Our counseling sessions are:
We help students navigate challenges that may affect their success, including personal issues, relationships, or life transitions. Our team also consults with faculty, staff, or concerned friends when needed, and we can connect you with off-campus specialists for long-term support.
Want to build skills for success and balance in college? Join our weekly group:
This is a safe, supportive space to share, learn, and grow alongside other students.
Students seek help for a variety of personal issues. Some of the most common are:
Before your first session, you’ll receive an email with a Student Data Form. Completing it ahead of time gives us more time to focus on you. If you can’t complete it online, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to fill it out.
Your safety is our top priority. For urgent situations including suicidal thoughts, threats to others, or sexual assault — we respond immediately.
If you’re in crisis, please reach out right away.
Your privacy matters. All counseling records are confidential and are not part of your academic records.
We only share information without your consent in rare cases, such as:
Counselors may consult with each other for training and guidance, but your information stays protected.
Counseling Services works alongside VA services to provide support for student veterans.
Not sure where to start? Take a quick online screening to see what support might help you:
ONLINE SCREENING
Office: Billingsly Student Center Suite 347
Counseling Services Reception Desk: 417-625-9559
Fax: 417-625-3062
Email: CounselingServices@mssu.edu
Fall & Spring:
Appointment availability: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Summer:
Appointment availability: Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
