Have you ever wondered if you were "good enough" or struggled to make friends because you lacked the confidence to speak up? "Girl, Love Yourself" is a 6 week virtual group for teen girls ages 14-16. During our hour together, will focus on self-esteem & social skills. Cost is $50 for the initial intake, which is a 30-45 minute session prior to the group start where each teen will meet with Brooklynn individually to discuss their interests and goals. Group sessions will occur Tuesdays at 6pm through Simple Practice starting June 30th. These sessions will be $30 each.
Hosted by Brooklynn Dease
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Group meets in Cornelius, NC 28031
Have you ever wondered if you were "good enough" or struggled to make friends because you lacked the confidence to speak up? "Girl, Love Yourself" is a 6 week virtual group for teen girls ages 14-16. During our hour together, will focus on self-esteem & social skills. Cost is $50 for the initial intake, which is a 30-45 minute session prior to the group start where each teen will meet with Brooklynn individually to discuss their interests and goals. Group sessions will occur Tuesdays at 6pm through Simple Practice starting June 30th. These sessions will be $30 each.
[Connection Club: Social Skills group for K-2nd Graders]- The Connection Club makes learning fun and helps every child flourish into a social superstar! [Table Top Gaming Social Skills Group for Pre- teens & Teens]- Take up the mantle of a hero, and live out stories full of adventure and magic, while honing your skills in healthy relationships, frustration tolerance, identity development, and emotional adaptability. [Creative Based Groups for Girls- Pre- teen & Teen Groups]- Through the exploration of creative mediums, pre- teens & teens will develop mental and physical tools for reducing unhelpful thinking patterns and establishing healthy perspectives alongside like-minded peers.
Hosted by Davidson Family Therapy
Counselor, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCAS, MSW, LMFTA
Group meets in Cornelius, NC 28031
[Connection Club: Social Skills group for K-2nd Graders]- The Connection Club makes learning fun and helps every child flourish into a social superstar! [Table Top Gaming Social Skills Group for Pre- teens & Teens]- Take up the mantle of a hero, and live out stories full of adventure and magic, while honing your skills in healthy relationships, frustration tolerance, identity development, and emotional adaptability. [Creative Based Groups for Girls- Pre- teen & Teen Groups]- Through the exploration of creative mediums, pre- teens & teens will develop mental and physical tools for reducing unhelpful thinking patterns and establishing healthy perspectives alongside like-minded peers.
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This group helps teenagers (14-17) develop social skills and build confidence in interpersonal situations. Students will learn practical strategies for initiating conversations, practice active listening techniques, and expressing themselves clearly and effectively. The group provides a safe space to address social anxiety while developing the communication skills needed to form and maintain stronger relationships with peers. This group is for teens whose primary concern is social anxiety. While many teens experience a range of challenges, the group is not designed to address social communication differences associated with autism spectrum disorder, as the treatment approach and group goals are different
This group helps teenagers (14-17) develop social skills and build confidence in interpersonal situations. Students will learn practical strategies for initiating conversations, practice active listening techniques, and expressing themselves clearly and effectively. The group provides a safe space to address social anxiety while developing the communication skills needed to form and maintain stronger relationships with peers. This group is for teens whose primary concern is social anxiety. While many teens experience a range of challenges, the group is not designed to address social communication differences associated with autism spectrum disorder, as the treatment approach and group goals are different
Voices & Vision is a creative expression group offered through the Healing Pathways Foundation that invites participants to explore healing through art, reflection, and shared experience. The group provides a supportive space where individuals can use creative practices—such as drawing, painting, journaling, collage, and other visual arts—to express thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to put into words.
Hosted by Healing Pathways Foundation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSWA
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
Voices & Vision is a creative expression group offered through the Healing Pathways Foundation that invites participants to explore healing through art, reflection, and shared experience. The group provides a supportive space where individuals can use creative practices—such as drawing, painting, journaling, collage, and other visual arts—to express thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to put into words.
Teens will participate in DBT group where they learn skills to regulate their emotions, communicate effectively with others, manage distress without self-harming behaviors, and learn to present in the moment.
Hosted by Grimes Effective Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Huntersville, NC 28078
Teens will participate in DBT group where they learn skills to regulate their emotions, communicate effectively with others, manage distress without self-harming behaviors, and learn to present in the moment.
This new group invites high school juniors and seniors to learn skills to effectively manage stress surrounding the college application process. This group will help you learn the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to recognize and challenge anxious thoughts to navigate the fall semester with less stress. There are two sessions - September 19th-October 24th and November 7th-December 12th.
Hosted by Emily Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSWA
Group meets in Davidson, NC 28036
This new group invites high school juniors and seniors to learn skills to effectively manage stress surrounding the college application process. This group will help you learn the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to recognize and challenge anxious thoughts to navigate the fall semester with less stress. There are two sessions - September 19th-October 24th and November 7th-December 12th.
Middle School is Tough. She Doesn’t Have to Navigate It Alone. This fall at Queen City Counseling, we’re offering a powerful 6-week Middle School Girls Group designed to support girls in building confidence, connection, and real-life coping tools all in a welcoming, therapeutic space. Dates: Sundays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 27 2025 Led by: Tabi Youngs, MSW, LCSWA
Middle School is Tough. She Doesn’t Have to Navigate It Alone. This fall at Queen City Counseling, we’re offering a powerful 6-week Middle School Girls Group designed to support girls in building confidence, connection, and real-life coping tools all in a welcoming, therapeutic space. Dates: Sundays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 27 2025 Led by: Tabi Youngs, MSW, LCSWA
Adolescence is a time of intense change and inner upheaval - and not just for parents! If your adolescent is struggling to navigate the often-tempestuous years between childhood and adulthood, this group may be exactly what the doctor ordered. DBT will help your adolescent learn how to safely and confidently express thoughts, feelings, needs, and wants, manage emotions, build social skills and confidence, and foster healthy connections.
Hosted by Kimberly B Krueger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT-LBC, LISW-CP
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
Adolescence is a time of intense change and inner upheaval - and not just for parents! If your adolescent is struggling to navigate the often-tempestuous years between childhood and adulthood, this group may be exactly what the doctor ordered. DBT will help your adolescent learn how to safely and confidently express thoughts, feelings, needs, and wants, manage emotions, build social skills and confidence, and foster healthy connections.
This therapeutic group is designed for youth ages 12–16 who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, family changes, peer stressors, or difficulties adjusting to everyday challenges.
Hosted by Samantha Gingles
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Group meets in Gastonia, NC 28054
I offer supportive and engaging therapeutic groups for youth focused on emotional wellness, self-esteem, coping skills, communication, and navigating life transitions.
This therapeutic group is designed for youth ages 12–16 who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, family changes, peer stressors, or difficulties adjusting to everyday challenges.
Psychotherapy and Psycho-educational Groups- coed group for Youths (14-19) & Adults (21 & Up). The purpose of these groups will be to assist group members with reaching their highest potential by utilizing/introducing evidenced based interventions to help manage their emotional and mental health needs. Visit www.survivingthebattle.com for additional information.
Hosted by Surviving The Battle, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, TFCBT
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28212
Psychotherapy and Psycho-educational Groups- coed group for Youths (14-19) & Adults (21 & Up). The purpose of these groups will be to assist group members with reaching their highest potential by utilizing/introducing evidenced based interventions to help manage their emotional and mental health needs. Visit www.survivingthebattle.com for additional information.
A 2-hour partially grant-funded social skills skills group for high functioning autism spectrum disorder and social anxiety disorders
Hosted by Dr. Ellis Ray Butler
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LCASA, TF-CBT
Group meets in Salisbury, NC 28144
A 2-hour partially grant-funded social skills skills group for high functioning autism spectrum disorder and social anxiety disorders
Our Social Understanding Groups are influenced by the evidenced-based UCLA program PEERS®. The primary focus of our program is increasing teens self-confidence as well as their understanding of social interactions rather than learning prescribed social skills. This focus promotes autonomy as well as the ability to make an intentional choice when socializing rather than complying with social rules and/or masking. Each group incorporates the themes of self-advocacy, self-regulation, perspective-taking, boundaries, & problem-solving skills into the lesson. This group may be appropriate for teens with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, & or Depression. WWW.CLTPEERSGROUP.COM
Hosted by Amy Dombrosky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Group meets in Huntersville, NC 28078
Our Social Understanding Groups are influenced by the evidenced-based UCLA program PEERS®. The primary focus of our program is increasing teens self-confidence as well as their understanding of social interactions rather than learning prescribed social skills. This focus promotes autonomy as well as the ability to make an intentional choice when socializing rather than complying with social rules and/or masking. Each group incorporates the themes of self-advocacy, self-regulation, perspective-taking, boundaries, & problem-solving skills into the lesson. This group may be appropriate for teens with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, & or Depression. WWW.CLTPEERSGROUP.COM
The Juvenile Sex Offender Group is offered to juveniles who are required to complete a sex offender program by the state of North Carolina. This group satisfies the program requirements based on the juvenile sex offender curriculum. Please contact Dr. Sadia Upright to begin group sessions.
Hosted by Morning Light Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CCFC
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28212
The Juvenile Sex Offender Group is offered to juveniles who are required to complete a sex offender program by the state of North Carolina. This group satisfies the program requirements based on the juvenile sex offender curriculum. Please contact Dr. Sadia Upright to begin group sessions.
DBT groups are on hold until further notice. For currently running DBT groups, I recommend contacting Southeast Psych DBT and Accosta Counseling DBT.
DBT groups are on hold until further notice. For currently running DBT groups, I recommend contacting Southeast Psych DBT and Accosta Counseling DBT.
Petals in Power is an empowerment-based support and skill-building group for girls focused on confidence, emotional wellness, communication, social skills, leadership, and everyday life development in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Hosted by Samantha Gingles
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Group meets in Gastonia, NC 28054
I offer supportive and engaging therapeutic groups for youth focused on emotional wellness, self-esteem, coping skills, communication, and navigating life transitions.
Petals in Power is an empowerment-based support and skill-building group for girls focused on confidence, emotional wellness, communication, social skills, leadership, and everyday life development in a supportive and encouraging environment.
The Social Skills Group will be using Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a role-playing game, to create social scenarios for the participants to increase social and emotional skills. Participants/players in the group will create an adventurer to role-play in D&D and we will be playing the game therapeutically. The Social Skills Group is ideal for helping individuals who feel they struggle with social development or feel they struggle in social interactions.
The Social Skills Group will be using Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a role-playing game, to create social scenarios for the participants to increase social and emotional skills. Participants/players in the group will create an adventurer to role-play in D&D and we will be playing the game therapeutically. The Social Skills Group is ideal for helping individuals who feel they struggle with social development or feel they struggle in social interactions.
Ever feel like you’re fighting a war against your own reflection? Do you feel pressure to look a certain way? Between social media and societal expectations, it is easy to feel disconnected from your own body. You are not alone, and you do not have to carry this burden by yourself. We will unpack toxic standards, shift the focus from form to function, and share real strategies for body acceptance. This isn’t a lecture; it’s a safe space to explore body image distress with people who get it. Take your power back from the mirror.
Ever feel like you’re fighting a war against your own reflection? Do you feel pressure to look a certain way? Between social media and societal expectations, it is easy to feel disconnected from your own body. You are not alone, and you do not have to carry this burden by yourself. We will unpack toxic standards, shift the focus from form to function, and share real strategies for body acceptance. This isn’t a lecture; it’s a safe space to explore body image distress with people who get it. Take your power back from the mirror.
These are ongoing groups for high school girls to build relationships, process life stressors in a safe environment and learn tools to cope. Confidentiality is of great importance and girls are encouraged to be open with one another in this safe space. These groups work to balance peer support with learning tools to manage stressors in life. Focus on coping, triggers, and management through CBT, Art, relationships, etc. I ask that each new group member have an individual assessment to determine appropriateness for group. Two groups offered.. 4-5 Every other week and 5-6 weekly.
Hosted by Laurie Nappier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28211
These are ongoing groups for high school girls to build relationships, process life stressors in a safe environment and learn tools to cope. Confidentiality is of great importance and girls are encouraged to be open with one another in this safe space. These groups work to balance peer support with learning tools to manage stressors in life. Focus on coping, triggers, and management through CBT, Art, relationships, etc. I ask that each new group member have an individual assessment to determine appropriateness for group. Two groups offered.. 4-5 Every other week and 5-6 weekly.
In these playful & engaging small-group workshops (ages 7-young adult), we will play theater games and use other creative expression to improve Social skills - learning awareness of self & others Whole body listening - "show" you're listening & practice conversation Self esteem/self worth - how choices relate to behavior Coping - Gain new skills to master anxiety & stress Monthly sessions: TBD post covid
Hosted by Barbara Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RDT, CFSW
Group meets in Mount Holly, NC 28120
In these playful & engaging small-group workshops (ages 7-young adult), we will play theater games and use other creative expression to improve Social skills - learning awareness of self & others Whole body listening - "show" you're listening & practice conversation Self esteem/self worth - how choices relate to behavior Coping - Gain new skills to master anxiety & stress Monthly sessions: TBD post covid
Ever feel like you’re fighting a war against your own reflection? Do you feel pressure to look a certain way? Between social media and societal expectations, it is easy to feel disconnected from your own body. You are not alone, and you do not have to carry this burden by yourself. We will unpack toxic standards, shift the focus from form to function, and share real strategies for body acceptance. This isn’t a lecture; it’s a safe space to explore body image distress with people who get it. Take your power back from the mirror.
Ever feel like you’re fighting a war against your own reflection? Do you feel pressure to look a certain way? Between social media and societal expectations, it is easy to feel disconnected from your own body. You are not alone, and you do not have to carry this burden by yourself. We will unpack toxic standards, shift the focus from form to function, and share real strategies for body acceptance. This isn’t a lecture; it’s a safe space to explore body image distress with people who get it. Take your power back from the mirror.
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Therapy support groups for teens in Cornelius, NC 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.