Group Therapy

Group therapy is an effective form of therapy in which a small number of people meet with the support of a therapist to address a specific topic or area of concern. While each group differs in approach and goals, all groups aim to create a safe, supportive, and cohesive space.

Clients can engage in group therapy along with individual therapy as groups can provide benefits that individual therapy may not. Groups can act as a support network that allows participant gain insight from fellow group members and feel less alone in their struggles.

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Adjustment Disorders and Coping With Grief/Loss and Life Transitions

This group is a mix of psychoeducation and processing of grief and loss as well as life transitions, with a focus on adjustment disorders as a result of grief. The goal is to gain support and learn tools and perspectives to navigate through our grief and loss challenges. This group is best suited for those learning to live with new situations that grief and loss brings to our lives and struggling with adjusting to the new realities of the loss.

Start Date: August 4th, 2025
Day and Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
Facilitator: Larry Torgersen, LMHCA
Cost: This group accepts insurance
Who: People experiencing grief and loss
Where: Telehealth Washington

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills

This skills group is designed for adults who are interested in learning Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills developed by Marsha M, Linehan. This is a closed group. The group is held in 4 sections which rotate through Orientation, Mindfulness Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. The facilitator will provide information and education on the topics of the day. The group will be given “talk time,” in which group members can share their thoughts, experiences and positive feedback with each other. This group is for people interested in learning DBT skills. This group will meet for 12 sessions.

Start Date: July 29th
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 5:15pm-6:15pm
Facilitator: Latasha Lal, LSWAIC
Cost: This group accepts insurance and $50 per session for private pay
Who: People interested in learning DBT skills
Where: Telehealth Washington

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DBT Skills Class

This skills group is designed for adults who are interested in learning Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills developed by Marsha M, Linehan. The group is held in three rotating sections.

Mindfulness and Interpersonal Effectiveness – Starting October 16th, 2025

Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation – Starting January 8th, 2026

Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance – Starting April 2nd, 2026

(Group closed, waitlist available)

Day and Time: Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: Katelyn Yam, LMHC
Cost: Accepts insurance or Private Pay Rate $45 per session
Who: Adults 18+ interested in learning DBT skills
Where: Telehealth Washington

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In Person Life Skills Group

My name is Ivko Pejovic and I have been a mental health counselor for over 20 years, counseling both individuals and groups.

Please join our community of committed people dedicated to improving their lives and contribute something valuable to society and humanity.

This group is designed to help its participants learn valuable skills that are necessary to build meaningful and lasting relationships and ultimately for each individual to become happy and fulfilled.

Some topics include:

1 Developing effective communication skills.
2. Identifying, processing, describing and expressing your feelings.
3. Living a balance life.
4. Developing wisdom from within to build true authentic happiness.
5. A practical skills when you are in crises.
6. Balancing self-compassion with the compassion for others.
7. Practicing gratitude.

“True happiness is a life of continual self- improvement. “

Day and Time: Wednesdays 2:00pm-3:00pm
Facilitator: Ivko Pejovic, LMHC
Cost: $100
Who: Open to everyone
Where: Mountlake Terrace Office Location

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Are You Being Abused In Your Relationship? He says he loves you. So…why does he do that?

This six week group will focus on understanding how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued in their romantic relationships. He says he loves you. So…why does he do that? Maybe you have asked yourself this question again and again. In our group sessions we will learn about:
*Early warning signs of abuse
*The nature of abusive thinking
*Myths about abusers
*Ten abusive personality types
*The role of drugs and alcohol
*What you can fix, and what you you can’t
*How to get out of an abusive relationship safely

Our conversations will be based off of the book Why Does He Do That by Lundy Bancroft.

If you are questioning if you are in an abusive relationship, need validation for the experiences you are having or are struggling to find the strength to consider leaving your abusive relationship, this group will provide you with the tools you need to move forward. Through psychoeducation and a confidential community, you will begin to remember who you are, recognize your worth and find a sense of personal empowerment.

*To assist with safety, privacy and availability due to family dynamics, a variety of different timeframes will be offered. Please pick the series of sessions that will work best for your circumstances.

Start Date: May 25th
Day and Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm, Thursdays 2:00-3:30 pm
Facilitator: Julie Spada, LSWAIC
Cost: This group accepts insurance / $500 Private pay rate
Who: Women
Where: Telehealth Washington

Women’s Self-Acceptance Skills Group

This group will offer the skills you need to free yourself from self-doubt, complex & childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, body image disorders, as well as eating disorders. This group utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance Therapy. What that means is your changing your thoughts about yourself, which in turn change your behaviors and habits, to create a thriving lifestyle with self-efficacy. These skills are simple concepts; however it takes lots of practice, a group can help you normalize your thoughts and accept the changes you are committed to make for your self-acceptance.

Day and Time: Mondays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Facilitator: Lauralie Huddleston, LMHC
Cost: This group accepts insurance
Who: Women looking for self acceptance
Where: Telehealth Washington

Live the Life that Trauma Kept you from Living

Group sessions will be facilitated by a therapist who has successfully navigated the enduring impacts of childhood trauma, ultimately achieving peace and a gratifying life. Issues such as depression, social anxiety, PTSD, feelings of worthlessness, self-loathing, impulsive behavior, uncontrolled anger, self-blame, difficulties in connecting with oneself and others, challenges in relationships, and isolation; these are the barriers that hinder your path to a happier and more fulfilling life.
The goal of the group is to foster a safe space where members can candidly share their struggles without the fear of judgment from others. Participants will gain insights and support from each other’s lived experiences and shared understanding.

Start Date: March 18th
Day and Time: Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Facilitator: Jay Zabinsky, LSWAIC
Cost: $60
Who: People looking for a safe space
Where: Telehealth Washington

Drug Addiction, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention

Group sessions will be led by a therapist who has celebrated more than 50 years of sobriety. The aim of the group is to create a secure environment where participants can openly discuss their challenges without the fear of judgment from peers. It caters to individuals grappling with ongoing addiction, working towards lasting recovery, enhancing their overall well-being, and acquiring essential skills to live a life free from substances. Participants will benefit from one another’s shared experiences and mutual understanding.

Start Date: March 20th
Day and Time: Thursdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Facilitator: Jay Zabinsky, LSWAIC
Cost: $60
Who: People struggling with addiction
Where: Telehealth Washington

CBT for Psychosis

Do you suspect you have a mental health condition? Does the word psychosis illicit fear due to concerns of abnormalities? Reality check! Three out of one hundred people who experience psychosis at least one time during their lifetime, cited by Guvenek-Cokol(2022). The same author also noted individuals who seek programs to manage symptoms; some are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and learn how to manage the symptoms, and others have a nonpsychiatric mental illness (Guvenek-Cokol, 2022).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis is a University of Washington curriculum to help community members with concerns about psychosis. Essentially, adults ages eighteen years of age and older explore the following:
• Is there a problem?
• What is the problem?
• What are potential solutions?
• What are the pros and cons of each solution?
• Which solution seems the best at this point?
• Do it!
Let’s embark on a pathway enriched with establishing safety while transparently discussing what’s wrong.

Start Date: August 23rd
Day and Time: Saturdays 10:00am-11:30am
Facilitator: Katreace Moore, LMHCA
Cost: Insurance or Group Private Pay $100/session
Who: Adults 18+
Where: Telehealth Washington

Men’s Support Group

Helping young adult men adjust to living up to their potential, overcoming obstacles to change, minimizing procrastination and negative thoughts, and learning insights into how to be the best version of ourselves for us and our partners.

Men age 22-45, with adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, and or depression disorders

Start Date: September 7th (10 sessions)
Day and Time: Sundays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Facilitator: Joshua Akana, LPCA
Cost: Insurance
Who: Adults 25-44
Where: Telehealth Oregon

Building Castles

The purpose of this group is to help women on their journey to healing from developed anxiety and depression symptoms associated with domestic violence. A powerful way to battle these diagnoses and acknowledge trauma is to welcome vulnerability within a group of others who connect through similar experiences. Together we will help build a safe space to share raw and authentic emotions that come with being victimized. I will be using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to bring core beliefs to the surface and help you learn about your inner child. This will help build healthy coping strategies, promote self-worth, and create self-determination to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Life does not pause to acknowledge your hurt; we have to create that pause for ourselves.

Start Date: January 10th, 2026 (10 sessions)
Day and Time: Saturdays 10am-11am (in person) / Mondays 8pm-9pm (Telehealth)
Facilitator: Kaylee McReynolds, LSWAIC
Cost: Insurance / Private pay $50 per session
Who: Women, victims of domestic violence and abuse with depression, anxiety, and PTSD
Where: Tacoma, Washington / Telehealth Washington

DBT Skills for Life

DBT is an evidence-based model of therapy that helps people learn and use new skills and strategies so that they build lives they feel are worth living. Every 12 weeks there will be a new module reviewing through one of the following: Mindfulness: How to be present, in the moment, and attuned to the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. Distress tolerance: How to tolerate crisis situations without making it worse. Emotion regulation: Learning how to regulate/stabilize emotions without under or overreacting. Interpersonal effectiveness: Learning how to meet your objectives in relationships without compromising your or others’ self-respect.

Start Date: July 17th
Day and Time: Thursdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Facilitator: Ciara Fleming, LAC
Cost: This group accepts insurance
Who: Anyone 18+ who struggle with depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and other disorders that cause disruptions in daily life
Where: Telehealth Arizona

PTSD Group

This group focuses on psychoeducation and processing of PTSD in the group setting. Topics include how trauma is stored in the body, scaling symptoms for being proactive, and other topics to explore living with PTSD. The goal is to learn to live with and reduce the negative impact of symptoms on daily life and gain support for those struggling with this disorder. It is important to remember that each persons experience is unique to them and while there are similarities it is a very individual experience. One persons trauma is no worse or better than another’s.

Start Date: August 6th
Day and Time: Wednesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm
Facilitator: Larry Torgersen, LMHCA
Cost: This group accepts insurance
Who: Anyone 18+ who is struggling with PTSD and trauma
Where: Telehealth Washington

The Grief Recovery Method 8-Week Group

Our Grief Recovery Groups offer a compassionate, safe environment where you can explore your beliefs about loss, identify the losses that have shaped your life, and take actionable steps toward healing. These groups are rooted in the Grief Recovery Method, a proven, evidence-based program designed to help you complete unresolved emotions that may still cause pain. In our action-based format, you will engage in reading and writing assignments from The Grief Recovery Handbook – 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition, which will guide you through a structured process of healing. Grief isn’t always logical—it can arise from various life events, such as death, divorce, the end of a relationship, or even losses like moving, pet loss, or financial changes. If you are feeling overwhelmed by grief, this program is designed to help you make sense of and heal from those emotions. You will have the opportunity to choose which loss you wish to focus on and explore various types of loss as you move through the process. With over 40 years of proven success in helping individuals across the globe, the Grief Recovery Method provides a trusted path to healing, helping you to move forward and find peace.

Start Date: January 7th, 2026
Day and Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
Facilitator: Brittany Lane, LPCA
Cost: Insurance / Private pay $495 for the whole session
Who: Adults 18+, any gender, dealing with any type of loss
Where: Telehealth Oregon

Healing From Family Dysfunction

The group is for individuals who grew up in families impacted by emotional neglect, enmeshment, toxic roles, and unresolved conflict. Whether you experience involved absent or controlling parents, ongoing guilt and obligation to meet family needs, or controlling caregivers, this group helps the client unpack the patterns that show up in their current functioning, while allowing you to reclaim your sense of self.

Start Date: November 8th
Day and Time: Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm
Facilitator: Derika Pruitt, LSWAIC
Cost: Insurance / Private pay $45 per session
Who: Young/Older adults 25-60; Open to both male and female clients; Acceptable diagnoses (PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Dependent Personality Disorder, Generalized/Unspecified Anxiety Disorder)
Where: Telehealth Washington

Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group: Focus on Depression

I offer a clinician-led Dungeons & Dragons therapy group for adults who are experiencing low mood, isolation, or difficulty finding motivation and connection. This group uses collaborative storytelling as a structured therapeutic tool to support engagement, shared experience, and emotional growth.

This is a therapy group, not a casual game group. Sessions are facilitated by a licensed mental health professional, and the focus is on connection, momentum, and working with mood in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No prior D&D experience is required.

The group meets weekly as a closed, time-limited cohort for 10 sessions, with one planned break week built into the schedule. Participants complete an individual intake session prior to joining the group to establish therapeutic goals and create a character aligned with those goals.

Start Date: January 18th, 2026 (not accepting new members)
Day and Time: Sundays 11:00am-1:00pm
Facilitator: Warren Barrett, LMHCA
Cost: Insurance / Private pay $600 for the whole series
Who: Adult 18+ with a current diagnosis of depression. Prior experience playing Dungeons & Dragons is beneficial, but not required.
Where: Telehealth Washington

Father to Father

Father to Father is a confidential, judgment-free space where dads come together to share, listen, and grow. Whether you’re navigating the highs and lows of parenthood, balancing work and family life, or simply looking for connection with other fathers who understand — this group is here for you. Through open conversation and guided support, we explore the challenges and joys of being a dad in today’s world. From mental health and emotional well-being to fatherhood, identity, and relationships, Father to Father is about showing up for yourself and each other. You’re not alone. You don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Join us — one dad to another. Open to fathers of all ages, from new dads to seasoned dads, because every stage of fatherhood brings unique challenges and insights.

The Father to Father group is designed for dads seeking connection, support, and understanding in their journey through fatherhood. This group is ideal for fathers who:

Want a safe, confidential space to openly discuss the challenges and rewards of being a dad.
Are experiencing stress, emotional challenges, or changes related to parenting, relationships, or identity.
Desire to connect with other fathers who share similar experiences.
Are open to honest conversation, active listening, and personal growth.
May feel isolated or overwhelmed and want practical tools and peer support to improve well-being.

Whether you’re a new dad or have years of parenting experience, if you want to show up for yourself and your family, this group is for you.

Start Date: January 30th, 2026
Day and Time: Fridays 8:00pm-9:00pm (Bi-weekly)
Facilitator: Gilbert Romero-Mewharter, LMHC
Cost: Private pay $300 for the whole series (6 sessions)
Who: Fathers of all ages seeking connection, support, and understanding in their journey through fatherhood
Where: Telehealth Washington

Healing Together-Trauma Group

Our trauma-informed approach emphasizes safety, compassion, and empowerment every step of the way. Learn tools to manage triggers, reduce anxiety, and regain a sense of control. You’ll gain not only skills and insight but also a supportive community that helps you reclaim your life.

Start Date: February 5th, 2026
Day and Time: Thursdays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Facilitator: Christina Balasis, LPCC
Cost: Private pay $25/session
Who: Men and women ages 18 to 45
Where: Telehealth Colorado

High Acuity Service Worker Support & Processing Group

This space is for people working in high-stress, community-based settings — like unhoused health services, jails and prisons, crisis response, emergency departments, community mental health centers, or domestic violence programs. You may be feeling the effects of chronic stress, burnout, or trauma from the work you do every day.

If you’ve noticed increased anxiety, hyper vigilance, exhaustion, or emotional numbness stemming from your job, this is the space for you.

Start Date: December 3rd, 2025
Day and Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Facilitator: Jade Phinn, LSWAIC
Cost: Private pay $35/session
Who: 18+, working in high stress community care based settings, and have a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder and/or a trauma based disorder exacerbated by occupation
Where: Telehealth Washington

Coping with Depression Group

The purpose of the group is to provide a community of people who are living with depression. It is for the depressed person rather than their loved one or caregiver. It is a safe place for people to be honest about their situation and its impact in their lives. It keeps people from feeling isolated, and helps them to feel cared about. It empowers people to face their depression and helps give validation that they are OK as a person despite their condition. It provides positive role models and encouragement that it is possible to get better. To remain in the group, people must agree to get professional help if the facilitator and the rest of the group think that they need a therapist. If their Doctor prescribes medication for depression, they must agree to take it, or to work with their doctor to find a more effective medication. If their Doctor or therapist thinks they need to be hospitalized for their depression, they must agree to do so.

The format helps us embody our Unitarian Universalist principles of respect for every individual and will intentionally allow the spiritual nature of the group to help in healing.

Confidentiality – What is said in the group stays in the group. Who is in the group is confidential. Other than the group members, the only people who will know who is in the group are the parish minister.

Start Date: January 8th, 2026
Day and Time: Thursdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Facilitator: Patricia Parker, LMHCA
Cost: This group accepts insurance
Who: Men & women with a diagnosis of depression ages 17-50
Where: Telehealth Washington

LiveLoveLearn

This is a therapist-facilitated process-oriented group designed to support participants in developing healthier coping skills related to stress, anxiety, depression, fear, and related emotional challenges. The group emphasizes self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal learning within a supportive environment. One hour group session beginning with brief psychoeducation on Anxiety, Depression, and/or Substance Use Disorders followed by group process

Start Date: February 3rd, 2026
Day and Time: Mondays 8:00pm-9:00pm (Bi-weekly)
Facilitator: Kurt Sproul, LPC
Cost: This group accepts insurance
Who: All identities from 18 years of age and older
Where: Telehealth Oregon

Take Action over Addiction

This group is designed to support individuals in recovery or currently working to reduce addictive behaviors by integrating Solution-Focused strategies with Mindfulness-Based coping skills. Participants will learn to shift from problem-saturated thinking to Taking Action towards goal-oriented action, while also cultivating present-moment awareness to better manage cravings, emotions, and triggers.Take Action over Addiction emphasizes strengths, self-efficacy, and practical coping tools, helping members identify what’s working, clarify their recovery goals, and take realistic steps toward lasting change. Mindfulness exercises will be incorporated to build emotional regulation, reduce impulsivity, and support grounding during high-stress moments.

Start Date: February 1st, 2026
Day and Time: Saturdays 1:00pm-2:30pm
Facilitator: Terrell Waters, LMHCA
Cost: Insurance / Private pay $75 per session
Who: 18+ in recovery with anxiety/depression wanting to develop and strengthen healthy coping skills
Where: Telehealth Washington

Black Women and Identity Reconciliation

This group offers a supportive, intentional space for Black women to unpack the impact of misogynoir on their mental and emotional well-being. We’ll explore stress, anxiety, and trauma with care, community, and practical tools. The goal is to move toward healing, empowerment, and a stronger sense of self.

Start Date: January 8th, 2026
Day and Time: Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Facilitator: Jade Phinn, LSWAIC
Cost: Insurance / Private pay $35 per session
Who: Black women ages 18+ experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma as a result of or increased by experiencing misogynoir
Where: Telehealth Washington

Improving Communication to Build Healthy Partnerships

Effective communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. This group is designed to help couples build stronger connections, resolve conflicts, and deepen their understanding of one another through improved communication skills.

Start Date: February 5th, 2026
Day and Time: Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Facilitator: Whitney McDonald, LSWAIC
Cost: Insurance
Who: Individuals and/or couples who want to enhance their communication, strengthen their bond, and work together to build a healthier, more fulfilling partnership
Where: Telehealth Washington

Facing the Shadows Workbook Group

If you’ve been feeling stuck in patterns of porn or sexual behavior that you want to change, I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve been there myself, and I understand how heavy it can feel to carry that struggle in silence. Recovery doesn’t have to be something you go through by yourself — that’s what this group is here for. Together, we create a safe, confidential, and supportive space where we can talk openly, share honestly, and help each other grow toward a healthier sense of self and connection.

I bring both my professional training and my own experience in recovery to this work. I’ve been sober for over five years, and that journey has taught me the importance of compassion, patience, and community. I don’t see myself as an expert above anyone else here — I’m simply someone walking the same path alongside you, offering guidance, tools, and support as we all continue moving forward.

Whatever brought you here, I’m really glad you came. You don’t have to face this alone. This group is a place where you can be seen, accepted, and supported as you take your next steps toward healing and wholeness.

Start Date: March 3rd, 2026
Day and Time: Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:30pm
Facilitator: Anthony Long, LSWAIC
Cost: Insurance
Who: Men ages 24 – 50 struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors or porn addiction
Where: Telehealth Washington