Online, 12-week group from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Thursdays. Maximum 15 participants. Feel free to email me for more information.
Online, 12-week group from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Thursdays. Maximum 15 participants. Feel free to email me for more information.
Now enrolling for our next small, 10-woman virtual Perimenopause Education & Support Group. We’re currently gathering names for our upcoming cohort of Second Season Sessions. Reach out to learn how this 8-week group supports sleep, mood, focus, relationships, and the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause. Connect with other women in the same season of life in a warm, science-informed, and compassionate space. Resources, Tools, Strategies galore. https://upcomingjtcsss.carrd.co/
Hosted by Jackson Therapy Collective - Accepting Clients
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55405
Now enrolling for our next small, 10-woman virtual Perimenopause Education & Support Group. We’re currently gathering names for our upcoming cohort of Second Season Sessions. Reach out to learn how this 8-week group supports sleep, mood, focus, relationships, and the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause. Connect with other women in the same season of life in a warm, science-informed, and compassionate space. Resources, Tools, Strategies galore. https://upcomingjtcsss.carrd.co/
When motherhood is not what you expected. Struggling with pressures to be the "perfect" mom. Experiencing feelings of guilt, shame or loneliness. Just not feeling like yourself. Connect with other moms to build community. Discuss the highs and lows of motherhood. Practice and learn self-care and relaxation. Gain coping skills for emotional changes. Ask questions and gain support in a safe space. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE BRAVE. YOU ARE CAPABLE. YOU ARE A WARRIOR. $150 for 6 weeks. *Must register. https://www.lotuscounselinginc.com/
Hosted by Katie Gandolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55403
When motherhood is not what you expected. Struggling with pressures to be the "perfect" mom. Experiencing feelings of guilt, shame or loneliness. Just not feeling like yourself. Connect with other moms to build community. Discuss the highs and lows of motherhood. Practice and learn self-care and relaxation. Gain coping skills for emotional changes. Ask questions and gain support in a safe space. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE BRAVE. YOU ARE CAPABLE. YOU ARE A WARRIOR. $150 for 6 weeks. *Must register. https://www.lotuscounselinginc.com/
Join a weekly gathering of women who GET IT. We meet in-person Mondays in S.Mpls, Thursdays in Roseville, with gentle accountability check-ins between sessions. Diagnosis or not, this group is for women who’ve always felt “a little different,” deep feelers, fast thinkers, often overwhelmed by the everyday. A place to slow down, understand your patterns, and learn skills that support how your brain works. We’ll build connection and community, support self-understanding, work on executive functioning and emotional regulation, and set goals with compassionate accountability. Therapist-led. https://bit.ly/WomensADHDGroup
Hosted by Marina Luger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55419
Join a weekly gathering of women who GET IT. We meet in-person Mondays in S.Mpls, Thursdays in Roseville, with gentle accountability check-ins between sessions. Diagnosis or not, this group is for women who’ve always felt “a little different,” deep feelers, fast thinkers, often overwhelmed by the everyday. A place to slow down, understand your patterns, and learn skills that support how your brain works. We’ll build connection and community, support self-understanding, work on executive functioning and emotional regulation, and set goals with compassionate accountability. Therapist-led. https://bit.ly/WomensADHDGroup
Please visit MNmentalhealthgroups.com for our therapist-run online support group directory. There are a variety of groups and topics, online and in-person opportunities. Some groups accept insurance and some are self-pay.
Hosted by Kelly J. Miklas - KJ Psychotherapy & Intensives.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55404
Please visit MNmentalhealthgroups.com for our therapist-run online support group directory. There are a variety of groups and topics, online and in-person opportunities. Some groups accept insurance and some are self-pay.
Saturday, November 9, 10am-12pm. This creative, reflective and experiential workshop will offer ways to increase self-acceptance and to explore the barriers that prevent you from seeing that you are enough. You already have everything you need for greatness, let us give you space and direction to embrace it. Join us for a morning of yoga, reflection, discussion, & therapeutic activities. We will explore ways to be our most authentic and unapologetically real selves. Investment: $60; Early Bird Special: $50 before Oct. 26 Discount Code= earlybird * No yoga experience is necessary. Register: www.universe.com/embraceyourinnerbadass
Hosted by Katie Gandolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55403
Saturday, November 9, 10am-12pm. This creative, reflective and experiential workshop will offer ways to increase self-acceptance and to explore the barriers that prevent you from seeing that you are enough. You already have everything you need for greatness, let us give you space and direction to embrace it. Join us for a morning of yoga, reflection, discussion, & therapeutic activities. We will explore ways to be our most authentic and unapologetically real selves. Investment: $60; Early Bird Special: $50 before Oct. 26 Discount Code= earlybird * No yoga experience is necessary. Register: www.universe.com/embraceyourinnerbadass
This in-person process group is for female/femme identified folks who want to explore ways to be a healthier version of themselves by having accountability and support with other humans doing the work. Our core tenets are practicing vulnerability and authenticity. We will label, process and embody emotions. We will support trauma, shame and loss Together. We will explore barriers to connection or other challenges in relationships. We will acknowledge strengths and areas of growth for each member. We will provide heart led feedback which may be difficult, but necessary for growth.
This in-person process group is for female/femme identified folks who want to explore ways to be a healthier version of themselves by having accountability and support with other humans doing the work. Our core tenets are practicing vulnerability and authenticity. We will label, process and embody emotions. We will support trauma, shame and loss Together. We will explore barriers to connection or other challenges in relationships. We will acknowledge strengths and areas of growth for each member. We will provide heart led feedback which may be difficult, but necessary for growth.
For women who are wanting to add a spiritual or transformational perspective to their life and relationship issues.
For women who are wanting to add a spiritual or transformational perspective to their life and relationship issues.
Motherhood is a big transition. Mindfulness can help. Whether you’re a brand new mom or you’ve been at this a while, you know how it feels to juggle weighty emotions and responsibilities at this time of life. Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally focusing on the present moment, paying attention to thoughts and feelings without judging them. Join us every other Monday for an evening of developing and practicing Mindfulness. The hour will begin and end with breathwork, intentional relaxation, and Mindfulness skill building. Appropriate for any mother at any point from pregnancy and beyond.
Motherhood is a big transition. Mindfulness can help. Whether you’re a brand new mom or you’ve been at this a while, you know how it feels to juggle weighty emotions and responsibilities at this time of life. Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally focusing on the present moment, paying attention to thoughts and feelings without judging them. Join us every other Monday for an evening of developing and practicing Mindfulness. The hour will begin and end with breathwork, intentional relaxation, and Mindfulness skill building. Appropriate for any mother at any point from pregnancy and beyond.
If you are a woman in your 30s and you are seeking like-minded, female relationships, craving deeper, more intimate connections and wanting to learn more about yourself- then this group is for you! The goal of this group is to connect you with others on a similar path of seeking deeper relationships while nurturing a stronger sense of comfort and confidence in your own skin. Together, we'll dive into topics such as relationship issues, boundary challenges, modern dating, attachment patterns and self-care.
Hosted by Nicole Kerr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55419
If you are a woman in your 30s and you are seeking like-minded, female relationships, craving deeper, more intimate connections and wanting to learn more about yourself- then this group is for you! The goal of this group is to connect you with others on a similar path of seeking deeper relationships while nurturing a stronger sense of comfort and confidence in your own skin. Together, we'll dive into topics such as relationship issues, boundary challenges, modern dating, attachment patterns and self-care.
2 NEW slots have currently opened up! Join other lovely ladies in our coaching group! An ongoing women's group for adult women to explore women's issues and concerns. Each month we have a different topic that is the month focus. Past month themes have included relationships, communication, dating, sexuality, role of patriarchy, boundaries, trust and navigating life as a woman. Currently one reduced fee slot is STILL available based on economic need (put in inquiry that you are requesting a reduced slot)!
Hosted by Lyndsey Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55407
2 NEW slots have currently opened up! Join other lovely ladies in our coaching group! An ongoing women's group for adult women to explore women's issues and concerns. Each month we have a different topic that is the month focus. Past month themes have included relationships, communication, dating, sexuality, role of patriarchy, boundaries, trust and navigating life as a woman. Currently one reduced fee slot is STILL available based on economic need (put in inquiry that you are requesting a reduced slot)!
Weekly in-person process group for pregnant mamas of twins: Learn body care tools, practice grounding + ritual, process thoughts and emotions, prepare for parenthood. Starting fall 2026. Group meets weekly on Wednesdays 4-5:30pm at Moody Octopus Collective.
Weekly in-person process group for pregnant mamas of twins: Learn body care tools, practice grounding + ritual, process thoughts and emotions, prepare for parenthood. Starting fall 2026. Group meets weekly on Wednesdays 4-5:30pm at Moody Octopus Collective.
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Engaging, topic focused class for parents, led by a parent educator and licensed psychologist, offering practical tools and insights to support confident, connected parenting. This group is for parents who may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting. Childcare is available for children birth through 5 years old!
Engaging, topic focused class for parents, led by a parent educator and licensed psychologist, offering practical tools and insights to support confident, connected parenting. This group is for parents who may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting. Childcare is available for children birth through 5 years old!
NEXT GROUP START DATE TBD. This group will meet weekly for six weeks. It will focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, tolerating stress, self-care and boundaries in relationships. This is a skills-based group. You will be taught new skills at each meeting and have opportunities to practice those skills between sessions and share your experience with the group. Participants encouraged to commit to the entire six weeks as there is a lot of material covered and a group functions best when clients attend consistently. Group participants have a one-on-one appointment with the group facilitator prior to starting.
Hosted by Kristin Kelly Steady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LAMFT
Group meets in Lakeville, MN 55044
NEXT GROUP START DATE TBD. This group will meet weekly for six weeks. It will focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, tolerating stress, self-care and boundaries in relationships. This is a skills-based group. You will be taught new skills at each meeting and have opportunities to practice those skills between sessions and share your experience with the group. Participants encouraged to commit to the entire six weeks as there is a lot of material covered and a group functions best when clients attend consistently. Group participants have a one-on-one appointment with the group facilitator prior to starting.
This is more than a support group. We will: Gain information about how peri-/menopause effects our minds & bodies Confirm & validate common symptoms Learn how our symptoms effect our mental health Increase skills to cope more comfortable Identify our “emotional triggers” Receive information about mainstream & alternative treatment strategies Explore what life changes are possible as you transition into a new period of your life
This is more than a support group. We will: Gain information about how peri-/menopause effects our minds & bodies Confirm & validate common symptoms Learn how our symptoms effect our mental health Increase skills to cope more comfortable Identify our “emotional triggers” Receive information about mainstream & alternative treatment strategies Explore what life changes are possible as you transition into a new period of your life
Did you discover infidelity in your relationship? Have you been betrayed by someone you love? Whether it happened recently or years ago, intimate betrayal can leave you feeling angry, confused, hurt, and unsure of your future. This women’s group will prepare you for discerning your right next step while also developing a connection with other women who ‘get it’ from your vantage point.
Hosted by Relationship Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Did you discover infidelity in your relationship? Have you been betrayed by someone you love? Whether it happened recently or years ago, intimate betrayal can leave you feeling angry, confused, hurt, and unsure of your future. This women’s group will prepare you for discerning your right next step while also developing a connection with other women who ‘get it’ from your vantage point.
The Growth Collective Coaching Group, a 12-week in-person coaching group in Osseo, MN, is a compassionate space to move from overwhelm and uncertainty to balance, belonging, and self-discovery. In this group we will focus on: Emotional regulation, building a calmer inner world, and understanding the protective “parts” that shape your reactions; distress tolerance and grounding skills you can use daily; and strengthening communication and relational boundaries. Creative reflection, journaling, and supportive group discussion will take place. The Growth Collective combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills with Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, somatic awareness, and mindfulness.
The Growth Collective Coaching Group, a 12-week in-person coaching group in Osseo, MN, is a compassionate space to move from overwhelm and uncertainty to balance, belonging, and self-discovery. In this group we will focus on: Emotional regulation, building a calmer inner world, and understanding the protective “parts” that shape your reactions; distress tolerance and grounding skills you can use daily; and strengthening communication and relational boundaries. Creative reflection, journaling, and supportive group discussion will take place. The Growth Collective combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills with Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, somatic awareness, and mindfulness.
This is a weekly on-going women's psychotherapy group. The cost is $65/session and may be covered by your health insurance as an out of network cost. The group is limited to 8 members and has a couple of openings now. The group meets on telehealth Being in your own individual therapy is a requirement. Please contact me if you want more information or may be interested. This group is currently not meeting. Check back for more information in the future.
This is a weekly on-going women's psychotherapy group. The cost is $65/session and may be covered by your health insurance as an out of network cost. The group is limited to 8 members and has a couple of openings now. The group meets on telehealth Being in your own individual therapy is a requirement. Please contact me if you want more information or may be interested. This group is currently not meeting. Check back for more information in the future.
Welcoming women to form a dynamic group who want to connect with others about the challenges and rewards of life! This is a general women's support group addressing such issues as empowerment, boundaries, life balance, autonomy/intimacy, relationships, families, career, phase of life, overall health of body, mind and spirit, as well as other issues as determined by the group. To ensure a small, comfortable, and cohesive group, limited seating is available. * Note: this group is not currently running but please let me know if you are interested in being on a start up list.
Welcoming women to form a dynamic group who want to connect with others about the challenges and rewards of life! This is a general women's support group addressing such issues as empowerment, boundaries, life balance, autonomy/intimacy, relationships, families, career, phase of life, overall health of body, mind and spirit, as well as other issues as determined by the group. To ensure a small, comfortable, and cohesive group, limited seating is available. * Note: this group is not currently running but please let me know if you are interested in being on a start up list.
This is a hybrid group rooted in trauma-informed DBT skills. As an open, modular group, each session stands on its own allowing you to join at any point while still gaining meaningful tools and support. This group is designed to support women in healing from trauma while building practical skills for: - Emotion regulation - Distress tolerance - Boundaries & relationships - Nervous system regulation - Self-trust and empowerment Wednesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM Starting June 3, 2026
This is a hybrid group rooted in trauma-informed DBT skills. As an open, modular group, each session stands on its own allowing you to join at any point while still gaining meaningful tools and support. This group is designed to support women in healing from trauma while building practical skills for: - Emotion regulation - Distress tolerance - Boundaries & relationships - Nervous system regulation - Self-trust and empowerment Wednesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM Starting June 3, 2026
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Women's Issues Support Groups
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.