Comments from Former Interns

"The most positive aspect of my experience at CAPS has been the supportive work environment. The atmosphere has been consistently welcoming and collaborative, with colleagues who are not only extremely helpful but also willing to share their knowledge. I've gained valuable insights from working alongside my peers, which has significantly contributed to my professional development."

"At KU CAPS, I believe I received high-quality training that significantly supported my professional development as a clinician. One aspect I found especially helpful was receiving dedicated supervision for each of the responsibilities I took on. This structure made me feel well-supported in every area of my work and helped increase my confidence in my clinical skills."

"The orientation was well-organized and provided a smooth transition into the internship, rather than jumping directly into clinical work. It offered a good opportunity to meet all the staff members at CAPS for the first time, helping to build a sense of connection and support. I also appreciated the chance to learn about the wide range of services available across campus. Gaining a deeper understanding of these resources has been helpful for making appropriate referrals."

"The implementation of wellness hours helped me maintain a work life balance this past year. I think it was a very thoughtful addition to prioritize staff mental health."

"I am incredibly happy and thankful that I was able to spend my internship year at KU. When I interviewed with KU CAPS, I could tell that the people (potential supervisors) were kind and invested in my growth. I appreciated that I shared theoretical orientations with many of them (psychodynamic and interpersonal), and I liked that I would have the opportunity to supervise a practicum student the entire year as well as see clients without session limits. I was hoping for a corrective emotional experience to renew my confidence, and that is exactly what I received from CAPS. This year I was surrounded by kind, supportive people who helped me learn and heal. I appreciate and will fondly remember internship year and the relationships I gained."

"I believe I have grown a tremendous amount regarding taking a more relational approach to therapy. I feel it has greatly improved my ability to feel comfortable and genuine within the therapeutic relationship and has sparked an interest in continuing to learn more about the orientation. Additionally, I faced some complex and challenging situations ranging from challenging clients, ethical complications, and navigating an uncomfortable supervisory relationship. I believe I learned a lot about myself and my abilities to navigate each of these challenges. I’m also incredibly fortunate to have made two fantastic friends in my intern cohort."

“The best parts of my experience at CAPS: flexibility in pursuing interests; making our own schedule; lots of individual work; good supervision; great benefits working for the university; no session limits (amazing!); excellent professional development consultation and support.”

“I enjoyed my training experience at CAPS. I was treated as a professional and felt that this internship prepared me well for my current position in a university counseling center."

“CAPS is a very valuable experience that delivered what was promised – great clinical experience, dedicated staff, high quality supervision, great outreach and consultation experience, and an investment in helping you secure your long-term goals.”

“KU CAPS will provide plenty of opportunities for interns to develop professional identity.”

“This site is student-centered. If you have an interest they will try and make sure those interests are continued in your training. Also, you will be challenged, if you are missing something from your training this will be offered to you.”

"Overall, my internship at KU was a VERY POSITIVE experience. I felt very much like I belonged, my questions were addressed in a timely and helpful manner, and the senior staff were open and available to me. The continued support and encouragement from CAPS staff have been very valuable as I've continued seeking suitable employment."

"CAPS internship is a great opportunity to expand your skills as a psychologist within a multidisciplinary setting that is a safe, friendly learning environment."

"CAPS provides a high quality internship experience. The professional staff at CAPS is dedicated to training and it shows in all their interactions with interns. In addition to the general training provided, I was encouraged and supported in developing an area of interest."

"This was a wonderful experience! I feel like a really grew up here and now go out with confidence as a professional."

"The clients using CAPS services presented surprising diversity in age, culture and presenting issues. I appreciated this diversity. I also appreciated the coordination of care with the staff psychiatrist and Watkins Health Center physicians and staff."

“The campus is beautiful and is located in a strong community."