Counseling and Psychological Services sits in Ransom Hall, Room 303 on July 22 at UTA. Students are eligible for six free individual counseling sessions each semester.
File photo / Maricela Gonzales
Annmarie Perez was named the new director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Perez will assume the position Monday.
Perez is a licensed psychologist who earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Brown University and a doctorate in psychology from The George Washington University, according to an email from the Division of Student Affairs.
Photo courtesy of Annmarie Perez
Before joining the university, Perez helped lead one of the largest school-based mental health programs for over 20 years at Dallas Independent School District. She also has experience providing services in medical settings, including Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and community mental health agencies.
CAPS supports students’ mental health, increases their self-awareness and addresses emotional concerns through a variety of services.
Services include:
• One-on-one and group counseling
• Workshops
• Consultations
• Psychiatric assessments
• Medication management
Students are eligible for six free individual counseling sessions each semester, with a $10 fee for each additional visit, according to the university’s website. An initial psychiatric assessment is $20 and lasts one hour, and a follow-up is $10 and lasts 30 minutes. No-show fees are $20.
CAPS also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline called TimelyCare. Students receive nine free virtual counseling sessions per year.
Other TimelyCare services include health coaching, basic support needs and psychiatry appointments, available through referral only.
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