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Group Counseling

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This is a great time to take advantage of the unlimited counseling sessions offered in groups.

In an effort to better serve students, we are offering group counseling to DePaul students. Without compromising privacy, students can learn more about themselves and gain support from others. All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity.

We work to offer a variety of groups and workshops at the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses, as well as online, for students who may be struggling with specific issues (e.g. grief/loss, self-esteem), or who would like to understand more about how they tend to relate to others in general. 

Group counseling and educational workshops can be particularly effective for a broad array of concerns. These resources not only offer students an opportunity to get support and feedback from others, but also to learn more about themselves in unique and stimulating ways.

Depending on student turnout and other factors, groups may change from quarter to quarter throughout the academic year. ​

Counseling Groups & Workshops​ (Winter/Spring 2025)​

 We have affinity, skill-based workshop, and process groups, and these groups may require that you Book a Group Screening or Schedule an Appointment prior to participating, and some are open/drop-in. Please check group tabs for sign-up details, times, and start dates.​ Please contact group facilitators for more information.

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​Affinity Groups

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment

Group Facilitator: Ariana Ruiz, MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Alma Navarro, BA, Clinical Mental Health Intern

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Fridays at 1:00 PM (starting February 7th)

Length: 60 minutes

Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Book a Group Screening

Group Facilitator: Andrea Martinez Cabrera, MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Cora Newman, BA, Social Work Clinical Intern

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Mondays at 3:00 PM (starting February 3rd)

Length: 90 minutes

Location: Loop Campus, DePaul Center, Suite 9300

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Book a Group Screening

Group Facilitator: Enrique Silva, MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Thursdays at 3:00 PM (starting January 30th)

Length: 60 minutes

Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Book a Group Screening

Group Facilitator: Christian Carey, PhD, Staff Psychologist

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Thursdays at 12:30 PM (starting February 6th)

Length: 60 minutes

Location: Loop Campus, Lewis Center, Suite 1400

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Book a Group Screening

Group Facilitator: Christian Carey, PhD, Staff Psychologist

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Fridays at 2:30 PM (starting January 24th)

Length: 120 minutes

Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment.  

Group Facilitator: Stefani Pila, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Luke Rothschild, BA, Clinical Mental Health Intern

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Wednesdays at 3:00 PM (starting February 5th)

Length: 60 minutes

Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350


​​​Skill-based Groups

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment. 

Group Facilitator: Maggie Brennan, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Fridays at 1:00 PM (starting January 24th)

Length: 90 minutes

Location: Online via a secure Zoom link  

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment. 

Group Facilitator: Maggie Brennan, PhD, Licensed Clinical PsychologistAreli Contreras, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Fridays at 10:30 AM (starting January 31st)

Length: 90 minutes

Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350 


Process Groups

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment.  

Group Facilitator: Victoria Smith, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Nathaly Shammo, BA, Social Work Clinical Intern

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM (starting January 21st)

Length: 120 minutes

Location: Loop Campus, Lewis Center Room 1400

Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment.  

Group Facilitator: Stefani Pila, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Edouard Ayirwanda, BA, Clinical Mental Health Intern

Quarter: WINTER 2025

Day & Time: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM (starting January 21st | open until February 4th)

Length: 60 minutes

Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350



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