Counseling Center

Contact

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment please call or email us at:
Phone: (704) 406-2729
Email: [email protected]

Counseling Services

The Gardner-Webb University Counseling Center provides emotional and social support to students in a face-to-face setting on the main campus or via tele-health within the state of North Carolina. We offer individual, group, and couples counseling sessions to students at no cost. In addition to scheduled ongoing counseling, single session appointments are available for individuals seeking support or guidance through a particular struggle. The University Counseling Center adheres to the American Counseling Association’s code of ethics and operates within a Christian perspective.

Additional programs offered by the Gardner Webb counseling Center include:

Substance Use Recovery Programs

1. Reset & Refocus: Student-Athlete Support Group
   Reset & Refocus is a monthly educational support group offered through the University Counseling Center for student-athletes who want to reflect on challenges related to alcohol, substance use, or conduct concerns. The program emphasizes learning, growth, and wellbeing, helping athletes make informed choices that strengthen both personal development and athletic performance.
   
   Student-athletes meet to explore how habits and behaviors impact performance and relationships, learn harm-reduction and stress-management skills, and engage in values-based decision-making. Participation is free and may be voluntary or recommended by a coach as part of a holistic wellness approach. While attendance can be verified with written consent, all personal reflections shared in the group remain confidential.
   
   
2. Substance Use Walk-In Hours
   Dedicated Substance Use Walk-In Hours are offered every Tuesday from 2–5 p.m. for students seeking support, guidance, or consultation related to alcohol or substance use concerns. No appointment is needed; students can simply stop by during this time for confidential, judgment-free assistance. During walk-in hours, students can speak with a counselor about questions or concerns regarding substance use, explore harm-reduction strategies, receive brief support, or discuss options for ongoing services. Whether you’re looking for resources, wanting to check in about your use, or supporting a friend, our staff is here to help.
   
   All conversations during walk-in hours are confidential and focused on promoting safety, wellbeing, and informed decision-making.

Counseling Center Book Club

Join the Counseling Center staff for a weekly book club! Our staff have chosen books with a focus on growth and wellbeing and guide students through relaxed and meaningful discussions.  The book club meets weekly in the library; books can be borrowed from the counseling center.

Table Talk Tuesdays

Counseling Center staff are available weekly on the main floor of Tucker Student Center to check in with students and offer resources. Come have a snack and let us know how your week is going.

The Gardner-Webb Counseling Center has joined with the One Love Organization to offer educational workshops designed to build awareness of healthy relationships.

Educational workshops including stress management and suicide awareness are also available. 

The University Counseling Center is on the third floor of Tucker Student Center and is open for appointments, Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by phone or in person. To schedule an appointment for individual counseling, call (704) 406-2729 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Emergency services are available on a 24-hour basis. In the event of an emergency, please call Gardner-Webb University Police at (704) 406-4444 or the after-hours crisis number, (704) 406-2599.

Mission

The mission of the Counseling Center is to meet the developmental and emotional needs of students within a Christian community. The Counseling Center supports the mission of the Student Development Division to accomplish the University Mission.

The Counseling Center maintains its student-centered focus by providing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program to assist students in accomplishing personal and academic goals.

The following goals are satisfied to support the mission of the Counseling Center:

• To provide individual, group, couple, and family counseling to students who may be experiencing psychological, behavioral, or learning difficulties
• To provide compassionate care and empowerment for lifelong wellness
• To provide a culture that supports honesty, integrity, and respect for all individuals and supports learning
• To provide programming focused on the developmental needs of college students to maximize their potential for academic and personal development
• To provide consultative services to various components to help foster an environment supportive of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development of the students
• Select and utilize a variety of assessment services to identify student needs

Confidentiality

Licensed counselors, interns and practicum students at the counseling center adhere to the American Counseling Association’s code of ethics and keep communication between clients and counselors confidential.  Any limits to confidentiality, including Gardner Webb University’s policy on responding to threats or harm to self or others will be discussed with client.

If you need information concerning a student’s contact with the Counseling Center, that can best be obtained directly from the student. If you request information from us regarding a student’s contact with the Counseling Center, we will ask the student for permission and abide by the student’s decision.