Services

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Our services are provided by licensed professionals  (i.e., psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and professional counselors), or supervised trainees who practice in accordance with their training, professional standards and ethics, and state law. Trainees operate under the license of their supervisor. CAPS clinicians identify as “generalists” and have experience working with the range of presenting concerns that are typically seen among college students nationally such as depression, anxiety, academic concerns, relationship, family of origin issues, identity concerns, etc. In addition, CAPS clinicians also have interest and expertise in specialized areas such as gender identity, eating concerns, etc. CAPS has a diverse staff with regard to race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, languages spoken, professional discipline, and intervention approaches.

To best meet the high demand, CAPS operates according to a brief treatment model in which the student and the clinician collaboratively address the student’s primary concerns in a time-efficient manner. 

Decisions regarding further and ongoing care are made after the clinician meets with the student for a Triage appointment, based on the clinician’s assessment and clinical judgement. The vast majority of students are seen within CAPS for one of our ongoing services. Referrals to  community providers  are appropriate when long-term and/or specialized care is needed. CAPS has a dedicated Referral Coordinator who can help a student find a provider that best matches their needs and circumstances (e.g., insurance). Students seeking services via telehealth must be physically present in Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV region). All CAPS clinicians are licensed in the District, with some clinicians also licensed in MD and VA.  Therapy services cannot be provided to a student residing in a state where the clinician is not licensed. In such cases, the student is eligible for a consultation with a CAPS clinician or be referred to a community provider.

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Triage Required: 

  • Psychiatry
  • Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
  • Single-Session Intervention (SSI)

Triage Generally Not Required: 

  • Referrals
  • Workshops
  • Medical Leave of Absence
  • Priority Hour (Crisis)
  • Group Therapy
    • Group Screening
    • Process or Therapy Group
    • Suppport or Drop-In Group

Due to teletherapy law restrictions, therapy service options may look different when living abroad. To speak to a clinician about your options, please call our front desk at 202-687-6985.

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