Personal Counseling

The Personal Counseling Department provides counseling support for all students to address emotional, social, and academic issues pertaining to their personal and professional goals. The counseling session focuses on basic counseling needs such as problem solving, conflict resolution, goal setting, communication improvement, time management, and stress management related to academic and personal issues, as well as crisis counseling. Although FIDM’s goal is to maintain confidentiality, if a student expresses suicidal tendencies or plans to harm others, the Personal Counselor will contact the parents and the appropriate authorities as required legally.

The Personal Counseling Department can provide referrals for licensed therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists, as well as clinics and agencies to all students who are seeking mental health and healthcare support while attending FIDM. All counseling sessions are held in a supportive, safe, and confidential environment. In the event of any emotional situation or crisis, students should contact a personal counselor for an appointment immediately. If the student has an urgent need to speak with a counselor and the counselor is not immediately available, please contact the Front Desk. FIDM will make every attempt to reach a Personal Counselor, a family member or friend, or they will call 911.