Group Counseling

people sitting around a table in a roomGroups led by professional staff offer a supportive and stimulating environment to explore common issues of concern. We encourage you to browse our complete list of current groups offered this semester at the Counseling Center. Group therapy is free and confidential for all enrolled Stockton University students.

Group therapy has been found to be an effective form of treatment and is equivalent to and sometimes more effective than individual therapy for certain concerns. Group therapy helps people talk about things in a more genuine way which helps them address the heart of their struggles and find improvements in their symptoms or concerns.  
Students interested in group counseling services can join in person or via telehealth. Please reach out to the CAPS office to sign up or ask any questions. 

Most of our groups use an open group structure, which means students can join at any point in the semester. 

Spring 2024 Group Offerings

For individuals who identify as ACE, ARO, DEMI, and/or GREY.

Mondays 12:30pm - 2:00pm, West Quad 201 (starts 1/22/24)

Laura.Shaw@stockton.edu 

Join us for a safe space where you can process experiences, thoughts and feelings related to diversity issues. The Struggle is Real is a multicultural community for empowerment and emotional support.

Mondays 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Multicultural Center, F-00

Luz.Allen@stockton.edu 

Weekly Year Round, 8 rotating lessons that repeat. If a student attends all eight lessons, they will receive a letter of completion that can be presented to any referral source. 

Fridays 10:00am - 11:30am, Room J-204

karen.matsinger@stockton.edu 

Everyone experiences anxiety, but what can you do when anxiety starts to negatively impact your life? This group offers community, support, and a safe place to learn and practice healthy coping strategies for anxiety and stress.

Wednesdays 12:30pm – 1:30pm, Room F-122

michael.levin@stockton.edu 

A weekly group for friends and family who struggle with a loved one battling addiction

Thursdays 2:30pm - 3:20 pm, F-122

tara.okeefe@stockton.edu 

Provides a curriculum-based education and support on strategies to help recognize and change maladaptive behavioral and thinking patterns for a happier, healthier future.

*1/19/24-3/8/24 3:00pm - 4:30pm Fridays

*3/29/24-5/3/24 3:00pm - 4:30pm Fridays

This group is by referral only, so please contact the CAPS office for more information.

karen.matsinger@stockton.edu 

A support group for individuals who are transgender, transitioning and/or questioning.

Mondays 3:30pm - 4:45pm, West Quag 201 (begins 1/22/24)

laura.shaw@stockton.edu 

A support group for individuals who identify as a woman.

Mondays 1:45pm - 3:00pm, West Quad (begins 9/12/23)

laura.shaw@stockton.edu 

Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:20pm F122

Tara.okeefe@stockton.edu 

Fridays 3:30pm - 5:00pm G103

nathan.morell@stockton.edu 

Wednesdays 3:30pm - 5:00pm Campus Center Dunkin Donuts

nathan.morell@stockton.edu 

1/22/24-3/11/24 Tuesdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm West Quad 201

must be referred to kate.finnegan@stockton.edu by primary counselor 

Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:30pm WGSC conference room

1/24/24-2/28/24, 3/6/24-4/17/24

karen.matsinger@stockton.edu