The Psychological Services Center offers a variety of mental health services to any member of the surrounding community. Assessment and treatment techniques utilized are empirically supported to be effective and safe. The Center provides confidential help with depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, substance-related problems, and behavior problems.
The PSC charges for services rendered and more information is available on our fees page.
Therapy
Adult Therapy
We provide both short- and long-term therapy on an outpatient basis. We work with the full range of mental and behavioral health conditions with the exception of individuals who require emergency interventions. Our specialties include cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and integrative approaches to therapy. We utilize empirically informed treatments that are effective and safe. We serve clients who experience anxiety symptoms (e.g., social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder), depressive symptoms (depression, bipolar disorder), substance abuse, relationship or family difficulties, as well as general mental health problems and issues of life-stress.
Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy
We provide child, adolescent, and family therapy. Our services can focus on individual therapy for children and adolescents, parenting support and parenting training, school consultations, family therapy, or an integration of any of the above. We serve children who suffer from depression, behavioral difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and autism symptoms. We also can help with parenting issues, parent-child / parent-adolescent conflict, difficulties with peers, difficulties at school, difficulties coping with stressful events, self-esteem issues, family problems/conflict, bereavement, and anxiety symptoms.
For specialized services currently available for children, see the Child Study Center and Autism Clinic.
Assessment Services
The Psychological Services Center also conducts a wide array of assessments for psychological and psycho-educational purposes for adults and older adolescents. We conduct full psychological assessment batteries (cognitive, memory, achievement, attentional, and emotional testing), neuropsychological testing, learning disability assessments, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments. We can consult with parents and schools about educational accommodations and coping with academic difficulties.
For assessment of children, see the Child Study Center.
Other Services
Professional Consultations
Our staff and faculty are available for a wide range of professional consultations. With specialties covering broad topics such as early intervention, issues in mental health, parent and teacher trainings, workplace issues, the development of clinical interventions or specialized treatment protocols, and professional workshops, the PSC can provide many consultation services to your school, work setting, mental health organization, health agency, or parent/teacher group. For information about arranging a professional consultation contact Director Lee Cooper, Ph.D.
Autism Clinic
The mission of the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic is to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families through assessment, intervention, education, and research directed towards effective treatment and prevention.