Counseling takes many forms. Some of the factors we consider after an initial interview include:
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All registered UCF students who pay the health fee are entitled to an initial assessment to determine the therapy focus and appropriate services.
All registered UCF students who pay the health fee are entitled to an initial assessment to determine the therapy focus and appropriate services. Students under the age of 18 require parental consent for an initial assessment and counseling.
Your first contact will be an initial assessment with a counselor who will determine the most appropriate services for you. In many instances, group counseling or life skills workshops are effective alternatives to individual counseling. At the end of the interview, a counselor will give recommendations regarding the best mode of treatment, which may mean a service CAPS provides or a referral to a resource on or off campus.
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.
In a one-on-one interaction with a counselor, you are helped to express feelings, examine thoughts and beliefs, reflect on patterns of behavior, and work toward making healthy changes in your life. Counseling helps you pursue healthier living by exploring your goals and concerns in a comfortable, private, and non-judgmental setting.
CAPS clinicians are trained listeners who can help you explore your thoughts and feelings and assist you in developing fresh skills and perspectives.
Therapy groups 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.
Premarital, marital, divorce, sexual adjustment, or alternative life-style counseling is available to enrolled students. Any two enrolled students, such as roommates, can also use this service to improve their relationship or work out communication problems.
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. After hours, call CAPS Crisis Line- 407-823-2811 and press 5 to be connected to a counselor.