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Counseling

Free, confidential support for enrolled CSUMB students navigating stress, transitions, and mental health challenges.

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Personal Growth and Counseling Center

Personalized Support for Your College Journey

Individual counseling at the Personal Growth and Counseling Center (PGCC) offers enrolled CSUMB students a safe and confidential space to explore challenges and create positive change. Using a brief therapy model, our licensed counselors work with you to clarify your goals and build skills for academic and personal success.

Why students come to counseling:

  • To manage stress, anxiety, or personal struggles
  • To improve decision-making and relationships
  • To adjust to college life or recover from life disruptions
  • To deepen self-awareness and emotional resilience

Whether you're navigating a current crisis or simply want to talk through life’s transitions, we're here to help.

Common Questions About Individual Counseling

Learn what to expect, who it's for, and how to access support.

Call PGCC at 831-582-3969 (M–F, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) or drop by during walk-in hours (1–4 p.m., Mon–Thurs) if it’s your first visit of the academic year. You’ll begin with a brief consultation and collaborate on a wellness plan tailored to your needs.

PGCC uses a short-term, goal-focused therapy model. While there’s no fixed session limit, counselors may also recommend workshops, group therapy, or referrals to other resources if longer-term or specialized support is needed.

Yes. Counseling does not appear on academic records. Information is private and protected, with exceptions for risk of harm or legal reporting requirements. We will explain these limits during your first session.

If you’re thinking about harming yourself or others, or struggling after a traumatic event, call us or visit immediately. PGCC offers same-day crisis appointments during business hours. After hours, call 911 or use campus emergency resources.

Due to licensing laws, PGCC can only provide teletherapy to students physically located in California. We’re happy to help connect you to care wherever you are and support you in finding long-term or specialized providers.

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