Individual Therapy
CAPS offers several types of one-on-one counseling services, including short-term psychotherapy, single session therapy (SST), and same-day support
How to schedule an individual session
If you have not participated in individual services at CAPS in the current academic year:
An initial 30 minute triage session can be scheduled by phone at 826.3236 or email at humboldtcaps@humboldt.edu. You will have forms to complete prior to your appointment so please be sure to do your forms at least an hour before you are scheduled to meet with the therapist so they have time to review the forms prior to the meeting. The forms will be sent to you through your Student Health Portal and you will receive an email with a link and a reminder to complete them.
The triage clinician will assess your needs and discuss treatment options that could include any of the following: scheduled individual counseling, referral to a therapy group, referral to a therapist or other service off-campus, using CAPS services on an "as needed" basis.
If you have participated in individual services at CAPS in the current academic year:
Call us at 826.3236 or email us at humboldtcaps@humboldt.edu and inform the receptionist that you would like to schedule a counseling session and that you are an established client in the current year. If you recall the name of the therapist with whom you met, this is helpful to convey. Please let the receptionist know if you would like to meet with the same therapist or if you have other preferences.
How often and how long is Individual Therapy at CAPS?
Sometimes all that is desired or needed is a single session or two to process, problem-solve, and learn about useful tools and resources.
At other times, for example, due to the complexity, severity and/or chronicity of problem/s, someone may require several sessions of therapy at CAPS.
It is important to understand that CAPS follows a brief therapy model. When short-term therapy is indicated, sessions may be scheduled on a weekly or biweekly basis. In some cases, a student may meet with a therapist weekly for a few weeks, transition to an every other week schedule, and continue to work on an issue in a group format in the following semester. In other cases, a student may meet with a therapist for a few sessions to help with a single problem and then be referred off-campus for ongoing care. Your triage clinician will help you determine a plan that is right for you.