Group Counseling

For many students, group counseling can be an ideal choice for addressing concerns and making positive change. Group counseling provides a unique opportunity for students to come together in a safe and supportive environment that promotes mental and emotional wellness. CAPS offers an array of group counseling options including interpersonal process groups, skill-building groups, and affinity groups.

A complete description of all groups currently offered at CAPS is available below. 

Therapy Groups - Fall 2026

Clients need to be referred to these groups by a CAPS clinician, please contact CAPS at 562-985-4001 for more details if interested.

For students who have experienced the recent or past death of a loved one and are seeking ways to cope with the grief/loss process. 

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Facilitator: Clarissa Green-Anicich, Psy.D. 
 

A safe, confidential space to explore interpersonal concerns and experience personal growth. Improve self-understanding and receive support and feedback from peers.  

Day: Mondays
Time: 11:00-12:30 pm
Facilitators: Lauren Jensen, Ph.D. & Jordan Rollerson, M.A. 

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Facilitators: Abby Bradecich, Psy.D. & Manuel Hernandez, M.A.

Day: Thursdays
Time: 2:30-4:00 pm
Facilitators: Beth Sullivan, Psy. D. & Yae Ji Kim, M.A.

 

A narrative-focused group using memoir, storytelling, and shared reflection to help students feel seen, process experiences, and build community.

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: SHS-116
Facilitator: Evelyn Ro, LCSW

 

A neuro-affirming, structured support group for students navigating college with ADHD—led by a counselor who also has ADHD. 

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 2:30-4:00 pm
Facilitator: Lesley Graves, Ph.D

 

A supportive space for students of color to process racism-related stress, build coping and resistance strategies, and connect healing to community and cultural strength.

Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Facilitator: Shelly-Ann Collins, Ph.D

 

 

Workshop Groups - Fall 2026

CAPS Workshop Groups are designed to build understanding and skills in a 3- or 4- week workshop format. Clients need to be referred to these groups by a CAPS clinician, please contact CAPS at 562-985-4001 for more details.

Understand your anxiety and build skills to manage it, including working with thought patterns, breathing, grounding, and your personal action plan.

Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:00-12:00pm
Facilitators: Diane Hayashino, Ph.D 
Meeting Dates:

  • Round 1: September 10, 17, & 24
  • Round 2: October 8, 15, & 22
  • Round 3: November 5, 12, & 19

 

Critical skills for relational health—healthy communication, boundary-setting, and strategies for interpersonal success.

Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:00-12:00pm
Facilitators: Beth Sullivan, Psy. D

Meeting Dates:

  • Round 1: September 10, 17, & 24
  • Round 2: October 8, 15, & 22

 

Learn and practice strategies for managing overwhelming emotions. Each week builds on the last: distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness. 

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00-3:50pm
Facilitator: Lesley Graves, Ph.D.
Meeting Dates:

  • Round 1: September 22, 29, & October 6
  • Round 2: October 20, 27, & November 3