The University of Kansas: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Lisa Smith 

on Google

2 months ago

As my time at CAPS has bittersweetly come to an end, I really appreciated what they have done for me throughout the academic year. I was struggling so much during the fall semester and my therapist really worked with me to find the right diagnosis. I met with her weekly and she truly understood me and showed me great empathy and recommended a ton of AMAZING books. I felt like every staff member I encountered cared about me. I have outgrown what I can be offered and need a higher level of care now, so I have to say goodbye. T... read more

All Smiles 

on Google

3 months ago

Don't do urgent care because they will force you to transfer care and break the bond between you and your therapist/psychiatrist when you are in crisis. You’ll end up feeling worse because you can never work with your clinician again. That’s basically someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Being forcefully transferred out and told you’ll be receiving higher level of care doesn’t help but will only make you feel more vulnerable. You have the rights to decline services at wherever you’re being transferred to but you can ... read more

All Smiles 

on Google

3 months ago

Don't do urgent care because they will force you to transfer care and break the bond between you and your therapist/psychiatrist when you are in crisis. You’ll end up feeling worse because you can never work with your clinician again. That’s basically someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Being forcefully transferred out and told you’ll be receiving higher level of care doesn’t help but will only make you feel more vulnerable. You have the rights to decline services at wherever you’re being transferred to but you can ... read more

Claire 

on Google

a year ago

Jill Flessing deserves five stars. She’s an amazing person to talk to and honestly saved my life. That being said, the KU CAPS center does not have enough staff to care for the quantity of students that need help. Students are often having to wait weeks to be seen. There is no help for students in crisis. Personally, I was seen in Watkins downstairs for a physical health issue but it quickly spiraled into a mental break down. There was no one available to talk to me so the sweet NP/Doctor sat with me for almost an hour. Real... read more

Claire Brinson 

on Google

a year ago

Jill Flessing deserves five stars. She’s an amazing person to talk to and honestly saved my life. That being said, the KU CAPS center does not have enough staff to care for the quantity of students that need help. Students are often having to wait weeks to be seen. There is no help for students in crisis. Personally, I was seen in Watkins downstairs for a physical health issue but it quickly spiraled into a mental break down. There was no one available to talk to me so the sweet NP/Doctor sat with me for almost an hour. Real... read more