Group Therapy
Group therapy is a wonderful opportunity to do your therapy and self-work with other people similar to you. Groups are often full of laughter and deep sharing. If you are someone who is craving social connections or who is curious to see if there may be other people like you out there, a group is the right place for you.
Are groups right for you?
- Groups are a terrific place to further you self-growth and mastery, to cultivate healthy relationships, and to combat loneliness and isolation.
- Our groups are reserved for people who have already engaged in individual therapy and are committed to the process of growth and healing.
- Our group facilitators create a safe environment through icebreakers, games, discussions and a group agreement. Within the group, participants do their own work by listening, sharing or both.
- Psychoeducation Groups: Our Breathwork and Meditation group and Relationship Success group, are both psychoeducation groups. In these groups, the group leader presents content and exercises and there is typically less sharing and engagement between the participants. The groups’ purpose is to educate and build skills that can be used in every day life.
Current Group Offerings
Our groups begin several times a year. The first two sessions are open to new members and then. groups are closed for the remainder of the sessions. Once a group is established it is closed to new members until the start of the next group of sessions. Contact us if you are interested in trying out or joining a group, or would like more information on what to expect and start dates.
Teen Girl’s Group
This mutual support group is for teen girls 15-19 years old and it is held in person at 350 Broadway, Suite 307, Albany, NY. It is a closed therapy group that starts twice a year and is led by Samantha Bruce, LCSW. She leads participants in exercises, games and group discussions to increase trust, cohesion, self-mastery and self-awareness. This group is full of laughter and fun, as well as important conversations.
Women’s Group (ages 25-35)
This mutual support group is for women 24-35 years old and is held in person at 16 N. Greenbush Rd. Suite 205, Troy, NY. It is a closed therapy group that starts twice a year and is led by Jill Wolski, LCSW. She leads participants in exercises, games, and group discussions to increase trust, cohesion, self-mastery, and self-awareness. This group features group discussion, breathwork, and meditation.
Men’s Group (all ages)
This mutual support group is for men of all ages. It is a closed therapy group that starts twice a year and is led by Jill Wolski, LCSW. She leads participants in exercises, games, and group discussions to increase trust, cohesion, self-mastery, and self-awareness. This group features group discussion, breathwork, and meditation.
Women’s Group (ages 35+)
This mutual support group is for women 36+ years old. It is a closed therapy group that starts twice a year and is led by Jill Wolski, LCSW. She leads participants in exercises, games, and group discussions to increase trust, cohesion, self-mastery, and self-awareness. This group features group discussion, breathwork, and meditation.
Women’s Spirituality Group (all ages)
This mutual support group is for women of all ages. It is a closed therapy group that starts twice a year and is led by Jill Wolski, LCSW. She leads participants in a group discussion, breathwork, creation of sacred space, and an imaginative meditation with the Buffalo Drum, also called Shamanic Journeying, to find needed insight and guidance for everyday situations.
Men’s Group (all ages)
This mutual support group is for men of all ages. It is a closed therapy group that starts twice a year and is led by Jill Wolski, LCSW. She leads participants in exercises, games, and group discussions to increase trust, cohesion, self-mastery, and self-awareness. This group features group discussion, breathwork, and meditation.
Art Therapy Group (all ages and genders)
This is an open psychoeducational group that is open to anyone, is held on Zoom, and is led by Taylor Bouton, LMSW. She leads participants in art therapy exercises that help to calm the brain and body, promoting feelings of wellness.
Breathwork and Meditation Group
This is an open psychoeducational group that is open to anyone, is run on Zoom, and is led by Jill Wolski, LMSW. She leads participants in breathwork and meditation exercises that calm the brain and body, promoting feelings of balance, clarity, and wellness
Parenting Success Group
This is an open psychoeducational group that is open to parents, is run on Zoom, and is led by Kerriann Reynolds, LMSW. She provides educational material on successful parenting strategies, the do’s and don’ts of parenting, and group discussions on challenging parenting situations.