
Groups
Heal in and with community.
Healing happens in relationship with other people. Group therapy and non-clinical support groups allows folks to come together, learn from each other, and grow and heal together. Our therapists lead a variety of groups related to different struggles, diagnoses, experiences, and interests. Find one that resonates with you below!
Group Therapy
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Tarot Therapy: Using Tarot for Self Growth
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm
Virtual | 10 Weeks | Adults 18+Led by Alyse Ruriani, MAATC, ATR, LPC
Do you use tarot as part of your own self-care practice? Are you interested in utilizing tarot for self-reflection and connecting with your intuition? In this weekly virtual group for adults, we will use tarot to connect with ourselves and each other, build insight into our lives and struggles, and make meaning of the human experience. We will learn how to utilize tarot as a tool for self-care, self-reflection, and self-growth through various activities that draw on creative processes and group discussion.
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Reclaiming Your Story: A Group for AFAB People Healing from Purity Culture
Saturday, 1:30-2:30pm
In Person | 10 Weeks | Adults 18+Led by Em May, Clinical Intern
Have you felt shame, guilt, or confusion about your body and sexuality? Were you taught to equate your worth with “purity” leaving lasting impacts on your self-esteem, relationships, and connection to yourself?
This 10-week group provides a safe and supportive space for AFAB people to explore and heal from the impact of purity culture. Together, we’ll address themes of sexual shame, body image, religious trauma, and relationship dynamics in a compassionate, trauma-informed setting. The group is designed to empower you to reclaim autonomy over your body and desires while fostering a sense of self-worth rooted in authenticity and self-compassion.
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Environmental Grief Group: Connection in the Face of Climate Change
Mondays, 7:15-8:15pm
Hybrid | 6 Weeks | Adults 18+Intended Start Date: February
Led by Tara Ouillette, LCPC
Many of us struggle with climate grief and anxiety in the face of widespread climate destruction. It can sometimes feel isolating and invalidating to try to share these feelings with others who seem indifferent about caring for the Earth. Throughout the 6 weeks, we will use structured activities and group discussion to identify and process emotions around climate change, develop coping tools for living in an ongoing climate crisis, and foster a sense of community, connection, and purpose. We will honestly and safely explore difficult feelings like burnout, powerlessness, and hopelessness around the deep grief, while simultaneously moving towards connection, resilience, and meaning-making. The fight is hard, but you don’t have to fight alone.
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Exploring Consensual Non-Monogamy
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Virtual | 8 Weeks | Adults 18+next session begins 5/1
Led by Keeton Phillips, MSW, LSW
This group is for individuals who are exploring CNM or wanting to strengthen and build their CNM relationships. This group is part book club, part support group, part skills group. This group will use Polysecure as the vehicle navigating conversations each week.
Each week group members will read a chapter in Polysecure. During group, members will discuss the reading, how they are wanting to incorporate topics/themes from each chapter and then clinician will provide an exercise to work on during the group and in the week. This group will meet virtually and is 18+ only an individual from a CNM relationship will be permitted to join per cycle. Potential group members will be screened and cap of 8 participants.
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Mindfulness Skills Group
Saturdays 10:00a-11:15a
Virtual | 5 Weeks | Adults 18+Led by Sasha Solov, LCSW
Starting 4/12
If you feel like you can’t stop ruminating on the past or worrying about the future, you may benefit from Mindfulness skills. Mindfulness is not about getting rid of all thoughts and feelings, but rather about honing your ability to notice them before they become overwhelming or unhelpful. This way, instead of getting stuck future-tripping or dwelling on the past, you can live your life in the present. Mindfulness can also be the basis for improvement in many areas of life including in tolerating distress and managing interpersonal conflicts. In this 5-week group you will get a crash course on mindfulness and have the opportunity to practice skills in real-time with others.
Support Groups
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Trans/Gender Non-Conforming Support Group
Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm
Ongoing Group | Virtual | Adults 18+Pay What You Can
Facilitated by Keeton Phillips, MSW, LSW
This TGNC support group, facilitated by a licensed Genderqueer clinician, is aimed at creating a safe supportive space for individuals to discuss, question, explore, and connect with other individuals who identify outside the gender binary. Topics of discussion, usually shared, are “being trans enough”, internalized transphobia, navigating interpersonal relationships, gender identity and expression, transitioning process (social, legal, and medical), and resource sharing. This group is open to any individual (18+) who Identifies as TGNC.
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Open Studio: An Art-Based Support Group
**Currently paused
$20-55 per group
Facilitated by Alyse Ruriani, LPC, ATR
Come make art in an open-studio format to explore the therapeutic nature of art-making! Each week will have an optional theme and prompt(s). Materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorites!
THE DETAILS
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Our groups fluctuate, but are offered in-person or online depending on the group.
COVID-19 Protocol: We have air filters in every room the office. Masks are not required at this time, but you are welcome to wear one. Each client checks in at the front and completes a screening to check-in for their session. If you have been exposed to COVID or are experiencing any symptoms, sessions will switch to virtual or will be cancelled/rescheduled.
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We take Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO plans. Self-pay and sliding scale is available. Please inquire to learn more!
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Click the buttons above to contact the facilitator of the group you are interested in.
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That’s understandable! Our clinicians are skilled at running groups and tending to all the participants. It can feel really vulnerable to join a group with people you don’t know to address struggles you are having, and each person in the group is taking that scary but worthwhile step to heal in community and benefit from group work.