These groups tend to focus on relationships, intimacy, boundaries, self-awareness, and other components of the interpersonal process. These groups are typically open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Specific focus is sometimes determined by group needs. These groups are designed to help group members learn to deal with a variety of concerns involving feelings of depression and anxiety, resolving relationship issues, and other personal concerns.

Leaders: Shaciarra Hamilton, Psy.D. and Jack Sullivan, B.A.

Time: Mondays, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Leaders: Emese Poszet, LCSW and Michael La, M.A.

Time: Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Leaders: Mark Layng, LCPC and Lauren Roush, M.A. 

Time: Wednesdays 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Leaders: Greyson Holliday, Ph.D. and Aveen Sharma, M.A.

Time: Thursdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

This group focuses on supporting students who self-identify as male and Black/of African ancestry. It will provide a space for students to voice their experiences, explore their identities, and empower students to make positive lifestyle changes. Topics covered group may include, but are not limited to: academic difficulties, race-related stress (microaggressions & racism), substance use, anger, relationships, family stressors, adjusting to college, and masculinity.

Leaders: Kamau Grantham, Ph.D. and Chris Lofton, LCSW

Time: Fridays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This group is structured as an interpersonal process and support group for women who identify as women of color. Group process may include undertones of race-related trauma related to oppression. In addition this process group focuses on identity issues, family of origin issues, trauma experiences, interpersonal relationship issues, academic stresses, and all forms of oppression.

Leaders: Carla McCowan, Ph.D. and Deidre Weathersby, Ph.D.

Time: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This is a process-oriented therapy group for gay, bisexual, and questioning undergraduate and graduate students who self-identify as men. We aim to create a safe space for men to discuss issues relevant to the GBQ community, such as coming out, identities, dating, relationships with partners, family, and friends, and oppression. Similar to other therapy groups, this group is open to other topics, including depression, anxiety, adjustment, and other personal concerns that may or may not be related to one’s sexual orientation.

Leaders: Carlton Cummings, Ph.D. and Robbie Luten, Ph.D.

Time: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This group is an interpersonal process group for graduate students. The focus of the group is determined by the members but usually the focus is on relationships of all kinds. This includes exploration of things such as identity, intimacy, boundaries, trust, communication, emotion, etc. The focus also includes the academic work of the members. Group members are expected to commit for an entire semester.

Leaders: Lizz Fynn, Psy.D. and Jen House, LCSW

Time: Mondays. 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

This group is an interpersonal process group for graduate women. The focus of the group is determined by the members but usually the focus is on relationships of all kinds. This includes exploration of things such as identity, intimacy, boundaries, trust, communication, emotion, etc. The focus also includes the academic work of the members. Group members are expected to commit for an entire semester.

Leaders: Carrie Finkill, LCPC and Maggie Verklan, LCSW 

Time: Thursdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Latinx Therapy Group focuses on offering support to any student (undergraduate and graduate) who identifies as Latinx. The group is intended to hold a welcoming space for Latinx students to build a supportive community, explore life experiences, promote encouragement, and empower students to work toward their values. All topics are welcomed and may include: academic concerns, cultural and societal pressures, family and personal relationships, life transitions, language barriers, etc.

Leaders: Juvenal George, Psy.D., and Charles Boudreaux, Ph.D.

Time: Thursdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The LGBTQIA+ Galaxy Group is a therapeutic process group for students identifying under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. The group serves to provide sexuality and gender-inclusive therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ students experiencing mental health concerns and seeking culturally specific services.

Leaders: Lizz Fynn, Psy.D. and Jasmine Morales, Psy.D. 

Time: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

The Mandarin process group is an interpersonal process and support group for students who may find it easier to share their experience in Mandarin/Chinese. This group is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The focus of the group is determined by the members. Possible topics may include adjustment, academic difficulties, stress and other emotions, family concerns, and relationships. The goal of the group is for students to have a chance to receive support, explore feelings, learn about themselves and others, and create potential solutions to struggles.  We hope to enhance the quality of students’ experience and personal development while living in an unfamiliar land.

本团体是一个专门为说中文的学生开设的、关于促进人际关系和自身成长的 团体。团体讨论主题可能触及校园的适应， 跨文化交流，学业困难（时间管理、注意力、拖延)，减压和负面情绪调节， 家庭关系， 恋爱以及其他人际关系的困扰。每次团体讨论的主题由在场成员決定。

学生可能在日常校园生活中遇到各种问题。本团体的目的是提供一个安全保密的环境，让成员能从中获得理解支持, 了解自身感受，增进对自己和他人的认识，并在过程中找到問题的解決办法。我们希望团体的成员能通过参与团体，从而丰富自身的求学经验，促进個人的智和情的全面发展。如有兴趣，请联系团体咨询师（信息如下）询问具体信息。

Leaders: Tzu-An Hu, Ph.D. and Yixing Song, Ph.D.

團體諮詢師：胡慈安,PH.D.  弈星 宋, PH.D.

Time: Fridays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

时间：星期五 下午3点 至 4点半

Men learn to process their internal emotional arousal through socialization and how one processes the aroused emotions directly impacts the quality of one’s well-being, interpersonal relationships, and life in general.  Traditionally, how men process their internal emotional experiences tends to be seen as an indicator of one’s masculinity and utilized as a means of gaining or retaining power when feeling intimidated.  Such tendencies tend to limit one’s development of emotional coping.  This group provides an opportunity for men to engage in critical thinking on how effective and adaptive is their emotional coping.  The group is process-oriented with a focus on enhancing a healthier emotional coping congruent to their experience of being a man.

Leaders: Kurt Hegeman, CADC, LCPC and Kamau Grantham, Ph.D.

Time:  Tuesdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Leaders: Patricia Ricketts, Ph.D. and Chris Lewis, LCSW

Time: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This group is an interpersonal process group for students who are 25 or older. The focus of the group is determined by the members but usually, the focus is on relationships of all kinds. This includes exploration of things such as identity, intimacy, boundaries, trust, communication, emotion, etc. The focus also includes the academic work of the members. Group members are expected to commit for an entire semester.

Leaders: Kristin Manzi, LCSW, and Megan Fernandez, Psy.D.

Time: Thursdays 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

This group is an interpersonal process group for graduate and undergraduate women. The focus is on relationships and intimacy (i.e., trust, developing, maintaining, and sometimes ending relationships, boundaries, expressing and managing emotions, etc.).

Leaders: Michelle LeMay, Ph.D. and Julie Kostrey, Ph.D.

Time: Wednesdays, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

This group is a 6-session psychoeducational group that offers a cognitive-behavioral approach to anxiety treatment. The focus of the group is primarily on the development of strategies for coping with anxiety.  Group members are encouraged to share experiences, discuss assignments, and offer support as members work toward making changes. Members often cite the group process and support they receive as being among the most helpful elements of this experience. Students experiencing anxiety or stress that interferes with their daily activities and functioning are a good fit for this group. One goal of this group is for members to develop more awareness regarding the role anxiety plays in their lives and how to live effectively with anxiety. There is encouragement but no pressure for members to talk until they feel comfortable.

For Fall 2024, Anxiety Group will be offered twice--The first session starts on September 4 and the second session starts on October 23.

Leaders: Megan Fernandes, Psy.D,  Jr Walag, LCSW

Time: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m

The Counseling Center offers a group that focuses on self-compassion and overcoming feelings of shame. The twelve-week group will assist group members in:

• Recognizing shame.
• Exploring shame triggers.
• Understanding shame screens.
• Building shame-resilience.

This group is based off of the work of Dr. Brené Brown and her book, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t).

Leaders: Rebecca Schlesinger, Ph.D. and Kelli Canada, LCSW

Time: Wednesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

This group is for students who have concerns around their use of substances including alcohol or drugs, or process addictions such as sex, gambling, or the internet. It is a non-abstinence based group, which means it is not required that group members want to stop using, but must acknowledge that their substance use plays a role in their lives. The group goal is to provide a safe and sober space for members to share their stories and develop motivation for change. The group is open-ended and does not require a long-term commitment.

Leaders: Kurt Hegeman, CADC, LCPC and Stephanie Buldak, LCSW

Time: Thursdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Disordered Eating Process Group
The Disordered Eating Process Group is for students looking to explore their relationships with food and their body. Disordered eating behaviors and concerns around body image are often difficult to discuss and often contribute to feelings of loneliness and shame. This group provides the opportunity to receive peer support, practice vulnerability, and accountability, and learn more as you continue in your recovery journey.

Leaders: Ian LeSueur, Ph.D. and Quan Huan, Ph.D.

Time: Tuesday, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Disordered Eating Skills Group
The Disordered Eating Skills Group is a 6-session, structured psychoeducational group that aims to help students better understand their relationship with food and/or their bodies. The group primarily focuses on the development of coping strategies for disordered eating thoughts and behaviors by discussing skills for and covering topics such as emotional eating, body image, and intuitive eating. Like other therapy groups, this group is open to other topics, including depression, anxiety, adjustment, and other interpersonal concerns that may or may not be related to one’s relationship with food and/or their body.

Leaders: Shaciarra Hamilton. Psy.D. and Jasmine Morales, Psy.D. 

Time: Thursday, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Problem-Solving Skills Group is a structured and time-limited psychoeducational group that teaches skills derived from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The group will teach skills and concepts from each of the four DBT Modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The group will develop an ongoing mindfulness practice that will start and end each session to reinforce the core skill. The group is designed to help students who become overwhelmed with their emotions, and feel out of control, and for students who find themselves in recurring stormy relationships. Students will learn and rehearse skills in the group and will be expected to practice them in their daily lives. The hope is that by learning and practicing these skills student will find greater balance in their lives, experience less suffering, and improve their relationships.

Leaders: Bryan Deutsch, LCSW and Alex Quintanilla, LCSW

Time: Wednesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. 

General Trauma Group
This group is process-oriented and intended for anyone who has experienced trauma (e.g., natural disaster, major motor accident, veteran-related trauma, gun violence, child abuse, sexual assault, abusive relationships, emotional abuse, bullying, etc.). The group focuses on providing a supportive, non-judgmental space to process, connect, and collaboratively address concerns related to group members’ experiences. This is accomplished by giving members autonomy to work on the issues that distress them and providing research-based skills that members can use to effectively cope with life after trauma.

Leaders: Emily Barnum, Ph.D. and Chris Lofton, LCSW

Time: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Women's Empowerment Group (Trauma)

This is a process group for women who have experienced interpersonal trauma either as an adult or as a child (e.g., child abuse, sexual assault, abusive relationships, emotional abuse, bullying, etc.). The overall focus of the group is to help members move toward increasing empowerment in their own lives. This is accomplished in large part by encouraging group members to develop empowered relationships during group time with one another.

Leaders: Patricia Ricketts, Ph.D. and Talisha Brown, M.A., LCPC

Time: Mondays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.