Group Counseling at CAPS

Every semester CAPS offers services in a group format. Group counseling is a form of counseling in which a small number of people meet together under the guidance of professionally trained therapists to help themselves and one another. Each of us has been raised in group environments, either through our families, schools, organized activities or work. These are the environments in which we grow and develop as human beings. Group counseling helps people learn about themselves and improve their interpersonal relationships. It provides a place for you to come together with others to share problems or concerns, to better understand your own situation and to learn from and with each other. Group works! In studies comparing group counseling to individual counseling, group has been shown to be as effective and sometimes even more effective than individual therapy. If you have ever been curious about group services or often ask yourself any of the questions below group may be a good fit for you.

• Have questions about who you are or how others perceive you
• Find yourself playing the same role in relationships and you want to change this
• At times despite your wanting to get closer to people you find this hard
• Challenging others or advocating for yourself is a struggle
• Feeling "different" from others
• Feel a sense of shame as a result of a current issue/ circumstance or past experiences
• Social situations bring up feelings discomfort
• Have a view of yourself that is overly critical or harsh

Like all other CAPS clinical services groups are held in a confidential setting with mental health professionals. A brief screening with the group leader(s) may be required prior to becoming a member. If you are interested in a group, come in or call to schedule a group preview appointment.

Therapy Groups

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

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Finding Your Calm: Tools for Coping with Anxiety

Six-week structured group designed to teach effective strategies for coping with anxiety using cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and self-compassion. 

• Mondays 11am—12:15pm 
• Lauren Jensen, Ph.D. 

Moving Between Worlds: A Support Group for Asian Pacific American Womxn 

For womxn interested in exploring cultural expectations regarding identities, roles within family, dating, career, and personal choices. 

• Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30pm
• Diane Hayashino, Ph.D.  

Grieving with Grace 

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. 

• Fridays 10:30am-12pm
• Clarissa Green-Anicich, Psy.D. 

Understanding Self and Others 

In a safe and energizing group of peers, learn more about yourself and work on interpersonal goals to help you have more effective and more intimate relationships with others.  

• Mondays 1:30-3pm | Beth Sullivan, Psy.D. and Edith Garcia, M.A. 
• Wednesdays 3:30pm-5pm | Abby Bradecich, Psy.D. and Yeji Son, M.A. 
• Fridays 1:30-3:00pm | Shelly Collins, Ph.D. and Rafael Garcia, M.A.