Group Counseling

Spring 2026 Support Groups

The WellCat Counseling Center is offering support groups for currently enrolled Chico State students who are established at our center. Each group offers a safe and supportive space to connect, share experiences, and grow together.

Students must meet with a counselor first before attending a meeting

To make an appointment and see if the groups are a good fit, please call us at 530-898-6345.

Sisterhood Circle: A Safe Space for Empowerment & Connection

Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in SSC 426

Facilitated by: Melissa E. Harter, LCSW

Join us for a transformative space where women and female-identifying students come together to uplift, support, and empower one another. In Circle, we’ll explore meaningful topics like making peace with food and body, cultivating radical self-love, practicing self-compassion, and embracing acceptance. This group is a celebration of women’s ways of knowing, being, and healing — a place to connect deeply, share experiences, and build a strong, supportive community. Come as you are, and leave feeling seen, heard, and empowered.

Men’s Therapy Group: Strength Through Connection

Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Cross Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC)

Facilitated by: Jesse Ramirez, LMFT

This is a confidential, therapist-led group for men seeking personal growth, emotional support, and meaningful connection with others who understand the challenges of being male in today’s world. Together, we create a safe space to explore topics such as relationships, stress, anger, identity, vulnerability, and life transitions.

Through honest conversation, shared experiences, and evidence-based guidance, members gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and build emotional resilience. Whether you're navigating a difficult time or simply looking to grow, this group offers a unique opportunity to be heard, supported, and empowered—alongside other men who get it.

Grief Support Group

Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in SSC 426

Facilitated by: Sherri Elkins, LMFT

Grieving the death of a loved one is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience. When school, work, and everyday responsibilities don’t pause, it can be hard to find space to process your loss. This group offers a supportive, affirming environment for students navigating grief related to death. Together, we’ll explore ways to cope, share our experiences, and build community with others who truly understand.

Better Relationships

Fridays 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in SSC 426

Led by: Tara Donnell, LMFT

Navigating relationships in college can be exciting, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming. Better Relationships is a supportive therapy group designed for students who want to build healthier, more meaningful connections—with friends, family, partners, and themselves. This group offers a safe space to explore communication styles, boundaries, attachment patterns, and emotional awareness. Whether you're working through conflict, feeling disconnected, or simply want to grow in how you relate to others, this group provides the tools, insights, and support to help you thrive in your relationships.