CAPS
133 South 36th Street, 2nd flr
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: (215) 898-7021
Fax: (215) 573-8966
caps@pobox.upenn.edu
Emergencies: (215) 349-5490
(ask for CAPS clinican on call)

We are located in the Ann Taylor Loft building, across the street from the Bookstore. The entrance is on 36th Street, across from Cosi.

Vice Provost for University Life

Counseling Sessions

Counseling is a partnership between an individual and a professional like a psychologist or social worker who is trained to assist undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

To help students in their adjustment to college life and to help them take full advantage of the academic and social environment at the University.

To learn to manage personal problems and situational crises effectively, learn strategies to cope with academic stress, and develop self-awareness, personal responsibility, and skills for life-long learning.

We welcome all students regardless of race, sex, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or physical status.

What kinds of concerns do students bring to CAPS?

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• Trouble adjusting to college
• Feeling unmotivated, sad or having trouble concentrating
• Eating concerns
• Sexual identity concerns
• Sexual abuse
• Racial/ethnic identity concerns
• Feeling shy or self conscious
• No meaningful goals
• Academic/choosing a major/career related concerns
• Misuse of alcohol/drugs by self or others