Our therapy groups for children and adolescents are ideal for a wide range of young people—and often provide the right kind of support at the right time.

Group therapy may be a great fit for:

• Kids and teens who don’t need or aren’t ready for individual therapy, but would benefit from structured emotional support

• Families looking for a more affordable alternative to one-on-one therapy

• Youth who are stepping down from more intensive treatment (such as PHP or IOP) and need continued support in outpatient care

• Adolescents who are feeling isolated, disconnected, or lacking a sense of belonging

• Children and teens who want to build or strengthen social skills in a safe, therapist-guided environment

• Those who are already in individual or family therapy and could benefit from peer connection and real-time interpersonal skill-building

• Young people navigating mild to moderate challenges like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship stress, or life transitions

• Kids and teens who are resistant to individual therapy or feeling stuck—many are more engaged and open in a group setting with peers

For some young people, group therapy feels less intimidating, more relatable, and more motivating than talking one-on-one with an adult. In many cases, group therapy is not only an effective and affordable option—it’s the preferred modality for building confidence, connection, and emotional growth.

1. Initial Contact

Reach out to the therapist leading the desired group for a phone screening.

2. Intake Appointment

Attend a one-time intake session to gather history, review confidentiality and policies, sign release of info forms, and set goals. The group therapist will contact collaterals (if relevant) to further explore goodness of fit.

3. Group Participation

Begin attending group sessions once it's determined to be an appropriate fit and space is available.

Note: Parents of middle and high school participants receive monthly email updates on group topics, themes, and parenting resources.