Group Therapy
Group therapy provides a powerful venue for growth and change. It has been used effectively by mental health professionals for over 50 years. The intent is to help people who would like to gain support, increase self-awareness and learn new ways to cope with personal or interpersonal challenges. It is one of the most effective tools for addressing issues common among college students.
Therapy groups are aimed at bringing about change in participants through an examination of thoughts and behaviors. Support groups are generally focused on a particular issue, with an emphasis on coping.
Groups at CAPS are offered during the academic year and generally do not run during breaks (i.e., Spring, Winter, Summer, and Fall break). Group offerings are announced at the beginning of each semester, and some may become unavailable as they reach maximum capacity.
To find out more about group therapy, please reach out to our Group Coordinator, Dr. Sonia Amin, directly at sp1851@georgetown.edu.
Below is a list of groups currently offered at CAPS for the Spring 2025 Semester.
Hilltop Campus Groups
(Open to Students From All Campuses)
Please note: Unless otherwise stated, group days, times and formats (virtual or in-person) will be determined by group facilitators after meeting with interested participants. Some groups may require group screening. Please contact the group facilitators for more details.
For in-person groups and workshops at CAPS, please follow the directions below:
Georgetown campus map — maps.georgetown.edu.
These groups are open to all Georgetown students regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under University policy.
Reservoir Road to CAPS: Throughout the remainder of the Henle Village construction project, pedestrians can enter through Pedestrian Entrance 00 on Reservoir Road NW, to the East of St Mary’s and Darnall Halls to lead to the CAPS. Please note: Off-campus students (including graduate students) who don’t have access to residence halls, need to enter via Reservoir Road.
Hilltop Campus to CAPS: Proceed down Tondorf Road toward Darnall Hall which is just before Epicurean. Gain entrance to Darnall Hall with a GoCard, head to the mezzanine level and exit, turning left toward the CAPS main door. Please note: Off-campus students (including graduate students) who don’t have access to residence halls, need to enter via Reservoir Road.
Contact Number: Please contact the CAPS front desk at (202) 687 6985 x 2 if you need assistance with directions.
Understanding Self and Others Group
In-person, Weekly, Thursdays 1-2 p.m.
Facilitators: Andrew Park, Psy.D. and Ping-Chung Wong, M.Psy.
This insight-oriented group provides a safe environment for exploring yourself and your interpersonal style in areas such as trust, intimacy, anger, assertiveness, taking risks and dealing with authority. The group is open to graduate and undergraduate students. This group requires screenings. To schedule a screening appointment, please email: andrew.park@georgetown.edu or pw564@georgetown.edu.
Global Threads-A Group for International Students at Hilltop
In-person, Weekly, Mondays 2-3 p.m.
Facilitators: Chao Song, Ph.D. and Colm Johnston, M.A.
This is a group for understanding self and others as an international student at the Hilltop Campus. The group is a safe and supportive environment for graduate and undergraduate international students and provides an opportunity to explore and process the unique experiences of being an international student in the U.S. Students may examine patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that are undermining their ability to enjoy their interpersonal lives and to achieve their goals. Through the group process, students may discover aspects of self, change interpersonal patterns, try new behaviors and learn new ways of navigating challenges. Group screenings are required. To schedule a group screening, please email cs2022@georgetown.edu and cj656@georgetown.edu.
Survivors Support Group
Facilitators: Minu Mathew, LCSW, LICSW and Alex Huss, LCSW
Virtual, Bi-weekly
This group is intended to create community and support survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and childhood sexual abuse) who are seeking to connect with others with similar experiences and gain insight into the ways trauma continues to affect them. This group will focus on the impact of traumatic experiences, the use of coping skills in managing symptoms and the connection of survivors in order to decrease isolation and promote personal empowerment. Group will follow an open format with topics discussed depending on the group’s interests and include brief mindfulness exercises. For more details and to register, please email: mm4916@georgetown.edu or ah1916@georgetown.edu.
Interpersonal Mindfulness Group (Virtual)
Facilitators: John Loughlin-Presnal, Ph.D. and Emily Dameron, M.A.
Weekly, Thursdays, 1-1:50 p.m.
This group is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in using mindfulness to increase self-acceptance and relate more comfortably to others. Sample topics include working with social anxiety, self-critical thoughts, mindful communication and present-centered awareness. Prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is welcome, but not a requirement for participation in this group. Screenings are required. To schedule a group screening, please email jl2584@georgetown.edu and ed907@georgetown.edu.
Interpersonal Mindfulness Group (In-person)
Facilitators: Nisha Molugu, Psy.D. and Ping-Chung Wong, M.Psy.
Weekly, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. starting in February
This group is designed for graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in using mindfulness to increase self-acceptance and relate more comfortably to others. Sample topics include working with social anxiety, self-critical thoughts, mindful communication and present-centered awareness. Prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is welcome, but not a requirement for participation in this group. Screenings are required. To schedule a group screening, please email jl2584@georgetown.edu and pw564@georgetown.edu.
Coping with Loss
Facilitators: Sarita Palmer, Ph.D., LCPC, LPC, NCC and Emily Dameron, M.A.
Virtual, Weekly, Fridays, 2-3 p.m. starting Jan. 31
This is a group for students who have experienced the loss of a family member, loved one or acquaintance, recently or unresolved from the past. It is designed to provide a confidential and supportive place to express and process feelings around coping with major losses and to provide support for adapting to new ways to build meaning after loss. To submit a group inquiry, please email sp1824@georgetown.edu and ed907@georgetown.edu.
Support Space for Neurodivergent Individuals
Facilitators: Jade Sanders, Ph.D. and Amber Pasha, M.A.
Virtual, Biweekly, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
This support space is open to undergraduate and graduate students who identify as neurodivergent (e.g. ADHD, Autism). This group aims to create a supportive peer environment to discuss experiences related to being neurodivergent, share coping skills and build community. To submit a group inquiry or schedule a group screening, please email js5048@georgetown.edu and ap2122@georgetown.edu.
Mosaic
Facilitator: Alyssa Alonso Ph.D.
Virtual, Biweekly, Wednesdays at 2-3 p.m. starting Feb. 19
This group is a support space for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)-identifying students to cultivate strength through solidarity and connection. Mosaic provides a place for group members to discuss issues unique to their experience at a predominantly white institution (PWI), including academic stress, relationships, race/ethnicity-related stress, cultural values and navigating cultural expectations, values exploration, family dynamics, identity development, building resilience, self-care and community care, among other topics. To register, please email nm1035@georgetown.edu and cs2022@georgetown.edu.
Queer Support Space
Facilitators: Jerimi Vindua, Psy.D. and Amber Pasha, M.A.
Virtual, Biweekly, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. starting Feb. 6
This group is a support space for undergraduate and graduate students who identify within the queer community. The group aims to provide a safe and confidential place for those looking to discuss topics like identity development, coming out, relationships, family dynamics and community/university concerns unique to queer students. It is also a place to gain support, give support, and generally share in community with other queer folks. If you’re interested in joining, please email jv734@georgetown.edu.
Trans and Non-Binary Support Space
Facilitator: Laura Jones, M.S., Ed.S
Virtual, Weekly, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. starting Jan. 15
This group is a support space for undergraduate and graduate students who identify as trans and non-binary. The group aims to provide a safe and confidential place for those looking to discuss topics like gender identity and expression, coming out, relationships, family dynamics and community/university concerns unique to trans and non-binary folks. It is also a place to gain support, give support, and generally share in community with other folks. If you’re interested in joining, please email laura@wildfeathercounseling.com.
Body Image and Eating Concerns Support Group
Facilitators: Jessica Kuszelewicz, LCSW, LICSW and Shanice D. Anderson, Psy.D.
In-person, Weekly, Fridays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. starting Jan. 31
The Body Image and Eating Disorder Support Group will provide a safe and supportive space for students to discuss and address their challenges related to body image and eating disorders as they navigate campus life. Together, we will share personal experiences, develop practical coping strategies and foster self-acceptance through group discussions, skill-building exercises, nutrition education and peer support. We aim to build a community of understanding and encouragement where every member feels heard and empowered to succeed. To register, please email jk2453@georgetown.edu or sa2058@georgetown.edu.
Back on the Hilltop Support Group
Facilitator: Jessica Kuszelewicz, LCSW, LICSW
Virtual, Biweekly, Thursdays 2-3 p.m. — Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 13, March 27, April 10 and April 24
“Back on the Hilltop” is designed for college students returning from a medical leave of absence, personal leave or students who have recently transferred to GU. This group provides a safe and supportive environment to navigate the transition to campus life at GU. We will address and problem-solve challenges related to mental health, academics and social reintegration through guided discussions, skill-building practices and peer support. Group members will engage in activities centered around time management, mindfulness, stress management and more to build resilience and ensure success in their academic journeys at Georgetown. To register, please email jk2453@georgetown.edu.
Emotionally Regulated — A DBT-based Skills Group
Facilitators: Nisha Molugu, Psy.D. and Amber Pasha, M.A.
In-person, Weekly, Tuesdays 2-3 p.m. for six weeks starting Feb. 11
Do you struggle to manage your emotions? Do you often feel like you find yourself emotionally distressed or dysregulated? Have you been wanting more tools and skills to manage your emotions better? You’re not alone! This Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) based group is designed to teach practical tools and skills for emotion regulation over six weeks. This group will center around topics like understanding your emotions, accumulating positive emotions, changing unwanted emotions and taking care of your mind and body. To register, please email nm1035@georgetown.edu and ap2122@georgetown.edu.
MEDICAL CENTER GROUPS
Wellness Wednesdays
Facilitator: Kortney Sumner, LICSW, MPH
In-person, monthly starting in January
This is a drop-in support group intended for students in the School of Medicine. It meets once a month and is designed to provide a safe space for students to process their experiences as they navigate medical school. This space will also allow students to support and validate one another as they grow as clinicians. For registration and group details, please email ks2053@georgetown.edu.
ATHLETICS GROUPS
Injury Recovery Enhancement Group
Facilitators: Erica Force, Ph.D. and Andrew Park, Psy.D.
In-person, Thursdays 4-5 p.m., Biweekly starting Jan. 30
This group offers space for student-athletes in any stage of injury recovery seeking support as they cope with sport-related injury and the challenges of being away from their sport during recovery. The focus will be on supporting student-athletes through wellness and connection. The group will offer a space for connection with peers while supporting student-athletes with identifying goals for injury rehabilitation, rebuilding and maintaining motivation, applying stress management techniques and feeling more prepared to return to sport, or in some cases, prepared to transition out of sport. To register, please contact Dr. Force at erica.force@georgetown.edu.
More Than A Game: A Black Student-Athlete Support Group
Facilitator: DeVonna Jacobs, Psy.D.
In-person, Biweekly
This group offers a space for authentic discussions around Black student-athlete experiences on the Hilltop. Centering the narratives of Black student-athletes on the Hilltop, the biweekly “More than a Game” group strives to offer an honest and transparent space for authentic discussions around their unique student experiences on the Hilltop. For registration and group details, please contact Dr. Jacobs at DeVonna.jacobs@georgetown.edu.
LAW CENTER GROUPS
Global Threads-A Group for International Students at Law Center
Facilitators: Lauren DePompeo, Psy.D. and Seoyoung Lim, Ph.D.
In-person, Weekly, Wednesdays 2-3 p.m.
This is a group for understanding self and others as an international student at the Law Center. Here, students have an opportunity to explore and process their unique experiences of being an international student in the U.S. Students may examine patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that are undermining their ability to enjoy their interpersonal lives and to achieve their goals. Through the group process, students may discover aspects of self, change interpersonal patterns, try new behaviors and learn new ways of navigating challenges. Group screenings are required. To schedule a group screening please email lrd52@georgetown.edu and sl2310@georgetown.edu.
Building Brotherhood
Facilitators: Jerimi Vindua, Psy.D. and Bradley Cameron, Psy.D.
Virtual, Weekly, Fridays 2–3 p.m. starting Jan. 31
This group is designed to be a space for men currently enrolled at the Law Center to give and receive support regarding their mental health. This space offers the opportunity to build community and fortify your resilience to the stressors in and out of law school. Students interested in attending this virtual space are also welcome to stop by the CAPS office to pick up and take home personal building block sets that will be incorporated into this support space. If you’re interested in joining, please email both: jv734@georgetown.edu and bc997@georgetown.edu.
Interpersonal Mindfulness (In-person)
Facilitator: Aiyanna Archer, Psy.D.
Weekly, Thursdays 1–2 p.m.
This group is designed for law students who are interested in using mindfulness to increase self-acceptance and relate more comfortably to others. Sample topics include working with social anxiety, self-critical thoughts, mindful communication and present-centered awareness. Prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is welcome, but not a requirement for participation in this group. To register, please email both aa3120@georgetown.edu and jv734@georgetown.edu.
Interpersonal Mindfulness (Virtual)
Facilitators: Lauren DePompeo, Psy.D. and Andrew Park, Ph.D.
Weekly, Fridays 10–11 a.m.
This group is designed for law students who are interested in using mindfulness to increase self-acceptance and relate more comfortably to others. Sample topics include working with social anxiety, self-critical thoughts, mindful communication and present-centered awareness. Prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is welcome, but not a requirement for participation in this group. To submit a group inquiry, please email both lrd52@georgetown.edu and ags111@georgetown.edu.