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Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being

Therapists in Residence

Flexible mental health support integrated throughout our campus

Therapists in Residence are licensed providers from CAPS and confidential resources that aim to address the mental health needs of undergraduate students who live on campus while also supporting the specific emotional needs of Residence Life staff.
Services in Residential Learning Communities
  • TIR Check-in: Undergraduate students who live on-campus can sign-up for free confidential in-person check-in. These check-ins can be scheduled on the same day, next day or same week (Monday - Friday) and are 45 minutes long. Therapists in Residence conduct these sessions in their offices located in the residential communities. During these non-crisis consultations, students can address immediate concerns and get connected to further resources. 
  • Supporting Residence Life Student Staff: Therapists in Residence provide weekly support groups for Residence Life student staff. These groups build community, empower staff resilience, and reinforce coping skills so that the student staff can best support their residents. 
  • Programming: Therapists in Residence design and conduct workshops to equip students with relevant skills and practices for their mental wellbeing.
  • Outreach: Therapists in Residence facilitate outreach opportunities in the Residence Learning Communities by attending and/or supporting community programs.

 

Schedule an appointment

Option 1: Student Health Portal
Option 2: Email the TIR
  • Send an email to either:
  • Write a brief reason of the visit and note your availability
  • The Therapist in Residence will send you their appointment options where you can choose/confirm the best suited session time and location for you
  • The Therapist in Residence will book the appointment through your Student Health Portal and will send further instructions

 

Learn more about our Therapists in Residence: Justin Filiaggi, LPC, Mitchell Gale, LMFT, Melba Mathew, LMFT and Kristin Tappan, AMFT

 

TIR's Guide to Thriving Through Uncertain Times

Moving Through Emotions

Justin Filiaggi, LPC, covers all things emotional regulation, from noticing the origins of our emotions, to doing something about them. In this talk, Justin shares helpful ways to identify, understand, label, express and regulate emotions. Once we accept our emotions, without judgement, as part of the framework of who we are, we can begin to handle them before they handle us.

Reclaiming Agency Through Uncertain Times

What does it look like to take back your power when everything around you feels uncertain? In this talk, Melba Mathew, LMFT, explores the importance of reclaiming your agency and offers practical and compassionate guidance to help you set boundaries, stay aligned with your values, and make intentional choices—one step at a time.

Managing Anger and Emotionality During Political Uncertainty

In this workshop, led by Mitchell Gale, LMFT, you’ll be guided through a meditation designed to help you connect with yourself, explore conflicting emotions, and integrate internal experiences. The goal is to foster a deeper sense of inner calm and emotional integration.