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What is Let's Talk | Let's Talk| Let's Talk Identity | Undocu-Talk | Let's Talk Stem | Let's Talk YTT | Let's Talk Healing
A free, confidential, one-on-one, drop-in opportunity to informally consult with a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) mental health provider. Let’s Talk is not therapy, but you can talk about anything on your mind, share something that recently took place, or ask questions/seek guidance (e.g., how to help a friend, how to seek services, wanting to learn more about a coping skill). We help one student at a time, so there may be a brief waiting period to be seen.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2-2:50 PM, Starting 9/18
Let's Talk is a free, confidential, one-on-one, drop-in opportunity to informally consult with a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) mental health provider. Let’s Talk is not therapy, but you can talk about anything on your mind, share something that recently took place, or ask questions/seek guidance (e.g., how to help a friend, how to seek services, wanting to learn more about a coping skill). We help one student at a time, so there may be a brief waiting period to be seen.
Learn more about Let’s Talk here
Location: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Contact: Dr. Sarah Colwell at sjcolwel@calpoly.edu for more information.
Want to learn more about which CAPS provider you'll be meeting with? Check out our Meet the Staff page
| Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24 | Amelia Ramirez, LMFT | 10/9 |
Courtney de Blieck, PsyD |
10/29 |
Cheri Love, LMFT |
11/13 | Courtney de Blieck, PsyD | 12/3 | Shawna Dobson, LPCC |
| 9/25 | Allison Parker, LMFT | 10/15 | Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD | 10/30 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT | 11/19 | Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD | 12/4 | Amelia Ramirez, LMFT |
| 10/1 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT | 10/16 | Courtney de Blieck, PsyD | 11/5 | Shawna Dobson, LPCC | 11/20 | Ben Campos, LMFT | 12/10 | Alison Alyward, PhD |
| 10/2 | Cheri Love, LMFT | 10/22 | Ben Campos, LMFT | 11/6 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT | 11/26 | No Let's Talk Today | 12/11 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT |
| 10/8 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT | 10/23 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT | 11/12 | Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD | 11/27 | No Let's Talk Today |
Fridays at 11AM-11:50AM
Let’s Talk Identity is designed for students whose identities have been historically and systematically marginalized, but is open to all students who want to meet with therapists committed to inclusion, cultural humility, and doing their own internal work to challenge cultural and/or privileged biases. When you drop into Let's Talk Identity you'll meet with one of the members of CAPS Diversity Inclusion Task Force (DITF).
We understand that many communities have rightful mistrust of the medical and mental health fields due to past and present injustices and disparities of care. Along with that, there are communities where discussing emotional health may feel especially vulnerable or would be something family members might not support. We honor the difficulties and obstacles that can arise when trying to access care, so we have created this informal, casual space to connect. All students are welcome.
Learn more about Let’s Talk Identity here
Location: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Contact: Dr. Sarah Colwell for more information.
| Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26 | Allison Parker, LMFT | 10/17 |
Diana Menendez, PsyD |
11/7 |
Shala Cole, PsyD |
11/28 | No Let's Talk Identity Today |
| 10/3 | Shala Cole, PsyD | 10/24 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT | 11/14 | Ben Campos, LMFT | 12/5 | Paloma Moran, PsyD |
| 10/10 |
Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT |
10/31 | Sarah Colwell, PsyD | 11/21 | Allison Parker, LMFT | 12/12 | Conrad Mendoza, LMFT |
Tuesdaysﾠ3:10-4:00pm: Sep 30th, Oct 28th, November 18th
UndocuTalk is a space for students who are undocumented, from mixed status families, and their allies who want to speak with therapists (Ana Cabeza, PsyD and Diana Menendez, PsyD) who have gone through UndocuAlly training and work closely with the Dream Center.
If you have any questions prior to dropping into UndocuTalk please email Dr. Ana Cabezas.
Thursdays, 3:10- 4 PM in Building 40, Rm 119
Let's Talk STEM is a free, confidential, drop-in, one-on-one, informal consultation space with CAPS provider, Cheri Love, LMFT (she/hers) for STEM majors. STEM students experience unique stressors due to the rigorous subject matter as well as the unique cultures of STEM fields
Cheri's early career included research in Immunology and Cell and Molecular Biology. Later, through her graduate internship, Cheri helped coordinate the MATH SPIRAL summer program serving students from HBCUs and women's colleges at the University of Maryland. Cheri has a passion for supporting those navigating the challenges of STEM especially BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, first-generation, and neurodivergent students.
Wednesdays 5:00-6:50 PM (except Nov. 26th)
Location: yakʔitʸutʸu 172H - 129
Let's Talk YTT is a free, confidential, drop-in, one-on-one, informal consultation space with CAPS provider, Ryan Shurson, LMFT. Please email him for more information.
Fridays, at 10:10 AM - 11 AM
Location: Join Our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Let’s Talk Healing is a safe, trauma-informed space for students to receive support around trauma-related topics. When you drop in to Let’s Talk Healing, you’ll meet with one of the members of CAPS Trauma Treatment Team.
Let’s Talk Healing is NOT therapy, but rather a place where students may explore topics such as:
- What is trauma?
- What are the different types of trauma?
- What types of treatment and resources are available for students who have experienced trauma?
- How do I support someone who has experienced trauma?
- What are some tools and strategies I can use to support my healing process?
If you have questions prior to dropping in to Let’s Talk Healing, please email Dr. Courtney de Blieck. To learn more about the Trauma Task Force providers you’ll meet with, check out our Meet the Staff page.
| Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26 | Noah Chalfin, LMFT | 10/17 |
Paloma Moran, PsyD |
11/7 |
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11/28 | No Let's Talk Healing Today | |
| 10/3 | Mayra Lopez, LCSW | 10/24 | Courtney de Blieck, PsyD | 11/14 |
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12/5 | Johneen Manno, LPCC | |
| 10/10 |
Noah Chalfin, LMFT |
10/31 | Mayra Lopez, LCSW | 11/21 | Paloma Moran, PsyD | 12/12 | Courtney de Blieck, PsyD |
