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Individual Therapy

Individual therapy consists of meeting one-on-one with a CAPS counselor for 45-50 minutes. CAPS uses a short-term treatment model for individual therapy. The frequency of these meetings varies based on need and availability as discussed between student and counselor. CAPS clinicians strive to offer empathy, compassion, insight, and skill-building opportunities in a confidential, non-judgmental environment.

Goals

Goals for brief psychotherapy are determined collaboratively with your therapist and might include:

 

Given the short-term nature of CAPS counseling, CAPS may also assist you in a referral to a community therapist for specialized or longer-term therapy. In all cases, we work together with you to determine the best approach to meet your needs.

Reasons that a community referral might be the best resource for a student include:

To receive services (on either the Chicago or Evanston campus), please call CAPS at 847-491-2151.