Group therapy helps teens give and receive support while learning from each other and their therapist by discussing the issues they have in common. As a teen, in group you will connect with other teens who understand you and what you are going through!
High School Anxiety & Depression Group
Therapist: Katie Ion, AMFT
Gender Inclusive, Grades 9-12: Sundays 5:00PM – 6:15PM
This in-person process group helps teens who are struggling to adapt to the high school experience. Teens who experience depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, neurodivergence, or identity issues would be a good fit for this group. Commonly discussed topics include college preparations, family challenges, healthy friendships and dating relationships, and stress management. This process group offers a space for teens to support one another by sharing experiences, learning new coping skills, and developing healthy lifestyles in a judgement-free zone.
Applied DBT High School Group
Therapist: Melissa Daoud, LMFT
Gender-Inclusive, Grades 9-12: Wednesdays 4:00PM – 5:15PM; or Fridays 4:00PM – 5:15PM
DBT stands for dialectical behavior therapy and effectively treats anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues. Specifically, DBT is very effective for managing mood swings, problematic behaviors like suicidal thoughts and self-harm, improving relationships, and improving problem-solving skills. This in-person process group will introduce DBT skills, teach teens how to apply them to everyday life, and provide a safe space to practice the skills in a peer group.
Coming Soon!
LGBTQIA+ Teen Support Group
Therapist: Cole Scanlon, AMFT
Gender-Inclusive, in person, Grades 9-12
Location: San Jose Office
This in-person, process group is designed to assist LGBTQIA+ teens with navigating external support options, as well as exploring their inward perspective regardless of what step of their journey they are at. This group provides a safe space for teens to share their experiences and receive non-judgmental support as they discover how to overcome unique stressors they face.
Price for this group is $105 per session.
Parent Support Group of LGBTQIA Teens
Therapist: Melissa Daoud, LMFT
Gender-Inclusive, in-person, parents of high school teens
Location: San Jose Office
This educational and process-oriented group provides an ideal opportunity for parents to connect in a secure and confidential environment. Additionally, it offers a supportive community for those navigating the complexities of raising LGBTQIA+ youth.
Price for this group is $105 for individual parent or $165 for couple per session.