Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS)

Psychological assessment is an integral part of the services CaPS offers. These services (i.e. assessment for learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorders, personality characteristics, etc.) are offered in conjunction with counseling or as a separate service. Coordination with Accessibility Services may be required if classroom accommodations are needed.

If you think you may need accommodations in the classroom based on problems that interfere with your learning please email us at caps@spalding.edu to make an appointment. The assessment process may take some time to complete. If we don’t find you have a diagnosis, we will still be able to provide recommendations to help with whatever you need.

If you had an IEP, a 504 plan, or any other accommodations in high school you may need a new assessment in order to continue any accommodations. The first step in this process is to visit the Office of Student Accessibility Services.

Individual therapy generally consists of 50-minute, private sessions with a therapist. These can occur weekly, every other week or even monthly check-ins. While individual therapy is a wonderful resource, please know that there is more limited availability during times of the year when the CaPS is in high demand. This may mean that your therapist cannot see you on a weekly basis. If you feel like you need more than what is available or you are currently on a waitlist, consider exploring some of our other options (like groups or outside resources).

Why are groups such a great option? Groups allow you to bond and grow with others who have shared life experiences. It is a place where you get to be part of something truly special as you all come together to work toward a common goal.

Reach out to CaPS to talk with a staff member about what groups are currently being offered. The groups offered constantly rotate and we are always looking for new group topics to serve the needs of Spalding.

If this is the first time you have come to Spalding CaPS, you are likely here for a Behavioral Health Consultation (BHC). The purpose of the BHC is to spend an hour, one-on-one with a therapist, to explore what brought you to the center and what resources are available. The BHC is a solution-focused session that identifies strategies and skills you can use. After the BHC some people prefer to come in for ongoing therapy and others choose to test out those skills on their own.

If you are interested in starting meditation but are not sure how, CaPS can help you get started. Email us to inquire about individual or group meditation training.

We also have a meditation center in the lower level of the library where you will find other meditation and mindfulness resources, and a great quiet place to relax on campus.