Need a hand with your mental health?

Receive 10 Mental Health Counseling Sessions at No Cost.

We partner with the next generation of professional counselors

By participating in no cost counseling at MentalRest, you’re not only receiving valuable support—you’re also playing a key role in shaping the next generation of mental health professionals. These sessions are led by dedicated graduate students pursuing their Master’s degrees in either Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, who are completing their essential supervised practicum hours as the final step toward licensure.

Bridging Counselors in Training with Communities in Need

  • Real Support, Real Impact: Your sessions provide practical experience to emerging clinicians while offering you compassionate, evidence-based care at no charge for up to 10 sessions.

  • Supervised Quality: Each student works under the close oversight of licensed professionals to ensure ethical, effective therapy aligned with best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions:

When can I start seeing a student counselor?
Our student counselors will begin meeting with new clients in mid-August 2026.

How do I sign up for counseling?
Simply complete the form below to join our waitlist.

How will I be contacted?
That’s up to you! Choose your preferred contact method—phone, text, or email—and someone from our team will reach out when a counselor becomes available.

Can I choose my counselor?
Yes! You can view our student counselors on the Our Team page and let us know who you’d like to work with when we contact you.

I do not want to work with a student. Do you have licensed counselors?
Yes, we do. Please note that no cost counseling is provided only by our student counselors.

I’m not sure about working with a student. How do I know I’m receiving professional quality care?

Student counselors at MentalRest are completing the final portion of their graduate studies in counseling and will receive a master’s degree upon graduation. After finishing their program, these counselors are eligible to take the licensure exam, and upon passing, will become provisionally licensed counselors, often within months of their graduation. Throughout the time they provide care to clients, they are required to meet each week with an experienced, fully licensed counselor who closely monitors their progress. This supervision ensures that their work aligns with the laws and ethical codes governing the practice of counseling, and also that they are fully competent in the therapies they provide.

In addition to weekly supervision meetings, MentalRest student counselors participate in two hours of supervision meetings with their university instructors and peers, where they receive further guidance and support on cases, therapeutic approaches, and professional development. So, in effect, when you meet with a student counselor at MentalRest, you receive support from an entire team of therapists working together to ensure you receive professional, ethical, and effective care.

What if I want to continue seeing my counselor after 10 sessions?
We kindly request that you pay the student counselor session rate of $30 for telehealth sessions. If these rates are outside your budget, let us know, and we can explore a pay-what-you-can rate based on your situation.

My loved one needs no cost counseling. Can I sign them up?
We encourage loved ones to sign up themselves, but you’re welcome to assist with completing the form if you have their permission to do so.

I met with a student counselor, but I don’t think we’re a good match. Can I have another consult with a different counselor, or do I have to re-join the wait list?

No, you don’t have to rejoin the wait list- you can simply let us know you would like to try a different counselor. You may have as many consults as you’d like until we connect you with a match.

I’m a healthcare or community support professional. How do I make a referral to MentalRest?

We would love to meet with you to share our simple referral process. Please schedule a virtual meeting or phone call with this link: https://calendly.com/mentalrest/refer

Or, if you already have permission to share client information, you may fax it to us at (833) 679-3070.

I still have questions. What should I do?
Feel free to text us at (336) 701-2136. We typically respond during regular business hours.

Join our wait list.

Our Student Counselors look forward to meeting you!