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Therapy Groups

Therapy groups are safe places for all MSU students to connect with one another and learn more about themselves, skills for improving their mental health and ways to improve their interpersonal relationships. Therapy groups require a group screening and consistent attendance is encouraged.

  • Anxiety and Mindfulness

    Anxiety and Mindfulness is an in-person cognitive-behavioral therapy group for undergraduate and graduate students to reduce their anxiety and other emotional distress. Group members will learn mindfulness techniques and cognitive strategies. Members will also gain non-judgmental self-awareness and peer support. No religious background is required.     

    Thursdays 2:30 PM-4 PM 

    Status: In Person 

    Facilitators:Mollie Delzeith, MA, LPC (she/her) & Miranda O’Brien, LLMSW (she/her) & Maleyah Zataray, MA (She/her) 
    Group runs May through July 

    *A Pre-Group Meeting is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group at MSU CAPS is an evidence-based group therapy for the treatment of numerous mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, some personality disorders, and other mental health issues. DBT is also useful for individuals who have no diagnosed mental health condition but want to increase their quality of life.   

    This skills-based program is designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping strategies. Unlike traditional talk therapy groups, DBT groups are more like classes. Students will learn skills each week that you can use to improve your life and are encouraged to practice them between sessions and to discuss your practice of skills in group. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental, and group members often benefit from shared experiences and mutual encouragement.  
     
    This summer our groups will be focused on mindfulness and emotional regulation skills. There are three sections of this group offered:   

    Tuesday 10:30-12:00pm 

    Location: In Person 

    Facilitator(s): Nicki Walker, LLMSW (she/her) 

     

    Wednesdays 3:30pm-5pm     

    Location: in person   

    Facilitators: Kayla Zentz, LLMSW (she/her) & Seongwon Lee, MA (she/her)  & Narae Yu, BA  (she/her) 

      

    Fridays 10:30 – 12:00pm 

    Location: Virtual 

    Facilitators: David Gates, MA, LPC (he/him) & Terry Doan, PsyD, LLP (he/him) 

      

    *Summer 2025 DBT Skills Training  Group will run from May 12 to Aug 8, 2025.  

    *A Pre-Group Meeting is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. You are welcome to join after the group has started.   

  • Getting Past Your Past

    Do you ever find yourself feeling unworthy, insecure, flawed, or unlovable? This group will work with participants to 1) identify where these core negative beliefs stem from 2) Reprocess these experiences and 3) Shift into a more positive mindset. This group will allow students the opportunity to work through past experiences that may continue to interfere with one’s ability to thrive and feel confident.  

     

    Tuesdays 2:15-3:45pm  

    Location: In Person  

    Facilitators: Brooke Garcia-Nettz, MA, LPC (she/her) & Kathleen O’Shea PhD, LLP (she/her) 

     

     Group runs May through July 

    *A Pre-Group Meeting is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment.  

  • Stable Minds: Healing with Horses 
    Horses have been shown to positively impact mental health outcomes for people diagnosed with various concerns, such as mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. This workshop partners with the Animal Science Department Students and is co-facilitated by equine expert Dr. Karen Waite. Students will have the opportunity to interact with horses in a structured, intentional, and supervised environment. During this 6-session workshop, students will aim to increase confidence in themselves, increase their knowledge on equine assisted activities, better regulate emotions, develop/work on social skills, and increase connectedness to their peers. 
    Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm 
    Status: In person 
    Facilitator(s):Christian Gibson, LMSW (she/her), Khadeja Najjar, MA (she/her) & Karen Waite, PhD (she/her) 
    Group will run from May 29 - June 26 
    *A Pre-Group Meeting is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. 

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