Sarah Lawrence College Counseling & Psychological Services practitioners are trained to work with a diverse range of issues and can help students identify their treatment goals. Our staff are generalists and well equipped at treating the diverse needs of undergraduate and graduate students. We routinely treat students for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and other psychological concerns. Our staff includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, and a part-time psychiatrist.
All services begin with an initial 30-minute tele-health consultation where students have the opportunity to talk about the concerns they wish to address. Based on the information presented, the therapist and the student will decide upon a treatment plan. Treatment plans may include on-campus care, off-campus referrals, or a combination of the two. Schedule an initial consultation
On-Campus Care
On-campus care begins with a tele-health consultation. During this consultation you and your provider will determine your next steps, which may include any of the following options.
Short Term Psychotherapy
Our staff therapists are trained to work with a diverse range of issues and can work with you to identify your short term therapy goals. We are generalists and well equipped at navigating the diverse needs of undergraduate and graduate students. We are a hybrid model of in-person and teletherapy with Mantra health and see students every other week for short term therapy of 6 sessions.
We may recommend consideration of more ongoing long-term therapy to help you navigate your concerns. Our clinical case manager can work with students to provide referrals. Additionally Thriving Campus is a resource as well https://sarahlawrence.thrivingcampus.com/
Group Therapy Sessions
A weekly opportunity to meet with students struggling with similar challenges. Our groups are facilitated by a clinician and provide a confidential space to gain support, healing, and perspective. Unlimited sessions per academic year.
Our groups vary every semester and typically begin the 3rd week of the semester.
Let’s Talk
Talking can help. Let’s Talk is a 15-20 minute supportive drop in, one-on-one consultation with a Counseling and Psychological Services therapist. This is NOT a substitute for therapy but an opportunity for brief, solution oriented discussion. Check the daily SLC email blast for weekly location.
Short-term Medication Management
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has a part-time psychiatrist providing medication evaluations (when referred by a CAPS clinician) and short-term follow-up care within the scope of practice of a college counseling center. Due to the high demand for psychiatric services it is not possible for all students to be treated on campus. Students who are primarily desiring medication management will be encouraged to continue receiving medication from their doctor at home or will be provided with community referrals. Students with complex medication regiments will be referred off campus for more comprehensive care. In order to access the psychiatrist students should schedule a telehealth consult with a CAPS provider and will need to submit a Mental Health Treatment History form found on MySLC.
Medication Management is ONLY available during the academic year (September–May)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Students requesting ADHD medication refills must follow the process below. Please plan accordingly in ensuring ongoing accesses to your medication prior to arriving on campus.
Refills for stimulant medications will NOT be provided prior to the completion of our assessment process
We suggest that you reach out to your current/most recent prescribing physician for continuing care or prescription refills—if needed—until your consultation has been completed at CAPS.
- If you have previously been diagnosed with ADHD and would like to be considered for short-term medication management at CAPS (with an ultimate referral off-campus), please submit the ADHD Medication Management Form along with appropriate supporting documentation (examples include: neuropsychological testing, sufficient and long-standing notes supporting diagnosis, etc.). Forms can be found on MySLC.
- Students that have never been diagnosed, but would like to be evaluated for ADHD can make a telehealth consult to discuss their concerns and a referral for off-campus testing. CAPS does not provide ADHD testing and diagnosis.
Off-Campus Care
The SLC Counseling & Psychological Services Center has established relationships in Bronxville, Yonkers, Westchester County, and New York City that allow us to provide referrals to off-campus mental health specialists for ongoing and long term care.
Students who have enrolled in the SLC Student Health Insurance Plan are covered for treatment with any off campus licensed mental health clinician at 80% of reasonable and customary charges after a $150 annual deductible.
Students who are covered by plans other than the SLC Student Health Insurance Plan must contact their insurance plans directly to obtain coverage information.
If you are interested in receiving a referral for an off-campus provider or would like to discuss options for care, please contact Nancy Brennan, LMSW clinical case manager.
We partner with ThrivingCampus to help you connect with off-campus mental health care. View provider directory at: sarahlawrence.thrivingcampus.comAdditional Mental Health Support
The Sarah Lawrence College Health & Wellness Center offers TELUS Health Student Support (formally MySSP) to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. TELUS provides all students with immediate, 24-hour support at no cost to the student, regardless of health insurance provider. Students can call or text with a licensed counselor directly from their cell phone from any location.
Student services include:
- Immediate support available by phone or text
- Ongoing support by appointment, available through phone or secure video portal
Students may download the TELUS Health Student Support app and complete a student profile to assure free access.
Phone access is also available at 1.866.743.7732. (Outside the U.S., call 001.416.380.6578)
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the SLC Health & Wellness Center at 914.395.2350.