Emmons' Counseling Drop-ins are informal drop-in spaces run by Emmons therapists. Unlike therapy, you don't need to make an appointment, fill out any paperwork, or commit to a schedule—just show up and talk with a licensed professional who is there to support you! All Drop-in spaces are open to all Oxy students.
Fall 2026 Counseling Drop-Ins
Earned Stripes
Mondays 3:30-4:30 pm with Tyler Carter, LCSW, at Disability Services (Academic Commons)
A safe space to informally discuss all the academic and social stressors that come along with being a college student. It can be an opportunity to just vent, or to try out a new coping skill.
What's the Word, Hummingbird?
Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00pm with Claudia Ortega LCSW, at the Intercultural Community Center (ICC)
Come chat, color or decompress. A safe and private space to meet and chat with a counselor or ground yourself with some coloring.
Soft Landing
Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00pm with Dr. Paloma Franco, PsyD, at Project SAFE
Come learn the art of feeling more grounded by exploring practical and fun ways to self-soothe, regulate big feelings, and build a toolkit of things that helps us feel safe.
Navigating Conflict
Fridays 1:00 - 2:00 pm with Eric Robinson, LMFT at FEAST Garden
Conflict is part of the journey, and can be an opportunity to explore and discover parts of ourselves and others. Come talk through a current conflict, develop communication strategies, and be heard.