Teletherapy Services for Auburn University Students
At Taproot Therapy Collective, we understand the unique challenges faced by college students. Our specialized teletherapy services provide convenient, confidential support to help Auburn students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Unique Mental Health Needs of Auburn University Students and Staff
Auburn University's vibrant community of over 33,000 students faces distinctive mental health challenges that require specialized attention and care. According to official enrollment statistics, Auburn's diverse student population requires tailored mental health approaches that address their specific academic and social environment.
Student Population
Auburn University students navigating the pressures of academic life across diverse programs including nationally recognized engineering and science departments
Mental Health Crisis
College students nationally who meet criteria for at least one mental health problem according to the American Psychological Association
Treatment Access Gap
Adults in Alabama unable to access needed counseling or therapy services according to NAMI research
Stressful Events
College students experiencing stressful events linked to mental health issues according to a study of 67,000 students
Anxiety & Depression
Alabama adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression in recent studies by NAMI
Auburn-Specific Mental Health Factors
Auburn University presents unique challenges including:
- Academic Pressure: Rigorous standards in Auburn's nationally ranked engineering, science, and business programs create significant performance anxiety and stress
- Financial Concerns: Many students face substantial financial stressors impacting their academic performance and mental wellbeing
- Competitive Environment: Auburn's achievement-oriented culture can create intense pressure to excel academically, athletically, and socially
- Isolation Factors: Despite the large campus population, many students experience isolation, particularly those transitioning from smaller communities
- First-Generation Challenges: Auburn serves many first-generation college students navigating higher education without family guideposts
- Graduate Program Intensity: Graduate students face unique pressures balancing research, teaching, and academic advancement
The Auburn student community experiences significant mental health concerns that require specialized attention. According to the American Psychological Association, the mental health crisis on college campuses has intensified in recent years, with more than 60% of students meeting criteria for at least one mental health condition. For many Auburn students, the transition to university life represents their first experience living independently, creating additional emotional and psychological adjustments.
Faculty and staff face their own challenges, including burnout from supporting students while managing research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities. The pressures of publishing, securing funding, and advancing careers create significant stress that requires targeted mental health support.
Mental Health Resources at Auburn University
Auburn University offers several on-campus resources to support student mental health, but according to NAMI research, demand often exceeds capacity in Alabama mental health services. This creates the need for supplemental off-campus services like Taproot Therapy Collective's teletherapy options, which can help bridge the treatment gap identified in recent studies.
Auburn University Student Counseling & Psychological Services (SCPS)
Located in the Auburn University Medical Clinic, SCPS provides individual counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention services. However, appointment wait times can extend several weeks during peak periods, especially during finals and midterms when student stress levels are highest.
Contact: (334) 844-5123
Website: auburn.edu/scps
Auburn University Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides confidential counseling and referral services for faculty and staff dealing with personal or work-related concerns, including stress management and mental health support. Services include short-term counseling and referrals for long-term care.
Contact: (800) 925-3327
Website: aub.ie/EAP
Auburn University Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Offers educational programs, workshops, and resources focusing on overall wellness, including mental health awareness and stress management strategies. Their "Tigers Together" initiative specifically addresses suicide prevention on campus.
Contact: (334) 844-1422
Website: auburn.edu/healthpromotion
Auburn University SafeHarbor
Provides support for students who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. Offers confidential advocacy and counseling services, with staff who understand the unique dynamics of campus environments.
Contact: (334) 844-7233
Website: auburn.edu/safeharbor
East Alabama Mental Health Center
A community-based mental health center providing comprehensive services including counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention for the Auburn-Opelika area. Offers reduced fees for students based on financial need.
Contact: (334) 742-2700 (24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-815-0630)
Website: eastalmhc.org
Auburn University Active Minds Chapter
A student-led organization dedicated to raising mental health awareness among college students. Hosts events, educational programs, and peer support initiatives throughout the academic year to reduce stigma around seeking help.
Website: AuInvolve - Active Minds
Auburn University Religious Life
Various campus religious organizations provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and community support for students of different faith backgrounds. These communities can be valuable sources of connection and purpose for many students.
Auburn University Crisis Hotline
24/7 crisis support available to all Auburn students. Trained counselors can provide immediate support for mental health emergencies and connect students with appropriate resources.
Contact: (334) 844-5123 (After hours, press option 2)
National Crisis Text Line: Text "TIGERS" to 741-741
Resource Limitations
While Auburn University strives to provide quality mental health services, research from the American Psychological Association identifies common limitations in college mental health systems, including:
- Limited session availability and extended wait times, especially during peak stress periods
- Session caps (typically 8-10 sessions per academic year) due to high demand
- Restricted hours that often conflict with rigorous academic schedules
- Lack of specialized treatment approaches for complex needs like PTSD or eating disorders
- Limited privacy in a close-knit university community where students may encounter their counselors in academic settings
- Staff shortages that affect continuity of care as reported in the Campus ESP study
These constraints, combined with the finding that over 60% of college students meet criteria for at least one mental health condition, underscore the value of supplemental teletherapy services like those offered by Taproot Therapy Collective.
Benefits of Teletherapy for Auburn University Students
Teletherapy offers unique advantages that address many of the barriers Auburn students face when seeking mental health support:
Accessibility & Convenience
Attend sessions from your dorm, apartment, or any private space on or off campus. No need to worry about transportation or scheduling conflicts with classes. Teletherapy eliminates geographic barriers, making it ideal for students during academic breaks when they return home.
Enhanced Privacy
For students concerned about being seen entering the counseling center, teletherapy offers a discreet alternative. This privacy can be particularly valuable on a close-knit campus like Auburn, where maintaining confidentiality about seeking therapy may be a concern.
Flexible Scheduling
Taproot's teletherapy services include evening and weekend appointments that work around demanding class schedules, extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, and study sessions. This flexibility is especially valuable during exam periods and high-stress academic times.
Performance Anxiety Support
Our specialized services address the high performance standards in Auburn's competitive academic programs, particularly in engineering and sciences. We offer both individual counseling and workshops focused on managing academic and test anxiety.
Financial Stress Management
We integrate financial stress management strategies into therapy sessions, acknowledging how economic pressures impact mental health and academic performance for many Auburn students balancing tuition costs and living expenses.
Group Therapy Options
Our virtual group therapy sessions help combat isolation by connecting Auburn students with peers facing similar challenges, creating community while developing practical coping skills for university life.
Crisis Intervention
Access to immediate crisis support via teletherapy ensures Auburn students can receive help during urgent mental health situations without delay, complementing on-campus emergency resources.
Continuity of Care
Maintain consistent therapy even during semester breaks, summer vacation, internships, or study abroad programs. This continuity is crucial for ongoing progress and prevents disruptions in treatment that can occur with campus-based services.
Holistic Treatment Approaches for College Students
At Taproot Therapy Collective, we recognize that effective mental health care for Auburn University students requires both evidence-based approaches and flexibility in delivery. Our holistic model addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while accommodating the unique circumstances of academic life.
Teletherapy-Compatible Treatments
The following evidence-based therapies are fully effective through our secure teletherapy platform:
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Our body-centered approach helps students process stress and trauma that may be affecting academic performance and social functioning. These techniques can be effectively taught and practiced via teletherapy sessions.
Learn more about Somatic TherapyEMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be adapted for online delivery, helping students process traumatic experiences, test anxiety, and other stress-related concerns common in academic settings.
Learn about EMDR for AnxietyBrainspotting
This powerful therapy accesses and processes subconscious trauma through specific eye positions. Many brainspotting protocols can be effectively delivered via teletherapy, making it accessible for students anywhere.
Discover BrainspottingLifespan Integration
This gentle approach helps students integrate past experiences and strengthen their sense of self, addressing issues like identity development that are particularly relevant during college years.
Explore Lifespan IntegrationParts-Based Therapy
This approach helps students understand and integrate different aspects of themselves, particularly helpful for managing conflicting emotions and priorities common in university life.
Learn about Parts-Based TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT skills are extremely beneficial for students learning to manage emotions, handle stress, and improve interpersonal relationships in the intense social environment of college.
Learn about DBTHybrid-Approach Treatments
The following specialized treatments require in-person sessions but can be combined with teletherapy in a hybrid approach:
Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT)
This innovative approach uses specific frequencies of light to rapidly process emotions. Initial sessions require in-person visits to our Birmingham office, but can be combined with teletherapy for a comprehensive treatment plan.
Discover ETTAdvanced Brainspotting Techniques
While basic brainspotting works well via teletherapy, certain advanced protocols are more effective in person. We can develop a treatment plan that combines both delivery methods for optimal results.
Advanced Brainspotting OptionsQEEG Brain Mapping
This advanced diagnostic tool provides detailed information about brain function that can inform treatment planning. Initial mapping sessions require in-person visits but can guide ongoing teletherapy treatment.
Learn about Brain MappingNeurostimulation
For students with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, or attention issues, neurostimulation offers a non-medication alternative. These sessions must be conducted in person but can complement ongoing teletherapy.
Explore NeurostimulationHybrid Therapy Options for Auburn Students
While teletherapy offers exceptional convenience for Auburn students, some therapeutic approaches are most effective when delivered in person. Our hybrid model combines the accessibility of online sessions with the option for in-person treatments when needed.
The Best of Both Worlds
Our Birmingham office is approximately 2 hours from Auburn's campus, making it accessible for occasional visits. Many students choose to schedule in-person sessions during breaks or weekends while maintaining regular teletherapy appointments during the semester.
Personalized Treatment Planning
We work with each Auburn student to develop a treatment plan that balances their need for specific therapies with the practical realities of their academic schedule. This might include primarily teletherapy with strategic in-person sessions during academic breaks.
Intensive Treatment Options
Some students benefit from more intensive treatment during summer or winter breaks. We can schedule multiple sessions over a condensed period for treatments like QEEG brain mapping, neurostimulation, or advanced brainspotting protocols that require in-person delivery.
Group Workshop Weekends
Periodically, we offer weekend workshops specifically for college students that address common challenges like performance anxiety, stress management, and emotional regulation. These can complement ongoing individual teletherapy.
Seamless Transition Between Modalities
Our integrated approach ensures that information from in-person assessments and treatments informs teletherapy sessions, creating a cohesive treatment experience regardless of how services are delivered.
Getting Started with Teletherapy
Beginning your mental health journey with Taproot Therapy Collective is simple and designed with the busy Auburn student schedule in mind.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to discuss your needs and determine which of our therapists might be the best fit for your specific situation. We'll also explain how teletherapy works and answer any questions you might have.
Step 2: Technology Setup
We'll help you get set up with our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. All you need is a computer or mobile device with a camera and internet connection. Many Auburn students find they can use private study rooms in campus libraries for their sessions.
Step 3: First Session
Your first full session will focus on understanding your specific goals, challenges, and strengths. Together with your therapist, you'll develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and schedule as an Auburn student.
Step 4: Ongoing Support
Establish a regular session schedule that works with your class and study commitments. Your therapist will work with you to adjust as needed during exam periods, breaks, and other fluctuations in the academic calendar.
Insurance and Payment Options
We offer several payment options to make therapy accessible for Auburn students:
- We accept most major insurance plans
- Student discounts available with valid Auburn ID
- Sliding scale fees based on financial need
- Super bills provided for out-of-network insurance reimbursement
Our Teletherapy Specialists for Auburn University Students
Student-Focused Care
Our teletherapy specialists understand the unique pressures of university life at Auburn. They provide flexible, confidential support tailored to student needs and schedules, with expertise in addressing the mental health challenges identified in recent research on college student wellbeing.
Pamela Hayes, MSW LMSW
Pamela specializes in supporting college students recovering from trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Her teletherapy approach is particularly beneficial for students balancing academic demands with mental health needs.
Pamela's specialties include:
- Anxiety and ADHD management
- Brainspotting
- Somatic Experiencing
- Academic stress and perfectionism
- First-generation student challenges
Dr. Haley Beech, PhD MSW LMSW
Dr. Beech offers specialized support for female students navigating academic pressures while dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her teletherapy services are particularly valuable for students in health-related fields.
Dr. Beech's approach includes:
- Brainspotting for anxiety
- Medication information and guidance
- Support for women in demanding STEM programs
- Managing academic performance pressure
- Trauma-informed approaches for student stress
- Balancing academic and personal wellbeing
Dr. Haley Beech, PhD MSW LMSW
Dr. Beech offers specialized support for female students navigating academic pressures while dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her teletherapy services are particularly valuable for students in health-related fields.
Dr. Beech's approach includes:
- Brainspotting for anxiety
- Medication information and guidance
- Support for women in demanding STEM programs
- Managing academic performance pressure
- Trauma-informed approaches for student stress
- Balancing academic and personal wellbeing
Additional Mental Health Resources for Auburn Students
While teletherapy with Taproot provides specialized support, we recognize the importance of a comprehensive approach to mental wellness. These additional community resources can complement your therapy journey:
Auburn-Opelika Mental Health Support Groups
Various peer support groups in the Auburn-Opelika area address specific needs including grief, addiction recovery, anxiety management, and depression support.
Find local groups: Psychology Today Support Groups
Lee County Crisis Center
Offers 24/7 crisis intervention, suicide prevention services, and referrals to local mental health resources for immediate support during mental health emergencies.
Crisis Line: (334) 821-8600
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Alabama
Provides education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental health conditions and their families throughout Alabama.
Website: namialabama.org
Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center
Physical activity is a proven stress reliever and mood enhancer. The campus recreation center offers fitness classes, mindfulness sessions, and wellness programs to support mental health.
Website: auburnrecreation.org
Supporting Academic Success Through Mental Health
The Mental Health-Academic Performance Connection
Research consistently shows that addressing mental health concerns directly impacts academic performance. According to the American Psychological Association, students who receive appropriate mental health support show improved:
- GPA and academic achievement
- Class attendance and participation
- Ability to concentrate and retain information
- Likelihood of graduation and program completion
- Overall satisfaction with their educational experience
Exam Anxiety Management
Our therapists provide specific techniques for managing test anxiety, particularly for high-stakes exams common in Auburn's rigorous academic programs. These skills can be practiced and reinforced through regular teletherapy sessions.
Executive Functioning Support
For students struggling with time management, organization, and focus (especially those with ADHD), we offer evidence-based strategies to enhance executive functioning skills essential for academic success.
Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
Many high-achieving Auburn students struggle with perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Our teletherapy services address these issues with cognitive-behavioral techniques and self-compassion practices.
Work-Life Balance Coaching
We help students develop sustainable habits that balance academic demands with personal wellbeing, preventing burnout and promoting long-term success both in and beyond the classroom.
Connect with Taproot for Auburn Student Teletherapy
Ready to take the next step toward better mental health while navigating the demands of Auburn University? We're here to support your academic and personal success through accessible, evidence-based teletherapy services.
Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation or learn more about how our specialized services can address the unique challenges faced by Auburn students.
Contact UsImportant Disclaimer: Taproot Therapy Collective is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any business relationship with Auburn University. We are an entirely independent private mental health practice providing teletherapy services to Auburn University students and staff as private clients. Our services are separate from and supplemental to the university's own mental health resources.
We offer this information about Auburn-specific mental health needs and resources as a courtesy to help students and staff find appropriate care, but we do not represent the university in any official capacity. All university resources listed on this page are subject to change, and students should verify current information through official Auburn University channels.