Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Our practitioners adhere to the laws of California regarding patient confidentiality in psychotherapy. As a result, staff members do not discuss the student’s care with anyone, including parents or family, unless the student has provided written consent to release information, or in limited cases involving the threat of harm to self or others, reported child or elder abuse, or a verified court order.

The professional staff in CAPS consists of licensed psychologists, a licensed marriage and family therapist, doctoral psychology Interns, and an office coordinator. Our therapists aid students in building selfconfidence, being assertive, relating to others, reducing stress, problem solving, and adjustment and relationship issues. We also work with students suffering with more serious concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, assault, and suicidal or homicidal ideation. Therapy is available for enrolled students as individuals, couples, and in groups. In addition, CAPS provides online assisted therapy, online trainings for working with distressed students, and workshops for increased mental health.

CAPS is available to:

• Students who have registered for classes at Pacific on the Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco campuses

• Students who paid the Student Health Fee (we do not charge insurance plans for any of our services)

• Continuing students not enrolled in a given term who pay a per-session fee

• Non-Pacific student partners who wish to engage in couples therapy who pay a per-session fee arrow-right