Counseling that fits your college life
College is a lot. You don't have to go it alone.
Exams, deadlines, roommates, homesickness, figuring out what comes next. Every season has its tough games, and nobody gets through every one alone. Fox Valley Institute for Growth and Wellness offers counseling by secure video for college students anywhere in Illinois, with the same therapists and psychologists who see clients in our Naperville office. Text or call (630) 718-0717, and an intake coordinator will check your insurance and match you with the right therapist.
Meet from your dorm, your apartment or any private spot on campus. Start by video, come into our office over break, or mix the two. Either way, you keep the same therapist.
Counseling that fits between classes:
- Sessions until 9 p.m. on weekdays, plus Saturday and Sunday hours.
- No drive, no parking, no waiting room.
- Start with a text, so there is no phone tag.
- Keep the same therapist over breaks, anywhere in Illinois.
- Meet from your dorm, apartment or any private spot.
- Work through stress, focus, motivation, relationships and big decisions.
One therapist who knows your story
- You see the same person every session, not whoever happens to be free.
- Our intake coordinators match you with one of 34 therapists and psychologists, based on what you need and when you are free.
- Sessions happen by secure video on your phone, tablet or laptop.
- We check your insurance before your first visit. Most students can stay on a parent’s plan until age 26.
How Telehealth Works at Fox Valley Institute
Getting started takes one call or text. From there, your intake coordinator handles the details, and you meet your therapist by secure video.
Step by step
- Text or call (630) 718-0717, or request an appointment online.
- An intake coordinator checks your insurance and suggests a therapist who fits your needs.
- You schedule your first visit.
- You receive a secure video link.
- You join from a private space anywhere in Illinois.
Video, office or both
Meet by video during the semester, come into our Naperville office over break, or mix the two. Your therapist stays the same either way, so you never have to start over.
Find your therapist
Browse our team, then let an intake coordinator match you based on your class schedule and what you want to work on.
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How We Help College Students
Most students who reach out aren't in crisis. They want a steadier semester and someone in their corner. Students anywhere in Illinois can meet with a Fox Valley Institute therapist by secure video.
What students bring to counseling
- Stress and burnout around exams and deadlines
- Anxiety, worry and trouble sleeping
- Focus, motivation and procrastination
- Homesickness, roommate and relationship stress
- Big decisions about majors, careers and what comes next
- Feeling low, stuck or not like yourself
Services for students
- Individual therapy, by video or in our office
- Couples counseling for relationships that matter
- Life coaching for goals, habits and direction
- Psychological testing and evaluation, in our Naperville office
Testing for ADHD, learning differences and more is done in person, so many students schedule it over a break.
Telehealth or in person?
There is no wrong choice. Telehealth saves the drive and fits between classes, work and practice. Meeting in our Naperville office can feel more grounding for some people. Many clients use both, and your therapist can help you decide what works for you.
Turn stress into momentum
College and the years right after it are full of change: tough classes, new jobs, roommates, relationships and big decisions. Counseling helps you work through the stress, stay focused and get back to where you’re headed. Talk with a therapist between classes or after work, right from your dorm or apartment. You can keep the same therapist at school and at home over breaks, as long as you are in Illinois for each session.
We work with students at colleges and universities all across Illinois, such as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, North Central College, Benedictine University, Wheaton College, Aurora University and the College of DuPage.
Going to school out of state? Sessions must happen while you are in Illinois, so you can meet with us over breaks and summers, by video or in our office.
Getting Ready for Your First Video Session
- A private spot where you can talk freely, like a booked study room or a quiet corner
- Headphones, for extra privacy
- A charged phone, tablet or computer with a camera
- A steady internet connection
- Your insurance card (or a photo of your parent’s card), close at hand
- A phone number where we can reach you if the video drops
Insurance and Telehealth
Most students can stay on a parent’s insurance plan until age 26, and many plans cover telehealth counseling. Illinois law requires state-regulated health plans to cover telehealth mental health visits the same way they cover in-person visits. We accept Medicare, including for Telehealth, and many major plans. We now take most HMO plans. For several of the carriers, please inquire to see if your HMO plan is offered. We don't accept Medicaid. Before your first visit, an intake coordinator checks your coverage and explains what to expect. See the insurance plans we accept.
Frequently Asked Questions for College Students
Can I use my parents’ insurance?
Yes. Most students can stay on a parent’s plan until age 26. Our intake coordinator checks your coverage before your first visit. We accept Medicare, many major plans and most HMO plans. We don’t accept Medicaid.
Will my parents find out I’m in counseling?
What you talk about in session stays confidential. If you use a parent’s insurance, the insurance company may mail statements to the policyholder, so ask our intake coordinator about your options before you start.
Do you have evening and weekend appointments?
Yes. Sessions are available until 9 p.m. on weekdays, plus Saturday and Sunday hours, so counseling fits around classes, work and practice.
What happens when I go home for break?
As long as you are in Illinois for each session, you keep meeting with the same therapist by video from home. If you go to school out of state, you can meet with us over breaks and summers while you are in Illinois.
Will I see the same therapist every time?
Yes. Unlike app-based services, you see the same therapist every session, whether you meet by video, in our Naperville office or both.
Do I need to be in Illinois during my session?
Yes. You need to be physically located in Illinois for each video session.
How do I get started?
Text or call (630) 718-0717, or request an appointment online. An intake coordinator will check your insurance, match you with a therapist and help you schedule your first visit.
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As experienced, licensed and professional therapists, our goal is to help you resolve your challenges. Our door is always open to help you through any crisis.