Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

The CAPS Office provides confidential personal counseling to CIA students, free of charge. Services include individual counseling or "talk therapy," crisis intervention, support, and educational programs. Our office also provides referrals to specialized services off-campus, including psychiatry.

Our office is staffed by licensed therapists who can assist students with personal, social, emotional, and substance-related concerns. Some examples of concerns students bring to counseling are:

• Adjusting to college
• Homesickness
• Relationship matters
• Low self-esteem
• Loss of a loved one
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression

Why seek counseling? Our mission is to help students succeed at CIA. We know the fast pace of student schedules and offer solution-focused interventions—such as cognitive-behavioral therapy—that can be beneficial. Even for students who have had prior counseling, we can help design strategies that reduce stress and help you to manage the new challenges of a college environment and deal with problems that arise.

Confidentiality and trust are very important to the counseling process. Therapists abide by New York State laws and professional ethics to ensure that your personal information is protected. CAPS visits are not part of a student's academic record.

The CAPS Office is located in Roth Hall, Room E-371. Counselors generally work by appointment, in order to set aside sufficient time to talk with students and explore concerns. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Please note that our offices are closed during summer and winter break periods.

Consultations are available for students and parents to plan for a student's support needs, prior to arriving on campus. Call 845-905-4241 to schedule a telephone consultation.