The Counseling Center

Services at the Counseling Center

• Consultation
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Creative Arts Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Crisis Intervention
• Referral
• Workshops
• Medication Evaluation

Overview of the Counseling Center

At the Counseling Center, our mission is to provide Pratt Institute students with high-quality, easy-to-access counseling support. We know that college life can bring unique challenges, and we’re here to help you navigate them. Our team assists students in achieving their highest creative and academic potentials while ensuring that their mental health needs are met, regardless of their ability to pay.

We offer focused, short-term counseling designed to help you reach your goals. We value who you are, recognizing and building upon your individual strengths. If you ever need more specialized or longer-term care, we’ll be your guide, connecting you with excellent resources both on campus and in the broader community. We also partner closely with faculty and staff, helping them identify and support students who might benefit from our services. Our commitment extends to the entire Pratt community through educational initiatives and outreach programs focused on wellness and prevention. Beyond individual sessions, we’re dedicated to fostering a culture of well-being across campus.

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Make an Appointment

Pratt Faculty

Please feel free to reach out
via phone at 718-687-5356
or email therapy@pratt.edu
if you would like
to refer a student to
counseling or require
a consultation about a student.

Pratt Students

You can schedule consultation appointments from Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Students can choose in-person or virtual appointments.

To make an appointment:

• Email therapy@pratt.edu
• Call us at 718-687-5356
• Visit Cannoneer Court, Room 115

Please include your availability and Pratt student ID number in your request. 

• After your appointment is confirmed, fill out the required forms in Pratt’s Student Health Portal.

After your initial assessment, we may suggest short-term individual or group therapy with a staff therapist. A therapist may also decide that a referral to an
off-campus treatment provider is a better
option for you.

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Emergency Services

If you’re concerned about your safety
or are having
a mental health emergency
dial 988 or
alert Pratt Campus Safety
at 718.636.3540.

For off-campus emergencies, dial 911.

Crisis Counseling 

Students who need crisis counseling can contact us 24/7.

Free, confidential, after-hours crisis support is available through Protocall. Call our main number 718.687.5356, option 3.

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When Might Counseling Be Helpful?

Counseling provides students a confidential and nonjudgmental space to voice and address their concerns. Below is a list that includes many, but not all, of the reasons students come to counseling:

Some reasons you may want to submit a report:

• Enhancing relationships 
• Managing stress more effectively
• Exploring issues related to one’s sexuality and gender
• Improving academic performance
• Coping with the loss of a loved one
• Overcoming loneliness or homesickness and adjusting to a new place and culture
• Reducing alcohol and drug-related problems
• Addressing eating/body image concerns
• Recovering from assault or abuse
• Coping with racial stress, prejudice, and discrimination
• Overcoming depression
• Reducing anxiety
• Transitioning from high school to college 
• Making decisions about transferring or withdrawing from college
• Helping a friend
• Addressing difficulty with living situation
• Managing sleep disturbance

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Confidentiality Policy

The Counseling Center maintains a strict policy on confidentiality, in compliance with federal and New York State laws, to safeguard the privacy and security of your information.

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Contact Us

Hours of Operation

Fall & Spring Hours:
Monday through Friday,
9am – 5pm
Summer Hours:
9am – 4pm

Location

Cannoneer Court, 1st Floor, Room 115
Ph: 718.687.5356
E: therapy@pratt.edu