FIU's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides mental health services to students that will facilitate and enhance their personal learning, emotional well-being, and academic skills development. We are committed to providing consultation to the FIU community affected by threatened or actual violence and promoting the ability to live a full, rich life.
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 abuse, personality disorders, or severe or chronic emotional difficulties.
Students generally attend counseling appointments that last 30-45 minutes and occur every 2-3 weeks.
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 receptionist. You may be directed to complete certain forms online.
Your clinician will call before your scheduled appointment to determine your current needs. Your message will be returned in a timely manner. Note: Calls from CAPS/VEP during remote services may appear to be from a private or blocked phone number.
To make an appointment with us, please call: 305-348-2277 (CAPS).
These forms are only processed at the time of your appointment. If you do not attend your appointment, they will be erased. Please do NOT use these forms to communicate an emergency. In an emergency, please call 911
CAPS has recently partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform for college students, to offer our students access to video-therapy sessions with their diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Through this partnership, FIU’s students can access free online therapy sessions on the BetterMynd platform. These 50-minute, live video-sessions are private, confidential, and can take place from the convenience of your laptop or smartphone. Sessions are available during the day, at night, and on the weekends. BetterMynd also provides free self-help resources and free group workshops to all of FIU’s students. Please note this service is not to be used for emergencies. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at 305-348-2277.
Online Screenings
Self-screening programs provide a quick and simple way to screen yourself with complete anonymity. CAPS offers anonymous and confidential online screenings for for depression and anxiety. Completing these screenings will help you determine if your recent thoughts or behaviors may be associated with a common, treatable mental health issue.
Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
CAPS offers a full-time, Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and Post-Doctoral 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 program, please email Dr. Kirpalani at pkirpala@fiu.edu.
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.
If you are in need of immediate services, please call our 24-Hour hotline 305-348-2277 (CAPS) to speak with a licensed clinician.
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To make an appointment with us, please call the offices at MMC or BBC. Appointments will be held over the phone or by videoconference (through a HIPAA-compliant platform).
Student Health Center (SHC) 270
305-348-2277 (CAPS)
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wolfe University Center (WUC) 320
305-919-5305
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
