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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	Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD
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	Johneen Manno, LPCC	11/28	No Let's Talk Healing Today
10/3	Mayra Lopez, LCSW	10/24	Courtney de Blieck, PsyD	11/14	Mayra Lopez, LCSW	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