CAPS Services

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) offers programs and services with licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, and trainees with expertise dealing with student concerns and development. Students who are currently registered at FIU are eligible to use these services and participate in the programs. The services offered by CAPS are funded by the student health fee and are free to currently enrolled students.

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Highlights

Online resources

CAPS Online strives to supply online-only and hybrid students with services and resources that are comparable to those made available to in-classroom students. We recognize that this endeavor is critical to ensuring that the mental health needs of all FIU students are exceptionally supported as they pursue their education and become globally engaged citizens.

E-workshops
CAPS clinicians offer a plethora of virtual, psycho-educational, drop-in workshop sessions focused on helping students thrive. These 60-minute workshops range from various topics like ADHD, adulting, anxiety, getting unstuck, and even improving academic skills. They are designed to assist with coping and provide concrete skills.
Workshops do not provide mental health treatment. If you would like to speak with a counselor, call us at 305-348-2277. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or an emergency mental health service in your local community.
Please visit our PantherConnect page to access all event information including Zoom links, to RSVP, and to add them to your personal calendar!
See our upcoming workshops on PantherConnect
Togetherall
An online community of students designed to support your mental health. Connect with others experiencing similar feelings, take advantage of digital journals, mood tracker, and mental health modules and screenings. Trained professionals are on hand, 24/7. Join today!
RIO Online
RIO stands for Recognition, Insight, and Openness and is an online workshop that will show you skills to handle uncomfortable feelings through a series of short videos and journal exercises. RIO online is based on the RIO workshop created and generously shared by the Cal Poly University Counseling Services Team. This online workshop will help you recognize what you want to change in your life and give you a roadmap to reach your desired goals.
Learn more about RIO Online.
Relationship quizzes
Learning and talking about victimization is the first step in reducing its frequency. These quizzes are designed to test your knowledge and hopefully teach you something about each of the topics. They are not a replacement for a conversation with a professional. If you would like more in-depth information and additional resources, please visit our Victim Empowerment Program page.
Alcohol and other drugs
Learning some basic facts about drugs can help you stay safe.
The most common consequence of drug use for college students is an increased risk of sexual assault and car accidents.
Podcast
On the couch with Kiwi
“On the couch with Kiwi” is a short podcast series featuring FIU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) clinicians being interviewed by Psychology Doctoral Interns.
CAPS Talks
In CAPS Talks you can see various of our clinicians and peer, educators, as they go over various topics regarding mental health that affect our everyday life and how we can overcome some of these.
See our playlist of episodes
ADHD Sessions

On-campus services

Group counseling
At CAPS we believe group counseling is one of the most effective ways to deal with some issues that affect College Students.
Learn more
Individual and couples counseling
CAPS offers individual counseling to those students with concerns appropriate to be treated in a brief psychotherapy model.
Couples who are both registered FIU students may be seen at CAPS for couples counseling.
Testing
CAPS offers screenings for ADHD and ASD as well as comprehensive psycho-educational testing services for students with possible ADHD and/ or learning disorders, and other medical or psychiatric conditions negatively affecting academic performance.
Your clinician may refer you to our wait list for an assessment to further evaluate your concerns. We currently offer the following assessments:
- Testing consultation (1 hr. session): a testing consultation to find out whether a full psycho-educational evaluation or a screen would be helpful for you. Testing consultations are free of charge.
- ADHD screen (90 min session followed by a 30 min feedback session): an assessment to help differentiate whether attention deficit symptoms are due to ADHD or most likely caused by another psychiatric condition (anxiety, depression, substance use). The screen will not necessarily result in a formal diagnosis but rather provide treatment recommendations and whether further investigation by a specialist is warranted. (Fee Assesed)
- ASD screen (90 min session followed by a 1hr feedback session): an assessment to evaluate for autism through comprehensive and in-depth interviews and ASD screening tools. The screen will not necessarily result in a formal diagnosis but rather provide treatment recommendations and whether further investigation by a specialist is warranted. (Fee Assesed)
- Psychoeducational evaluation (3 sessions, each 2 to 3 hrs. long): will assess your strengths and weaknesses and will determine the presence of ADHD, learning disorders, or other mental health conditions. It also provides you with a diagnosis and meaningful recommendations regarding necessary accommodations that will help you pursue your academic goals. (Fee Assesed)
For fee information please visit the Student Health Fee page and see Counseling and Psychological Services fees under “Other Services”.
Trauma and victimization
The Victim Empowerment Program specializes in working with students who have experienced threatened or actual violence.

Off-campus services

MiResource
MiResouce is for those students who would like connect with a clinician in the community, but may not know where to start. Whether it is identity preferences, insurance type, or mental health specialty area, MiResource creates a safe space for students to explore vetted clinicians with ease.
Click here to learn more.

-Last reviewed April 2023

Contact

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).

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Student Health Center (SHC) 270
305-348-2277 (CAPS)

Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Biscayne Bay Campus

Wolfe University Center (WUC) 320
305-919-5305