Group Therapy

Find support, healing, and growth with group therapy

Navigating life’s challenges can often feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Group therapy offers a unique opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences and challenges, all under the guidance of a trained therapist. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or just looking for a supportive community, group therapy can be a powerful step towards healing and personal growth.

What is Group Therapy?

Group therapy involves a group of individuals coming together to work on particular skills and receive support. Each session is led by a trained therapist who facilitates discussions, activities, and exercises designed to promote healing and personal development. The participants are united by shared diagnoses, difficulties, or life stages, creating a supportive environment where everyone can relate to each other's experiences.

Shared Experiences

Connecting with others who understand what you’re going through can provide immense relief and validation.

Support and Encouragement

Group members often motivate each other by sharing their progress and coping strategies.

Learning Opportunities

Listening to others’ experiences can offer new perspectives and solutions to your own challenges.

Social Skills Development

Group therapy provides a practice ground for improving communication and social interaction skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Groups may be formed based on various factors, including:

Shared Diagnoses

Such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or OCD.

Shared Difficulties

Such as divorce, parenting issues, or stress management.

Shared Life Stages

Such as adolescence, parenthood, or postpartum.

Confidentiality is a foundational aspect of group therapy. All participants are required to keep discussions and conversations within the group confidential. This ensures a safe space where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or breach of privacy.

Take the First Step Towards Healing Together

At Psychology Partners Group, we offer a range of group therapy sessions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our compassionate and experienced therapists are here to guide you through every step of your healing journey. Learn more and register for our various groups below:

Separation & Divorce Support Group

Join our separation and divorce support group to connect with others who understand the complexity and the transition. It's a non-judgmental space to share stories, get real-world advice on everything from co-parenting to rediscovering yourself, and remember you're not in this alone. Come find your strength and your way forward.

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Parents of Toddlers

Join our support group for parents of toddlers to connect with others who understand the chaos and the joy. It's a non-judgmental space to share stories, get real-world advice on everything from tantrums to picky eaters, and remember you're not in this alone. Come find your village.

Parents of Tweens

Join our support group for parents of tweens to connect with others who understand the eye-rolls and the inside jokes. It's a non-judgmental space to share stories, get real-world advice on everything from screen time battles to friend group drama, and remember you're not in this alone.

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Divorce Support for Kids

Our art therapy based support group for kids (ages 8-11) helps them connect with others who understand what it's like to have two homes and big feelings. It's a safe, non-judgmental space to share, learn coping skills, and see that they are not the only ones going through this. Give your child a place to heal and connect.

Social Anxiety

Our support group helps you connect with others who understand the desire to join in but feel held back by fear. It's a gentle, non-judgmental space to share experiences, learn practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, and know it’s okay to just listen. You are not alone. Take a step toward connection.

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Adults with OCD

Our support group connects you with adults who truly understand the fight against intrusive thoughts and compulsions. It's a compassionate, non-judgmental space to share strategies, celebrate ERP successes (big and small), and know you are not alone in this. Find strength in community.

Parents of kids with ADHD

Our support group connects you with parents who truly get the creativity, the chaos, and everything in between. It's a non-judgmental space to swap real-world strategies for everything from homework battles to managing big emotions, and to celebrate the unique brilliance of our kids. You are not alone. Find support and strategies that work.

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Teen DBT Skills Support Group

Our support group connects you with other teens who get it. This isn't just a talk group—we use art to express what’s hard to say and learn practical DBT skills to handle big emotions without feeling overwhelmed. You are not alone in this. Find your people and your power.

Postpartum Support

Our support group is a come-as-you-are space for new moms navigating the beautiful mess of the fourth trimester. It's a non-judgmental circle to talk honestly about feeding struggles, identity shifts, healing, and the overwhelming love. You are not alone, and you are a good mom. Find the support you deserve.

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Support group for divorce and separation

Divorce & Separation Support

Our new support group is a confidential space for adults navigating the emotional and practical shifts of divorce. It's a non-judgmental circle to process the grief, untangle complex feelings, and share strategies for co-parenting and moving forward. You are not alone in this. Find your strength and your way forward.

Art Therapy Groups

Discover the healing power of creative expression. We offer a variety of art therapy groups for children, teens, and adults designed to build skills, foster connection, and support emotional well-being. Visit our art therapy page to explore our current offerings and find the right group for you or your family

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Your team

Meet our specialists in this area

Emily Bly, PhD

Emily Bly, PhD

CEO, Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As practice founder and clinical supervisor, Dr. Bly integrates advanced psychodynamic insight, CBT, and Gottman methods to guide individuals and couples through complex life transitions and family-building.

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Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Art Therapy Program

A dual-licensed psychologist, board-certified art therapist, and tenured professor utilizing 25+ years of mastery to treat complex trauma, childhood anxiety and behavioral challenges, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.

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Jessica Duffy, LCSW

Jessica Duffy, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As an integrative clinical social worker specializing in youth and adult empowerment, Jessica Duffy utilizes tailored CBT, ACT, and relationship frameworks to support families and couples navigating ADHD, acute anxiety, and complex life transitions.

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Kate Testa, MA

Kate Testa, MA

Art Therapist in Residence

Utilizing creative art therapy to help children and adolescents process big emotions, build confidence, and safely navigate learning and behavioral differences.

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Marissa Caldarola, LCSW

Marissa Caldarola, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a certified EMDR therapist and trauma specialist, Marissa Caldarola utilizes gold-standard somatic reprocessing, trauma-informed care, and addiction frameworks to guide individuals and families through anxiety, substance use, and deep-seated trauma.

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Megan Sedita, PsyD

Megan Sedita, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist, Postdoctoral Resident

As a trauma specialist and relational clinician, Dr. Sedita integrates evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Gottman methods to guide individuals and couples through complex PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and relational discord.

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Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As an anxiety and OCD specialist and family systems clinician, Dr. Scelsa integrates gold-standard ERP, CBT, and parent-led SPACE frameworks to guide youth, young adults, and parents through phobias, obsessive-compulsive loops, and behavioral challenges.

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