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
Looking for a place to connect, grow and be challenged alongside other men? Join us of honest conversations encouragement and practical life discussion. Groups are faciliated by Mr. Kelly Busher, LCSW and meet alternating Thursday evenings. Preregistration is required. Reach out for more information Info@CreativePerspectivesTherapy.com
Hosted by Kelly Justin Busher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Group meets in Mount Holly, NC 28120
Looking for a place to connect, grow and be challenged alongside other men? Join us of honest conversations encouragement and practical life discussion. Groups are faciliated by Mr. Kelly Busher, LCSW and meet alternating Thursday evenings. Preregistration is required. Reach out for more information Info@CreativePerspectivesTherapy.com
A positive, affirming gathering of adult women, who meet monthly, to learn how to live better, happier lives, while receiving encouragement from the group.
Hosted by Roberta Borden Wilson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, TF-CBT, EMDR
Group meets in Belmont, NC 28012
A positive, affirming gathering of adult women, who meet monthly, to learn how to live better, happier lives, while receiving encouragement from the group.
Starts Dec 4th! Our winter book club will be focused on grief to include reading and discussing " Healing your Grieving Heart: Practical Ideas" By Alan Wolfelt, Phd and led by Ms. Rhonie Black, LCSW. The holidays can be especially challenging when you are grieving and others are celebrating. This group will offer support, guidance and practical ideas to help during what can be a particulary diffcult time of year. Register online to save your space for the series! Register CreativePerspectivesTherapy.com Questions? Info@CreativePerspectivesTherapy.com
Hosted by Rhonie Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Group meets in Mount Holly, NC 28120
Starts Dec 4th! Our winter book club will be focused on grief to include reading and discussing " Healing your Grieving Heart: Practical Ideas" By Alan Wolfelt, Phd and led by Ms. Rhonie Black, LCSW. The holidays can be especially challenging when you are grieving and others are celebrating. This group will offer support, guidance and practical ideas to help during what can be a particulary diffcult time of year. Register online to save your space for the series! Register CreativePerspectivesTherapy.com Questions? Info@CreativePerspectivesTherapy.com
Our upcoming neurodivergent support group is for late-diagnosed or self-identified adults navigating ADHD, autism, sensory differences, and masking fatigue. This space is affirming, inclusive, and built for real connection—not performance. Together, we’ll explore identity, unlearn shame, and build self-understanding through open conversation, creative tools, and nervous system care. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Fill out the Form If Interested: https://forms.gle/B3v8Zz2Jy4Mdfyds5
Hosted by Journey Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Group meets in Gastonia, NC 28054
Our upcoming neurodivergent support group is for late-diagnosed or self-identified adults navigating ADHD, autism, sensory differences, and masking fatigue. This space is affirming, inclusive, and built for real connection—not performance. Together, we’ll explore identity, unlearn shame, and build self-understanding through open conversation, creative tools, and nervous system care. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Fill out the Form If Interested: https://forms.gle/B3v8Zz2Jy4Mdfyds5
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
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.
Online Groups
The Everday Adjustment Group is a co-ed support group for those who want to engage in the therapeutic process, but find more comfort in working in the group format. The group focuses on learning how to work through life's challenges in healthy, more developmentally (and socially) accepted ways. All issues and emotions are welcomed, as learning to truly honor and respect our emotionality is the basis for this support group.
Hosted by Terry Massey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CRTC, LCSW, LISW-CP, CCSOTS, LPHA
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28273
The Everday Adjustment Group is a co-ed support group for those who want to engage in the therapeutic process, but find more comfort in working in the group format. The group focuses on learning how to work through life's challenges in healthy, more developmentally (and socially) accepted ways. All issues and emotions are welcomed, as learning to truly honor and respect our emotionality is the basis for this support group.
Process / Gestalt Therapy group, co-facilitated by Matthew Beason and Campbell Dean. Drawing from their extensive experience in wilderness therapy, residential substance use, and family systems. This group functions as a space to explore, alongside one another, how we are perceived, how we behave in relationships, and how we can practice doing relationships differently in order to achieve more meaningful and fulfilling relationships. This in-person, co-facilitated group emphasizes the importance of collective interaction for profound personal insight and development. Ideal for professionals, therapists, and anyone seeking self-growth. The groups meet weekly and are ongoing.
Hosted by Matthew Beason
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28803
Process / Gestalt Therapy group, co-facilitated by Matthew Beason and Campbell Dean. Drawing from their extensive experience in wilderness therapy, residential substance use, and family systems. This group functions as a space to explore, alongside one another, how we are perceived, how we behave in relationships, and how we can practice doing relationships differently in order to achieve more meaningful and fulfilling relationships. This in-person, co-facilitated group emphasizes the importance of collective interaction for profound personal insight and development. Ideal for professionals, therapists, and anyone seeking self-growth. The groups meet weekly and are ongoing.
This *free* monthly, virtual support group is for women cancer survivors looking to connect with others in all stages of survivorship, i.e., initial diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, and beyond. We discuss books about fictitious and real-life women who face struggles and hardships with grit, tenacity, and perseverance. I hold a PhD and taught literature and folklore at university for ten years prior to working at a hospital Cancer Support Program as a psychosocial oncology counselor. This is a support group and does not serve as a psychotherapy group.
Hosted by Lisa A. Rainwater
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MA, PhD, CCTP, CT
Group meets in Winston Salem, NC 27101
This *free* monthly, virtual support group is for women cancer survivors looking to connect with others in all stages of survivorship, i.e., initial diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, and beyond. We discuss books about fictitious and real-life women who face struggles and hardships with grit, tenacity, and perseverance. I hold a PhD and taught literature and folklore at university for ten years prior to working at a hospital Cancer Support Program as a psychosocial oncology counselor. This is a support group and does not serve as a psychotherapy group.
Individuals with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During social groups, clients will learn the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., initiating social interactions, attending and responding to a speaker; sharing interests, as well as individual specific target areas.
Individuals with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During social groups, clients will learn the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., initiating social interactions, attending and responding to a speaker; sharing interests, as well as individual specific target areas.
Process provides an opportunity for participants to explore and discuss situations that are impacting their lives and get many different perspectives, feedback , and support from both peers and clinicians. A Clinician will incorporate CBT skills as they relate to your topics to help you gain awareness of how your beliefs, perceptions, and opinions impact your feelings and reactions. Each group will end with a coping skill such as relaxation, grounding, and mindfulness to provide guidance on how these skills can be used in real life situations. Ages 13- 18 on Tues or Thurs 6 to 630, Young Adult TBD
Hosted by Queen City Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
Process provides an opportunity for participants to explore and discuss situations that are impacting their lives and get many different perspectives, feedback , and support from both peers and clinicians. A Clinician will incorporate CBT skills as they relate to your topics to help you gain awareness of how your beliefs, perceptions, and opinions impact your feelings and reactions. Each group will end with a coping skill such as relaxation, grounding, and mindfulness to provide guidance on how these skills can be used in real life situations. Ages 13- 18 on Tues or Thurs 6 to 630, Young Adult TBD
During our four days together we will explore vulnerability, trust, boundaries, and how to heal the relationship we have with ourselves in order to create the lives and relationships that we want. Utilizing Brené Brown’s groundbreaking research, we will dive deeper into how we can be better at actually feeling our emotions, increase our resilience to stress and trauma, and develop a sense of home within ourselves. DATES: Thursday 9/12/24 to Sunday 9/15/24 SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO!
Hosted by Allison Grubbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, CDWF, RYT
Group meets in Hendersonville, NC 28791
During our four days together we will explore vulnerability, trust, boundaries, and how to heal the relationship we have with ourselves in order to create the lives and relationships that we want. Utilizing Brené Brown’s groundbreaking research, we will dive deeper into how we can be better at actually feeling our emotions, increase our resilience to stress and trauma, and develop a sense of home within ourselves. DATES: Thursday 9/12/24 to Sunday 9/15/24 SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO!
Facilitated by Jordyn Haney, LCSW for children ages 7 - 11 years of age, this group will offer skills training related to social skills, psycho-education, and coping skills training. This group will be interactive and offer crafts and activities to ensure that the group members enjoy their time spent in group as well as learn skills and techniques to assist with emotion regulation and mindfulness strategies. The group will be held in-person in our SouthPark office and will occur weekly!
Facilitated by Jordyn Haney, LCSW for children ages 7 - 11 years of age, this group will offer skills training related to social skills, psycho-education, and coping skills training. This group will be interactive and offer crafts and activities to ensure that the group members enjoy their time spent in group as well as learn skills and techniques to assist with emotion regulation and mindfulness strategies. The group will be held in-person in our SouthPark office and will occur weekly!
Individuals with Autism may lack safety awareness, self-advocacy and other skills needed to foster significant relationships with others in their communities. These and other areas, including individual specific target areas will be the focus of this group for older teens.
Individuals with Autism may lack safety awareness, self-advocacy and other skills needed to foster significant relationships with others in their communities. These and other areas, including individual specific target areas will be the focus of this group for older teens.
The curriculum used for this group is Transforming Fellowship which focuses on relational brain skills building. The concept is that we work on the following together: Five to Thrive: 1. A place to belong 2. To both receive and give life 3. The capacity to recover from malfunctions 4. Maturation 5. To stay true to their identities. As we focus on these things, the idea is to take the skills we learn together into our families and communities outside of the group strengthening the society with higher level relational skills and ability to transmit joy and connection naturally and effortlessly.
Hosted by Monica L Mouer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, CSAT-S, EMDR
Group meets in Davidson, NC 28036
The curriculum used for this group is Transforming Fellowship which focuses on relational brain skills building. The concept is that we work on the following together: Five to Thrive: 1. A place to belong 2. To both receive and give life 3. The capacity to recover from malfunctions 4. Maturation 5. To stay true to their identities. As we focus on these things, the idea is to take the skills we learn together into our families and communities outside of the group strengthening the society with higher level relational skills and ability to transmit joy and connection naturally and effortlessly.
Are you nervous about adulting? It can be tough being a young adult in today’s world! You might be experiencing difficulty adjusting to college or finding that job you really want (or any job at all). Maybe your roommate is causing you stress. Maybe you just want to feel better about yourself! If so, this group is for you. Join us as we explore these topics and more. This will be a safe space for all young adults ages 18-24. This is an open, virtual group starting 9/13/2023.
Hosted by Kim Matone
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, Owner
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
Are you nervous about adulting? It can be tough being a young adult in today’s world! You might be experiencing difficulty adjusting to college or finding that job you really want (or any job at all). Maybe your roommate is causing you stress. Maybe you just want to feel better about yourself! If so, this group is for you. Join us as we explore these topics and more. This will be a safe space for all young adults ages 18-24. This is an open, virtual group starting 9/13/2023.
Group geared toward tweens entering middle school or already in middle school...Group discussion and activities focus on enhancing self-esteem and assisting young girls through the trials and tribulations of "girl drama" often experienced in the middle school years.
Hosted by Windee Knox-Heitkamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAED, LCMHC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
Group geared toward tweens entering middle school or already in middle school...Group discussion and activities focus on enhancing self-esteem and assisting young girls through the trials and tribulations of "girl drama" often experienced in the middle school years.
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
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Classes are where you learn PRACTICAL skills in the areas of: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. These 4 components of Marsha Linehan's well researched DBT model helps anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality concerns. Our weekly virtual class for adults is engaging, fun, and PRACTICAL. You will walk away with a skill to put into immediate use each week. Visit www.camelcitycounseling.com to learn more!
Hosted by Camel City Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Group meets in Winston Salem, NC 27101
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Classes are where you learn PRACTICAL skills in the areas of: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. These 4 components of Marsha Linehan's well researched DBT model helps anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality concerns. Our weekly virtual class for adults is engaging, fun, and PRACTICAL. You will walk away with a skill to put into immediate use each week. Visit www.camelcitycounseling.com to learn more!
STARTS JULY 24 This group is geared toward teens ages 12 to 17. Within the group setting we will address issues that the typical teenager experiences. We will learn how to manage difficult situations, manage emotions while also preserving relationships, boundaries, etc. We will also touch on belief systems that contribute to negative self talk and uncomfortable emotions. Teens involved in this group should also be attending individual therapy. Insurance Accepted
Hosted by Peaceful Soul Counseling and Group Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Group meets in Monroe, NC 28110
STARTS JULY 24 This group is geared toward teens ages 12 to 17. Within the group setting we will address issues that the typical teenager experiences. We will learn how to manage difficult situations, manage emotions while also preserving relationships, boundaries, etc. We will also touch on belief systems that contribute to negative self talk and uncomfortable emotions. Teens involved in this group should also be attending individual therapy. Insurance Accepted
