Therapy Services
Program Overview
IAU–Daybreak University Counseling & Wellness Partnership
IAU is partnering with Daybreak University, a graduate institution located in Anaheim, CA offering master’s and PhD programs in Marriage & Family Therapy and Clinical Counseling.
Through this partnership, IAU students, staff, faculty, and their immediate families residing in California have access to free, confidential therapy services delivered by Daybreak University Counseling Center as part of its clinical training and community outreach mission.
Program Goals:
Support emotional wellbeing and mental health within the IAU community.
Provide accessible, culturally responsive counseling services.
Offer supervised clinical training opportunities for Daybreak University graduate students.
Strengthen inter-institutional collaboration focused on student and community wellness.
Disclaimer
IAU partners with outside organizations to share helpful services and resources with our community. Please note that these services are provided by independent providers, not by IAU. We encourage you to choose the support that feels right for you.
IAU does not supervise or manage these providers and cannot guarantee the outcomes of their services. No special referral or incentive arrangement exists between IAU and these organizations.
If you choose to use an outside provider, that relationship is between you and the provider. We simply want to make sure you are aware of available support options.
Free Online & On-Site Counseling
Available Support Includes:
Individual therapy
Couples counseling
Family and child therapy
Anxiety, stress, and depression support
Relationship and life transition counseling
Academic and career-related stress
Trauma-informed counseling
Service Features:
Safe, confidential, and student-focused care.
Remote, on-site, and multilingual options for California residents.
Services provided by Master’s-level Marriage & Family Therapy trainees under licensed supervision.
Emergency Notice:
This service is not intended for crisis situations. In emergencies, call 911 or your local county crisis line immediately.
Request an Appointment
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed?
You don’t have to face it alone. Daybreak University Counseling Center is offering free, confidential therapy to IAU students, staff, faculty, and family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share your Feedback
IAU periodically reviews external wellness resources offered to our community. If you are part of the IAU community and voluntarily used Daybreak University’s counseling services, you may choose to share feedback anonymously.
recommended that you meet with your academic advisor prior to your last term at IAU in order to review your records and ensure all graduation requirements will be met.
Is this service really free?
Yes, you can get 15 therapy sessions for free after paying a one-time $10 therapy request fee. Additional fees apply if you wish to continue therapy beyond the free sessions.
Will my professors or supervisor know I am attending therapy?
No. All sessions are confidential under HIPAA laws.
Who provides the therapy?
Therapy is provided by an unlicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Trainee who is completing clinical training toward licensure and works under clinical supervision.
Can international students use the service?
At this time, services are available only to California residents due to California state licensure regulations.
How many sessions can I receive?
Most participants receive 6–12 sessions, depending on availability. Either the client or the therapist may choose to end therapy at any time. If therapy ends, the therapist may recommend one or more closing sessions to review progress and provide referrals if needed.
Who can i contact for more information?
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