CAPS Drop-In Hours

Juliana is a bilingual, Chicana, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, passionate about helping students meet their mental health needs through providing validating, nonjudgmental, and empowering psychotherapy. As a UCLA alum, first generation immigrant, and college student, Juliana has a special interest in working with historically marginalized and non-traditional students populations. During her time at UCLA, Juliana was an active member of MEChA de UCLA and CPO.

*Virtual appointments*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 14 days in advance and up to 3 hours before the appointment (if available). Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.

Dr. Dee Chappelear is a CAPS staff psychologist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ community. Dr. Dee has served as a drop in therapist at the LGBT Center for the past several years. She works with students who are managing a wide variety of issues and stressors.


*Virtual appointments*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 14 days in advance and up to 3 hours before the appointment (if available). Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.

Xiaoming Hu is a licensed clinical social worker and staff psychotherapist at UCLA CAPS. He is a certified trauma therapist and specialist in LGBTQ and Asian American mental health. He is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy and trauma informed therapy using STAIR/Narrative therapy for PTSD.


*Virtual appointments*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 14 days in advance and up to 3 hours before the appointment (if available). Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.

Colin Sutton (He/they) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a dual masters in Human Sexuality from the Washington, D.C. area. He enjoys working with college students, and is particularly experienced working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations Using a strengths-based and integrative-lens, his goal is to create a non-judgmental space and form a collaborative relationship with students to help them address their mental health and wellness concerns.

*In-Person drop-ins available*
Location:
Black Bruin Resource Center
308 Westwood Plaza #168, Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Kristi Jordan is a CAPS staff psychologist who emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based perspective in her work with students. Her clinical interests include working with racial minorities, cultural competence, mood and anxiety disorders, stress management, codependency, and relationship skill building. She also co-leads the Black and Bruin group at CAPS.

Location:
Kerckhoff Hall - Transfer Student Center
Virtual Option Available: Please schedule by calling CAPS (310) 825-0768

Anita Muradyan is a bilingual Armenian-American licensed marriage and family therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With experience in school, residential, and private practice settings, Anita brings a well-rounded skill set to her work. She spent three years supporting foster youth in a short-term therapeutic residential program—a role that she holds close to her heart, as it allowed her to guide young people through personal growth and healing. Anita’s approach blends evidence-based strategies with a strong commitment to providing a compassionate and culturally sensitive space for each client.

Weeks 1 - Finals Week

*In-person or Virtual appointments available*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 21 days in advance. Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.

Leslie is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Chicana licensed therapist who uses a multicultural, humanistic approach to support and affirm students through the challenges and rejoicings of college life.
As a first-generation college student, Leslie has a special interest in working with historically marginalized students including students of color, first-generation college students, and undocumented students; she utilizes a social justice lens to inform her work.
Leslie earned her Master’s in Social Work from UCLA, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCSC.

Weeks 1 - Finals Week

*In-person or Virtual appointments available*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 21 days in advance. Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.

This in-person drop-in group is designed to be an as-needed support group for undocumented students. Students do not need a referral, be in treatment at CAPS, or commit to every session. This support group will provide students the opportunity to gain support, connect with community, and gain additional resources. Some of the topics and resources discussed in this group include:

- Navigating immigration-related concerns
- Navigating Disclosures
- Finding Balance Amidst Competing Priorities
- Academic Self-care
- Dating while undocumented
- Financial barriers
- Activism burnout
- Acculturative stress
- Sociopolitical Climate


Group location: Collegiate Recovery Program's lounge, which is located in the SAC (BRC Suite B44)
Group will begin Week 1
No online scheduling required

Dr. Karina Ramos (she/her) is a bilingual Latinx psychologist who is passionate about working with college students including: undocumented students, BIPOC students, transfer students, LGBTQ+ students, and first-generation college students. Her professional interests include grief/loss, adjustment concerns, identity development, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. She has over ten years of experience working with undocumented students and people from mixed-status families. Dr. Ramos uses a strength-based humanistic approach, which aims to foster resiliency and increase support.

Location: BRC B52 in Student Activities Center

*Virtual appointments*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 14 days in advance and up to 3 hours before the appointment (if available). Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.

Dr. Yadira Anguiano (she/her/ella) is a bilingual psychologist (English & Spanish) who identifies as Chicana and a first-generation college student. Using a strength-based and decolonial framework, Yadira works with students to explore and strengthen their own inner wisdom and resources and create an inclusive space of healing and empowerment.

Location: BRC B52 in Student Activities Center

Shannen Vong, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who provides mental health services to International students, Asian American students, graduate students and professional students at the Behavioral Wellness Center satellite at the UCLA Counseling & Psychological Services. As a first-generation, Asian American therapist, Dr. Vong understands the unique pressures that Asian American and International students endure while trying to navigate a large, public institution. Dr. Vong's approach to counseling focuses on personal wellness and resiliency, with an emphasis on helping students identify and gain skills for coping more effectively with life's challenges. Dr. Vong co-leads one of the Affective Disorder Groups (Breaking Free from Anxiety) and the Asian American Community Support Group.

*Virtual appointments*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 14 days in advance and up to 3 hours before the appointment (if available). Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.

Xiaoming Hu is a licensed clinical social worker and staff psychotherapist at UCLA CAPS. He is a certified trauma therapist and specialist in LGBTQ and Asian American mental health. He is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy and trauma informed therapy using STAIR/Narrative therapy for PTSD.


*Virtual appointments*:
- Appointments are for current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Appointments are bookable 14 days in advance and up to 3 hours before the appointment (if available). Only available times will be shown.
- Please only book one appointment at a time.