Group Therapy
Therapy Groups
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Healing Your Inner Child Group
A trauma therapy group aimed to help you connect, accept, and love your inner child by learning more about who you are and reparenting yourself as an adult.
This therapy group is a space to find a community of those who share similar childhood adversities and are seeking to journey with others in healing trauma. We learn about how our inner child was formed, explore our identity, and practice/apply tools that aid our trauma recovery through this new lens. Gently getting to know parts of ourselves can give way to a full embrace of our whole being with nurturance and self love.
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Resiliency Trauma Group
A trauma psychoeducation therapy group that focuses on learning about the effects of trauma, developing skills to overcome hardships, and building resilience for the future.
This therapy group discusses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the ways it impacts us. Learning about ACEs helps us recognize triggers so that we can live more presently rather than staying stuck in past trauma. We practice grounding techniques together, get the chance to share our stories, and gather support from fellow group members on the same path towards resiliency.
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DBT Skills Training Group
A therapy group that uses curriculum from the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills manual, which focuses on coping skills, managing emotions, and positive relationships.
This therapy group aims to help individuals struggling with intense emotions and impulses, making daily functioning and relationships difficult to navigate. The curriculum provides countless skills related to mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Alongside that, group members support each other in learning and practicing skills together and outside of group.
FAQs for group therapy
What are the benefits of group therapy?
One of the biggest strengths of groups is community. Connecting with other people who are on similar healing journeys helps us realize we are not alone, and in fact we can rely on the support of others while navigating hardships in our lives! The relationships that members build in these groups always humble and amaze me because of how transformative connection can be for well-being and healing.
You can also think of group therapy as a community where you can practice new skills with others who want practice too, and in the context of a safe and non-judgmental space! It is a perfect place to test how it feels taking relationship risks in small doses, like learning to trust again, opening up and sharing your story, expressing your thoughts and emotions even if you disagree, and practicing a grounding exercise if you or another member feel triggered. Groups can provide a rehearsal space, so to speak, so that you feel more confident applying your practiced skills in relationship contexts and triggering situations outside of group!
Who would be a good fit for these groups? Who would not be appropriate to join these groups?
Groups would be a good fit for you if:
You are seeking a community of people to support your journey in mental health and trauma recovery.
You want to learn more psychoeducational content about emotions, trauma, strategies, and more to gain greater insight about yourself and your healing.
You want to process your story and experiences alongside others and improve the quality of your life with new skills for coping, relationships, and living according to your values.
Group Criteria:
18 years old or older
Have a private space by yourself during group time
Have good wifi connection with a device that has a camera and audio
**Have a history of trauma (especially during childhood)
**only applies to “Healing Your Inner Child” and “Resiliency Trauma” groups
These groups may not be a good fit if:
You are actively experiencing psychosis, substance use addiction, and disordered eating and are NOT in individual therapy or other program.
You are experiencing active suicidal ideation and need more intensive support.
You have struggled with moderate to severe intellectual or learning disabilities growing up.
Where do the groups occur and at what time? How long is each group session?
All groups are hosted online via Simple Practice or Google Meet video platforms, depending on group member preferences and feasibility!
Each group time/day depends on every round (10-12 weeks) based upon group interest and availability. However, most groups are hosted late afternoon or early evening PST, if that helps with your planning purposes! Please fill out the form below to let me know your preferred days/times for group sessions so I can do my best to accommodate you.
Every group session is 75 minutes.
How many weeks does each group last? How many group members are included?
Healing Your Inner child - 10 weeks
Resilience Trauma - 10 weeks
DBT Skills Training - 12 weeks, two parts (total 24 weeks)
Each group is capped to 10 members per round.
How much does each group session cost? Is there a sliding scale fee?
Pay per group session: $60/session, or $600 total for 10 sessions
Pay in 2 installments: $55/session, or $550 total for 10 sessions ($275 installments)
Pay in full: $50/session, or $500 total for 10 sessions
I have slots for individuals who need a sliding scale fee for group therapy, so please let me know if you need this accommodation to determine if you would be eligible.
How do I sign up for a therapy group? What should I expect after reaching out?
Fill out the form by clicking below. There you can let me know which groups you are interested in, what your preferred days/times are, and the type of payment option you would like.
After you submit your interest form, I will reach out to you to confirm I have received your inquiry and provide you updates on which groups are running, any plans for next rounds of groups, and spots open for sliding scale fees if necessary. We will also schedule a brief phone screening to make sure the group(s) you are interested in would be a good fit for you and your needs.