Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The goal of counseling is to learn about ourselves, our habits, patterns of thinking,
feeling, and behaviors. Experience has shown that many of the problem-causing habits
and patterns are things we have done all our life and are so automatic that we do
not think about them as learned or optional behavior. The counselor believes that
everyone can learn and benefit from new patterns of thinking, reverse the automatic
negative thinking patterns, and begin to think, feel, and behave in new ways that
are more successful and beneficial to us.
Counselors work with you to resolve concerns about your life in and outside the classroom.
Your counselor can assist with a variety of issues and concerns, providing you with
coping strategies to help you outside of our time together and be someone you can
rely on for objective and non-judgmental therapeutic guidance.
Typically, most sessions are 50 minutes. However, being that each person is a unique
individual, who has their own experiences, background, personality, etc., the counselor
will tailor their therapeutic approach and session to best fit your individual needs.
You and the counselor will work collaboratively to determine goals and areas for improvements
based on your needs.
Student records are kept strictly confidential in compliance with state and federal
laws, including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and HIPAA (Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Your counselor is a Licensed Master
Social Worker (LMSW); this means the counselor has fulfilled licensure requirements
and has sworn to the state of South Carolina to uphold the confidentiality and privacy
of all clients.
Yes, personal counseling services are FREE to any student who is currently enrolled in any HGTC courses on campus or online.
The counselor’s main office is located at the Conway Campus, Building 1100, Office
106A inside the Student Affairs office. The counselor will travel to all three campuses
to meet with you by appointment!
You can contact the counselor via email or phone. Your counselor to respond to you
in timely manner to schedule an appointment that fits within your class schedule!
To request an appointment please email counseling@hgtc.edu or call at 843-349-3657.