Counseling & Psychological Services

Services

The Counseling Center provides free, confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees and their family members. Non–emergency counseling by licensed professionals is available for issues ranging from job stress to major depression.  Clients at CAPS are usually seen in individual counseling, couples counseling or support groups.  CAPS also offers guidance and referrals to people requiring longer-term or specialized treatment.  Below are descriptions of our therapy services, as well as other support, outreach and educational services provided by CAPS counselors.

Individual Counseling

The majority of our clients participate in individual counseling, which involves a series of 50-minute, one-to-one sessions to address specific concerns. The duration of treatment varies according to client needs, but counselors generally see clients for up to ten sessions a year. Clients may be seen weekly, every two weeks or once a month, depending on their needs at a given time, and depending on counselor availability.  Both Daphne Lurie, Ph.D., and Jan Hill, L.C.S.W., provide individual counseling services.

Couples Counseling

Approximately one-quarter of our clients participate in couples’ counseling.  Couples’ therapy is a valuable therapy option for clients who are experiencing relationship concerns and want to address these concerns jointly with their intimate partners.  Sessions are 50 minutes in length, and are available to TSRI benefits-eligible employees and their partners.  Daphne Lurie, Ph.D. has expertise in couples counseling and offers this treatment modality to interested students and employees.

Support Groups

CAPS currently offers a monthly "Happiness Project" support group for all TSRI students, post docs, employees and faculty.  This group is closed (not open to new participants) and meets once a month. CAPS is in process of developing other support group options for the TSRI community.

Psychological Consultation

CAPS offers consultation to members of the TSRI community on issues ranging from concern about a colleague in distress to the challenge of coping with unexpected loss.  These consultations can take the form of brief telephone contact or more structured, face-to-face meetings with department heads or groups, as situations warrant.

Community Referrals

TSRI students and employees requiring specialized, long-term care that falls beyond the scope of CAPS’ services are usually referred to treatment providers in the community who can most appropriately meet their needs. CAPS has referral information for a wide range of community treatment providers, as well as referrals for legal, financial and other community-based services.