We’re not the “smile and nod” kind of therapists. We’re real people. Humans first, therapists second. We get it. Life can feel heavy. Depression, grief, trauma, quiet exhaustion, or the weight of others expectations can leave you surviving instead of living. You may look fine on the outside, but inside, you’re exhausted, frustrated, or unsure of who you are. That’s why we’re here. We create a safe, space for honesty, tears, laughter, and everything in between. Therapy with us isn’t about “fixing” you, it’s about reconnecting with yourself, reclaiming confidence, and moving forward.
Hosted by Perennial Wellness Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
Perennial Wellness Counseling Center offers compassionate, evidence-based care for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions.
We’re not the “smile and nod” kind of therapists. We’re real people. Humans first, therapists second. We get it. Life can feel heavy. Depression, grief, trauma, quiet exhaustion, or the weight of others expectations can leave you surviving instead of living. You may look fine on the outside, but inside, you’re exhausted, frustrated, or unsure of who you are. That’s why we’re here. We create a safe, space for honesty, tears, laughter, and everything in between. Therapy with us isn’t about “fixing” you, it’s about reconnecting with yourself, reclaiming confidence, and moving forward.
Perennial Wellness Counseling Center is a trauma informed group practice creating a safe, compassionate space where people can show up as their authentic selves. Our therapists provide individualized, evidence based care to support healing, growth, and emotional well being. We work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions. Therapy is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in respect for each person’s story. Our clinicians integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, and other trauma informed approaches. We welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds and are committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care.
Hosted by L. Steven Maisonet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Perennial Wellness Counseling Center is a trauma informed group practice creating a safe, compassionate space where people can show up as their authentic selves. Our therapists provide individualized, evidence based care to support healing, growth, and emotional well being. We work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions. Therapy is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in respect for each person’s story. Our clinicians integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, and other trauma informed approaches. We welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds and are committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care.
More Groups Nearby
TCTSY sessions are now being offered in small, closed group formats (min of 4 participants). As a stand alone treatment for complex trauma or as an adjunct to other trauma therapy, sessions are designed to help participants connect with their body in the present moment. The focus is on the internal experience - what forms feel like instead of what they look like. By focusing on the felt sense of the body to inform choice-making, TCTSY provides opportunities for participants to restore their connection between mind and body and to cultivate a sense of agency that is often compromised as a result of surviving trauma.
Hosted by Erin E Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Group meets in East Aurora, NY 14052
I offer TCTSY ( Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga) through the Center for Trauma & Embodiment-as a stand alone treatment for complex trauma or in conjunction with EMDR.
TCTSY sessions are now being offered in small, closed group formats (min of 4 participants). As a stand alone treatment for complex trauma or as an adjunct to other trauma therapy, sessions are designed to help participants connect with their body in the present moment. The focus is on the internal experience - what forms feel like instead of what they look like. By focusing on the felt sense of the body to inform choice-making, TCTSY provides opportunities for participants to restore their connection between mind and body and to cultivate a sense of agency that is often compromised as a result of surviving trauma.
A 7-day transformational retreat in Morocco this Fall designed to help individuals reconnect with their soul’s purpose. Blending trauma-informed care with spiritual guidance, the retreat offers deep rest, cultural immersion, & sacred rituals in the vast stillness of the Sahara Desert. Through gentle healing practices, desert meditation, & heart-centered connection, participants release old patterns, reclaim inner peace, & awaken to the life they’re meant to live. Designed for those feeling burned out, stuck, or disconnected, this journey invites profound renewal in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Only 6 participants. Contact me to learn more.
I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety & stress management, grief & loss, and/or trauma/ PTSD.
A 7-day transformational retreat in Morocco this Fall designed to help individuals reconnect with their soul’s purpose. Blending trauma-informed care with spiritual guidance, the retreat offers deep rest, cultural immersion, & sacred rituals in the vast stillness of the Sahara Desert. Through gentle healing practices, desert meditation, & heart-centered connection, participants release old patterns, reclaim inner peace, & awaken to the life they’re meant to live. Designed for those feeling burned out, stuck, or disconnected, this journey invites profound renewal in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Only 6 participants. Contact me to learn more.
Online Groups
I am accepting enrollment for this group, estimated to start the week of January 5, 2025 and run for 8 weeks. This is an affinity space for anyone who identifies as queer or LGBTQ+. It's different than a traditional therapy group in that it is not process-oriented; the practice itself is therapeutic. Trauma sensitive yoga emphasizes 1) autonomy 2) choice-making and 3) shared experience. No yoga experience is required. The groups include brief teachings on healing trauma through a justice lens and body-mind practices. Sunday's in person, Tuesday's online, both time's TBD.
I have been a somatic practitioner since 2016 with extensive training in trauma-sensitive body/mind practices.
I am accepting enrollment for this group, estimated to start the week of January 5, 2025 and run for 8 weeks. This is an affinity space for anyone who identifies as queer or LGBTQ+. It's different than a traditional therapy group in that it is not process-oriented; the practice itself is therapeutic. Trauma sensitive yoga emphasizes 1) autonomy 2) choice-making and 3) shared experience. No yoga experience is required. The groups include brief teachings on healing trauma through a justice lens and body-mind practices. Sunday's in person, Tuesday's online, both time's TBD.
An online and in-person couples/family therapy in a safe environment. In-person is seasonal
Hosted by Joseph P. Carlino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW -R, CP
Group meets in Geneva, NY 14456
Moreno which is action methods or the original methodology called Psychodrama which is action methods in the moment including some role play or teaching spontaneity and creativity which helps reduce anxiety and is extremely helpful in treating PTSD and depression listen to your heart first.
An online and in-person couples/family therapy in a safe environment. In-person is seasonal
This is phase II group of a IV phase program. The theme is making changes that last, the deeper internal tasks such as letting go of shame and losses, facing fear, becoming comfortable with conflict and being comfortable in one's own skin are addressed. Multiple addiction interaction is explored as well as the experience of living in the Recovery Zone.
This is phase II group of a IV phase program. The theme is making changes that last, the deeper internal tasks such as letting go of shame and losses, facing fear, becoming comfortable with conflict and being comfortable in one's own skin are addressed. Multiple addiction interaction is explored as well as the experience of living in the Recovery Zone.
We meet every other Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm. This group is not about triggering your trauma, but to work with other like-minded individuals to heal from your traumatic experiences. Please contact me for more information.
We meet every other Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm. This group is not about triggering your trauma, but to work with other like-minded individuals to heal from your traumatic experiences. Please contact me for more information.
This group addresses the issues confronted by wives and partners of sex addicts such as betrayal, re-building trust, boundaries.
This group addresses the issues confronted by wives and partners of sex addicts such as betrayal, re-building trust, boundaries.
This group requires previous Distress Tolerance and/ or Trauma group. This group is about utilizing the skills and processing through behavior analysis with other members problem solving around the difficulties, and successes of using these skills. It is more of a process group supporting each other with the use of skills and developing new topics of discovery as we move from week to week.
My favorite people to work with are people who have survived trauma, who struggled with neglectful or absentee parents resulting in attachment wounds .
This group requires previous Distress Tolerance and/ or Trauma group. This group is about utilizing the skills and processing through behavior analysis with other members problem solving around the difficulties, and successes of using these skills. It is more of a process group supporting each other with the use of skills and developing new topics of discovery as we move from week to week.
Promotes emotional wellbeing, helps to heal, process trauma, and allows for the sharing of experiences. Writing helps to improve mood, emotional health, wellbeing all while enhancing your creativity.
Hosted by The Resource Center
Treatment Center, PMHNP, LCSW-R, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC
Group meets in Jamestown, NY 14701
Promotes emotional wellbeing, helps to heal, process trauma, and allows for the sharing of experiences. Writing helps to improve mood, emotional health, wellbeing all while enhancing your creativity.
SATURDAY MAY 2nd 2026 - Explore the symbolism, history, and personal significance of the Major Arcana through a blend of intuitive creativity and guided learning. You will unravel the meaning of these fundamental archetypes of human existence, calculate you Birth Card, and create an original Major Arcana card that reflects your identity, life themes, and creative aspirations. This experience integrates art, mythology, storytelling, and self-reflection, and is a hands-on opportunity for folks to dig into their own intuition, values, and inner spirituality. REGISTER HERE: https://spottedrabbitstudio.com/events/
My work with clients is based on the very latest in therapeutic research and training with a special focus on trauma-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices and mindfulness approaches.
SATURDAY MAY 2nd 2026 - Explore the symbolism, history, and personal significance of the Major Arcana through a blend of intuitive creativity and guided learning. You will unravel the meaning of these fundamental archetypes of human existence, calculate you Birth Card, and create an original Major Arcana card that reflects your identity, life themes, and creative aspirations. This experience integrates art, mythology, storytelling, and self-reflection, and is a hands-on opportunity for folks to dig into their own intuition, values, and inner spirituality. REGISTER HERE: https://spottedrabbitstudio.com/events/
For clients with religious trauma or adverse spiritual experiences in their past who want to connect with others with similar experiences, increase their self-compassion and self-acceptance and heal from guilt and shame. Zoom or in person (1100 S. Goodman St.)
With individuals, I integrate CBT and ACT techniques with psychodynamic and feminist theory all from a trauma informed perspective.
For clients with religious trauma or adverse spiritual experiences in their past who want to connect with others with similar experiences, increase their self-compassion and self-acceptance and heal from guilt and shame. Zoom or in person (1100 S. Goodman St.)
This group would tailor/identify stressors that has led to traumatic experiences in communities that are underserved. We will discuss the stages of trauma and healing and it's impact to mental health functioning. This group is specifically for support and understanding traumatic experiences. The group would be responsible to connect, bond and provide resources to one another.
Hosted by Patricia Flemmings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14615
I specialize in Trauma Informed Care for clients with history of severe trauma such as sexual trauma and childhood related trauma.
This group would tailor/identify stressors that has led to traumatic experiences in communities that are underserved. We will discuss the stages of trauma and healing and it's impact to mental health functioning. This group is specifically for support and understanding traumatic experiences. The group would be responsible to connect, bond and provide resources to one another.
The relationship educational all day workshop will take place twice per year. This is not covered under insurance and will be announced re time, location etc
Hosted by Joseph P. Carlino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW -R, CP
Group meets in Geneva, NY 14456
Moreno which is action methods or the original methodology called Psychodrama which is action methods in the moment including some role play or teaching spontaneity and creativity which helps reduce anxiety and is extremely helpful in treating PTSD and depression listen to your heart first.
The relationship educational all day workshop will take place twice per year. This is not covered under insurance and will be announced re time, location etc
This virtual group is run like a class and is for adults seeking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. We cover all three DBT modules, each running for 8 weeks: Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Mindfulness skills are incorporated into all modules. DBT skills help clients cope more effectively with intense emotions, ineffective behaviors, and/or relationship struggles. They aim to reduce self-destructive behaviors and build adaptive ways to manage painful emotions. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which they practice the skills taught during the weekly lesson. We'd love to have you!
We offer specialized therapy services for PTSD and trauma, along with trauma-informed care for communities exposed to chronic stress.
This virtual group is run like a class and is for adults seeking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. We cover all three DBT modules, each running for 8 weeks: Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Mindfulness skills are incorporated into all modules. DBT skills help clients cope more effectively with intense emotions, ineffective behaviors, and/or relationship struggles. They aim to reduce self-destructive behaviors and build adaptive ways to manage painful emotions. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which they practice the skills taught during the weekly lesson. We'd love to have you!
During this trauma support program, individuals will learn, grow, and heal alongside others navigating trauma. This group will meet virtually every Thursday from 5:00pm to 6:15pm. Your registration is a minimum of 10 weeks and is then ongoing until your group goals have been met.
Together we can work to better understand these reactions and heal from the trauma that cause them.
During this trauma support program, individuals will learn, grow, and heal alongside others navigating trauma. This group will meet virtually every Thursday from 5:00pm to 6:15pm. Your registration is a minimum of 10 weeks and is then ongoing until your group goals have been met.
Life doesn't make sense after the death of a child of any age. Listen, share and learn to cope with the help of an experienced grief counselor and parents who have suffered the death of an adult child. This small, confidential support group is for parents overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, flashbacks or emotional numbness. Topics include: • What to expect when grieving. • Parental identity after loss. • Coping skills. • Managing the response of friends, family and strangers. • Dealing with birthdays, holidays, anniversaries • Guilt • Layers of grief. Four week session: March 3, 10, 24, April 7. Advanced registration required.
Life doesn't make sense after the death of a child of any age. Listen, share and learn to cope with the help of an experienced grief counselor and parents who have suffered the death of an adult child. This small, confidential support group is for parents overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, flashbacks or emotional numbness. Topics include: • What to expect when grieving. • Parental identity after loss. • Coping skills. • Managing the response of friends, family and strangers. • Dealing with birthdays, holidays, anniversaries • Guilt • Layers of grief. Four week session: March 3, 10, 24, April 7. Advanced registration required.
Welcome to Lakeside Integrative NP's in Psychiatry! A place where mental health care is whole-person focused - combined conventional psychiatric treatments with integrative approaches to support your overall well-being.
Hosted by Kristin Alison Ricci
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, RN
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14625
Welcome to Lakeside Integrative NP's in Psychiatry! A place where mental health care is whole-person focused - combined conventional psychiatric treatments with integrative approaches to support your overall well-being.
This is a confidential group for women with abuse histories to work on their lives and relationships, with a focus on symptom management and inter-group process. Suitable for women with PTSD and DD NOS diagnoses who have achieved a reasonable degree of personal safety and stability, who want to work with similar women in a supportive, non-judgmental environment aimed at helping each other achieve honest, open communication.
Hosted by Felicia R Reed-Watt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
This is a confidential group for women with abuse histories to work on their lives and relationships, with a focus on symptom management and inter-group process. Suitable for women with PTSD and DD NOS diagnoses who have achieved a reasonable degree of personal safety and stability, who want to work with similar women in a supportive, non-judgmental environment aimed at helping each other achieve honest, open communication.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.