Category: Counseling Groups

Led by Elizabeth Reyes, PhD, Jiyun Kang, PhD, & Psychology Doctoral Interns Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” This group focuses on improving the quality of your relationships – sometimes you can be misunderstood. You will learn how to practice to…Continue Reading Undergrad Connecting with Self and Others

Led by Ashley Ebbert, PhD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” This group is devoted to helping individuals encounter depression and anxiety differently. You will focus on practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, you will engage in…Continue Reading Tackling Depression and Anxiety

Led by Matthew Brinkley, PsyD, LMFT Tuesdays: 4:00pm – 5:30pm This group addresses life and relationship issues related to sexual orientation. Talk openly with other students about being pansexual, asexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or other sexual identities. Topics are based on students’ interest and can include exploring your identity; trust and relationships; dealing with…Continue Reading Queer and Questioning

Led by Dani Gonzales, PsyD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” Some people can feel overwhelmed when it comes to their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. This group’s primary focus is to help individuals understand the role…Continue Reading Peace with Food

Led by Robin Ward, LCSW Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience. In this six-week course, you will have the opportunity to learn how to respond to difficult moments in your life with greater…Continue Reading Mindful Self-Compassion

Led by Alice Phang, PhD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” Emotions are what make us human and are important pieces of data that inform our day-to-day decision-making. In just four weeks, you will learn to improve your emotional intelligence by…Continue Reading Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

Led by Melissa Pottash, LCSW Fridays: 10:30am – 11:30am A 5-week structured therapy group for students experiencing anxiety. Group members will be able to share their experiences living with anxiety in a supportive environment. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach, the group will address negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to anxiety and assist students in challenging…Continue Reading Making Anxiety Your Friend

Led by Parissa Nili, PsyD Mondays: 5:00pm – 6:30pm This weekly group is a space for graduate students to connect with their peers, share their experiences, learn from other students going through similar circumstances, and practice healthy coping skills. Graduate students can discuss a wide range of topics, some of which might include academics, stress…Continue Reading Graduate Student Support Group

Led by Ekta Kumar, PsyD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” This is a supportive environment to listen and talk with others about life and issues related to gender identity. You will find that others can relate and share…Continue Reading Gender Spectrum

Led by Dani Gonzales, PsyD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” This group is for individuals who find it difficult to manage intense emotions – skills adapted from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). You will learn a variety of skills, which include regulating…Continue Reading Effective Life Skills: Regulate, Communicate, Tolerate