Group Therapy
Our Group Therapy Services support those looking to address concerns and make positive changes in their lives through a group setting.
Joining a group of strangers may initially sound vulnerable. However, group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. One therapist leads a group of six to ten patients through a one-hour weekly session. Group members are often surprised by how rewarding and effective the group experience can be. Some of the benefits of group therapy are:
Universality: Realizing you are not alone.
Altruism: Providing support and encouragement to others, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.
Interpersonal Learning: Feedback provides other perspectives and allows one to look at things differently.
Catharsis: Sharing emotions in a safe environment provides emotional release.
Skill Development: The group provides a safe space to practice communication skills and build a toolbox of skills, which builds self-confidence in one’s ability to communicate effectively.
Normalization: Realizing that it is human nature to have difficulties in life and to be witnessed and to witness can help ease discomfort.
Many people experience mental health difficulties, but few speak openly about them – group therapy helps you realize you’re not alone. Regularly talking and listening to others can help you put your own problems in perspective, and working in a group with others who suffer from the same or similar problems removes the feeling of isolation.
Our Groups
Women’s Support Group
The purpose of this group is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for adult women 18 + to process any difficult emotions or challenges while receiving support from other women who are empathetic and understanding. Participants who attend this group should be mindful that they may hear upsetting things and, therefore, should have some emotional regulation skills. The following agreements are asked to participate:
- respect everyone’s privacy and individual story
- assume good intent
- seek understanding, don’t blame
- take space, make space.
Participants must be willing to act under these agreements before attending.
Schedule: Wednesday at 3:00 pm. There is a limit on attendees, no more than ten are to attend a group. Please confirm attendance and enrollment with Chandra Hoelsken.
Therapist: Chandra Hoelsken, LMFT
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Outpatient Process & Psychoeducation Group
This therapist-led group is designed for adults navigating recovery from Binge Eating Disorder (BED), emotional eating, or patterns of binge eating. It offers a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore the emotional triggers behind eating behaviors, understand your relationship with food and your body, and develop practical tools for managing stress, shame, and difficult emotions. Through guided discussions and psychoeducation, you’ll deepen your self-awareness while connecting with others who truly understand what you’re going through.
Rather than going through recovery alone, this group gives you a place to be seen, heard, and supported—while building emotional resilience, insight, and a sense of community to help you move forward with confidence and compassion.
Is This Group Right for You?
This group may be a great fit if you:
- Are an adult struggling with binge eating or have a diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Are medically stable and appropriate for outpatient treatment
- Are currently in individual therapy or transitioning from a higher level of care (such as PHP or IOP)
- Want a supportive space to talk about your relationship with food, emotions, and body image
- Feel ready to engage in open, process-oriented group discussions and connect with others on a similar path
Start Date: July 28th, 2025
Group Format:
- 1st Wednesday of each month: Psychoeducation Group
- 3rd Wednesday of each month: Process Group
- The group will be run as an open therapy group — meaning new members may join at any time, and there is no set end date for participation. This allows for a range of experiences, perspectives, and stages in the recovery journey to be present in each session.
Schedule: Hybrid. There is a limit on attendees, no more than 10 are to attend a group. Please confirm attendance and enrollment with Krystina Esquibel, LPCC. (Open for referrals on an ongoing basis provided there is space).
Therapist: Krystina Esquibel, LPCC
Caregiver Support Group for Families of Neurodivergent Children
Caring for a neurodivergent child can be a beautiful journey—filled with love, learning, and connection—but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. Our psychotherapy-based support group offers a safe and nurturing space for caregivers to be seen, heard, and supported.
This is a professionally facilitated support group for parents, guardians, and family members of children with neurodivergent profiles, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, learning disabilities, and other developmental or neurological differences.
Led by a licensed therapist with experience in neurodiversity-affirming care, this group is designed to:
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Reduce stress and isolation through regular meetings, shared stories, and validation.
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Equip parents to advocate more confidently for their children’s needs.
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Foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
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Create a space where parents can offer each other understanding, encouragement, and lived experience.
Who Is This For?
Parents and primary caregivers of children (Ages 6-17) who are neurodivergent. This includes children with diagnoses such as:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1 or 2
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Start Date: The Monday group has started and the Tuesday group will start October 28th.
Schedule: Online only. Groups will be held on biweekly Monday mornings at 10:00am and on biweekly Tuesday afternoons at 3:00 pm. There is a limit on attendees, no more than 10 are to attend a group. Please confirm attendance and enrollment with Leah Avni, LCSW. (Open for referrals on an ongoing basis provided there is space).
Therapist: Leah Avni, LCSW
Social Lab: Neurodiversity Affirming Social Skills & Emotion Regulation Groups (Ages 6-12)
At Social Lab, we believe every child’s brain is beautifully unique. Our neurodiversity affirming social skills and emotion regulation groups provide a safe, supportive space where children ages 6 to 12 can explore social interactions, understand their emotions, and build confidence—without having to change who they are.
Our approach emphasizes acceptance, self-awareness, and practical skill-building tailored to your child’s unique strengths and needs. We focus on:
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Social Skills: Learning to initiate, maintain, and enjoy positive interactions with peers.
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Emotion Regulation: Recognizing feelings, managing overwhelm, and expressing emotions in healthy ways.
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Self-Advocacy: Encouraging children to understand and embrace their own needs.
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Problem Solving & Flexibility: Developing strategies to handle social situations and unexpected changes.
Who Is This For?
Children who experience social challenges, emotional overwhelm, or have neurodivergent profiles such as autism or ADHD.
Start Date: October 13th, 2025 (Ages 6-7), October 16th, 2025 (Ages 8-12)
Schedule: In-person at our Union location. The group ages 6-7 years will be held on Monday’s 5-6 pm and the group ages 8-12 years Thursday’s 5-6 pm. Please confirm attendance and enrollment with Megan Broome, PhD. (Open for referrals on an ongoing basis provided there is space).
Therapist: Megan Broome, PhD
Neurodiversity-Affirming Friendship and Emotion Regulation Skills Group
⚠️ Important Financial Note
These Social Lab groups are private pay and are not covered by insurance.
Sliding scale options and payment plans may be available.
Social Lab: Blossoms is a developmentally informed, neurodiversity-affirming friendship and emotion regulation group for children ages 6–8. This group is designed to support neurodivergent children in building social connection and emotional regulation skills in a safe, child-centered environment.
The group is specifically designed for children ages 6–8 with ADHD or Autism (low support needs) and is welcoming of children across neurotypes. Sessions are sensory-friendly, supportive of stimming, and do not encourage masking behaviors such as forced eye contact.
Details
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Start Date: January 13
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Schedule: Tuesdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
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Location: Clovis
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Cost: $1,490 (private pay only)
Social Lab: Sequoias is a developmentally informed, neurodiversity-affirming friendship and emotion regulation group for children ages 9–12. This group focuses on supporting older children as they develop peer relationships, emotional awareness, and regulation skills in an affirming and strengths-based setting.
The group is designed for children ages 9–12 with ADHD or Autism (low support needs) and is inclusive of children across neurotypes. Sessions are sensory-friendly, supportive of stimming, and do not encourage masking behaviors such as forced eye contact.
Details
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Start Date: January 14
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Schedule: Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM
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Location: Clovis
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Cost: $1,490 (private pay only)
Therapist: Megan Broome, PhD
Neurodiversity-Affirming Friendship & Emotion Regulation Group for Children Ages 8–12
⚠️ Important Financial Note
This Social Lab group is private pay and is not covered by insurance.
Sliding scale options and payment plans may be available.
Social Lab: Sequoias is a developmentally informed, neurodiversity-affirming group designed to support children ages 8–12 in building friendship skills and emotional regulation in a supportive, strengths-based environment. The group is designed for children with ADHD or Autism (low support needs) and is welcoming of children across neurotypes.
Sessions are sensory-friendly, supportive of stimming, and do not encourage masking behaviors such as forced eye contact, allowing children to show up as themselves while practicing meaningful social and emotional skills.
Details
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Start Date: January 15
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Schedule: Thursdays at 5:00 PM
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Cost: $1,490 (private pay)
Therapist: Megan Broome, PhD
Adult Executive Functioning Skills Group
For adults ages 18 and older – Virtually Only
⚠️ Important Financial Note
This group is private pay and is not covered by insurance.
Sliding scale options and payment plans may be available.
The Adult Executive Functioning Skills Group is an 8-week therapy program designed to help adults strengthen the cognitive and emotional skills needed for successful daily functioning. Executive functioning skills support organization, planning, memory, emotional regulation, flexibility, and follow-through. When these skills are overwhelmed or underdeveloped, adults may experience challenges such as procrastination, distractibility, forgetfulness, emotional reactivity, time-management difficulties, and trouble completing tasks.
This group offers a supportive, structured environment where participants learn practical, real-world tools to improve daily functioning at home, work, school, and in relationships. Each session combines psychoeducation, interactive discussion, skills practice, and guided application to everyday life. The group emphasizes increased self-awareness, personalized strategy development, and sustainable behavior change.
This group is appropriate for adults ages 18+ who experience challenges related to:
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Focus and attention
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Organization and planning
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Task initiation and follow-through
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Time management and time blindness
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Emotional regulation
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Memory and multi-step tasks
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Coping with change or transitions
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Impulsivity or acting without thinking
The group may be especially helpful for individuals with ADHD, anxiety, a history of trauma, mild cognitive challenges, mood disorders, chronic stress, or for anyone seeking to build stronger executive functioning skills.
Details
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Start Date: January 15
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Schedule: Thursdays at 12:00 PM
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Cost: TBD
Therapist: Megan Broome, PhD
Easy to get started
Click the "Register Here" link below
You will be asked a series of questions that will help us understand how to support you best. This process will take about 5-10 minutes. During the registration process, we will need a picture of the front and back of your insurance card to be uploaded.
After you complete the registration, we will call you!
The patient coordinator will schedule an initial assessment appointment, usually within three business days of submitting the form. The patient care coordinator will contact you to review and verify your information and help you set up an assessment based on your needs.
Scheduling your appointment
You will be provided with a behavioral health questionnaire, which you should complete before your initial assessment appointment.