Assessment During your first visit with a CAPS staff member, you will receive an initial assessment interview to help determine how we can best assist you. At the conclusion of the initial evaluation, you and the CAPS staff member will develop a set of goals and a plan of action.
Individual Counseling/ Therapy The focus of therapy is to help you address your problems, better understand yourself, and improve your coping skills so that you can enjoy greater productivity and adjustment.
Educational Workshops CAPS is available to facilitate student-initiated educational or support groups. CAPS also offers a variety of workshops focusing on prevention and management of common problems in areas such as
test anxiety
stress management
conflict resolution
time management
communication/ interpersonal issues
women's/ men's professional issues
relationship issues
substance abuse
Group Therapy Some problems can be addressed in a group therapy setting. Ongoing support groups can be formed for special interest groups such as adult children of alcoholics, social anxiety, blood/needle phobia, etc.
Consultation Sometimes faculty and students are concerned about what, if any, action to take if they believe a student is experiencing difficulties. The CAPS staff will provide in-person or phone consultations to explore options and make recommendations. The concerned faculty member or student need not identify him/herself or reveal the name of the student. Consultation is available to
students concerned about a friend or family member
student groups and organizations
faculty, administrators, and staff concerned about students
faculty concerned about interpersonal interactions in the classroom environment
departments and other MUSC offices interested in learning about student issues
Couples Therapy Certain problems are best addressed by seeing a couple together. CAPS provides couples therapy to any student and his/her partner involved in a significant relationship, whether married or unmarried, heterosexual, gay or lesbian.
Referral CAPS staff members are knowledgeable about mental health resources in the Charleston area. Referral to other University services, speciality clinics, the Department of Psychiatry, and private practitioners will be made as indicated with the student's consent.
Psychopharmacologic Assessment and Management Medication management and evaluation for treatment with a psychopharmacologic medication is provided.
Psychometric Assessment Psychological testing is available to aid in the diagnosis of various conditions, including depression, anxiety, or problems affecting learning.
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