Counseling and Psychological Services at the College of Allied Health Sciences
At UC CAPS, we prioritize accessible and effective services that you can access when you need them. We take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help you identify tools, resources, and strategies to meet your mental health goals. Our goal is to support you within the first session, but support could extend to additional sessions or referrals to group therapy or other CAPS resources. Either way, we’re here to help you on your Bearcat journey.
During business hours, (M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm), call us to schedule a free appointment or to consult with a counselor. If you’re in need of crisis support or after-hours care, call us and follow the instructions to speak to a counselor.
Meet your Embedded Counselor
Christy Wolfram
Staff Clinician-Counseling Center, SA Counseling & Psychological Services
135b Kowalewski Hall
Christy began her career working in both residential and community mental health care settings with children, adolescents, and adults. In 2013 Christy shifted her work to college counseling and enjoys connecting with college students. Her therapeutic approach is informed by Family Systems Theory focusing on how the systems one exists within shape their well-being. She utilizes Solution Focus, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist students in reaching their goals. Christy has an interest in working with students utilizing art therapy. Christy utilizes both talk and art therapy techniques to explore stressors and support students with expressing themselves and identifying next steps. When Christy is not working, she enjoys spending time with her partner and 2 kids, watching movies, painting, and walking in the woods.
Currently, I am listening to this podcast: Unlocking Us on Spotify by Brene Brown.
What I do to take care of myself after a challenging day/time/situation: I enjoy expressing my thoughts and feelings in an art journal. Engaging in painting, drawing, and collage to express myself.
Coping skills I recommend to clients that I actually use myself: To cope with stress and burnout I recommend students find a way to exercise or move their body that they enjoy. After a stressful day I enjoy walking or hiking in the woods, and Zumba.
Scheduling with your Embedded Counselor
Are you interested in meeting with the College of Allied Health Sciences' embedded counselor? Make an appointment by following the steps below:
- Call UC CAPS at 513-556-0648.
- Indicate that you are a College of Allied Health Sciences student and you'd like to schedule with Christy Wolfram. You can also meet with a different counselor, based on best availability or specific concerns. Check out our Meet the Staff page to learn more.
- UC CAPS will schedule your initial 40-minute in-person or TAO Zoom counseling appointment.
- UC CAPS will provide an email with instructions for completing pre-appointment paperwork, and how to connect to your appointment.
- Make sure you complete the pre-appointment paperwork prior to your counseling meeting.
Location, Hours and Contact Information
Christy Wolfram, Embedded Clinician, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
College of Allied Health Sciences| University of Cincinnati | Health Sciences Building 3255 Eden Ave. Room 309| wolfracm@ucmail.uc.edu | 513-556-0648
Hours 9:00-4:00 most days
Monday & Thursday at CAHS Health Science Building 309
Tuesday & Friday at Pharmacy in Kowalewski Hall 135B
Wednesday working Remote 9:00-4:00
Let's Talk
Let's Talk is not therapy. Let's Talk is a free, confidential, 15–20-minute consultation with a CAPS Clinician. Clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information, and resources. Any student can attend Let's Talk. It is typically a best fit for students who:
- Are not sure about counseling or wonder what it's like to talk to a counselor
- Are not interested in counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor
- Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through
- Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like ideas about what to do
For a free 20-minute consultation, schedule a Let’s Talk session!
How can CAPS support me?
Collaborating in a counseling appointment, attending an outreach program, being a part of a therapy group, pursuing substance misuse support, or engaging with CAPS self-help resources- these are all opportunities to engage in spaces informed by trained professionals to help discuss and navigate concerns and challenges. These helping relationships/spaces can lead to a growth process that helps individuals define goals, make decisions, and solve problems related to personal, social, educational, and career concerns. Some of the most common issues addressed at CAPS include:
- Transitioning to college life
- Stress from home
- Classroom performance
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Grief and loss
- Substance misuse support
- Trauma informed care
- Immediate crisis support
- Psychological Assessment
- Case management support for referrals into the community
As UC students, you also have access to several free self-help resources focused on mental wellness. Check out our webpage for more information about self-help resources and all CAPS can offer.
Immediate Support and Help Lines
Besides CAPS 24/7 crisis support line (513-556-0648), there are other supports in the local and national community. Please refer to these other helplines for support:
- United Way Help Line: 513-721-7900
- Suicide/Depression Hotline: 513-281-CARE
- Psychiatric Emergency Services: 513-584-8577
- National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
- Emergency Help (24-hour police assistance): call 911
- Butler County Crisis Hotline: 513-523-4146
- Clermont County Crisis Hotline: 513-528-SAVE
- Warren County Crisis Hotline: 877-695-NEED
- LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention hotline: 866-488-7386
- Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
- Emergency Help (24-hour police assistance): call 911
Resources for Faculty, Staff and Families
For resources to support faculty, staff, and Bearcat family members, please visit our CAPS Resources page for curated resources so you can support our Bearcat students.
Common Questions
If you have additional questions about our services, please call (513) 556-0648.
Walk-in/initial consultations and other therapeutic services, including group/individual therapy and engagement with substance misuse services, are at no cost to students! However, our assessment services do have additional fees. Please visit CAPS Webpage for more information about assessment fees.
The assessment team offers a specialized service conducting psychological assessments on a referral basis. Students participating in CAPS services may receive a referral from their primary therapist to clarify diagnosis. Mandated assessments such as alcohol or other drug evaluations required by the university or the court system are outside of the scope of Psychological Assessment Services.
CAPS adheres to state, federal, and professional standards in the provision of mental health services.
For detailed information regarding confidentiality, please go to our main CAPS page and check out our FAQs at the bottom of the page.
The Student Wellness Center empowers students to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness by providing evidence-based education, resources, and non-judgmental support. They also offer an extensive collection of resources and information about various health and wellness topics.
University Health Services is an outpatient facility offering comprehensive clinical services to the student population. All students enrolled at the university are eligible to use UHS. Mental health services—individual psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management—are available by appointment. Students must make an appointment to be treated at UHS.