Healing Together: The Power of Group Therapy

Group Therapy

Sessions are 120 minutes long and utilize an experiential methodology where participants take on roles and actively engage in the therapeutic process. In this dynamic setting, individuals not only share their stories but also repair past experiences within the context of the group.

This approach allows for profound healing and emotional depth that is often beyond the reach of individual therapy. Group therapy provides a unique opportunity to explore relational patterns, receive support from both therapists and group members, and foster meaningful connections, leading to lasting change and personal growth.

Our Expertise

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Therapy provides a supportive space to heal, grow, and build resilience. Together, we’ll explore emotional patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change, empowering you to move forward with confidence.

  • Healing from experiences of violence, abuse, accidents, or other deeply distressing events.

  • Strengthening relationships, improving communication, and navigating parenting struggles.

  • Coping with the emotional aftermath of losing a loved one due to natural causes, accidents, or unexpected circumstances.

  • Adjusting to major life changes such as relocation, career shifts, parenthood, retirement, or medical diagnoses.

  • Managing feelings of hopelessness, loss of motivation, irritability, and changes in sleep or appetite.

  • Overcoming excessive worry, panic attacks, restlessness, and communication barriers in personal and professional life.

Our Rates

  • Reduced fee/sliding fee scale services are available on a limited basis.

  • If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay a portion of the session ($90 cancellation fee)

  • We provide a superbill that clients can submit to their insurance for reimbursement, with the amount covered depending on their specific plan. Here are some questions you can ask your insurance carrier:

    • Do I have mental health benefits for marriage counseling?

    • What is my deductible and has it been met?

    • How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

    • What is my deductible for out of network benefits?

    • How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider after I have met my deductible?

    • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

    • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Flexible Options for Your Journey

Online or In-Person

Choose the setting that makes you feel most comfortable and supported.

English or Spanish

Therapy that meets you in your preferred language for deeper connection and understanding.

Cash / Check / Credit Card

Flexible payment methods to ensure therapy is accessible for you.

 FAQs

  • Group therapy is a therapeutic format where 5 to 10 individuals meet regularly, either weekly or biweekly. The focus is on how participants interact with one another, helping them observe and understand their relational patterns. By becoming aware of these dynamics, individuals can free themselves from old conditioning and develop the ability to make more spontaneous, empowered choices.

    Group therapy also offers a deeper exploration of personal issues, building on individual therapy. Using psychodrama and experiential techniques, participants act out scenarios to gain new insights, integrating emotional, psychological, and physical experiences. This process, supported by the group, fosters healing, empathy, and connection, helping individuals break free from old patterns and move forward with greater clarity and growth.

  • Group therapy sessions are structured in three distinct phases:

    1. Initial Phase/Warm up:
       Participants begin by warming up to a concern or issue currently present in their lives. They share these concerns with the group, creating an open and supportive environment.

    2. Exploration Phase/Action:
       In this phase, participants choose the issue they most resonate with. The focus then shifts to the person whose story is being explored, referred to as the protagonist. Action methods are used to explore the issue, and participants may take on roles related to the protagonist's story. This exploration offers relief, catharsis, and a fresh perspective on the issue at hand.

    3. Sharing Phase:
       Finally, participants share their own experiences, feelings, and insights related to the story. They reflect on how they identified with the roles taken or how witnessing the story unfold affected them. This sharing deepens the collective experience and fosters connection within the group.

    Each phase of the session allows for emotional release, personal insights, and mutual support, promoting growth and healing for all participants.

  • No participant is ever forced to share or take actions they're not comfortable with. Feeling uncomfortable is often more related to the anticipation of sharing, rather than the actual experience. As you become more familiar with the group, the method, and the space, that discomfort may lessen. Over time, you'll learn your own boundaries—what to share, when to share it, and how to do so at your own pace. The group offers a safe, supportive environment where you can choose your level of participation.

  • In our group therapy, we address the same issues you would explore in individual therapy, including history of trauma, management of intense feelings, anxiety, avoidance patterns, relationship conflict, returning to the same problem without resolution, unfinished business, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and more. We take a trauma-informed approach, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants. What makes our approach unique is the use of psychodrama and experiential psychotherapy. These methods allow us to dive deeper into your concerns. With longer sessions and the added support of both the group leader and fellow participants, you have the opportunity to fully engage with your issues. Additionally, having other group members provides a unique benefit: their perspectives may offer insights into your issues that you might not have gained through individual therapy alone. The group dynamic creates a space where you can share, gain new insights, and experience emotional release, all while being supported by others on a similar journey.