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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 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 4/2	Conrad Mendoza, LMFT	TH 5/8	Ana Cabezas, PsyD
TH 4/3	Amelia Ramirez, LMFT	WED 5/14	Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT
WED 4/9	Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT	TH 5/15	Alison Aylward, PhD
TH 4/10	Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD	WED 5/21	Conrad Mendoza, LMFT
WED 4/16	Shawna Dobson, LPCC	TH 5/22	Courtney de Blieck, PsyD
TH 4/17	Shala Cole, PsyD	WED 5/28	Alison Aylward, PhD
WED 4/23	Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD	TH 5/29	Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT
TH 4/24	Courtney de Blieck, PsyD	WED 6/4	Mayra Lopez, LCSW
WED 4/30	Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT	TH 6/5	Alison Aylward, PhD
TH 5/1	Courtney de Blieck, PsyD	WED 6/11	Alison Aylward, PhD
WED 5/7	Shawna Dobson, LPCC	TH 6/12	Ana Cabezas, PsyD

*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, 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. 

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 DITF Team page.

Date	Provider	Date	Provider	Date	Provider	Date	Provider
4/4	Diana Menendez, PsyD	4/25	Shala Cole, PsyD	5/16	Paloma Moran, PsyD	6/6	Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD
4/11	Ana Cabezas, PsyD	5/2	Amber Clemmons-Trigueros, LMFT	5/23	Amber Clemmons-Trigueros,LMFT	6/13	No Let's Talk Today
4/18	Sarah J. Colwell, PsyD	5/9	Allison Parker, LMFT	5/30	No Let's Talk Identity Today

*Providers May Be Subject to Change

Wednesdays, 3:10-4 PM,
Spring 2025: April 9th, May 7th, June 4th

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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

 Fridays, at 10:10 AM - 11 AM via Zoom: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/87257648998

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 Task Force.

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: cdebliec@calpoly.edu.  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
4/4	Paloma Moran, PsyD	4/25	Courtney de Blieck, PsyD	5/16	Johneen M. Manno, LPCC	6/6	Johneen M. Manno, LPCC
4/11	Noah Chalfin, MA, LMFT	5/2	Paloma Moran, PsyD	5/23	Courtney de Blieck, PsyD	6/13	Mayra Lopez, LCSW
4/18	Mayra Lopez, LCSW	5/9	Mayra Lopez, LCSW	5/30	No Let's Talk Healing Today