Group Therapy

Why Group Therapy?

Tired of traditional talk therapy? Do you feel stuck and unable to find the roots of your pain? If you’re tired of dancing around your issues, we have a unique approach to help you get to the root.

Our groups offer support, education, and an opportunity to explore your inner world in a deeper way. Clients report spontaneous changes in their nervous systems, shifts in behaviors, healthier relationships with emotions, and feeling more adaptable in their overall lives.

Group therapy is extremely powerful because groups mimic our original natural social environments. This allows group therapy to both evoke our trauma and then provide a space for it to be healed in a way that individual therapy cannot.

Group therapy can help access the deeper areas of the brain where trauma resides (Gantt & Badenoch, 2013). Group also activates specific nerves in the body (“Social Engagement System”) which provide safety and calm when members share and receive compassion.

All pain is relational pain. Healing must involve relationships.

Is Group Right for Me?

Group therapy can be a powerful way to heal, but it’s not the right fit for everyone at every stage. Here are some clues if group therapy is right for me:

  • You’re ready to connect. You are willing to be present with others, and offer validation and support. If you struggle with dissociation or chronic depression, it’s best to find a specialized group.

  • You’re curious about yourself. A major benefit of group is finding our blind spots. Being open to areas of pain that you might have missed can help you grow in unexpected ways.

  • You can tolerate discomfort. Group therapy is a powerful way to surface unexpressed emotions and pain. If you are willing to work through it with the group, we can help you heal those original wounds. If your system is already overwhelmed, group may end up being destabilizing.

  • You’re not in immediate crisis. Group is a “neural exercise” and will be very difficult if you don’t have existing stability in your life. If you’re in survival mode, it will be hard for you to do the work of group that involves offering care, self-reflection, and to take in safety cues from others. If you struggle with chronically feeling overwhelmed, dissociation, suicidal ideation, self-harm ideation, or heavy use of substances, it’s best to focus on individual therapy or to find a group that is specific for your needs.

Types of Groups

  • This short-term group is built for people who want real tools — not just talk. Led by licensed therapists John Maxwell, LPCC, and Chelsea Meyer, LPCC, we’ll offer a safe space packed with education, skills practice, and support.

    You'll learn how trauma affects the body and mind and how to use your nervous system to heal. In just a few sessions, we’ll cover:

    • How adult and childhood trauma shape us

    • How trauma impacts your body and personality

    • Techniques to digest and ‘complete’ traumas

    • How connection helps healing

    Perfect for those healing from trauma or supporting someone who is.

    Clinically, we draw from Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

    Note: This group is less about processing specific traumas or interpersonal support. While there are many group discussions, the main focus is on learning.

  • This group is for those ready to go deeper - to finally begin exploring the trauma at the root of our symptoms, all in a safe and supportive environment.

    With continued guidance from licensed therapists John Maxwell, LPCC, and Chelsea Meyer, LPCC, we’ll focus on:

    • Gently uncovering and processing memories and experiences that have shaped how we see ourselves and the world

    • Practicing vulnerability and connection in a space that honors your pace and capacity.

    The healing journey isn’t meant to be traveled alone!

    Note: This group is designed for those who have already built coping skills and stability (Phase 1 work) and are ready for the next layer of healing. This group isn’t a good fit for those in crisis.

    Clinically, we draw from IFS, Psychodrama, and Somatic approaches.

  • This group takes a body-first approach to healing, combining the Rest and Restore Protocol (a research-based music program) with somatic exercises and nervous system education. Rather than focusing on talking, the group emphasizes experiential practices that help you notice, track, and shift body sensations, supporting the release of anxiety, depression, trauma, and unhelpful patterns. Members often notice greater calm, emotional balance, and an easier ability to rest and recover over time.

    Clinically we draw from Somatic Experiencing and Polyvagal Theory.

Group Details

Groups typically are on a weekday from 4-5:30pm. All groups are in-person.

We meet either at 1115 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220 or 4400 North High Street Columbus, OH 43214 STE 319.

The cost is $65/session, though scholarships are available. Members are financially responsible for all sessions, even those missed, but may drop out anytime. We are not able to bill insurance.

Groups are “closed” by default. No new members can join after the first week, so if you can't attend the first session, it's best to wait until the next round.

Group Waitlist Form

Register your interest with the form below. Note that it may be some months before we can work with you. Groups fill up fast and not everyone is a good fit for every type of group we will run.