Currently enrolled UTA Students
Age 18 or over
Not in crisis
Age 18 or over
Not in crisis
Consultations
CAPS offers consultations to help you address present concerns and connect with supportive resources.
About Consultations
Consultations are a way to access support from a CAPS counselor through brief, goal-directed conversations. Referrals to CAPS, UTA or community resources are provided if further support is needed. Consultations are often available within one to two business days.
Benefits
- Focus on present concerns
- Connect with resources and options for support
- Appointments often available same or next business day
- Confidential
- Brief and supportive
Schedule a consultation if you
- Are not in crisis
- Want to speak to a counselor within 1-2 days
- Unsure about counseling and wanting to see what it is like to talk to a counselor
- Are not interested in counseling but wanting some feedback and resources
- Want to briefly talk through a concern for yourself or someone you care about
- Are not currently seeing a CAPS counselor
FAQ
You will be required to verbally consent to CAPS confidentiality and treatment before a consultation.
Call 817-272-3671 to schedule a consultation with a CAPS counselor.
Brief consultations offer support and resources to students. Counseling is generally scheduled for 45-50 minutes. During consultations, a counselor can assist you in determining whether counseling would be useful for you and scheduling an appointment if appropriate.
It’s best to contact your counselor directly to see if they can see you or schedule a consult with you sooner.
I'm currently seeing a CAPS counselor and not happy with services. Can I schedule a consult instead?
Try addressing your concerns directly with your counselor. If you prefer not to speak with the person involved, contact CAPS at 817-272-3671.
Psychotherapy or mental health treatment
Crisis Intervention
Documentation for academic accommodations or withdrawals, disability, testing, or diagnosis
Documentation for visa requirements
Documentation for academic purposes, conduct referrals, or BIT referral
Crisis Intervention
Documentation for academic accommodations or withdrawals, disability, testing, or diagnosis
Documentation for visa requirements
Documentation for academic purposes, conduct referrals, or BIT referral
Conversations with counselors are confidential, with a few rare exceptions. If you have questions about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them with a counselor.
Call 817-272-3671 to schedule a consultation.