Support Group for ​International ​Students and ​College Students

What the group offers:

Feel more connected:

We help you build a sense of community, creating meaningful connections with ​others who are facing similar challenges.

Improve your mental health:

Our group focuses on enhancing your mental well-being by offering effective ​coping strategies, stress management tools, and emotional support.

Foster a sense of belonging:

We create a welcoming space where you can feel a part of something bigger, ​reducing feelings of isolation and helping you find your place.

Learn to cope with homesickness:

Our group supports you in managing the emotional difficulties of being far from ​home, teaching strategies to handle homesickness and adjust to life abroad.

Who might be a great fit:

  • You’re seeking a sense of belonging, ​connection, and mutual respect.

  • You’re open to sharing and being ​vulnerable in a supportive group setting.

  • You’re committed to completing the entire ​program, with the exception of ​emergencies.

  • You’re hoping to form meaningful, close ​friendships.

Who might not be the best fit:

  • You prefer to dominate the conversation ​without allowing space for others to share.

  • You struggle with respecting others' ​thoughts and feelings.

  • You’re unable to commit to the full length ​of the group program.

At Safe Space Counseling Services We Value....

Inclusivity

We always make sure that there is equal access to mental health and wellness for all, regardless of race, ​ethnicity, sexual preference, background, and color.

Connection

We always make sure that there is equal access to mental health and wellness for all, regardless of race, ​ethnicity, sexual preference, background, and color.

Genuineness

Our relationships with our patients go beyond business. We invest in understanding, listening, and ​genuinely connecting. It's a relationship built on trust, ensuring that every patient's journey is deeply felt ​and seen.

Resilience

Our business promotes resilience in diversity. We provide a wide range of ideas and insights, and ways ​on how to approach each situation and process.

Counselors

Mark (QingYuan) Wang, LGPC

Marks specializes in life coaching and ​ACT and speaks fluent Mandarin

License Number LGP15404

Hello, I'm Mark Wang, a dedicated mental health counselor with a LGPC. I graduated from Johns ​Hopkins University with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.

My passion lies in guiding individuals toward a valued life, reducing psychological distress, and ​enhancing long-term satisfaction through an empathic and strength-based approach.

Aanchal Mohanty, LGPC

Aanchal works with South Asians and ​speak fluent Hindi specializing in ACT

License Number LGP15203

I’m Aanchal Mohanty, a recent Johns Hopkins University graduate. I’m passionate about helping my ​clients achieve their goals and hopes in therapy.

I aim to build a safe and trusting relationship with individuals and couples so they feel sufficiently held ​and challenged while showing up for themselves in the therapeutic space. As a woman of color, I ​prioritize a decolonized and culturally sensitive approach in therapy that focuses on strengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

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