Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling
Low-Cost Counseling Services for the Tulsa Community
Appointment Information
We are located in Main Hall 2403
The Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling at OSU-Tulsa is open and available for appointments Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Group counseling times may take place outside of these regular hours.
Submit the appointment request form or call 918-594-8568 to complete a brief phone intake. Please be aware that at times you may be placed on a waitlist for services.
Counseling Services Provided
We provide time limited/short-term services. These services include:
- Individual counseling
- Couples counseling
- Group counseling (please contact us for current schedule)
- Letter-writing services for gender affirming health care for adults
Support Groups - Fall 2024
Groups are open to the OSU-Tulsa campus community and members of the public. All groups are offered free of charge.
ADHD Skills Group
Focuses on building executive function skills and using self-accommodating supports to help with attention, memory, time management, organization, and fidgeting.
Meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Find more details here.Emotion Regulation (DBT) Skills Group
Build your coping skills to help manage stress, overwhelming emotions, and challenging thoughts.
Meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Find more details here.Mindfulness Skills Group
Explore mindfulness skills for regulation and relaxation by observing and connecting with the present moment.
Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Find more details here.BIPOC Support Group
Aims to build community, amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and process the impact of systems of oppression on mental wellbeing.
Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Find more details here.Older Adult Support Group
Focuses on creating a safe space for adults aged 55+ to provide a sense of social connection, belonging, and understanding while navigating the challenges that come with aging.
Meets Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Find more details here.Queer Support Group
Aims to build community, strengthen knowledge of local resources, and process the impact of systems of oppression on mental wellbeing.
Meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Find more details here.Affirmative Care
HONORING DIVERSITY
All counseling staff at the Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling at OSU-Tulsa are specially and specifically trained in gender-affirming care and counseling LGBTQ+ populations.
In accordance with our commitment to honoring diversity, counseling at the Al Carlozzi Counseling Center incorporates a focus on and affirmation of an individual’s intersecting identities and seeks to provide a non-judgmental, confidential environment in which diverse worldviews are honored.
Meet the Director
Sarah Johnson, Ph.D.
Director, Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling at OSU-Tulsa
Clinical Assistant Professor
918-594-8585
Questions about counseling
- What is Counseling?
Counseling is a confidential process where those struggling with some aspect of life enter into a therapeutic relationship in order to gain insight and make changes in their life. This may involve exploring thoughts, perceptions, reactions, behaviors and/or emotions in order to better understand oneself. Counseling aims to help people improve their well-being, alleviate distress, resolve crises, and increase their ability to live in ways consistent with their values.
- How do I know it's safe?
In accordance with our commitment to honoring diversity, counseling at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center incorporates a focus on and affirmation of an individual’s intersecting identities and seeks to provide a non-judgmental environment in which diverse worldviews are honored. Additionally, services provided are confidential, meaning that your information is kept private and protected according to applicable ethical codes and legal standards.
- Why do people seek counseling?
Counseling can address a wide variety of concerns, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship concerns
- Anger
- Low self-esteem
- Grief
- Suicidal thoughts
- Career concerns
- Identity concerns
- Situational stress