In-person interaction with a counselor can be a tremendously beneficial way to maintain mental health. The Whitman Counseling Center is free to all students. However, in this time, due to social distancing guidelines, counselor appointments will be entirely conducted via phone or video call. Due to legal restrictions, students out-of-state cannot use the Counseling Center. Any students who are out-of-state but want to meet with a counselor can use the āFind a Therapistā function on Psychology Today. International students can use the International Therapist Directory.
Students still in Walla Walla can also use a website designed by Whitman students to locate a therapist. Here is a website made for finding a mental health provider in the Walla Walla Valley. The websiteās filtering system lets you search by provider specialty, insurance information, location, and more specific criteria to make sure you find the right person for your needs. On the home page, click on āselect formatā and select ātelehealthā to find providers offering services online. You may be able to schedule with these providers even if you are not currently in Walla Walla. The website also offers informational resources specific to COVID-19 on the home page and more general information about terms associated with mental health care under the ālearnā tab.Ā