A therapeutic D&D group offers teens a chance to build confidence, connection, and coping skills — all through storytelling and adventure. Guided by a licensed clinician trained in both trauma-informed care and tabletop role-play, sessions blend collaborative fantasy with real therapeutic goals: emotional regulation, social skills, self-advocacy, and identity exploration. Players create characters, navigate challenges, and problem-solve as a team, all in a neurodivergent-affirming space where imagination is the tool and connection is the outcome. No prior D&D experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to roll the dice on growth.
Hosted by Darbi Keene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, TATTRPG
Group meets in Liberty, MO 64068
A therapeutic D&D group offers teens a chance to build confidence, connection, and coping skills — all through storytelling and adventure. Guided by a licensed clinician trained in both trauma-informed care and tabletop role-play, sessions blend collaborative fantasy with real therapeutic goals: emotional regulation, social skills, self-advocacy, and identity exploration. Players create characters, navigate challenges, and problem-solve as a team, all in a neurodivergent-affirming space where imagination is the tool and connection is the outcome. No prior D&D experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to roll the dice on growth.
Self-Esteem Teen Zoom Group: 4 week class, each class 60 minutes. Several monthly classes offered. Weekdays and weekends classes available. $200 for the 4 week program, paid in advance. Cost includes handouts. This group is for ages 11-15. Topics covered are self-worth, managing emotions, assertiveness skills, healthy friendships, self-improvement and body image. Class size limited to 7 participants per group. Contact Dr. Clark for more information.
Self-Esteem Teen Zoom Group: 4 week class, each class 60 minutes. Several monthly classes offered. Weekdays and weekends classes available. $200 for the 4 week program, paid in advance. Cost includes handouts. This group is for ages 11-15. Topics covered are self-worth, managing emotions, assertiveness skills, healthy friendships, self-improvement and body image. Class size limited to 7 participants per group. Contact Dr. Clark for more information.
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Teens who commit to this group, which meets for 16 weeks, build skills using an evidence-based therapeutic modality that has been proven effective in managing intense emotions, including suicidal ideation, reducing self-harming behaviors, and improving communication and relationships. The facilitator focuses on building skills specific to DBT: core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. With these skills, teens learn effective ways to manage intense emotions, develop healthy communication patterns and implement healthy boundaries within their peer relationships. Teen who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, difficult peer relationships find success with this group.
Teens who commit to this group, which meets for 16 weeks, build skills using an evidence-based therapeutic modality that has been proven effective in managing intense emotions, including suicidal ideation, reducing self-harming behaviors, and improving communication and relationships. The facilitator focuses on building skills specific to DBT: core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. With these skills, teens learn effective ways to manage intense emotions, develop healthy communication patterns and implement healthy boundaries within their peer relationships. Teen who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, difficult peer relationships find success with this group.
Using cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist teens with identifying the underlying thoughts and situations creating and exacerbating their depression and anxiety, and then developing the cognitive and behavioral tools for managing the anxiety and depression. This group utilizes psychoeducational materials that are developed specifically for teenagers and how they are uniquely impacted by depression and anxiety, including social anxiety, which has an increased prevalence among their age group. It is both a psychotherapy and psychoeducational group.
Hosted by Cognitions: Anxiety/Depression Treatment Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64111
Using cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist teens with identifying the underlying thoughts and situations creating and exacerbating their depression and anxiety, and then developing the cognitive and behavioral tools for managing the anxiety and depression. This group utilizes psychoeducational materials that are developed specifically for teenagers and how they are uniquely impacted by depression and anxiety, including social anxiety, which has an increased prevalence among their age group. It is both a psychotherapy and psychoeducational group.
This group is a strength-based support for neurodivergent teens and young adults as they explore their experiences in a neurotypical world with neurotypically driven expectations. This is an intimate space where group members will work toward building confidence and ownership of their strengths, as well as support in working through challenges. We will work to create a space where all group members can feel safe to show up authentically and feel a sense of belonging.
Hosted by Kristen Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, NCC
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64110
This group is a strength-based support for neurodivergent teens and young adults as they explore their experiences in a neurotypical world with neurotypically driven expectations. This is an intimate space where group members will work toward building confidence and ownership of their strengths, as well as support in working through challenges. We will work to create a space where all group members can feel safe to show up authentically and feel a sense of belonging.
This group is specifically designed for teens to build skills of resiliency, gain insight into thoughts, behaviors and feelings and increased confidence. Through building a sense of community, teens can move from "I thought it was just me" to "I am not alone and I matter". Rising Strong is based on the research of Brené Brown and the group utilizes storytelling, creative exercises and group discussion developmentally appropriate for teens. If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. This is a curriculum about what it takes to get back up and to write a daring new ending.
Hosted by Merritt Leonhardt Benz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, CDWF, MCLC
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64111
This group is specifically designed for teens to build skills of resiliency, gain insight into thoughts, behaviors and feelings and increased confidence. Through building a sense of community, teens can move from "I thought it was just me" to "I am not alone and I matter". Rising Strong is based on the research of Brené Brown and the group utilizes storytelling, creative exercises and group discussion developmentally appropriate for teens. If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. This is a curriculum about what it takes to get back up and to write a daring new ending.
This IOP is covered by most insurance plans. The small intimate group setting safely addresses Teen issues related to self image, substance abuse, depression, social anxiety, and other young adult stresses. One night a week includes the family members. Most young adults find that they are reaching their goals and transitioning to traditional outpatient counseling in four to six weeks.
Hosted by Chris Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Group meets in Lees Summit, MO 64081
This IOP is covered by most insurance plans. The small intimate group setting safely addresses Teen issues related to self image, substance abuse, depression, social anxiety, and other young adult stresses. One night a week includes the family members. Most young adults find that they are reaching their goals and transitioning to traditional outpatient counseling in four to six weeks.
Rise Up! TEEN SUPPORT GROUP This group is specifically designed for teens to build skills of resiliency, gain insight into thoughts, behaviors and feelings and increased confidence. Through building a sense of community, teens can move from "I thought it was just me" to "I am not alone and I matter". Rising Strong(tm), is based on the research of Brené Brown and the group utilizes storytelling, creative exercises and group discussion developmentally appropriate for teens. If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. This is a curriculum about what it takes to get back up and to write a daring new ending.
Hosted by Laura K Probasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, CDWF
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64109
Rise Up! TEEN SUPPORT GROUP This group is specifically designed for teens to build skills of resiliency, gain insight into thoughts, behaviors and feelings and increased confidence. Through building a sense of community, teens can move from "I thought it was just me" to "I am not alone and I matter". Rising Strong(tm), is based on the research of Brené Brown and the group utilizes storytelling, creative exercises and group discussion developmentally appropriate for teens. If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. This is a curriculum about what it takes to get back up and to write a daring new ending.
A weekly skills group for middle school aged clients and their families Join other families and adolescents to learn skills to support better communication and connection for all. DBT Skills include interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and mindfulness. The adolescent group meets weekly with all adolescents and the first Monday of the month includes the caregivers. Sessions are one hour and include interactive hands-on learning.
Hosted by Alice Kroh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64110
A weekly skills group for middle school aged clients and their families Join other families and adolescents to learn skills to support better communication and connection for all. DBT Skills include interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and mindfulness. The adolescent group meets weekly with all adolescents and the first Monday of the month includes the caregivers. Sessions are one hour and include interactive hands-on learning.
Since 2022, our diverse team of licensed therapists, substance-abuse specialists, and psychiatric providers has guided individuals across the Kansas City metro toward healthier, hope-filled lives. We provide culturally responsive counseling and practical tools to support you through every stage of life, helping you build confidence and find lasting balance. Compassionate, evidence-based support for a variety of needs including: Children and Adolescent counseling; Depression and anxiety; Expressive Arts therapy, Individual therapy, Medication Management; Senior and Caregiver support; Sexual Addiction, Substance and Behavioral Addictions and Recovery. We have two convenient locations and major insurance plans accepted,
Hosted by 360 Degrees Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Group meets in Lees Summit, MO 64063
Most of my teen clients struggle with communication, depression, mood regulation, decision making, and navigating relationships.
Since 2022, our diverse team of licensed therapists, substance-abuse specialists, and psychiatric providers has guided individuals across the Kansas City metro toward healthier, hope-filled lives. We provide culturally responsive counseling and practical tools to support you through every stage of life, helping you build confidence and find lasting balance. Compassionate, evidence-based support for a variety of needs including: Children and Adolescent counseling; Depression and anxiety; Expressive Arts therapy, Individual therapy, Medication Management; Senior and Caregiver support; Sexual Addiction, Substance and Behavioral Addictions and Recovery. We have two convenient locations and major insurance plans accepted,
Counseling for Personal Growth and Healing Group *Sliding Scale Available Saturdays at 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Open Group - Continuous additions made).
I work with teens and adults, supporting their healing journey as they navigate PTSD, C-PTSD, trauma, and personality disorders.
Counseling for Personal Growth and Healing Group *Sliding Scale Available Saturdays at 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Open Group - Continuous additions made).
Do you have an adolescent (13-18) who struggles with mental health challenges? Do you find yourself needing additional support to navigate both their mental health challenges as well as the life phase of adolescence? If so, this group is for you! This is an in person, biweekly psychoeducation and support group to provide you with the tools to be the most effective parent you can. There are only 10 slots available so reach out today! The group will start on June 22nd. The total investment is $180.
Hosted by Tricia L Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Lees Summit, MO 64063
Do you have an adolescent (13-18) who struggles with mental health challenges? Do you find yourself needing additional support to navigate both their mental health challenges as well as the life phase of adolescence? If so, this group is for you! This is an in person, biweekly psychoeducation and support group to provide you with the tools to be the most effective parent you can. There are only 10 slots available so reach out today! The group will start on June 22nd. The total investment is $180.
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Teen Support Groups
Therapy support groups for teens in Liberty, MO provide support during the transitional period where teens can bring up issues of independence and self-identity in a supportive environment.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.