How Many Free Counseling Sessions Do You Get?
What the session cap actually is, what counts as 'per issue,' and exactly what happens when you need more than short-term counseling.
- Non-medical counseling is short-term and solution-focused — generally up to 12 sessions per issue.
- It's designed for life stressors (PCS, relationships, grief, parenting), not for diagnosed conditions.
- When you need ongoing or clinical care, you're referred to TRICARE/MTF — the point where many people fall through the cracks.
- Our move: a warm hand-off with a booked next step and a plan, not a phone number and good luck.
Military OneSource (official, free) — Non-medical counseling is free and confidential through the official program. In crisis, call/text 988 then press 1. Call 800-342-9647.
Frequently asked
What if I need more than 12 sessions?
You'll be referred to longer-term care through TRICARE or a military treatment facility. We help you line up that next appointment so the hand-off doesn't drop you.
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