Support circles

Group Therapy

Group therapy for students

Creating change in your life can be very powerful in a group setting with peers facing similar challenges. 
 
We’ve designed a variety of group therapy topics to meet the unique needs of students. Groups are led by master and doctorate level clinicians and trainees who possess a vast range of skills, expertise and experience. These therapy groups are confidential, free of cost and only require an initial appointment to get started and learn more. 


Summer 2026 group therapy schedule

Summer Groups start the week of May 18th, and will go through the week of July 27th. 

Graduation Group

This 90-minute process group supports students who are in their final year of their program and have had an increase in anxiety or depression symptoms due to their upcoming life change through graduation.

Mondays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.  
In-person only 
Tempe Campus, Student Services Building, Room 334

No Groups

Understanding Self and Others

This 90-minute group will focus on those students experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and social anxiety.

Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

In-person only
Tempe Campus, Student Services Building, Room 334


Lock-In

Are worry and stress taking a toll? Do you think about making friends, adapting to ASU or the USA, living on your own, dropping or not doing well in one or more classes? Do you feel sad and maybe you are unsure why? Do you tell yourself you want to make a change? You are not the only one, come and see. Join a space where you can hear ideas to support the change you want to see in your life or mindset. This 60-min group where you can learn tools to slow down the ping pong balls bouncing in your mind and challenge yourself toward change.

Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. for 4 weeks
Virtual/Telehealth


Reconnecting: Coping with Depression Together

This 90-minute group will provide opportunities to discuss interpersonal challenges, reflect on emotions that arise in relationships, and practice new ways of connecting with others.  Topics will include navigating conflict, coping with changes in relationships, strengthening support systems, communicating needs, and addressing loneliness and disconnection.

Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. for 7 weeks
In-person only
Tempe Campus, Student Services Building, Room 334

Growing Through Connections

This 90-minute group will help to enhance relationships and communication skills by exploring interpersonal dynamics in a supportive, student-centered environment. Through guided group interactions, the student receives valuable feedback, gains a deeper insight into relational patterns, and develops practical skills to build stronger, more meaningful connections with others.

Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.  
In-person only 
Tempe Campus, Student Services Building, Room 334


Healthy Relationships

This 90-minute group explores healthy relationship topics like setting boundaries, navigating disagreements, and effective communication. Students gain valuable insights and practical tools each week to cultivate meaningful connections with family, friends, partners, and co-workers.

Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. for 4 weeks 
In-person only 
Tempe Campus, Student Services Building, Room 334


Growing Through Connections

This 90-minute group will help to enhance relationships and communication skills by exploring interpersonal dynamics in a supportive, student-centered environment.  Through guided group interactions, the student receives valuable feedback, gains a deeper insight into relational patterns, and develops practical skills to build stronger, more meaningful connections with others.   

Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 
In-person only 
Polytechnic Campus, Academic Center Building, Room 92


SUPPORT CIRCLE - Habits for Life:
Building Organization/Time Management    This 60-minute group is for students who would like to improve making or keeping a schedule/routine, organizing, prioritizing, staying on task, and following through with tasks or projects. Join this Virtual Circle for tips, hacks, and strategies you can use in college and throughout your life.

Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.  
Virtual  
Zoom Self- Registration at: https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoc-6orDIoHNLft_YvzebLn8z8GQzDbKfx

Growing Through Relationships (Graduate Students Only)

This 90-minute group will examine how early life experiences shape current relational patterns. The group provides a supportive space for students to reflect on unresolved developmental issues and how these impact emotional functioning and interpersonal relationships. Through shared dialogue and feedback, individuals work toward greater self-understanding and relational growth.

Fridays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. for 8 weeks 
In-person only 
Tempe Campus, Student Services Building, Room 334


Growing Through Connections

This 90-minute group will help to enhance relationships and communication skills by exploring interpersonal dynamics in a supportive, student-centered environment.  Through guided group interactions, the student receives valuable feedback, gains a deeper insight into relational patterns, and develops practical skills to build stronger, more meaningful connections with others.   

Fridays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.  
In-person only  
Downtown Phoenix Campus, Ed Pastor Post Office, 2nd floor - Room 208