Who we are

Mission Statement

The Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center supports the mission of Virginia Tech and Student Affairs. We promote student learning, development, retention, and holistic well-being by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success. Grounded in our commitment to social justice and equity, we support these efforts through psycho-educational programming, individual, group, crisis, and psychiatric services. Our commitment to service also includes multidisciplinary training, consultation, advocacy, and research.

Vision Statement

Our staff strives to be a community of professionals who encourage trust, support, and open communication. We are committed to a spirit of excellence in the provision of timely and relevant university mental health services. We model civility, compassion, authenticity, a balanced life, and a celebration of individual differences and diversity. We foster a learning environment that promotes the courage for ongoing curiosity, reflection, and an examination of ourselves and our surroundings that we hope can lead to increased wisdom and growth.