Helping students feel better so they can do their best.
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 fully matriculated undergraduate students, and fully matriculated, residential graduate 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. Graduate students are encouraged to review the Graduate Student tab to review resources.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity
The Center holds true to the University's core values to ensure our offices are spaces where individuals feel safe, accepted, respected and empowered. We incorporate these core values in every facet of our work. Our compassionate leadership prioritizes putting others first, and providing a supportive environment for students seeking mental health services.
We recognize that various systems have been created to place barriers on the equitable distribution of privilege, power and resources in our society. The Center feels passionate about inclusivity, and believes diversity enriches our community. Our staff are committed to providing support to communities who have been marginalized. We embrace diversity, advocate for equity and promote inclusivity in all that we do.
At its core, our work is person centered, and prioritizes building meaningful relationships with students. When it comes to mental health treatment, no one size fits all. The Counseling Center is committed to innovation, and lifelong learning in order to best meet the needs of students.
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;
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.
In the 2025-2026 Academic Year, 305 unique students were served which is approximately 10% of the student population. Additionally, the center maintained low wait times for mental health care. Average wait time for first time appointment remained less than five business days in the 2025-2026 academic year.
According to the data generated through 2025-2026 session by session symptom tracking measures (CCAPS), Siena clinicians were able to reduce symptoms for our students beyond the national average reduction in key domains such as: depression, anxiety, social anxiety, anger, alcohol use, academic distress and overall distress.
Our Stats
Nearly 3 out of 4 students who reported suicidal ideation (SI) at pre-treatment decreased their SI score at post treatment.
