During the Brief Screening or Initial Consultation, your clinician may suggest a single session of treatment with a potential follow-up if you indicate that you are seeking support or guidance for a very specific problem. You can expect in this session, a solution-focused approach to assisting you in identifying and practicing skills in addressing the identified issue. If more sessions beyond the single session and follow-up are needed, your clinician and you will discuss the various resources we offer.

Each semester, we have several mental health topical workshops, support groups, and interpersonal therapy groups that will be discussed with you during your Initial Consultation to determine if registering for one or more of them is recommended for your personal treatment plan. Students do not have to be engaged in our counseling services to attend our skills-based workshops or support groups. Please see the Groups & Workshop section of our website for current offerings.

All students are eligible for free mental health services provided by our center, including a personalized consultation with one of our clinicians to determine which of our many resources is best for your current concerns. You will be asked to provide pre-consultation paperwork that assists the clinician in preparing for your meeting together and will inform the decisions you make together in your treatment options.

In your Brief Screening or Initial Consultation, your clinician may recommend more traditional brief therapy in which biweekly individual counseling is provided based on your particular mental health needs. During your treatment, your clinician and you will continue to assess when/if a referral or transition to any of our groups or workshops, or an internal or external referral to the community is best for your continued personal growth.

We are available to assist you in your relationship conflicts and will work with you to develop healthy relationship goals, or, provide guidance and support in making decisions about if/when it might be appropriate to separate or to seek individual counseling. This service is available to all students; however, both individuals must be UIndy students for ongoing partner counseling. Requests to bring a non-UIndy partner into a student’s existing counseling session must be requested in advance of the scheduled appointment.

We are available during business hours for crisis appointments and walk-ins. No appointment is necessary. When you arrive to our lobby, you will be assessed using a crisis triage form and brief consultation to determine next steps, including possibly being assigned to a clinician immediately for further treatment and a safety risk assessment. Please see below for more information on our crisis services.

The UIndy Student Counseling Center offers a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide an immersive, evidence-based wellness experience. The Paws & Reflect Biofeedback & Meditation Center is a first-of-its-kind offering among university student counseling centers! It features heated lava rock beds, virtual and in-person biofeedback training, meditation stations, and an additional private room for one-on-one biofeedback and meditation sessions, as well as massage chair use.

This pioneering initiative is made possible through a visionary partnership with UIndy’s R.B. Annis School of Engineering (DesignSpine project) and generous support from OneAmerica Financial, Urban Meditation, LLC, and Phylis Lan Lin, Professor Emerita, University of Indianapolis.

Also, special thanks to the Krannert School of Physical Therapy and Department of Occupational Therapy, whose student class projects helped with furniture and layout of the center.

Biofeedback & Meditation Services

  • Biofeedback Sessions
    • Biofeedback sessions help you understand how your mind and body are connected. Biofeedback provides real-time feedback on biological functions like heart rate, breathing patterns, muscle tension, and more. Our "Wild Divine" program specifically focuses on measuring heart rate variability. By learning to regulate these physical responses, you can improve emotional and mental well-being. Biofeedback has been shown to be effective in treating anxiety, chronic pain, and headaches, and can also help with conditions like depression, insomnia, PTSD, and ADHD. Join us to experience how this powerful tool can enhance relaxation and self-regulation. 
    • Biofeedback services include:
      • 25-minute virtual biofeedback screening
      • 50-minute biofeedback consultation
      • 50-minute follow-up session
      • After the follow-up session, students are able to schedule 25-minute individual self-guided biofeedback sessions
  • Heated Lava Beds Sessions
    • Experience our heated lava beds designed to deeply relax and rejuvenate. The consistent warmth soothes the nervous system, calming both body and mind. As the heat releases muscle tension and increases blood flow, you'll feel a sense of physical relief and improved circulation. The soothing lights, lava rock bed, and integration of breathwork and meditation promote a deeper mind-body connection, bringing clarity and balance to your overall well-being. Take a moment to unwind and restore your energy. 
    • Heated lava bed services include:
      • 50-minute heated lava bed consultation
      • 50-minute follow-up session
      • After the follow-up session, students are able to schedule 25-minute individual self-guided lava bed sessions
  • Zero-Gravity Massage Chair Sessions
    • Massage chair sessions are designed to provide quick relief and relaxation. The chair uses targeted massage techniques to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce stress. Perfect for a break during your day, these sessions help relieve discomfort, promote relaxation, and improve overall well-being. 
    • Massage chair services include:
      • 50-minute massage chair consultation
      • 50-minute follow-up session
      • After the follow-up session, students are able to schedule 25-minute individual self-guided massage chair sessions

Scheduling for Biofeedback & Meditation Services


To schedule an appointment for any of our biofeedback & meditation services, please use one of the options listed below. Because each service has its own scheduling process, be sure to indicate which specific service you are interested in.

In addition to consultations, we provide many additional mental health outreach activities and psychoeducational programs for the entire campus. For details on what is offered or to make a request, please contact: Outreach & Consultation Services.

For students or others seeking off-campus referrals, we have a list of Indianapolis-area providers available upon request. In addition, we use MiResource, a free service that offers anyone on campus the ability to customize their search for a provider based on cost, location, specialty area and other parameters of interest for seeking a provider. Any services provided outside of our center and through MiResource are at the expense of the individual and can vary based on your particular insurance carrier or those providers policies regarding sliding scale fee options.

If you are wanting to return to services with the counseling center and this is your first appointment for the current academic year, please schedule a brief screening. If you have already met individually with a clinician during this academic year, please reach out directly to the clinician or to the office to schedule an appointment.

If you cannot find a time online, please contact the office either by phone or email to schedule an appointment or check back online at a later time as times are updated throughout the week.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact the office by phone at 317-788-5015 or email studentcounseling@uindy.edu.
Brief screenings are scheduled during our office hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch) and will only last about 25-30 minutes.
You will not need to complete any forms or paperwork for a brief screening or to attend a group or workshop. You can expect that prior to an Initial Consultation or Intake that you will be requested to complete paperwork such as the Informed Consent and questionnaires related to demographic information, history, current concerns, and pre-screeners to assist your clinician in guiding the initial individual assessment.

The counseling center provides crisis walk-in appointments during our regular business hours. These consultations are focused on stabilizing the current crisis/emergency and providing immediate support to the student will assisting them in linking to our services.

TimelyCare is also available to students 24/7 for free virtual, on-demand emotional support through either a mobile app or your desktop.

If you are needing urgent services after hours, please contact 911 or one of the other support or emergency numbers we have listed here on our website.

If you have a particular request before being assigned a clinician, please let us know. Although we cannot always fulfill your request, we do try to honor this request and the wait time for an appointment may be longer.

If you feel that you are not connecting with your current clinician, we strongly encourage you to first talk to your clinician directly about your concerns. If you are uncomfortable with talking with your clinician directly, please reach out to our office for support. 

For all requests, please share the name of your current clinician, the reason for your request, and what you are hoping to achieve. This information is helpful to know what you are needing in a treatment relationship with another clinician. An appointment may be made with the Clinical Director in order to get additional information to help with a transition to another clinician.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Counseling Center at 317-788-5015 or email studentcounseling@uindy.edu.

  • Community Health Network Crisis Line: 317-621-5700
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988, Press 1 for Veterans
  • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386
  • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • Veterans Crisis Line
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888, text HELP to 233733
  • Community Hospital South
    1402 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
    317-887-7200
  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis
    8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
    317-528-5000
  • Eskenazi Hospital
    720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    317-880-0000
  • IU Health Methodist Hospital
    1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    317-962-1172
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