

Therapy for OSU Students
College is one of the most exciting and one of the most overwhelming times of your life. We see Oregon State University students navigating academic pressure, identity, relationships, grief, or your mental health. Authentic Hope in Corvallis offers accessible, compassionate therapy for college students right in the heart of the Corvallis community.
Balancing coursework, finances, relationships, homesickness, identity, and the future is a lot, and for many students, it tips toward "too much." Anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and trauma don't pause for midterms.
At Authentic Hope, we work with college students and young adults who are looking for accessible counseling that is close to campus. We provide individual therapy in Corvallis that is warm, non-judgmental, and built around your real life and real goals.
We help OSU students with:
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Academic anxiety and perfectionism
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Social anxiety and loneliness
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Depression and low motivation
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Identity exploration, including LGBTQ+ identity
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Grief and loss
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Relationship stress
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Trauma processing
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Life transitions and future uncertainty
As a non-profit counseling center located near the OSU campus in Corvallis, we've structured our services to be accessible for students. We offer financial aid for those who meet the federal poverty guidelines to help with copays and deductibles or for those without insurance. We also offer sessions for $30 with a Masters Level Intern, accept most insurance plans, and provide free 10-minute consultations so you can make sure it feels like a good fit before committing.
You took the first step just by reading this. We'd love to walk with you from here.
Q: I'm on OSU's counseling waitlist. Can Authentic Hope help me sooner?
A: We'll do our best. Contact us to check current openings, we often have intern therapists with shorter wait times.
Q: Can I use my health insurance at Authentic Hope?
A: We accept a range of insurance plans including Moda, Providence, Regence BCBS, Aetna, IHN, and others. Many OSU students are covered under these or similar plans. Contact us and we'll verify your specific coverage and how much you will have to pay for your copay before your first appointment.