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27 COUNSELING LOCATION: Washington Campus // Main Building, Room MA1300 Central City Deer Valley Southwest Skill Center All locations by appointment. TELEPHONE: (602) 286-8900 WEBSITE: WWW.GATEWAYCC.EDU/COUNSELING EMAIL: counseling@gatewaycc.edu In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or the College Police at (480) 784-0911. The goal of a counselor is to promote the development of effective and adaptive behavior in people. The counseling process enables personal growth and may be carried over into many aspects of life. Counseling services are available on campus, providing a unique and collaborative relationship between a professional and student in need of help. Student counseling services are f ree. Please note, counselors do not provide clinical work/ treatment of disorders. However, counselors may provide community resources/contacts. About Our Counselors The counselors at GateWay are professionals who have been trained to provide counseling services to those in need. In order to be a counselor in the Maricopa Community Colleges, a counselor must have a minimum of a Master's degree or higher, majoring in counseling and other similar criteria. Assessments The following assessments are available through the Counseling Department: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) A widely used instrument based on C.G. Jung's (1921-1971) ideas about perceptions and judgment. The effects of each preference, alone, and in combination, can be put to practical use. The inventory is very useful in making important personal and career decisions. Knowing your preferences and learning about other people's preferences can help you understand where your strengths are, what kind of work you might enjoy, and how people with different preferences can relate to each other and be valuable to society. Self-Directed Search The SDS is based on a theory developed by John Holland, known as RIASEC theory, that both people and work environments can be classified. You will be given an easy-to-use, self-administered test to help you find the occupations that best suit your interests and skills. The test asks questions about your aspirations, activities, competencies, occupations and self-estimates for skills and abilities. These scores yield a 3-letter summary code, an occupational code that designates the three personality types you most closely resemble. With this code, you will use the occupational finder tool to discover occupations that best match your personality types, interests and skills. Resources The following list of online resources has been compiled in order to assist with various counseling needs: • 2-1-1 Arizona • Find Help Phoenix • Bus planner and public transportation information to get to where you need to go • Mental Health Net • Valley Metro Public Transportation • MCCCD Basic Needs Resources Student Services 2021-2022