Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services

The staff of Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services consists of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, post-doctoral fellows, and administrative staff who are committed to providing excellent mental health and psychological wellness services to the 5 undergraduate colleges of The Claremont Colleges.

For after-hours emergencies or if you are in crisis, call the number listed above and dial “1” when prompted to be connected with an on-call therapist.

Contact MCAPS

Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
Phone | (909) 621-8202 Fax | (909) 621-8482
Crisis Line | (909) 621-8202 Dial “1”

Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
Tranquada Student Services Center – 1st Floor
757 College Way Claremont, CA, 91711

Groups & Workshops

Fall 2024 Workshops & Groups


During the Fall 2024 semester, MCAPS will be offering a variety of groups, workshops & drop-in hours, in-person & virtual.  Click on the links below to access.

Women’s Group
Dr. Carrie Park
Check back in the spring for open sign ups.

Embracing Queerness
Dr. Jessica Demerdjian
Mondays 10-11 a.m.
Join here.
We are excited to offer a process group for queer identifying students at the 5Cs!

Connecting Voices: Supporting Diversity and Building Community
Dr. Dana Reyes & Dr. Shalom Alaichamy
Check back in the spring for open sign ups.

Neurodivergent Support
Dr. Grant Goodman
Fridays at 3 p.m.
Join here.
We hope to offer a space where students who identify as neurodivergent in any way can gather, support each other, share information, and learn from each other.

Radical Body Acceptance
Dr. Adrienne Hilliard & Dr. Dana Reyes
Wednesdays 1-2 p.m.
Join here.
MCAPS is happy to be doing a bibliotherapy group this semester! We will be reading as a group, The Body is Not an Apology, The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Taylor. Each week we will read a chapter and review together as a group to discuss our reflections and process the themes of the book.

Grief Support
Dr. Emily Hauck
Mondays 1-2:30 p.m.
Check back in the spring for open sign ups.
We welcome any 5C student dealing with the loss of a loved one to join this group. In this group, Dr. Emily Hauck provides a caring space to explore the grief process and connect with others also experiencing loss.

Fresh Start
Dr. Stephanie Gutarra
Mondays 3-4:30 p.m.
Join here.
This is an open-ended series geared towards incoming Freshman students. Navigating your fist year may be exciting yet daunting, but you are not alone. This group will be a space where students can have the opportunity to better understand themselves as they are adjusting to a new space.
Topics: Homesickness, Adjustment Concerns, Self and Other Expectations, Making Connections, Imposter Syndrome

To request a program or workshop, please complete this form or download a copy here.

Drop-In Sessions


Connect with one of our therapists for an informal consultation about mental health and wellness. These consultations can offer support, space to process, and/or highlight resources; however, these meetings are not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.

OBSA (Office of Black Student Affairs) Drop-in hours with Dr. Adrienne Hilliard

  • Mondays from 2:00-4:00PM
  • Hosted by Office of Black Student Affairs
  • In-person at OBSA Bungalow or virtual
  • 30-minute one-on-one informal, confidential mental wellness support
  • Open to all 5C students
  • RSVP: https://calendly.com/adrienne-hilliard

CLSA (Chicano Latino Student Affairs) Drop-in hours with Dr. Dana Reyes

  • Thursdays from 2:00-4:00PM
  • Hosted by Chicanx/Latinx Student Affairs
  • 30-minute one-on-one informal, confidential mental wellness support
  • Open to all 5C students
  • RSVP by scanning the QR code in the weekly CLSA newsletter. You can also email Miriam Escobedo to reserve your 30-minute appointment.

QRC (Queer Resource Center) Drop-in hours with Dr. Emily Hauck