Group therapy is a form of counseling that has been proven to be highly effective through research. Groups at UChicago Student Wellness create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where students can feel comfortable being open and honest about their struggles or current life situations.
Group Therapy:
- Allows you to find more clarity about your current challenges with the help of a support system and a knowledgeable counselor.
- Provides the opportunity for students to share and listen to the experiences of other group members.
- Creates a safe space where members can give and receive feedback, support, and validation from others who have had similar experiences.
- Allows students to have their own journey in the group, which is enriched by the support and experience of others.
Learn more about Therapy Groups, including how to join by reading the Therapy Group FAQs.
Current Therapy Groups
Neurodivergent Support Group
Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm (Start Date: To be announced)
Facilitators: Neeti Shenoy, PsyD; Anagha Inamda, PsyD
This is a weekly, in-person support group for UChicago students who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring neurodivergence — including ADHD, autism, and other non-neurotypical experiences. It is designed for those who process, learn and behave differently from social norms, seeking connection, community, and understanding. While there is no set curriculum, sessions will offer a safe, supportive, and affirming space to explore what it means to be neurodivergent, share lived experiences and strengthen connections with others. This may include exploring common challenges, celebrating strengths, learning from one another, and developing strategies around your way of thinking.
For details or to sign up, please contact Neeti Shenoy, PsyD.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group: Building Emotional Resilience
Mondays from 1:00-2:30pm (Start Date: To be announced)
Facilitators: Yael Hoffman, LCSW; Carina Bauer, PsyD
This skills-based therapy group is for students seeking to enhance their ability to manage emotions, navigate stress, and improve relationships. Using evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, we will focus on emotional regulation while also incorporating mindfulness and distress tolerance. Through skill-building exercises and group support, participants will learn practice tools to increase self-awareness and respond to life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Open to students ready to take a proactive approach to their emotional well-being.
For details or to sign up, please contact Yael Hoffman, LCSW.
Resilience Between Worlds - Inernational Student Therapy Group
Fridays from 10:30am-12:00pm (Start Date: To be announced)
Facilitators: Yu-Yun Liu, PhD; Chih-Ying Liu, LCSW
This therapy group is open to all international students, undergraduate and graduate, who are navigating the rewards and challenges of life between cultures. In this safe and confidential space, students will have the opportunity to explore topics such as cross-cultural adjustment, identity and belonging, academic pressure, interpersonal relationships, minority stress, and the unique experience of building a life far from home. Students come together to share their experiences, offer and receive mutual support, form meaningful connections, and develop tools for resilience and well-being.
For details or to sign up, please contact Yu-Yun Liu, PhD.
Grief Support Group: Coping with Loss
Thursdays from 1:00-2:30pm (Start Date: October 8, 2026)
Facilitators: Chen Liang, PsyD; John McPherrin, PsyD
This supportive group is dedicated to students who are grieving the death of a loved one(s). It offers a supportive and understanding environment to process your loss, share your experiences, and connect with others who are navigating similar challenges. Together, we will explore ways to honor the people you love, manage the emotions of grief, and find pathways to healing and resilience. Open to students at any stage of their grief journey.
For details or to sign up, please contact Chen Liang, PsyD.
Understanding Self and Others (Graduate Students Only)
Fridays from 3:00-4:30pm (Start Date: October 2, 2026)
Facilitators: Jerome Wilczynski, PsyD; Rhea Bhatia, PsyD
An interpersonal therapy group for graduate students. The focus of each group session is determined by members. Common themes may include navigating academic pressures, dealing with feelings of isolation, procrastination, self-care, depression, anxiety, maintaining healthy relationships with friends, families, and others.
For details or to sign up, please contact Jerome Wilczynski, PsyD.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety
Winter Quarter 2027 Dates and Time To Be Announced (there will be no group in Autumn Quarter 2026)
A skills-based therapy group to help students overcome problems related to anxiety. The group will utilize principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based treatment, to promote resilience and psychological flexibility. Participants will have an opportunity to work together in a supportive environment to learn mindfulness and other tools to reduce the impact of anxiety symptoms. Participants will also receive encouragement to enhance their sense of purpose and meaning in accordance to personal values.
For details or to sign up, please contact Tab Shamsi, PsyD, ABPP.