BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Group psychotherapy is an effective, accessible, and time-tested way to engage in mental health treatment. Research shows that group therapy is as effective as individual treatment for treating a variety of mental health concerns. These groups offer formal start and stop dates, expect weekly attendance, and are led by our team of mental health professionals. For those interested in drop-in, community-building or education groups, please see our other offerings here. Please note that all groups are offered via telehealth unless otherwise noted.
For the below therapy groups, more screening is needed to register and your participation will be billed to your insurance, paid at a rate of $60 per session, or assessed on your sliding scale fee.
Please complete our interest form if you would like to join one (or more!) of our groups. For additional information, contact our Manager of Group Therapeutic Services at GroupTherapy@howardbrown.org for any additional information or leave a voicemail at 872.269.3728. We strive to return your message within 5-7 business days.
Please note that clients new to Howard Brown Health will need to complete the process to form a profile in our MyChart patient portal in order to complete our pre-group screening and assessment process. Information about registration will be sent to you by email.
CURRENT THERAPY GROUPS
A therapy group designed to help manage stress in healthier ways. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group is an inclusive, skills-building group that runs cyclically in four distinct ten week modules. These modules include Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. The group atmosphere is more “classroom-like,” requiring high motivation from participants to engage in and apply concepts in and outside of the therapeutic space. Written assignments in-between sessions are an integral part of group.
Tuesdays 5-6:30pm. This group next plans to begin in April 2023, running 16 weeks.
An interpersonally-focused therapy group focused on exploring gender identity and expression. In this group, led by licensed clinicians who identify as trans/gender expansive, we will examine, question, and confront conventional gender expectations. By undoing how we are taught gender “should” be, we work to move closer to intentionality and authenticity. Genderf**k is a fit for anyone interested in exploring their gender, regardless of how they currently identify.
Tuesdays, 12-1pm. This group next plans to begin in August 2023, running 16 weeks.
A therapy group designed to help explore loss and resilience in affirming community. Grief and Resilience is an ongoing support group focused on creating a safe space for LGBTQ people to come together and explore the challenges of loss. The group focuses on the power of community while exploring resilience and remembrance as a way of healing.
Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. This group next plans to begin in Summer 2023.
Psychotherapy group for clients to explore interpersonal patterns and histories, build resilience, practice experiencing and communicating emotions directly, and share and receive feedback on important relational patterns. Welcoming of those with a variety of mental health concerns.
Two sections available, Fridays, 10 -11 a.m. and Saturdays 10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday group runs for 10 weeks, taking a short break and beginning a new cycle to which group members are welcome to return. This group next plans to begin in April 2023.
Saturday group next plans to begin in August 2023, running 16 weeks.
Supporting resilience and quality of life for LGBTQ+ adults age 50 and beyond, the Journey Continues is a diverse, gender inclusive and affirming 16 week group process. The purpose of the group is to explore the aging process specific to LGBTQ+ individuals, to build community in a safe and empowering environment and to support resilience and quality of life in the aging process. The group is phenomenological, or client-centered by design, and shaped by the participants of each group.
Thursdays, 10-11:30am. This group next plans to begin in August 2023.
This 10 week Recovery With Pride group is an affirming, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their substance use, get support for making choices that align with their values, and learn tools to cope with triggers and cravings more effectively. This group will draw from both harm reduction strategies and mindfulness exercises to support clients to reach their goals. Meets Thursdays from 4 – 5 p.m.
A therapy group designed to help manage depression and anxiety. The group is an inclusive, skill-based group designed for those who are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. Group members will learn about how mindfulness meditation can improve mood and reduce distressing symptoms. Clients will learn techniques and practice these in group, while also connecting with other people who may have similar experiences.
Two sections available, Thursdays 2-3pm and Fridays 10-11:30am. Thursday group runs for 10 weeks, taking a short break and beginning a new cycle to which group members are welcome to return. Thursday group next plans to begin in April 2023. The Friday group next plans to begin in August 2023.
Inclusive towards all identities, however substance use will be a weekly theme within the group topics. This will be a closed Recovery With Pride group. Group topics will be based on the original meanings of each color within the pride flag created by the late Gilbert Baker. Each color represents an aspect/virtue of life which the group will use to reflect upon towards their own personal use and challenges. Some of the areas that will be explored include: sexuality, peace, life, and nature. Meeting in 16 week cycles. This group next plans to begin in August 2023.
Saturdays, 12-1pm.
Participants will receive foundational Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements of mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance, with a special focus on substance use management/harm reduction. The group atmosphere is more “classroom-like,” requiring high motivation from participants to engage in and apply concepts in and outside of the therapeutic space. Written assignments in-between sessions are an integral part of group.
Wednesdays, 2–3:30pm, meeting for 16 weeks. This group next plans to begin April 2023.
This group is for those seeking an abstinence approach to recovering from substance use. We meet in 10 week cycles and welcome new participants, seeking to center LGBTQ+ experiences in particular. Meets Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m.
Group for those who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and/or sexual harm in current or past relationships. This group will provide a supportive space for members to learn coping skills, process difficult emotions, and receive care and support.
This group is currently on hold. Please complete our interest form if you would like to join the interest list for contact when we begin this group again. Our hopes are to restart this group or another one like it in Spring 2023.