Counselors offer more long term support and assistance with a variety of issues. These can include but are not limited to depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, stress, eating disorders, identity issues, difficulty with professors, assistance with study skills, and career development. Additionally, referral services are initiated for anyone who may prefer counseling services at their financial expense from other helping professionals off campus. Personal counseling is designed to help you share and talk about your problems with an objective, non-judgmental person who is trained to help you come up with solutions. The Counselors at the CAPS Center are especially aware of the problems that are special to college students.
All counseling is personal counseling but with different focused issues.
Regardless, each client and each issue is dealt with by understanding, respectful counselors. Career counseling helps you to determine a career path. Career testing is available that helps to sort out interests, personality, and skills as they relate to careers. Within a confidential meeting with your Counselor, you will discuss the options you have been considering or if undecided, you can come up with options to investigate. The Counselor can help you develop alternatives, but it is up to you to make the final decision.