At FIU’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), our mission is to provide all FIU students with mental health services and support that will facilitate and enhance their personal growth, emotional well-being, and academic skills development.
What to expect
During the initial appointment, students meet with a therapist to discuss current concerns, gather information about the student’s history, and review recommendations for treatment. The recommended treatment may include individual or group therapy provided by the Counseling Center or a referral to community providers.
CAPS offers limited, short-term counseling. If you need or prefer long-term or weekly counseling, then a referral to a community provider may be a better fit for you. The Counseling Center does not offer long-term, intensive, or specialized treatment generally required for substance misuse, personality disorders, or severe or chronic emotional difficulties.
Students generally attend counseling appointments that last about 45 minutes and occur every 2-3 weeks.Scheduling an appointment
To make an appointment with us, please call: 305-348-2277 (CAPS).
When scheduling an appointment, please carefully listen to the instructions when you call. Be ready to give your name, phone number, Panther ID, and email address to the Front Desk Staff. You may be directed to complete certain forms online.
Student forms
These forms are only processed at the time of your appointment. If you do not attend your appointment, they will be deleted. Please do NOT use these forms to communicate an emergency. In an emergency, please call 911.
CAPS workshops & drop-in groups on PantherConnect
Browse our wide selection of workshops ranging from various topics like relationship management, stress, academic help, body image and more. Students must login to see the full list of available workshops.
BetterMynd
CAPS offers telehealth sessions during office hours to students in the state of Florida. For students out of state and/or those needing services after hours and on weekends, we have partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform available free for all FIU students.
MiResource
Looking for support from off-campus providers in your area? MiResource partners with FIU to assist students with finding mental health professionals in your area that can help with therapy, medications, special programs, and other treatments that focus on college-aged patients.
Emergencies after-hours
If you are in need of immediate services, please call our 24-Hour hotline 305-348-2277 (CAPS) to speak with a crisis counselor.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call 988
Wondering what services your Health Fee covers?
The health fee is a part of your tuition that helps provide affordable, high-quality care and mental health services right on campus. It covers services from the following departments: Student Health Clinics (SHC), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Victim Empowerment Program (VEP), Healthy Living Program (HLP), and the Disability Resource Center (DRC).
Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
CAPS offers a full-time Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Training Program oriented toward providing a professional training experience within the context of a university counseling center.
If you have any questions regarding the psychology training programs, please email Dr. Priya Kirpalani at pkirpala@fiu.edu.
Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology:
Internship Prospectus
Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data
Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship:
Postdoctoral Fellowship Brochure
Contact
To make an appointment with us, please call 305-348-2277 (CAPS) for both MMC and BBC offices.
Appointments will be held in person or by videoconference (through a HIPAA-compliant platform).
Hours:
Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Locations:
Modesto Maidique Campus | Student Health Center (SHC) 270
Biscayne Bay Campus | Wolfe University Center (WUC) 320
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