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
Anxiety Reduction and Mood Management Workshop
This is an 8-week skills-based psycho-educational workshop focused on learning evidence-based practical tools for coping with stress, anxiety, and mood difficulty.
This workshop will help you:
- Increase your sense of emotional well-being
- Practice strategies to calm your mind and body
- Learn grounding techniques (Body Scan, Five Senses)
- Learn DBT techniques (TIPP) for anxiety reduction
- Practice progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Incorporate diaphragmatic breathing
- Use guided Imagery and Visualizations
- Practice tapping
- Increase your mindfulness
- Learn to better manage emotional distress when feeling overwhelmed (ACCEPTS technique – Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- Learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help you identify your own pattern of negative self-talk, automatic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (Cognitive Restructuring and Thought Replacement)
- Learn how to increase vitality and reduce suffering
- Develop self-compassion and self-acceptance through exercises like Expansion Meditation (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Schedule:
Adolescent Group: Monday 4-5 pm | Facilitator: Jeremy Kernion, LCSW
Adult Group: Mondays 6-7 pm | Facilitator: Erin Magnusson, LCSW
This workshop will be conducted in 8-week cycles, and enrollment will be ongoing. Participants are expected to attend all eight sessions.
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: July 28th, 2025
Schedule: Online only. Group will be held on biweekly Monday mornings at 10:00am. 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
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
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.