Services Offered

Individual Therapy

Goal-oriented individual psychotherapy to help students explore concerns, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change. Our clinicians collaboratively work with students to develop plans that honor each student's cultural context and intersecting identities. We utilize a variety of interventions, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, short-term psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy strategies.

Most of our clients are seen for an average of 8 sessions, but we work with you to identify an individualized plan.

If you are interested in open-ended or longer-term therapy, or if your presenting concerns would benefit from more specialized care, we can help you connect with a local provider who offers these services.

Single Solution Session

Solution Sessions are a good fit when you're looking for focused support with a specific concern, whether it's academic stress, relationships, motivation, or an unexpected life change.

During a session, you can:

• Share a concern, recent experience, or challenge you're facing.
• Sort through your thoughts and feelings and explore different ways of approaching the situation.
• Identify practical strategies, next steps, or campus resources that may be helpful.

These sessions are designed for one-time focused support around a specific concern and are not a substitute for ongoing individual therapy.

Couples Therapy

Students who are in a committed relationship and interested in strengthening their relationship through a collaborative process are invited to inquire about this service. An experienced couples clinicians will meet with both parties to conduct an initial screening to discuss relationship concerns, goals for therapy and recommendations for next steps.

Please note that this is a short-term (4-6 sessions) model informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and is appropriate for couples who wish to deepen their connection, enhance communication, and better understand their attachment style.

Both members of the couple are required to be currently enrolled either as an undergraduate or graduate student at Caltech. Both partners must attend all scheduled sessions in person.

Group Therapy and Workshops

We offer a range of psychoeducational workshops, support groups, and specialized group therapy for a variety of presenting concerns. Offerings vary each term. Click here to view our list of workshops and groups. While some students are hesitant to access group resources at first, most students find these to be valuable resources and are relieved to find that they are not alone in the struggles they face. Groups and workshops are skills-based and can help students learn more about how to manage the day-to-day stressors of Caltech.

Consultation

Consultations are available to students, faculty, and staff seeking guidance or support regarding concerns about another student. Our goal is to help community members navigate supportive conversations with peers and advisees and connect them with appropriate skills and resources. If you are concerned about a student, we welcome the opportunity to consult about how to best help, as well as set boundaries around your helping role.