Counseling Center

The Siena University Counseling Center, part of the Student Life division, offers short-term, solution-focused mental health counseling, group workshops, case management, and psychiatric care for all enrolled students. All appointments are free and confidential. The Center aims to promote mental health and wellness, as well as help remove obstacles to students’ academic success.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity

The Center holds true to the acronym DORS – Diversity, Optimism, Respect, and Service – to help us frame the Franciscan values of the university, and to ensure our offices are spaces where individuals feel safe, accepted, respected, empowered, seen and heard.

We recognize that various systems have been created to – and continue to – place barriers on the equitable distribution of privilege, power and resources in our society. We condemn acts of violence, hatred and racism, and provide support to those who have experienced marginalization as a result. As counselors, we embrace diversity, advocate for equity, and promote inclusivity in everything we do.

Making an Appointment

• Students must schedule their own appointments. Third parties may not schedule for someone else.
• To schedule an appointment, you may
  • call 518-783-2342 and speak to our office coordinator;
  • stop by Foy 110 to schedule in-person;
  • or request an initial appointment online.
• Appointments can be scheduled Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed 12-1)
• Once you have an appointment, you will receive a link to paperwork that you should complete prior to your session.
• If you are calling over the weekend or after business hours, please leave a detailed voicemail including your name and number, and our office coordinator will call you back to schedule. To reach our on-call counselor for an urgent matter, please call Public Safety at 518-783-2999.