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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.
Affinity Groups
Skill-based Groups
Gathering Around Grief (Online): is a support space for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one!
Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment.
Group Facilitator: Maggie Brennan, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Quarter: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Fridays at 1:00 PM (starting April 11th)
Length: 90 minutes
Location: Online via a secure Zoom link
I'll Get To It Later: Do you struggle with turning in assignments on time? Maybe you have had trouble finding the motivation to get to class? Or maybe you’ve done the work, and understand the material but don’t feel comfortable reaching out to your professor for support or don’t feel confident submitting the assignment you’ve completed. I’ll Get To It Later is a space where you can learn about the common speed bumps that slow down academic pursuits, learn strategies to be more engaged in class, and find support from other students who understand your experience.
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 & Luke Rothschild, BA, Clinical Mental Health Intern
Quarter: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Thursdays at 3:00 PM (starting April 10th)
Length: 90 minutes
Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350
Relationship Toolkit: Navigating Challenges in Relationships - This 6-week group will use the principles of Gottman Relationship Therapy to discuss topics associated with established relationships of any form (monogamous, non-monogamous, long-distance, etc.) while in college/graduate school. Topics can include trust and commitment, understanding your values, defining the relationship, effective communication, managing conflict, and showing fondness and affection. Group will include presentation of topics along with open discussion about these areas with peers. This group is open to students of all identities.
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
Quarter: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Thursdays at 3:00 PM (starting April 24th)
Length: 90 minutes
Location: Loop Campus, Lewis Center Room 1400
Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence: is a support group for survivors of any form of sexual or intimate partner violence at any point in your life. This is a hybrid group, which means members can participate in-person at Lincoln Park or online through Zoom.
Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment.
Group Facilitator: Maggie Brennan, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Areli Contreras, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Quarter: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Mondays at 1:00 PM (starting April 7th)
Length: 90 minutes
Location: Hybrid - online through Zoom and/or in-person at Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350
Thrive After DePaul: Graduation, Careers, & Mental Health: This 4-session series of workshops for graduating undergraduate and graduate students will include presentations from the Career Center and UCAPS staff as well as opportunities for discussion around topics related to approaching graduation and post-college career. Topics will include preparing for applications/interviews, managing anxiety around uncertainty, networking, and finding the right opportunities/skills assessment. Attend as many sessions as you would like!
Students who register and attend all 4 sessions will be eligible for a drawing to win a special DePaul gift basket!
Students interested in joining this group should visit our events page on DeHub: http://dehub.depaul.edu/ucaps/events/.
Group Facilitator: Stefani Pila, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Edouard Ayirwanda, BA, Clinical Mental Health Intern
Quarter: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 4:00 PM (starting May 7th)
Length: 60 minutes
Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Schmitt Academic Center Room 151
Process Groups
Dungeons & Dragons Therapy: DnD Therapy combines group therapy and tabletop roleplay to aid members in building interpersonal relationship, self-esteem, stress management and emotional regulation skills. DnD group therapy is a collaborative, fun way to practice and build skills members can use in their daily lives.
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: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM (starting April 1st)
Length: 120 minutes
Location: Loop Campus, Lewis Center Room 1400
Modern Love: Forming relationships in college and beyond: This 6 week group will use the principles of Gottman Relationship Therapy to discuss topics related to looking for romantic partners and establishing relationships while in college/graduate school. Topics can include trust and commitment, understanding your values, defining the relationship, effective communication, managing conflict, and showing fondness and affection. Group will include therapist presentation of topics along with open discussion about these topics with peers. This group is open to students of all identities.
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: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Tuesdays at 4:00 PM (starting April 22nd)
Length: 60 minutes
Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350
Relationship Toolkit: Navigating Challenges in Relationships - This 6-week group will use the principles of Gottman Relationship Therapy to discuss topics associated with established relationships of any form (monogamous, non-monogamous, long-distance, etc.) while in college/graduate school. Topics can include trust and commitment, understanding your values, defining the relationship, effective communication, managing conflict, and showing fondness and affection. Group will include presentation of topics along with open discussion about these areas with peers. This group is open to students of all identities.
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
Quarter: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Thursdays at 3:00 PM (starting April 24th)
Length: 90 minutes
Location: Loop Campus, Lewis Center Room 1400
Stitch By Stitch: is a supportive group designed to provide members with a safe space for personal growth through the art of crochet. This group blends the therapeutic benefits of crafting with emotional support, creating an environment where members can unwind, share, and connect. All crochet levels are welcome.
Students interested in joining this group should visit our forms page and Schedule an Appointment.
Group Facilitator: Ariana Ruiz, MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Quarter: SPRING 2025
Day & Time: Fridays at 1:00 PM (starting May 2nd)
Length: 90 minutes
Location: Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center Room 350