritize your mental health, please schedule an appointment with us by reaching out over email, or by visiting our website!

counseling@cityu.edu
https://www.cityu.edu/student-services/counseling-center/

03/25/2026

Happy Wednesday! Springtime is associated with fresh starts, clean slates, and setting time aside to enjoy the growth and life that we experience all around us, but it can also lead to stress.

If you or anyone you know is seeking strategies for mitigating stress or additional support for times that feel overwhelming, please join us at City University of Seattle Counseling Center for a regularly meeting support group that is designed for doing just that, appropriately titled "The Reset Button."

Please reach out to us if you have any questions, and of course share it with anyone you think could benefit.

03/24/2026

At City University of Seattle, we provide individuals in Washington state with virtual and low-cost therapy sessions at the counseling center. If you or someone that you know is interested in scheduling time with one of our capable and empathetic counseling students who are trained to support you, please visit our website and feel free to share it!

CityU of Seattle's Counseling Center is a tele-health online only, low-cost counseling center that is open to the public.

03/21/2026

As we get closer to the end of the month, many individuals, families, and couples tend to experience stress and discomfort as they prepare for the next. If anyone is needing support at this time or someone to talk to, the City University of Seattle Counseling Center is here:

CityU of Seattle's Counseling Center is a tele-health online only, low-cost counseling center that is open to the public.

03/18/2026

Have you heard people identify as left-brained or right-brained? It’s a common myth that people’s personalities are tied to a dominant side of their brain, but the truth isn’t that simple.

Find more brain science resources at: https://dana.org/resources

03/16/2026

This week is National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week! Please take a moment of your time to read a little about the goals of this coalition and how you fit in, and of course, please email the counseling center at counseling@cityu.edu if you or anyone else needs support, or to schedule some time to talk with one of our counseling students.

The 24th National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week kicks off today! This year's theme—"Organize to OUTlast"—calls on the LGBTQ community and those who provide healthcare for LGBTQ communities to organize for LGBTQ health against regressive forces in policy and culture. Learn more: healthlgbtq.org/awareness-week

03/13/2026

Not only is it Friday the 13th, but it is also Sleep Awareness Week, and today people are celebrating World Sleep Day: Celebrate with us by taking the steps that you can start sleeping more peacefully at night, and by encouraging the same of your loved ones because everyone deserves rest and the benefits it can have on your mental and physical health.

For instance, did you know that by just pondering the happenings of your day or lowering the heat before bed each night, you could start to improve your mental and physical health generally, along with your stress management skills?

Read more about benefits of getting more sleep by reading the short study below, or watching the video about the various ways that others are celebrating World Sleep Day and of course, reach out to the counseling center if you are needing support!
https://www.ijrc.in/doi/IJRC/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-11010-1167
https://youtu.be/Y9BFwj_uVJo?si=Cae3ElNT3BJ_CRpw

03/11/2026

The month of March has come to be associated with commemorating the experiences of individuals who are struggling with various mental health related conditions, including self-harm, issues sleeping, bipolar, and the experiences of those who love them. Please join us in bringing awareness to those experiences and the support that is needed in those areas.

If you or anyone else is needing support, please email the counseling center, especially if you would like to schedule an appointment.
counseling@cityu.edu

CityU of Seattle's Counseling Center is a tele-health online only, low-cost counseling center that is open to the public.

02/10/2026

City University of Seattle is happy to announce a new support group that will be starting tomorrow, February 11th at 6pm over zoom, which will occur weekly on Wednesdays at the same time. If you or anyone you know are interested or would like to attend, please feel free to join or share with friends and family!