Counseling & Psychological Services

Appalachian State
Counseling Center
Fall 2026 Group Therapy

Quick Access Group

Get started fast and learn practical skills in just three sessions!

Anxiety Toolbox: Mondays 4:00pm – 4:50pm
We can’t eliminate all stressors, but we can balance them with coping skills. This educational group will
provide students who experience anxiety and stress-related issues with simple, effective coping skills
they can incorporate into their lives to reduce distress and increase positive coping and self-care.
Meets weekly for 3 sessions.

Full-semester Therapy Groups: 

All full-semester therapy groups meet in-person in Fall 2026 in the Counseling Center.
These groups meet weekly throughout the semester, allowing students to build connections, make

progress toward goals, and discuss a broad range of mental health topics.

Express Yosef! Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Fridays 10:00am-11:30am
Have you been feeling stuck in self-criticism, perfectionism, loneliness, or the pressure to have it all
figured out? This expressive arts group offers a fun, creative space to slow down, connect with yourself
and others, and explore new ways of coping and self-reflecting. By engaging in creative activities such
as visual art, movement, storytelling, poetry, etc., we’ll explore themes like self-compassion, flexible
thinking, relationships, self-care, and community building. No previous art experience necessary.
Connect without the pressure of constant verbal communication. Come as you are! All abilities,
identities, cultures, and backgrounds are welcome. If you are interested in joining this group, please
call the counseling center at 828-262-3180, or email Libia Osorio at [email protected]

LGBTQQ+ (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer/Questioning+): Fridays 1:00pm – 2:30pm
This group will present an opportunity for students with diverse sexual orientations and gender
identities to explore life challenges together. It will provide a supportive environment in which to
address a variety of issues (e.g., coming out, spirituality, family relationships, depression, self-esteem,
etc.). Goals include reducing isolation, finding support and making positive changes. If you are
interested in joining this group, please call the counseling center at 828-262-3180, or email Sammi
Brown at [email protected].

Roll for Insight: Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm
Looking for a creative way to connect with others while working on yourself? This therapeutic
Dungeons & Dragons group combines collaborative storytelling, role-playing, and mental health
support in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Through adventures in a shared fantasy world, group
members will have opportunities to explore social anxiety, identity and self-expression, effective
communication, interpersonal relationships, confidence, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and
healthy boundary-setting. D&D provides a unique space to experiment with different ways of
communicating, taking risks, navigating conflict, and expressing yourself, all while receiving support
and encouragement from both peers and group facilitators. Whether you're an experienced
adventurer or have never rolled a d20, no prior D&D experience is necessary. The group is designed to
be a space where you can build connections, practice new skills, explore different aspects of yourself,
and discover that growth can be an adventure, too. Come roll the dice, tell a story, and build
connections along the way. If you are interested in joining this group, please call the counseling center
at 828-262-3180, or email Aaron Cain at [email protected]

Nature Connection Group: Tuesdays 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Spending time in nature is a proven way to build resilience, connection to self and others, and emotion
coping skills. This therapy group is an experiential, skills-based group held outdoors to foster
interpersonal engagement and skills, self-awareness and confidence, and emotional awareness and
resilience. Experiential activities could include nature-based mindfulness practices, eco-biography,
gentle movement through nature, gardening in the App State Roots garden (horticultural therapy), a
labyrinth walk, forest bathing, and building an eco and climate anxiety skills toolbox. This group will
happen rain or shine and will involve light walking to different locations on campus. If you are
interested in joining this group, please call the counseling center at 828-262-3180, or email Heidi
Campbell at [email protected].

Want to try Group?

Get started by calling the Counseling Center to schedule an Initial Consultation: (828) 262-3180 or
scheduling online at https://cpsctitanium.appstate.edu/. To learn more, visit counseling.appstate.edu

or email Julie Keys at [email protected]