Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where small groups of individuals meet regularly in a supportive space guided by a trained therapist. CAPS provides several options for group therapy for both treatment and support.
Group participation requires completing an initial consultation appointment. You can schedule this appointment through your MiChart portal or create your MiChart Portal for more information. From the initial consultation, you can be referred to available groups. Some groups may require a screening appointment with the group facilitator. If you have questions about group counseling or have an interest in a particular topic, please email caps-uofm@umich.edu.
Lunch Series information coming soon!
Groups for Spring/Summer 2026
Monday
Graduate Student Neurodivergence Support Group
- 3pm-4pm with Maria C., PhD
- This is a weekly in-person meeting, focusing on processing experiences of self-identified neurodivergent graduate students (formal diagnosis is not required). Topics include: Unique skills/strengths, stress management, sensory differences, emotion regulation, and academic stress. The goals of the group are for students to increase self-acceptance, self-esteem, and self-efficacy; Decrease loneliness, increase sense of being supported and included, increase social skills to decrease anxiety in social interactions. Open to graduate students -- Group Screening is NOT required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.
Tuesday
Understanding Self and Others: General Process Group
- 3pm-4:30pm with Lauren R., PsyD and Yiyao Z., MS.Ed
- This is a weekly in-person support group, based on Yalom Theory, for all UMich students who want to gain emotional awareness and enhance their functioning in personal and academic settings. This is a group for people who have concerns relating to things such as: relationships (friends, family, romantic, professional, etc.), adjustment, anxiety, depression, and academic/career stress. This is a collaborative space that aims to build community and a sense of belonging not only through processing shared experiences, but also through helping each other progress toward individual goals. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.
International Student Support Group - Drop in
- 3pm-4:30pm with Chunyu Z., PhD and Yumei S., MSW
- This is a weekly in-person drop-in meeting, focusing on processing experiences of self-identified international students. The group is developed based on Acceptance Commitment Therapy and a Strength-Based approach. The group will focus on stress specifically to the international student population, including acculturative stress, academic stress, loneliness, language barriers, cultural identity and values, and developing self-compassion and effective coping skills, etc. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is NOT required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.
Conquering Social Anxiety
- 3pm-4:30pm with La Reese C., PhD
- This is a weekly virtual group, based on Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT), Mindfulness Theory, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, and Neuropsychology. Topics include: definition of social anxiety, causes, and coping skills. Open for all UMich students -- Group Screening is required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.
Wednesday
Insomnia Support Group
- 2pm-3pm with Tian Y., LLMSW
- This is a virtual brief 3-session group that meets on 5/27, 6/3, and 6/10 for all UMich students who experience subclinical sleep difficulties, inconsistent sleep patterns, or sleep-related concerns that impact daily functioning; as well as those interested in improving sleep habits and learning evidence-based strategies for better sleep. The group is developed based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Insomnia (CBT-I). The goals of this group are to improve sleep quality and overall functioning by building practical, evidence-based skills (e.g., monitor sleep patterns, cognitive restructuring). Open to all UMich students -- Group Screening is NOT required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.
General Process Group (Mandarin-Speaking Grad Student Focus)
- 2pm-3:30pm with Yiyao Z., MS.Ed and Zhixin Z., MS
- This is a weekly in-person meeting, focusing on processing experiences of self-identified Mandarin-Speaking graduate students. The group is developed based on a strength-based approach and systematic and feminist theory. The goals of the group are for students to decrease isolation and loneliness, manage stress, enhance resilience and self-compassion, and develop coping skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Open for all UMich students -- Group Screening is required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.
Thursday
General Process Group (LGBTQ+ Focus)
- 3pm-4:30pm with Lauren R., PsyD and Kalei G, MA
- This is a weekly in-person meeting, focusing on processing experiences of self-identified LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students. The group is developed based on a person-centered, culturally informed approach. The goals of the group are for students to encourage continued identity development in a person-centered, culturally informed approach. The goals of the group are to decrease loneliness, isolation, symptoms of depression, and to increase joy, connection, and sense of belonging. Open for all UMich students -- Group Screening is required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.
Strength in Vulnerability
- 3pm to 4:30pm with Courtney ER., PsyD and Jasmine N., MS
- This is a weekly in-person meeting, focusing on processing experiences of self-identified women of color. The group is developed based on Systems and Feminist Theory. The goals of the group are for students to develop social support, enhance resilience, and coping skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Open for all UMich students -- Group Screening is required.
- To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment and let us know you're interested.