Group Therapy
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Real Conversations. Safe Space. Shared Healing.
Group therapy at Haven Health Therapy provides guided therapeutic support in a structured setting that prioritizes emotional safety, connection, and growth.
We offer structured virtual group therapy through 4- to 6-week series for teens (13–17), adults (18+), and caregivers. Each group is led by a licensed Haven Health Verified Therapist—such as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT—specially trained in responsive, identity-affirming care.
You will be supported, seen, and understood every step of the way.
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What Makes Our Group Therapy Effective
Each group therapy series at Haven Health Therapy is:
- Developed and reviewed by licensed mental health professionals using established clinical standards
- Facilitated by licensed therapists with experience in group-based psychotherapy
- Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and narrative therapy
- Designed to prioritize emotional safety and inclusivity, with particular consideration for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ participants
- Focused on real-world stressors and functional challenges rather than diagnosis alone
- Structured as a time-limited therapeutic series with defined goals, weekly themes, and practical skill development
- Delivered through secure virtual sessions to support accessibility and consistency of care
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How Our Group Series Work
-60-minute therapy sessions held weekly
-Run in 4–6 week series
-Small group sizes (6–8 participants)
-Each series is focused on a specific theme or challenge
-Led by a Haven Health Verified TherapistBefore joining, we’ll perform a free, brief consultation to make sure a group is a good fit.
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Why Group Therapy?
-Reduces isolation through shared experiences
-Builds insight through guided reflection
-Helps develop emotional and relationship skills in real time
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Some Therapy Series We Offer
These are just a few structured series we offer throughout the year:
Social Confidence for Anxious Teens – A CBT-based therapy group for teens experiencing social anxiety, isolation, or fear of rejection. Focuses on avoidance behaviors, self-perception, and social exposure strategies.
Ages 13–19.
Processing Family Trauma in Early Adulthood – A therapy group for survivors of emotional neglect, enmeshment, or dysfunctional family dynamics. Combines psychoeducation, parts work, and boundary-setting.
Ages 18+.
Caregivers Burnout Recovery – A therapy group addressing emotional exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm in caregiving roles. Draws from ACT, self-compassion, and behavioral activation frameworks.
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More Upcoming Therapy Groups
Affirming Your Trans & Nonbinary Child – A therapy group for caregivers of trans and nonbinary youth. Uses psychoeducation, CBT, and emotion-focused strategies to process grief, strengthen allyship, and build confident, affirming parenting.
For caregivers.Rebuilding After Burnout - A CBT- and ACT-informed therapy group for adults facing academic, career, or life burnout. Targets exhaustion, emotional detachment, and loss of motivation.
Ages 18+.Identity, Culture & Confidence for BIPOC Teens - An ACT and narrative-based therapy group for BIPOC teens exploring identity, belonging, and emotional safety. Participants unpack cultural expectations, code-switching, family pressure, and suppressed emotions while building self-trust and authenticity.
Ages 13–19.
Upcoming Group Therapy Series
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Skills for Emotionally Intense Teens
A DBT-informed skills group for teens experiencing emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or intense mood swings. Focus areas include distress tolerance, emotional awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Ideal for: Teens ages 13-19 with strong emotional reactions or impulsivity
Format: 4-week series, weekly virtual sessions, 60 minute sessions.
Group Size: Limited to 6 participants
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Anxiety Recovery for Adults
A CBT-based therapy group focused on interrupting maladaptive thought patterns, reducing avoidance , and building emotional regulation skills.
Ideal for: Adults ages 18-45 struggling with anxiety, avoidance or overthinking
Format: 6-week series, weekly virtual, 60 minute sessions
Group Size : Limited to 6 participants
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Parenting Neurodivergent Teens and Youths
A group therapy series designed to help caregivers better understand executive functioning, emotional regulation, and the daily experience of neurodivergent teens. This group focuses on strengths-based parenting strategies rooted in empathy and practical tools.
Ideal for: Parents and caregivers of teens with ADHD, autism, or executive functioning challenges.
Format : 6-week series | weekly sessions
Group: Limited to a group of 8 participants
Start Date: New series begin the first of every first Tuesday of the month.
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It teaches skills like reframing negative thoughts, tracking emotions, and interrupting avoidance so clients can respond to life more flexibly.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a skills-based approach used to support people with emotional intensity, impulsivity, or mood dysregulation.
It helps build skills in four core areas:Mindfulness
Distress tolerance
Emotion regulation
Interpersonal effectiveness
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) teaches people how to accept hard emotions instead of fighting them, and move forward in ways that align with their values.
It’s especially helpful for clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or lost.Narrative therapy helps clients explore the stories they’ve internalized about themselves often shaped by trauma, culture, or upbringing.
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Group therapy is a structured therapeutic experience where you participate alongside others with shared experiences or goals. Unlike individual therapy, it allows you to learn from peers, explore patterns in real time, and feel less alone in your struggles with professional guidance.
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Group therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, growth, and connection, but it isn’t always a replacement for individual therapy. Some people benefit most from one-on-one sessions, especially when working through trauma, severe anxiety, or complex mental health concerns.
At Haven Health Therapy, we offer a free consultation before each group to help decide if a group setting is the right fit, or if individual therapy might be more effective on its own or alongside a group. -
Absolutely. Everyone in the group signs a confidentiality agreement.
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Before joining, we’ll reach out for brief and free consultation to make sure the group matches your needs and comfort level.
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Group therapy has been proven to improve emotional regulation, self-awareness, communication skills, and coping strategies. It’s especially effective for managing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity development, and life transitions. Research also supports its role in reducing isolation and helping participants build a stronger sense of connection and confidence.
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Group therapy can be ideal for people who benefit from shared insight, prefer learning through connection, or want a collaborative healing space.
FAQs About Group Therapy
at Haven Health Therapy
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Yes it does. Haven Health Therapy is in-network with major insurance providers like Aetna and Cigna. We can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
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We understand that life happens, teens or families may need to miss a session due to school, work, or personal commitments. If you miss a session:
The group will continue: Our therapists keep the series moving so the group stays on track.
You won’t be left behind: Each session is designed to stand on its own, so even if you miss one, you’ll still be able to follow along and benefit from the next.
No recordings for privacy: To protect confidentiality, we don’t record group sessions. However, our therapists may provide a brief summary or key takeaways so you can stay connected.
We encourage consistent attendance, but our groups are built to remain supportive and effective even if a session is missed.
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We’ve done our research and found that structuring groups in short 4–6 week series provides the best balance of structure, engagement, and flexibility for the teens, young adults, and caregivers we serve:
Clear commitment: A defined start and end date feels less overwhelming than an ongoing group.
Focused themes: Each series centers on a specific topic, like identity, coping skills, or communication, so clients gain practical tools they can use right away.
Stronger engagement: Teens and young adults tend to stay more motivated when there’s a set timeline and clear goals.
Flexibility to continue: After completing a series, clients can choose to join another group, repeat a series they found helpful, join an ongoing support group or move into individual therapy.
This format helps us provide meaningful, identity-affirming care while giving families flexibility and choice.
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Yes. In addition to our group therapy series, we also offer ongoing support groups for continued growth, connection, and reflection. These are not therapy but offer community-based healing spaces. See our support circles here.