About Counseling and Psychological Services
Welcome to Counseling and Psychological Services
We provide short-term, goal-oriented, culturally responsive counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students.
We offer a variety of counseling services to support student's emotional health, including:
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Psychoeducational workshops
- Crisis drop-in services
Crisis Drop-In Hours are Mon-Fri, 2-4:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 24/7 Phone Counseling is available by calling (651) 962-6750, and ask to speak to the crisis phone counselor or call (651) 962-6750 and PRESS OPTION 4 to speak to a licensed professional counselor.
Eligibility for Services at CAPS
Full-time students (6 credits for graduate; 12 credits for undergraduate) enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program are eligible for all CAPS services.
Part-time students (registered for fewer than 6 credits) are eligible for an Initial Consultation Appointment, 1-3 individual counseling sessions, group therapy, workshops, and assistance connecting with off-campus counseling services.
All students, regardless of credit hours, are eligible for Crisis Drop-In Hours and 24/7 Phone Counseling services.
Faculty/Staff are not eligible for services and are asked to use their employee health benefits for mental health services.
All new clients begin with a 30-minute Initial Consultation Appointment (ICA). During the ICA, you will meet with a counselor for an assessment and decide next steps for counseling services.
If any of the following applies, please call (651) 962-6750 for assistance.
- You are in crisis and need to see a counselor today.
- You need to cancel or reschedule an existing ICA appointment.
- You are currently participating in group or individual counseling.
- If you tried to schedule online and could not find an appointment.
Off-Campus Counseling Resource
Connect with off-campus therapists easily and confidentially by using MiResource. You can search by your specific care needs, insurance/payment options, provider identity, and location.
Counseling Services
A variety of counseling services are offered including group therapy, psychoeducational workshops, outreach programs, individual counseling, crisis drop-in, 24/7 crisis phone counseling, substance use education and assessment, psychological assessment, and consultation services.
Client Rights & Responsibilities
We are committed to providing ethical, respectful and competent psychological services regardless of race, religion, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or disability. You can expect that we will provide high-quality professional service.
Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology
We provide a training experience where interns learn both about the clinical work of a practicing psychologist, and about themselves as clinicians, so interns who are highly committed to supervision and to self-reflection do especially well here.
Advanced Doctoral Practicum
The advanced practicum program offers three counselors-in-training the opportunity to provide individual personal counseling to undergraduate and graduate students in a university counseling center.
Our Approach to Diversity and Care
We Believe Diversity is a Strength
We consider the diversity of our community a strength, and our aim is to provide affirming and culturally responsive care.
Eliminating Disparities in Care
We recognize the multiple negative health impacts of racial and identity-based bias and discrimination on our community. We are committed to identifying and eliminating the disparities in care for those with diverse identities.
Continuous Learning and Growth
We commit to devoting intentional time and energy to increasing our individual and collective cultural competency through professional education, training, and personal self-reflection.
Social Justice and Outreach
We strive to understand the historical and contemporary experiences of power, privilege, and oppression affecting the health and wellness of students, and to create outreach programming to increase learning through a culture of encounter with and between all members of the community.
We Believe Diversity is a Strength
We Believe Diversity is a Strength
We consider the diversity of our community a strength, and our aim is to provide affirming and culturally responsive care.
Eliminating Disparities in Care
Eliminating Disparities in Care
We recognize the multiple negative health impacts of racial and identity-based bias and discrimination on our community. We are committed to identifying and eliminating the disparities in care for those with diverse identities.
Continuous Learning and Growth
Continuous Learning and Growth
We commit to devoting intentional time and energy to increasing our individual and collective cultural competency through professional education, training, and personal self-reflection.
Social Justice and Outreach
Social Justice and Outreach
We strive to understand the historical and contemporary experiences of power, privilege, and oppression affecting the health and wellness of students, and to create outreach programming to increase learning through a culture of encounter with and between all members of the community.
Referrals
Referrals for off-campus counseling services, such as specialty treatment, individual psychotherapy, or family/couples counseling are available through the Center for Well-Being Health Case Manager. Please contact us for more information.
St. Thomas employees are encouraged to use the referral service of ComPsych Guidance Resources. When registering, enter HLF902 in the Organization Web ID field and ABILI in the Company Name field, then select ‘Ability assist program.’