When the place that was supposed to be safest is where you were hurt — and telling the truth somehow made you the problem — the wound goes deeper than church. It can reach your relationship with God. This 16-week therapy group is for women healing from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and church hurt: naming what actually happened, grieving what was lost, and rebuilding — whether that means renewed faith, a different faith, or life after faith. Every path is honored. 6–8 women, screened for fit, confidential, not affiliated with any church. $75/session, including a private pre-group interview.
When the place that was supposed to be safest is where you were hurt — and telling the truth somehow made you the problem — the wound goes deeper than church. It can reach your relationship with God. This 16-week therapy group is for women healing from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and church hurt: naming what actually happened, grieving what was lost, and rebuilding — whether that means renewed faith, a different faith, or life after faith. Every path is honored. 6–8 women, screened for fit, confidential, not affiliated with any church. $75/session, including a private pre-group interview.
After divorce, whether 1 year or 10 years later, your next chapter requires attention, reflection, healing, growth, action, fun and empowerment. This group is designed for both asking Dr. Karen your most pressing questions, and for Dr. Karen to provide you concrete usable steps and insights to create the life you desire in your next chapter. From dating to physical health to body changes to friendships to professional shifts to personal development to emotional wellness to intimacy... No topic is off the table. Note: this group is not currently running, individual one on one with Dr. Karen is therefore offered.
After divorce, whether 1 year or 10 years later, your next chapter requires attention, reflection, healing, growth, action, fun and empowerment. This group is designed for both asking Dr. Karen your most pressing questions, and for Dr. Karen to provide you concrete usable steps and insights to create the life you desire in your next chapter. From dating to physical health to body changes to friendships to professional shifts to personal development to emotional wellness to intimacy... No topic is off the table. Note: this group is not currently running, individual one on one with Dr. Karen is therefore offered.
IN this group we will use experiential methods to help explore who we are, and changes we would like to make assisting in discovering the woman we are meant to be. IT is a small closed group 4-6 women who have a common desire to self-reflect and examine deeper issues. WE will explore ego-strength, emotional dysregulation, shadow work, and family of origin. THE group will meet up once a week for 2 hours, and run for 8-12 times depending. The group is currently inactive. Questions - use my contact information.
Hosted by Dr. Monica von Eggers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85016
IN this group we will use experiential methods to help explore who we are, and changes we would like to make assisting in discovering the woman we are meant to be. IT is a small closed group 4-6 women who have a common desire to self-reflect and examine deeper issues. WE will explore ego-strength, emotional dysregulation, shadow work, and family of origin. THE group will meet up once a week for 2 hours, and run for 8-12 times depending. The group is currently inactive. Questions - use my contact information.
I run ongoing groups for adults. Topics that may be centered depending on group interest and needs include the following: boundaries, consent, trauma, relationship issues, healing insecure attachment patterns, exploring sexuality, identity, body image and identity. Group is $35-50/per group (depending on topic) with an 8-12wk commitment. Once a group starts it becomes closed to ensure confidentiality and build group safety and connection.
Hosted by Melodee Gentry Bosna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
I run ongoing groups for adults. Topics that may be centered depending on group interest and needs include the following: boundaries, consent, trauma, relationship issues, healing insecure attachment patterns, exploring sexuality, identity, body image and identity. Group is $35-50/per group (depending on topic) with an 8-12wk commitment. Once a group starts it becomes closed to ensure confidentiality and build group safety and connection.
STARTING August 4th!! Spots limited. In these times of heightened uncertainty, coming together to process our thoughts and emotions can reduce feelings of isolation, alienation, and loneliness. Additionally, gathering with one another can increase our sense of belonging and wholeness. When you feel heard, validated, and valued, healing can begin. Topics Include: identity, anxiety, depression, intimacy, boundaries, unhealthy patterns, identity, etc.. All self-identified women, including cis and transgender individuals are welcome. WPG is a 6-week commitment, offering a consistent and supportive environment where members can examine their individuality within a group setting. Limited sliding scale rates available. Claims can be submitted for reimbursement.
STARTING August 4th!! Spots limited. In these times of heightened uncertainty, coming together to process our thoughts and emotions can reduce feelings of isolation, alienation, and loneliness. Additionally, gathering with one another can increase our sense of belonging and wholeness. When you feel heard, validated, and valued, healing can begin. Topics Include: identity, anxiety, depression, intimacy, boundaries, unhealthy patterns, identity, etc.. All self-identified women, including cis and transgender individuals are welcome. WPG is a 6-week commitment, offering a consistent and supportive environment where members can examine their individuality within a group setting. Limited sliding scale rates available. Claims can be submitted for reimbursement.
A closed group has a start date and an end date with the same attendees through out that group session. The next Women's group will start in FALL 2026: Newcomers are welcome. You will need to do an initial assessment to join the group. These groups are a safe, supportive place to voice and process life issues, and create positive changes. Topics to be explored, but not limited to: Finding life balance; Explore your purpose and passions; Grief/Loss/Aging; Manage anxiety and stress; and Concepts of happiness.
Hosted by Gigi Veasey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIAC, CCBT
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
A closed group has a start date and an end date with the same attendees through out that group session. The next Women's group will start in FALL 2026: Newcomers are welcome. You will need to do an initial assessment to join the group. These groups are a safe, supportive place to voice and process life issues, and create positive changes. Topics to be explored, but not limited to: Finding life balance; Explore your purpose and passions; Grief/Loss/Aging; Manage anxiety and stress; and Concepts of happiness.
At Awakening Mental Health, PLLC we have developed a comprehensive body image therapy group curriculum devoted to helping adults learn to accept and appreciate their bodies. This group challenges the negative messages regarding people’s bodies that come from the media, culture, and peers. Clients learn skills which help them to stop blaming their bodies and to recognize the beliefs and feelings that lead to negative body-image and eating disorder patterns. * You do not have to have an Eating Disorder to attend this group*.
Hosted by Awakening Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
At Awakening Mental Health, PLLC we have developed a comprehensive body image therapy group curriculum devoted to helping adults learn to accept and appreciate their bodies. This group challenges the negative messages regarding people’s bodies that come from the media, culture, and peers. Clients learn skills which help them to stop blaming their bodies and to recognize the beliefs and feelings that lead to negative body-image and eating disorder patterns. * You do not have to have an Eating Disorder to attend this group*.
An art-based process group for leaving family baggage behind, finding true connection, and living your best life! Adulthood has brought you so much freedom and opportunity, but ghosts of the past, and the imposing and insistent ideas about you from childhood sometimes come back and flood you with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, fear, and tentativeness in relationships. You have SO much to offer the world and you’re craving deeper connection, love, and joy. Build that life in the company of peers who’ve been there and get it…
An art-based process group for leaving family baggage behind, finding true connection, and living your best life! Adulthood has brought you so much freedom and opportunity, but ghosts of the past, and the imposing and insistent ideas about you from childhood sometimes come back and flood you with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, fear, and tentativeness in relationships. You have SO much to offer the world and you’re craving deeper connection, love, and joy. Build that life in the company of peers who’ve been there and get it…
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As a woman, you often find yourself putting your own needs in the back seat while prioritizing the needs of those you love. In this group, we will focus on processing women’s issues including relationships, daily struggles, feelings of inadequacy, intimacy, codependence, self-care, substances and more. Here are a few of the topics we will explore in this group: 1. Prioritizing our responsibility to love ourselves, without depending on others to do it for us. 2. The ability to identify, talk about and meet our own emotional needs in and out of our primary relationship. 3. Addressing breakdowns in relationships.
As a woman, you often find yourself putting your own needs in the back seat while prioritizing the needs of those you love. In this group, we will focus on processing women’s issues including relationships, daily struggles, feelings of inadequacy, intimacy, codependence, self-care, substances and more. Here are a few of the topics we will explore in this group: 1. Prioritizing our responsibility to love ourselves, without depending on others to do it for us. 2. The ability to identify, talk about and meet our own emotional needs in and out of our primary relationship. 3. Addressing breakdowns in relationships.
NEXT GROUP is JUNE 16!! Juggling all that comes with being a mother, as well as the rest of life, can be overwhelming and exhausting and leave one feeling alone in the chaos. This is a place to laugh, to cry, to feel understood, and to find new ways to thrive in this crazy journey of life. This is a closed group, in order to create greater connection between participants. THIS GROUP IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON. Please see website regarding registration, upcoming group dates, and further information: www.restorationpsychservices.com
Hosted by Dr. Rachel L. White
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in Glendale, AZ 85308
NEXT GROUP is JUNE 16!! Juggling all that comes with being a mother, as well as the rest of life, can be overwhelming and exhausting and leave one feeling alone in the chaos. This is a place to laugh, to cry, to feel understood, and to find new ways to thrive in this crazy journey of life. This is a closed group, in order to create greater connection between participants. THIS GROUP IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON. Please see website regarding registration, upcoming group dates, and further information: www.restorationpsychservices.com
Transformation Therapy Group focusing on honoring our journeys, sharing our stories, discovering our self-imposed limitations and how we block ourselves. This group allows participants to experience the safety that comes with a group at its best. Some of the issues we may explore are: Exploring the tension between the women we present to the world and who we are in our essence. Learning how we block ourselves from “getting the love we want.” How to find more passion in your life Be more at ease setting clear boundaries with others Believe in yourself, look and feel more confident ,radiant.
Transformation Therapy Group focusing on honoring our journeys, sharing our stories, discovering our self-imposed limitations and how we block ourselves. This group allows participants to experience the safety that comes with a group at its best. Some of the issues we may explore are: Exploring the tension between the women we present to the world and who we are in our essence. Learning how we block ourselves from “getting the love we want.” How to find more passion in your life Be more at ease setting clear boundaries with others Believe in yourself, look and feel more confident ,radiant.
The Spark group is a small, supportive group for girls ages 12–16 with ADHD. In a peer setting, participants explore how attention, emotions, and energy shift across the day and affect friendships, school, and self-image. The group makes room for curiosity, humor, and honest conversation, while supporting girls in understanding their brains, responding to stress more flexibly, and feeling more grounded in who they are. The emphasis is on insight, connection, and growth, not performance or behavior control.
The Spark group is a small, supportive group for girls ages 12–16 with ADHD. In a peer setting, participants explore how attention, emotions, and energy shift across the day and affect friendships, school, and self-image. The group makes room for curiosity, humor, and honest conversation, while supporting girls in understanding their brains, responding to stress more flexibly, and feeling more grounded in who they are. The emphasis is on insight, connection, and growth, not performance or behavior control.
Whether you have been married for 40+ years or are newly engaged, this workshop will give you ample tools and knowledge on how to further strengthen your relationship, better communicate needs, and turn conflict into connection. You will learn through exercises with your partners, video demonstration with actual couples, and open discussion among group members facilitated by EFT couple's therapists. Sept 19-20, 2026; 9am-3pm; Snacks will be provided! $600/couple!
Whether you have been married for 40+ years or are newly engaged, this workshop will give you ample tools and knowledge on how to further strengthen your relationship, better communicate needs, and turn conflict into connection. You will learn through exercises with your partners, video demonstration with actual couples, and open discussion among group members facilitated by EFT couple's therapists. Sept 19-20, 2026; 9am-3pm; Snacks will be provided! $600/couple!
Have you been in a situation when you are not being acknowledged, heard or listened to. Have you asked yourself - where do I find strength to go on? We organize small women's support groups to help women of all ages to be emotionally "reborn" and to revive back to life. During support group therapy we work on revealing all our inner tension, experiences and strengths. We would like to share the unique energy to help participants to improve self-esteem and start believing in themselves.
Hosted by Irina V Ashamalla
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Group meets in Peoria, AZ 85383
Have you been in a situation when you are not being acknowledged, heard or listened to. Have you asked yourself - where do I find strength to go on? We organize small women's support groups to help women of all ages to be emotionally "reborn" and to revive back to life. During support group therapy we work on revealing all our inner tension, experiences and strengths. We would like to share the unique energy to help participants to improve self-esteem and start believing in themselves.
VIRTUAL Healing from Narcissistic Abuse is a virtual, 12-week therapy group for adults who have experienced narcissistic abuse. This group provides a secure space for sharing, healing, and rebuilding self-esteem. Through weekly meetings, members will explore trauma, establish healthy boundaries, and build resilience. Once full, no new members are admitted, ensuring consistency and trust. Join us to find support, understanding, and the tools needed to reclaim your life from the effects of narcissistic abuse.
Hosted by Narcissistic Abuse Specialist + Trauma Therapist
Counselor, Rosy, Greer, CMHC, NCC, LAC
Group meets in Chandler, AZ 85248
VIRTUAL Healing from Narcissistic Abuse is a virtual, 12-week therapy group for adults who have experienced narcissistic abuse. This group provides a secure space for sharing, healing, and rebuilding self-esteem. Through weekly meetings, members will explore trauma, establish healthy boundaries, and build resilience. Once full, no new members are admitted, ensuring consistency and trust. Join us to find support, understanding, and the tools needed to reclaim your life from the effects of narcissistic abuse.
A Healing Space for Christian Women Navigating the Grief of Miscarriage. Join us for a compassionate workshop designed for Christian women who have experienced the profound loss of miscarriage. In a safe, nurturing environment, we will explore paths toward healing, understanding the complex emotions of grief, and honoring your child’s memory. This session will help you process your loss, find comfort, and rediscover hope and purpose as you move forward. You are not alone. Your grief is recognized, held, and cared for in this space.
A Healing Space for Christian Women Navigating the Grief of Miscarriage. Join us for a compassionate workshop designed for Christian women who have experienced the profound loss of miscarriage. In a safe, nurturing environment, we will explore paths toward healing, understanding the complex emotions of grief, and honoring your child’s memory. This session will help you process your loss, find comfort, and rediscover hope and purpose as you move forward. You are not alone. Your grief is recognized, held, and cared for in this space.
The experiences of the Firefighter wife and family are incredibly unique! This group is structured to mirror what the research shows to be most effective - a combination of support group emotional processing, psycho-education, and experiential activities that support healing. ? The primary goals for this group are for group members to : - learn skills to support healthy functioning and coping - understand how trauma impacts the family and learn strategies to build resilience - improve self-awareness - improve strategies of emotional regulation - improve coping skills. Www.RestorationPsychServices.com
Hosted by Dr. Rachel L. White
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in Glendale, AZ 85308
The experiences of the Firefighter wife and family are incredibly unique! This group is structured to mirror what the research shows to be most effective - a combination of support group emotional processing, psycho-education, and experiential activities that support healing. ? The primary goals for this group are for group members to : - learn skills to support healthy functioning and coping - understand how trauma impacts the family and learn strategies to build resilience - improve self-awareness - improve strategies of emotional regulation - improve coping skills. Www.RestorationPsychServices.com
By the end of the week, those of us who are Neurodivergent have had it; sensory wise, energy wise, and emotionally. This group is for those who are female identifying, Neurodivergent individuals, and are craving community with other neurospicy individuals. Each Friday morning, Aimee will introduce an art therapy directive meant to help us center ourselves, process the week, and plan our recovery for the weekend. You do not need an official diagnosis to join our group.
By the end of the week, those of us who are Neurodivergent have had it; sensory wise, energy wise, and emotionally. This group is for those who are female identifying, Neurodivergent individuals, and are craving community with other neurospicy individuals. Each Friday morning, Aimee will introduce an art therapy directive meant to help us center ourselves, process the week, and plan our recovery for the weekend. You do not need an official diagnosis to join our group.
A safe, small circle for women at any stage of healing from Deceptive Sexuality Trauma. Married, single, divorced, in limbo—all welcome. We offer: Education about what happened • Processing space with women who understand • Support and guidance for the journey • Healing conditions that allow organic growth This therapy circle is grounded in Dr. Minwalla's compassionate, survivor-oriented research—work that gave language to what so many women knew but couldn't name. His Deceptive Sexuality Trauma Treatment model, built from 20+ years of truly listening to betrayed partners, guides our foundation and approach.
Hosted by Jennifer Gessel Jeni Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DSTT
Group meets in Mesa, AZ 85209
A safe, small circle for women at any stage of healing from Deceptive Sexuality Trauma. Married, single, divorced, in limbo—all welcome. We offer: Education about what happened • Processing space with women who understand • Support and guidance for the journey • Healing conditions that allow organic growth This therapy circle is grounded in Dr. Minwalla's compassionate, survivor-oriented research—work that gave language to what so many women knew but couldn't name. His Deceptive Sexuality Trauma Treatment model, built from 20+ years of truly listening to betrayed partners, guides our foundation and approach.
Pieces of Understanding is a psychoeducational couples group designed to help partners better understand themselves, each other, and the patterns influencing their relationship. Couples will explore communication styles, emotional triggers, conflict cycles, boundaries, and how past experiences may surface during present-day disagreements. Participants will practice assertive and reflective communication, learn to take healthy breaks during conflict, and develop tools for responding with greater intention and care. This supportive group promotes emotional safety, mutual understanding, and meaningful connection while helping couples identify areas for continued growth together as partners. The fee is $60 per couple, per session.
Hosted by Piece Of The Puzzle Counseling & Wellness LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC
Group meets in Glendale, AZ 85302
Pieces of Understanding is a psychoeducational couples group designed to help partners better understand themselves, each other, and the patterns influencing their relationship. Couples will explore communication styles, emotional triggers, conflict cycles, boundaries, and how past experiences may surface during present-day disagreements. Participants will practice assertive and reflective communication, learn to take healthy breaks during conflict, and develop tools for responding with greater intention and care. This supportive group promotes emotional safety, mutual understanding, and meaningful connection while helping couples identify areas for continued growth together as partners. The fee is $60 per couple, per session.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.