Group therapy is a highly effective type of therapy where clients increase self-awareness of their relational patterns, develop ties to a set of peers supportive of their growth and change, and learn from watching and responding to other group members’ therapeutic work.
What to expect if you are interested in group therapy: If you are interested in learning more about yourself in relationships and how you affect others, group therapy may be right for you. The first step would be for you to make an appointment with me to see if you are a candidate for group therapy. Second, you will spend 3-6 months in individual therapy learning how to connect to yourself and notice your interpersonal patterns. I will let you know when I think you are ready to join a group. And I will let you know which group would be a good fit based on group demographic and themes. I ask for a year commitment to group prior to starting group so that you have the time to learn about how to use group. Group that first year is an added treatment modality. Individual or couples therapy continue and frequency may be decreased after the first year.
Group therapy is one of the most potent and transformative experiences that psychotherapy can offer. It has been proven to be effective for individuals with depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. Participants are able to put into practice their insights from individual therapy, improve their emotional expression, tap into their authentic self and develop social skills. These interpersonal co-ed groups consist of up to 10 people and meet weekly.
For patients who are ready to start group therapy, refer to my blog post, How to Make the Most of Your Group Therapy Experience: 12 Tips.
Group therapy is an evidence-based modality of therapy that is used to treat a range of problems including relationship difficulties, personality issues, grief, trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. Groups have been shown to be a powerful way for individuals to learn about themselves and their intimate relationships.