Hours of Operation
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Semesters
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Information
111 North Brevard Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33606
Counseling Services
Telephone: (813) 257-4114
Fax: (813) 258-7413
Email: counseling@ut.edu
Medical Services
Telephone: (813) 253-6250
Fax: (813) 258-7413
Email: healthcenter@ut.edu
Located on the second floor of the Dickey Health Center
Healthy Minds, Healthy Spartans
The University of Tampa Counseling Services offers counseling to all undergraduate and graduate students. Our mission is to provide a safe and confidential environment for students to enhance their emotional wellness by focusing on mental health while supporting their academic development.
The Counseling Services team, in partnership with Tampa General Hospital, provides the following services:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Psychiatric Services including medication evaluations, medication management, new prescriptions and refills
- Crisis Walk-in Sessions
- Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling
- Recovery Support Services
- Sport Performance Counseling for student athletes
- Brief Case Management and Care Coordination
- Workshops and Skill-Building Programs
- Mental Health Presentations for Classes, Student Organizations and Campus Departments
- Outreach and Prevention Programs
- 24/7 Emergency Student Support Line
All full-time undergraduate students and all international graduate students are required to carry the University health insurance through United Healthcare Student Resources. This policy covers all counseling services at no cost and with no co-pay. Domestic graduate students without an active student health insurance policy can be seen based on fee for service. Graduate student health insurance policies can be purchased through the United Healthcare Student Resources website at www.uhcsr.com.
While Counseling Services offers a wide range of mental health services, some needs are best addressed by community providers. We do not provide:
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters of documentation
- Psychological Evaluations or Testing
- Prescriptions for stimulant medications (e.g. Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin) or other controlled substances
- Court-ordered evaluations or treatment
- Long-term or intensive psychotherapy
- Disability accommodation documentation (students should work directly with Student Accessibilty Services)
- Documentation for legal proceedings
When appropriate, our team will provide referrals and care coordination to help students connect with community resources.
Counseling Services is here to serve students through virtual and face-to-face individual sessions, support groups, educational talks, and walk-in appointments.
- For students wanting to use our counseling services, please call the Health Center at (813) 253-6250 to set up an initial appointment.
- Support groups are offered for various topics based on student interest. Areas of interest include stress management, adjusting to college, living with family addiction, substance use/abuse. If you are interested in a support group, please email counseling@ut.edu. One of the counseling team members will respond to your inquiry and get you connected to services.
- Walk-in appointments are available during clinic hours. For after-hours crises, please call the 24/7/365 Student Support Line at 833-755-0484.
- For support resources, please visit the emotional wellness resource page run by Wellness Services.
We are here for our students. Please know Counseling Services is here to help.
Counseling can assist students in dealing with the challenges that college life brings. It can help develop and strengthen skills to overcome new challenges or ones that have been impacting your life for a while. Counseling Services is a confidential place where students can come to discuss a variety of issues impacting their functioning to ensure academic success. Counseling Services is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where students’ needs are met.
Individual therapy at the University of Tampa consists of 45-50 minute sessions with a counseling professional. Students may also be seen for medication appointments. A student's treatment plan will be tailored to individual needs and may include medication consultation and prescriptions. Off-campus counseling referrals are available based on student preferences and needs.
- Depression
- Anxiety/Stress
- Anger Reduction
- Adjustment to College
- Problem Solving Skills
- Acquaintance Rape/Assault
- Body Image Assessment
- Social Isolation
- Family Problems
- Bereavement/Grief
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Relational Problems
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress
- ADHD Coordination of Care
- Eating Disorders
CS records are strictly confidential and protected under Florida Statute 394.4615. CS records stay at Counseling Services separate from academic records. Under state confidentiality laws, counseling records are not released without consent of the student/patient. Limits of confidentiality include life-threatening circumstances, child, elderly or mentally challenged abuse, and at times, in the event of a lawsuit. For a full explanation of confidentiality, see leg.state.fl.us/statutes and search 394.4615.
Scheduled appointments are recommended due to the high volume of students requesting counseling. To make an appointment, call ext. 6250 or (813) 253-6250 to schedule an initial appointment with a counselor. After the initial screening, a student will be offered an appointment with a licensed clinician. Students who walk in with a crisis will be seen as soon as possible for an assessment by a member of the Counseling Services staff.
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. There will be a $25 charge for any appointment missed or not canceled. The $25 fee is collected prior to the scheduling of your next appointment.
Mental Health Support, After Hours Crisis and Emergency Care
The University of Tampa provides a 24/7/365 confidential student support line that is staffed by licensed professional counselors through a partnership with Uwill. Students that need in the moment help, after-hours crisis assistance, or emergency concerns may contact (833) 755-0484.
Concerned About a UTampa Student?
Counseling Services understands there may be times a student, family member, university faculty, staff, or community member becomes concerned about a student. The UTampa community is strongly encouraged to identify any students they are worried about through the Spartan Support Program. The Spartan Support Program may be reached at (813) 257-3901 or ssp@ut.edu. You may also use this Spartan Support Program Form. Names of those who share their concerns are kept anonymous.
Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling
Navigating college life can be stressful—and sometimes turning to alcohol or other substances feels like a way to cope. That’s why we have an on‑campus alcohol and other drug therapist, who is dedicated to helping students facing substance use concerns. Whether you’re exploring healthier choices, struggling to manage use or looking for support in recovery, this therapist offers confidential, non‑judgmental guidance. For help, email counseling@ut.edu.
Are you ready to quit smoking and take control of your health? Join one of our Smoking Cessation Groups, designed specifically for students and led right here on campus. These supportive, confidential groups provide guidance, tools, and encouragement to help you successfully quit smoking or vaping—whether it's your first try or your fifth.
Led by a trained professional, the sessions focus on proven strategies for managing cravings, understanding addiction and building a healthier lifestyle. Best of all, if you're covered under the University's student health insurance, participation is fully covered—no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Take the first step toward a smoke-free life. You don’t have to do it alone—we're here to help.
The University of Tampa Recovery Community (UTRC) is a safe, supportive campus space for students who are in recovery from substance use and addiction. It’s more than just a group—it’s a community committed to wellness, healing and personal growth. UTRC offers peer support, connection with faculty and staff who understand the recovery journey, and access to resources and programming designed to help students maintain sobriety, prevent relapse and succeed academically.
Benefits for Students in Recovery:
- Peer connection and understanding: Engage regularly with other students who are facing similar challenges and successes. Sharing stories, accountability and encouragement can make a big difference.
- Relapse prevention: UTRC gives students tools and support systems to help stay on track, manage triggers and build healthy coping skills.
- Academic support: Recovery often involves navigating stress, schedule pressures and self‑care. UTRC works to help students maintain their academic performance while balancing wellness.
- Access to resources: From counseling services to 12‑step meetings on campus, wellness programs, and supportive staff and faculty, students in recovery are not alone.
- Safe environment: Having a designated recovery community means there is a place students can go to feel accepted, supported and safe without judgment. That sense of belonging can reduce isolation, which is often a risk factor for relapse.
For help, email counseling@ut.edu.
