Group Therapy
Specialized group therapy with doctoral psychologists focused on building skills to manage trauma symptoms and support long-term healing. Connect with others on similar journeys while learning evidence-based skills.
Introduction to Group Therapy
Healing Together Through Shared Experience and Trauma-Focused Skills Building
Group therapy offers a unique opportunity to learn and heal alongside others who understand what you’re going through. At Summit Psychotherapy Center, our doctoral-level clinicians lead specialized therapeutic groups that combine peer support with evidence-based clinical guidance. In a safe, confidential environment, you’ll learn skills to manage difficult emotions, understand the impacts of trauma in your current life, prepare to process trauma, and build meaningful connections with others on similar healing journeys. Group therapy provides both the power of shared experience and the expertise of specialized trauma clinicians.
Who Can Benefit from Group Therapy?
Is Group Therapy Right for You?
Group therapy can be especially helpful if you’re experiencing:
PTSD or complex trauma symptoms
Difficulty regulating emotions
Challenges in relationships and communication
Feelings of isolation or being misunderstood
Need for practical coping skills
Desire to connect with others on similar journeys
Interest in learning from others’ experiences
Wanting to complement individual therapy with skills training
Note: For some people, group therapy works best when combined with individual therapy.
Benefits of
Group Therapy
Participating in our specialized therapeutic groups provides:
Evidence-based skills you can use immediately in daily life
Support from others who truly understand your struggles
Opportunity to practice new skills in a safe environment
Validation and normalization of your experiences
Multiple perspectives on challenges you face
Cost-effective way to access specialized treatment
Leadership from doctoral-level trauma specialists
Structured curriculum proven effective through research
What to Expect in Group Therapy?
Your Group Therapy Experience
Initial Assessment
Before joining a group, you’ll meet with a clinician for a free 30 minutes phone screen to ensure the group is a good fit for your needs and goals. Sometimes concurrent individual therapy will be required.
Group Structure
Groups typically meet weekly via telehealth for 90 minutes. Each session includes skills teaching, review of practice exercises, and opportunities to share and process experiences in a confidential, supportive environment.
Skills Learning
You’ll learn evidence-based skills through structured lessons, practice exercises, and homework assignments. Skills are designed to help you navigate trauma symptoms, manage emotions, and improve relationships.
Community Building
Over time, group members develop a sense of community and learn from each other’s experiences. The group becomes a safe space to practice vulnerability and connection.
Featured Group: Trauma-Focused DBT Skills
Connect, Grow, and Reclaim Your Life
This skills group utilizes Trauma-Focused DBT (a cutting-edge advancement to evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help you build resilience, find emotional balance, develop healthier relationships, and move boldly toward the life you want! Led by doctoral-level clinicians trained in both trauma treatment and DBT, this group provides evidence-based tools alongside the validation and support of peers who understand.
Mindfulness (6 sessions)
Learn how to stay present, reduce dissociation and reactivity, and reconnect with your mind, body, and emotions in a grounded way.
Distress Tolerance (12 sessions)
Cope with crises and overwhelming emotions and learn how to accept even painful realities so that you can stop making things worse and start living.
Emotion Regulation (20 sessions)
Understand and care for your emotions, reduce vulnerability and build resiliency, and learn self-compassion through common trauma-related emotions including guilt, shame, disgust, and powerlessness.
Interpersonal Effectiveness (12 sessions)
Figure out how trauma impacts relationship patterns, learn to ask for what you need, build and maintain healthy balanced relationships
Format: Virtual | Weekly class | Wednesdays at 5:15pm-6:45pm
Rolling admissions, new group members can start at the beginning of the month
Rolling admissions, new group members can start at the beginning of the month
Cost: $125/class, billed by month (at the beginning of the month)
Ready to Join a Healing Community?
Take the first step toward connecting with others and building the skills you need to reclaim your life. Our specialized groups provide both expert guidance and peer support on your healing journey.