CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
Types of Services Offered
Initial Assessment
All registered UCF students who pay the health fee are entitled to an initial assessment to determine what the focus of therapy will be and what type of services are most appropriate for a particular problem.
Individual Counseling
In a one-on-one interaction with a counselor, you are encouraged to express feelings, examine thoughts and beliefs, reflect on patterns of behavior, and work toward making healthy changes in your life.
Group Counseling & Workshops
Therapy Groups are led by professional staff and offer students a supportive and stimulating environment to explore common issues of concern. We encourage you to learn more about Group Counseling and to browse our complete list of current groups offered this semester at CAPS. CAPS also offers workshops. A workshop is a 1-time psycho-educational program on a variety of topics. For a complete list of workshops and dates, go to this page.
Couples Counseling
Couples may seek premarital, marital, divorce, sexual adjustment, or alternative life-style counseling. Any two students, such as roommates, may also utilize this service to improve their relationship or to work out communication problems.
Crisis Counseling
Our staff offers crisis intervention services during regular office hours. Students under 18 years of age can be seen on a limited basis without parental consent while they are in crisis. Check our Emergency Services page for more information. Afterhours, call our number and press 5 to be connected to a counselor.
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) Treatment
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is an up to 8-week, interactive, online therapy program that provides assistance for anxiety, depression, and other concerns. TAO is based on well researched and highly effective strategies for helping students in these areas. Throughout treatment, clients will watch videos and complete exercises individually for up to 2 hours per week, and then meet with a therapist via videoconferencing for a 10–15-minute appointment.
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) Self Help
TAO Self Help is an interactive, web-based program that provides assistance to help overcome anxiety, depression, and other concerns. TAO is based on well researched and highly effective strategies. You can choose to view short, but helpful videos, take part in brief exercises, use logs to track moods and progress, and have access to a Mindfulness Library.
Togetherall
Togetherall is an anonymous peer to peer platform to support mental health. You need a Knights email to register, and you have access to millions of people around the world 24/7 365 days a year.
Kognito
Kognito is a set of role-play, avatar modules to educate faculty, staff, and students about mental health and suicide prevention and how to support someone who is in distress or may need a referral.