Counseling Services
Welcome to Counseling services. We are happy you’re here and looking for help. CF students can access a State of Florida licensed clinician either on campus or off campus, free of charge.
Here to Help
Just like taking care of your physical health, prioritizing mental wellbeing is an important aspect of self-care, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. The College of Central Florida offers a variety of free counseling and mental health services for current students. Please explore them below. We are here to help.
On Campus Counseling Services
Students with psychological or emotional challenges can experience disruptive thinking, feelings, moods, inability to relate to others, and overall incapacity or inability to cope with the demands of college life and society as a whole. Counseling services to students are available free of charge by State of Florida licensed clinicians either on campus or off campus.
Email counseling@cf.edu or call 352-854-2322, Ext. 1580, or 352-854-2322, Ext. 1286 for more information.
BetterMynd Virtual Counseling Services
CF has partnered with BetterMynd to provide students with access to free, high-quality counseling services. These sessions are free, confidential and flexible to your schedule. Choose a counselor from a large network of licensed mental health therapists with a wide variety of specializations.
Counseling provides a supportive environment where students can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies and build resilience. It empowers every student to process and handle personal and academic challenges. Click here to learn more about what to expect at your first appointment.
BetterMynd services include:
- Free, Personalized Therapy: Online therapy sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Flexible Scheduling: Book 50-minute counseling sessions during the day, at night or on weekends.
- Variety of Clinicians: Connect with a broad network of licensed mental health professionals.
- Convenient and Confidential: Attend therapy sessions from any location where you feel comfortable.
- Live, Interactive Workshops: Join unlimited well-being workshops led by licensed counselors on topics such as managing anxiety, overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating difficult conversations, grief, diagnosis-specific education and more.