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 via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97713861468
If you have any questions about Let’s Talk please email Ryan Shurson. Want to learn more about which CAPS provider you'll be meeting with, checkout our Meet the Staff page
| Date | Provider | Date | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| WED 9/25 | Ben Campoz, LMFT | TH 10/31 | Courtney de Blieck, PsyD |
| TH 9/26 | Alison Aylward, PhD | WED 11/6 | Paloma Moran, PsyD |
| WED 10/2 | Amelia Ramirez, LMFT | TH 11/7 | Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD |
| TH 10/3 | Courtney de Blieck, PsyD | WED 11/13 | Shawna Dobson, LPCC |
| WED 10/9 | Shawna Dobson, LPCC | TH 11/14 | Shala Cole, PsyD |
| TH 10/10 |
Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT |
WED 11/20 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT |
| WED 10/16 | Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD | TH 11/21 | Ana Cabezas, PsyD |
| TH 10/17 | Ana Cabezas, PsyD | WED 12/4 | Shawna Dobson, LPCC |
| WED 10/23 | Ben Campoz, LMFT | TH 12/5 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT |
| TH 10/24 | Alison Aylward, PhD | WED 12/11 | Amelia Ramirez, LMFT |
| WED 10/30 | Paloma Moran, PsyD | TH 12/12 | Alison Aylward, PhD |
*Providers may be subject to change
Fridays at 11AM-11:50AM
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Let’s Talk Identity is designed for students whose identities have been historically and systematically marginalized identities who want to meet with therapists committed to inclusion, cultural humility, and to 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.
We thank Student Diversity & Belonging and the Disability Resource Center for their collaboration on this space.
If you have any questions prior to dropping into Let’s Talk Identity please email Dr. Sarah Colwell. Want to learn more about which CAPS DITF provider you'll be meeting with, checkout our Meet the Staff page
| Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider | Date | Provider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | Sarah Colwell, PsyD | 10/18 | Ana Cabezas, PsyD | 11/8 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros,LMFT | 12/6 | Sarah Colwell, PsyD | |
| 10/4 | Diana Menendez, PsyD | 10/25 | Shala Cole, PsyD | 11/15 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros,LMFT | 12/13 | Sarah Colwell, PsyD | |
| 10/11 | Amber Clemmons-Trigueros,LMFT | 11/1 | Conrad Mendoza, LMFT | 11/22 | Ana Cabezas, PsyD |
*Providers May Be Subject to Change
Cancelation notice: Undocu-Talk on Nov. 13 has been canceled.
Wednesdays, Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, & Dec.11th at 3:10-4 PM
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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 5:00-6:45 PM
Location: Aliso Office in Poly Canyon Village
