University of North Texas 
Providing Student Support and Hands-On Learning
UNT's Wellness and Employment Learning Lab (UNTWELL) was created in 2016 to provide sevices for students to assist them with their personal and/or academic goals through programs such as the Collegiate Recovery Program. UNTWELL also provides hands on learning opportunities for students within the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services. In the Spring of 2017, the UNTWELL Wellness Clinic opened to provide counseling, vocational and adjunctive therapy services to students and community members. Clients are seen by faculty-supervised counselor trainees from the Rehabilitation Counseling Master's Program which allows the clinic to offer no-cost services to students.
Mission
Our mission is to promote the overall growth and development of our clients, both with and without disabilities. Our services are rooted in attending to personal characteristics, multicultural identities, vocational exploration, interpersonal competencies, and psychosocial adjustment to disability. Our service providers value the whole person and help our clients optimize their strengths and abilities while adjusting to limitations.
Vision
We will empower our clients to benefit from and maximize their overall psychosocial functioning. Through holistic individual and group counseling, Personal Social Adjustment Training, and Vocational Evaluations, individuals may come to appreciate the uniqueness of their personalities and discover new ways to develop their potential. We will strive to collaborate with our clients in helping them achieve their personal goals.
Statement of Support
UNTWELL Clinic affirms its commitment to providing a clinic which is equitable and inclusive. This means that in all aspects of its operations and at all levels of the organization, UNTWELL Clinic works to ensure that there is no discrimination on the basis of, but not limited to, ethnicity, language, race, age, ability, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family status, income, immigrant or refugee status, nationality, place of birth, generational status, political or religious affiliation.
UNTWELL Clinic further recognizes that the increasing diversity among residents in Denton has added cultural, social and economic benefits to our community. It is also sensitive to the fact that oppressed groups, including individuals with disabilities, experience marginalization and encounter barriers to full access and participation in the community. UNTWELL Clinic seeks to increase access and participation for all individuals.
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling (sometimes called psychotherapy, talk therapy, or simply counseling) is a process through which individuals work one-on-one with a trained mental health professional in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. The counseling process facilitates exploration of feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, and gently encourages individuals to work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change.
Individuals may seek counseling for a variety of reasons varying from personal topics in life. Some common reasons why a person may choose to seek counseling are: Stress, Family Problems, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Eating Disorders, Grief/Loss, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Sexuality, Parenting, Academic Difficulties, Career Decisions, Conflict Resolution, Health/Disability Issues, Trauma, Roommates, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, loneliness, and/or a mental health disorder.
Counseling appointments are typically scheduled once a week for 6-10 sessions and last approximately 45-50 minutes each.
Vocational Assessment
Vocational assessment is the process of determining an individual's interests, abilities and aptitudes and skills to identify vocational strengths, needs and career potential. Vocational assessment may use a variety of standardized techniques (e.g., IQ tests, tests of academic achievement) or non-standardized approaches (e.g., interviews, observations). Vocational assessment is part of the vocational guidance process and usually results in recommendations for education, career-guidance or employment. Most vocational assessments will include the following components:
- Interview and Observations (to obtain relevant background and current information)
- IQ test (to determine your level of intellectual functioning)
- Achievement and Aptitude Tests (to determine your level of academic skills)
- Personality Test (to determine the typical ways in which you approach situations and react to them)
- Vocational interest Test (to determine which professions and jobs may be best suited for you)
- Other tests (to obtain any other targeted information as needed)
- Test interpretation and final reports (to explain the results in a way so you can make the most of the above information).
Vocational assessment appointments are typically scheduled for one session of 6-8 hours or two sessions of 3-4 hours each. Reports of comprehensive assessments take approximately 2 weeks to become available.
Group Counseling
Group counseling is a process whereby individuals work on specific areas of their life in a group setting. Group members talk about a variety of issues including exploring relationships, improving self-esteem, and enhancing coping skills. Group members share information about themselves and provide feedback to others while group leaders facilitate productive communication in the group. Although the group leaders may suggest a topic for exploration, group members may also suggest areas to explore as needed. Group counseling can be beneficial in a variety of ways. Typically, group members find that they are able to
- Learn to communicate more comfortably and effectively.
- Identify and explore inner feelings.
- Learn how to receive feedback from others.
- Verbalize and express their feelings in a productive manner.
- Learn about closeness and intimacy.
- Build a sense of comradery and community.
Group Counseling appointments are typically involve 4-8 students meeting with 1-2 trained counselor(s), typically once a week for 1.5 hours.
In-person services offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays only.
You can set up an appointment by calling, stopping by Chilton 134 or emailing us at UNTWELL@unt.edu
Location
UNTWELL Clinic
Chilton Hall
410 Ave. C, Suite 134
Denton, TX 76203
Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Contact Us
Office: (940) 565-3598
Email: UNTWELL@unt.edu
Meet Our Staff
Our office is open Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. You can either call us at (940) 565-3598 or stop by during that time. Additionally, you can fill out our Contact Form, and we will give you a call to set up an appointment during our next office hours.
Services are free to UNT students.