Counseling Services

Psychological Counseling

Counseling Services offers individual and group psychotherapy services to UNR students. The counseling staff is comprised of licensed psychologists and licensed clinical social workers, along with a select group of advanced graduate students in clinical psychology or social work programs, who are under the supervision of the licensed staff. The staff is experienced in working with a wide range of issues, such as depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sexual identity, interpersonal and relationship concerns. Counseling Services also offers a variety of prevention and outreach services to the campus community.

Initial intake sessions are managed on a same-day appointment basis. Students may call (775) 784-4648 after 8:00 am to find our available intake times for that day.  Hours are Monday through Thursday 8am - 7pm, and Fridays 8 am - 5 pm. Services are confidential and comply with federal and state law, along with professional ethical codes. There is no charge for most services beyond the mandatory counseling fee paid each semester. Counseling Services is fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.

The Counseling Services is located at the Pennington Student Achievement Center, Suite 405. (775) 784-4648.

Testing Services

Testing Services schedules and administers national and institutional tests (GRE subject tests, LSAT, PRAXIS, and Miller Analogies Test) that are required for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs and professional schools. Information pertaining to test dates, registration and test bulletins (some offering sample exams) are available at  testing@unr.edu. Appointments may be made by calling (775) 784-1532. It is advisable to call two weeks in advance.