CAPS Drop-In Hours

SAC/Kerckhoff

SAC and Kerckhoff drop-ins are available week 3 - 10. They are designed to support specific populations served by the following centers:
- UCLA Community Programs Office
- Bruin Resource Center
- Transfer Student Center
- LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
- UCLA Black Bruin Resource Center
- Graduate Student Resource Center

• MONDAYS 1PM - 3PM WITH ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ, PH.D.

  Dr. Ellie Hernandez (she/her) is a bilingual Latinx psychologist who is a first-generation UCLA alum. Using a strengths-based and community-centric approach, Ellie aims to build on existing resources, increase support, and optimize overall student wellness. Ellie leads groups such as UndocuScholars, Graduate Students of Color, and Immigration-Impacted Student support groups.
  
  ***Change to hours available on 10/21/24: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm***
  
  *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.

• MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 1PM-3PM WITH JULIANA CARRANZA, LCSW

  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.
  
  *In-Person drop-ins available Mondays 1PM - 3PM*
  Location:
  Student Activities Center (SAC) - CPO liaison office located in Suite #105, Room 105E
  
  *Virtual drop-ins only are available on Wednesdays 1PM - 3PM*
  Please click on link above with time and name of counselor to schedule virtual drop-in appointment.

• TUESDAYS 1PM-3PM WITH DIANE JUNG GALLO, PSY.D.

  Dr. Jung Gallo is an Asian American psychologist who is passionate about working with students of color, undocumented students, first generation college students, and international students. Her specialty areas include Asian/Asian American mental health, eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and identity development. She takes a multicultural, collaborative approach to therapy. She also leads the Compassion for your Inner Critic and Asian American Community Support Group at CAPS.
  
  
  Location:
  Kerckhoff Hall - Transfer Student Center
  Virtual Option Available: Please schedule by calling CAPS (310) 825-0768

• TUESDAYS 1PM-3PM WITH DEE CHAPPELEAR, PH.D.

  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.

• WEDNESDAYS 1PM-3PM WITH XIAOMING HU, LCSW

  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.

• WEDNESDAYS 1PM - 3PM WITH COLIN SUTTON, LCSW

  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:
  Student Activities Center (SAC) - CPO liaison office located in Suite #105, Room 105E

• THURSDAYS 1PM-3PM WITH KRISTI GRAHAM, PH.D.

  Dr. Kristi Graham 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

Bruin Guardian Scholars

• WEDNESDAYS 1PM - 3PM with Leslie Martinez-Cisneros, L.C.S.W

  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.
  

• THURSDAYS 10AM-12PM with Gina Garrett, L.C.S.W.

  Prior to joining UCLA CAPS, Gina worked for nine years in college counseling in Miami, Florida. Her previous professional experiences include working with families, youth and a wide variety of client populations in community mental health clinics, as well as public school based mental health services and HIV/AIDS services.
  Gina's areas of professional interest include young adult identity development, exploring family patterns and complex relationships, navigating grief/loss, trauma history, challenges of living with chronic health conditions, working with students of color, women and first generation college students.
  
  She earned her Masters in Clinical Social Work Degree from Saint Thomas University in Saint Paul Minnesota, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. She completed two years of Post Masters clinical training in individual and group psychotherapy prior to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
  
  Weeks 1 - Finals Week
  
  
  *Virtual appointments only*:
  - 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.
  

Undocumented Students Program

• THURSDAYS 11:30PM - 1PM Undocuscholars Drop-in Group with Ellie Hernandez, Ph.D.

  Dr. Ellie Hernandez (she/her) is a bilingual Latinx psychologist who is a first-generation UCLA alum. Using a strengths-based and community-centric approach, Ellie aims to build on existing resources, increase support, and optimize overall student wellness. Ellie leads groups such as UndocuScholars, Graduate Students of Color, and Immigration-Impacted Student support groups.
  
  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

• WEDNESDAYS 4PM - 5PM (VIRTUAL) & THURSDAYS 1PM - 2PM (IN PERSON) with Karina Ramos, Ph.D.

  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.

• THURSDAYS 2PM - 3PM with Yadira Anguiano, Psy.D.

  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
  

International Students and Scholars

• TUESDAYS 10AM - 12PM with Shannen Vong, Ph.D.

  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.

• WEDNESDAYS 1PM - 3PM WITH XIAOMING HU, LCSW

  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.