Psychiatry Services

Students participating in individual or group psychotherapy at CAPS may be referred for psychiatric services at CAPS. Psychiatric care is provided in a collaborative treatment model, which means that care is closely coordinated with CAPS-affiliated providers.
A psychiatric evaluation includes a full assessment of current symptoms as well as past medical and psychological problems, personal history, and any relevant treatment history. If a student is prescribed medication, the psychiatric provider will meet with them on an ongoing basis for follow-up care.
Once psychotherapy at CAPS concludes (individual or group), CAPS staff will assist students with connecting with psychiatric providers in the DMV area for longer term care. The best course of treatment is often a combination of therapy and medication management — medication management is not a substitute for talk therapy.
Please Note: You will not be scheduled for an initial psychiatric evaluation until after you have met with a CAPS clinician.
Psychiatry FAQ
Referrals for Psychiatry Providers in the Washington Metropolitan Area
For specific referrals and questions, please reach out to CAPS Referral Coordinator Sarafina Tabrum at CAPSreferral@georgetown.edu.