Group Therapy
Group therapy uses shared experience, guided support, and practice to reduce isolation and strengthen real-life relationship skills—at a pace you control.
There’s no single “right” therapy—many people benefit from a blend, or a sequence, over time. What matters most is a pace that feels steady and supportive.
Who typically provides this?
Typically provided by licensed mental health professionals; training and scope can vary by provider and setting.
What sessions can look like
- A therapist facilitates structured topics or a process-oriented group
- Practice communication, boundaries, and emotional expression in real time
- Support + accountability from peers (with clear confidentiality expectations)
Often helpful for
- Isolation
- Relationship patterns
- Shame
- Skills practice (DBT groups)
- Recovery support (varies by group)
Good fit if…
- You learn through connection and shared experience
- You want community and real-time practice
- You’re open to sharing gradually (you don’t have to overshare)
If this feels hard right now, that’s okay
Sometimes the best next step is choosing the right pace and support level first—then building from there.
- You want only private 1:1 work right now
- You’re in an acute crisis and need higher support first—then group can be a powerful next step
If you want help choosing a steady starting point, the quiz can narrow the field fast.
Questions you can bring to a first session
You don’t have to ask all of these—pick the ones that would help you feel confident and supported.
- What does a typical session look like with you?
- How will we set goals—and how will we know if things are improving?
- If something feels too fast or too intense, how do you adjust pace and support?
- How do you tailor this approach to my needs, identity, and preferences?
Safety notes+
- Strong groups have screening, clear boundaries, and skilled facilitation.
Educational only. Not medical advice. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.