CAPS Therapy & Support Groups

Why Group?

Group therapy is shown to be effective for treating most mental health concerns and equivalent to individual therapy in treatment outcomes, and even more effective than individual for some concerns. Group therapy at CAPS is:

  • FREE,
  • has NO SESSION LIMITS,
  • and usually NO WAITLIST.

A great option for individuals who are:

  • ending individual therapy but still want support,
  • waiting for individual therapy,
  • unsure if they need ongoing therapy but would like some support,
  • or who specifically want to work on relationship-related concerns such as social anxiety, difficulties in relationships, self-esteem, and loneliness

This service is available to all students taking 3 credits (during Fall or Spring semesters) or 1 credit (summer semester).

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WHAT ARE THERAPY GROUPS?

Therapy groups allow you to explore feelings in a trusting and supportive environment with 5-8 of your peers with whom you develop trust over the semester. You can try out new behaviors, improve social and communication skills, and receive feedback from others. Groups can be especially helpful if you feel isolated, struggle with anxiety or depression, or are concerned about how you relate to yourself or others. As you hear others experiences and share yours, you gain support and are able to help other people as well.

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WHAT ARE SUPPORT GROUPS?

Support Groups are another clinical service that provide a place for people with similar experiences to connect, feel less alone, to celebrate together, and provide emotional support. It’s all about community and having a place where you don’t have to explain yourself so much, where people may “get it,” but you are also able to express yourself uniquely and be heard. They also are great places to share and receive resources, information, and coping strategies. They are led by a CAPS therapist for clinical support and are intended to empower you toward your own growth, healing, and joy in your unique circumstances through belonging!

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WHICH GROUP IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Take the quiz to find out!

Quiz!

HOW DO I JOIN A GROUP?

  1. First we’ll make sure that client paperwork is complete.
  2. If you don’t know what group might be best, we’ll schedule a consult with a CAPS staff or group coordinator to understand your needs, questions, and concerns, and your options.
    Or, if you know what group you’d like, we’ll schedule a relaxed 30 min. pre-group meeting with the group leader to get to know each other and make sure it’s the right fit for you.
  3. If the group feels like a good fit, we’ll show you around, schedule to meet leader of the group if you haven’t met them yet.
  4. We’ll let you know when the group starts and be excited to see you then!

Call, email, or walk into CAPS to learn more or to get started:
TSC 306
capsinfo@usu.edu
(435)797-1012

Spring 2026 Therapy Groups

Updated 01/12/2026

Relate and Reflect Group (R&R Group)

Tues. 2:30-4:00pm | Wed. 10:30am-12:00pm | Thurs. 3:00pm-4:30pm (grad students only)

Now Enrolling

As group members explore their perceptions, feelings, reactions, and connections in the group, it allows them to make positive changes in relationships outside the group that can lead to greater connection, interpersonal and intrapersonal understanding, and confidence.

Compassion Group

Wed. 3:00pm-4:30pm

Now Enrolling

Compassion-Focused Therapy is an evidence-based therapy for treating treatment-resistant anxiety and is also effective for any individuals struggling with low self-esteem, frequent anger, depression, or relational struggles.

Skills Training Group

Tue. 3:00pm-4:30 | Wed. 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Now Enrolling

A semi-structured group that teaches fundamental skills of managing difficult or intense emotions or distress. The group also engages clients in discussion and emotional processing around the application of skills to their lived experiences.

Sexual Concerns Group

Mon. 3:00pm-4:30pm

Now Enrolling

This is a group for individuals concerned about unwanted sexual behaviors such as unwanted pornography viewing or values-inconsistent masturbation. The group is based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Table-Top Role Play Therapy Group (D&D Group)

Wed 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Now Enrolling

A creative way to work on personal goals related to interpersonal relationships, self-confidence, and motivation. Through intentional decisions about their character in the game, talking with others about the stressors in their life, as well as collaborating with others on goals outside of the group, clients work towards making the changes in their life that they want to see. No previous game experience is necessary!

Spring 2026 Support Groups

Updated 01/12/2026

Student Parents Support

Tue. 10:00am - 11:00am ZOOM

Now Enrolling

Support for juggling being both a student and parent.

Neurodiversity Support

Mon. 1:30-2:30pm

Now Enrolling

Open to anyone who lives a neurodivergent experience such as Autism or ADHD.

Spiritual Concerns Support

Monday 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Currently Running and Open to 1-2 More Members

A no-agenda neutral space for individuals who have questions about or are feeling isolated regarding their spiritual identity or journey.

Multicultural Support

Tues. 4:00pm-5:00pm

Now Enrolling

This group is a place for students who experience a marginalized cultural or racial identity on campus.

Graduate Student Support

Wed. 4:00pm-5:00pm

Now Enrolling

Open to all graduate students who want a space to express and connect over the multi-faceted graduate student experience.

LGBTQIA+ Support

Fri. 1:30pm-2:30pm

Now Enrolling

A place to fine queer joy and get support for the challenges that may accompany the LGBTQIA+ experience in people’s unique contexts.

Mindfulness Skills

Thurs 4:00pm-5:00pm

Now Enrolling

A place to learn and practice mindfulness skills in a supportive setting.

Chronic Illness Support

Tues 10:30am-11:30am ZOOM

Now Enrolling

For anyone experiencing a chronic illness or pain while managing being a student

Transition to College Support

Tues 8:00pm-9:00pm

Now Enrolling

For anyone wanting support in their transition to college, especially freshmen or transfer students

Sexual Misconduct Survivor Support

Fri. 12:00pm-1:00pm

Now Enrolling

For survivors of sexual misconduct. Survivors of all genders are invited


All groups are part of CAPS clinical services. Your interest and clinical needs will be considered by CAPS clinicians when determining your enrollment in a group. Each group will begin once a sufficient number of participants is enrolled. Please contact capsinfo@usu.edu if you would like to request group topics that are not currently being offered.