Lifecraft is an exciting new treatment method which uses games to facilitate change. Currently we use Dungeons and Dragons as a therapy aid to help with social skills, social anxiety, personal growth, and mild depression. Find out more at lifecraftgaming.com.
Hosted by Cory Miguel Cordero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Lifecraft is an exciting new treatment method which uses games to facilitate change. Currently we use Dungeons and Dragons as a therapy aid to help with social skills, social anxiety, personal growth, and mild depression. Find out more at lifecraftgaming.com.
In today’s world, disconnection and isolation are common experiences. Many of us long for a place to connect more deeply, yet it can be hard to find. This group is intended as a space for adults to come together, slow down, and simply be present with each other. This group offers an opportunity to practice presence, observe patterns in how we relate, and connect in ways that feel grounded and human. I am hoping to begin this group sometime in either August or September. Please reach out if you'd like more information or have questions!
Hosted by Megan Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Group meets in Portland, OR 97204
In today’s world, disconnection and isolation are common experiences. Many of us long for a place to connect more deeply, yet it can be hard to find. This group is intended as a space for adults to come together, slow down, and simply be present with each other. This group offers an opportunity to practice presence, observe patterns in how we relate, and connect in ways that feel grounded and human. I am hoping to begin this group sometime in either August or September. Please reach out if you'd like more information or have questions!
A supportive space for Queer, Trans and Non-binary new parents to find community, friendship and support. Designed for parents of babies one year old and younger. Parents can attend with or without their babies. Next 8 week long group begins May 16, 2025. This is an in person group in Southeast Portland, Oregon.
A supportive space for Queer, Trans and Non-binary new parents to find community, friendship and support. Designed for parents of babies one year old and younger. Parents can attend with or without their babies. Next 8 week long group begins May 16, 2025. This is an in person group in Southeast Portland, Oregon.
Join a small group (<9) of dads with kids 0-18 exploring the experiences of modern fatherhood. Explore the shifts in your sense of self, masculinity in fatherhood, and the daunting responsibilities of being a dad today. Led by Jed Rendleman, LMFT, Licensed therapist and dad. Next eight-session cycle starting 4/14/26. Reach out at www.joinerycounseling.com/contact to register.
Join a small group (<9) of dads with kids 0-18 exploring the experiences of modern fatherhood. Explore the shifts in your sense of self, masculinity in fatherhood, and the daunting responsibilities of being a dad today. Led by Jed Rendleman, LMFT, Licensed therapist and dad. Next eight-session cycle starting 4/14/26. Reach out at www.joinerycounseling.com/contact to register.
A group written by Brené Brown that draws on empirically based strategies to help recognize shame as a universal experience and embrace authentic living as a foundation for shame resilience. Topics include: defining and recognizing shame, practicing empathy, exploring triggers and vulnerabilities, practicing critical awareness, embracing and inspiring change.
A group written by Brené Brown that draws on empirically based strategies to help recognize shame as a universal experience and embrace authentic living as a foundation for shame resilience. Topics include: defining and recognizing shame, practicing empathy, exploring triggers and vulnerabilities, practicing critical awareness, embracing and inspiring change.
For all male-identified humans wishing to grow, support self and others in a safe, structured, facilitated group. How often do we get to be real and be supported in community? Come be a part of transformative sessions. The group experience provides a unique opportunity to accelerate inner and relational growth. All sexualities encouraged, AND people uncomfortable with the word "man." 90 minutes. This group is all-online and limited to 8 members for optimal therapeutic participation. We have vacancies for this summer of 2026. Message me for an initial call and to reserve your spot!
For all male-identified humans wishing to grow, support self and others in a safe, structured, facilitated group. How often do we get to be real and be supported in community? Come be a part of transformative sessions. The group experience provides a unique opportunity to accelerate inner and relational growth. All sexualities encouraged, AND people uncomfortable with the word "man." 90 minutes. This group is all-online and limited to 8 members for optimal therapeutic participation. We have vacancies for this summer of 2026. Message me for an initial call and to reserve your spot!
Our Adult Anxiety Group blends support and proven strategies to help you face fears and build resilience. Led by a licensed therapist, sessions draw on CBT and ERP to reduce avoidance and increase confidence. Members practice skills, share experiences, and gain encouragement from peers who understand anxiety. Each week offers education, tools, and real-life practice so you can make meaningful progress. Whether as a stand-alone option or alongside individual therapy, the group provides guidance, connection, and accountability on your path to freedom from anxiety.
Our Adult Anxiety Group blends support and proven strategies to help you face fears and build resilience. Led by a licensed therapist, sessions draw on CBT and ERP to reduce avoidance and increase confidence. Members practice skills, share experiences, and gain encouragement from peers who understand anxiety. Each week offers education, tools, and real-life practice so you can make meaningful progress. Whether as a stand-alone option or alongside individual therapy, the group provides guidance, connection, and accountability on your path to freedom from anxiety.
8 week group. Anticipated start in late August/early September 2026. See my website to view the insurance I accept and to fill out an interest form. If social anxiety has left you feeling isolated, stuck, or overthinking, this group offers a supportive place to build new skills alongside others who understand. Together, we'll work to reduce shame and self-criticism, and create a life guided by your values rather than fear. No one will be put on the spot. The group is planned for Saturdays from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in-person (depending on participant availability).
Hosted by Jeannie Balenger
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, CRC
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
8 week group. Anticipated start in late August/early September 2026. See my website to view the insurance I accept and to fill out an interest form. If social anxiety has left you feeling isolated, stuck, or overthinking, this group offers a supportive place to build new skills alongside others who understand. Together, we'll work to reduce shame and self-criticism, and create a life guided by your values rather than fear. No one will be put on the spot. The group is planned for Saturdays from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in-person (depending on participant availability).
this is a welcoming place for peer connection; an opportunity to learn social/life skills to help manage the relationship with ourselves and others. with loads of compassion, shared wisdom, and humor, we tackle real life problems - parents, sex, drugs, siblings, friends, body image, academics - in this weekly support group. **clients need to be post-8th grade to summer after their senior year of high school. apologies, no middle schoolers. group-only intake is required prior to the start of group. female identified, trans, and non-binary clients only.**
this is a welcoming place for peer connection; an opportunity to learn social/life skills to help manage the relationship with ourselves and others. with loads of compassion, shared wisdom, and humor, we tackle real life problems - parents, sex, drugs, siblings, friends, body image, academics - in this weekly support group. **clients need to be post-8th grade to summer after their senior year of high school. apologies, no middle schoolers. group-only intake is required prior to the start of group. female identified, trans, and non-binary clients only.**
Group participants and I participate in responding to writing prompts and reflecting on the responses shared with compassion and authentic curiosity. Together we explore the contours of our internal landscapes to make new meaning of sharing and receiving our experience with one another.
Group participants and I participate in responding to writing prompts and reflecting on the responses shared with compassion and authentic curiosity. Together we explore the contours of our internal landscapes to make new meaning of sharing and receiving our experience with one another.
Open to folks in CA, DC, MA, ME, NY, OR, VT. This psychodynamic therapy group invites you to dig into the meaning of your play. What do your gaming quests & avatars reveal about your relationship? We’ll help you unlock insights & power-ups for real life. In the digital age, relationship issues need digital fluency. Led by a gamer-affirmative therapist who truly “gets” gaming, let’s help you & your partner(s) translate tech tensions into understanding, empathy, & maybe even fun. LGBTQIA+ $75 per person.
Open to folks in CA, DC, MA, ME, NY, OR, VT. This psychodynamic therapy group invites you to dig into the meaning of your play. What do your gaming quests & avatars reveal about your relationship? We’ll help you unlock insights & power-ups for real life. In the digital age, relationship issues need digital fluency. Led by a gamer-affirmative therapist who truly “gets” gaming, let’s help you & your partner(s) translate tech tensions into understanding, empathy, & maybe even fun. LGBTQIA+ $75 per person.
There's a lot of bad advice out there on why you're still single: "you just want it too much" or "you have to love yourself first before someone else can love you." If you've heard misguided refrains like this from well-meaning friends, and you want some help illuminating what's actually keeping you from finding the relationship(s) you so humanly crave, this is the group for you. Join us as we shake off the old cultural scripts around dating and breathe new life into our longing for connection.
There's a lot of bad advice out there on why you're still single: "you just want it too much" or "you have to love yourself first before someone else can love you." If you've heard misguided refrains like this from well-meaning friends, and you want some help illuminating what's actually keeping you from finding the relationship(s) you so humanly crave, this is the group for you. Join us as we shake off the old cultural scripts around dating and breathe new life into our longing for connection.
This group is a space for people who identify under the trans umbrella, to come together, connect, and create community. This is a collaborative group where participants help co-create the environment, structure, and content, based on needs of participants. This group is rooted in comaraderie, intended to decrease feelings of social isolation, and create a space where trans people are invited to show up authentically, offer and receive support, and be in solidarity with one another.
Hosted by Riley Kastenhuber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-A
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This group is a space for people who identify under the trans umbrella, to come together, connect, and create community. This is a collaborative group where participants help co-create the environment, structure, and content, based on needs of participants. This group is rooted in comaraderie, intended to decrease feelings of social isolation, and create a space where trans people are invited to show up authentically, offer and receive support, and be in solidarity with one another.
Group will begin when full (estimated start date: January 2026). Connect with other childfree people to discuss themes including cultural expectations, child-free traditions, reproductive justice, and "legacy." This will be a 10 week, semi-structured therapy group for child-free by choice women, femmes, and gender expansive folks. To sign up, you can reach out directly or go to BRIGHTOMENTHERAPY.COM/GROUPS to fill out an interest form or email GABRIELLA@BRIGHTOMENTHERAPY.COM
Group will begin when full (estimated start date: January 2026). Connect with other childfree people to discuss themes including cultural expectations, child-free traditions, reproductive justice, and "legacy." This will be a 10 week, semi-structured therapy group for child-free by choice women, femmes, and gender expansive folks. To sign up, you can reach out directly or go to BRIGHTOMENTHERAPY.COM/GROUPS to fill out an interest form or email GABRIELLA@BRIGHTOMENTHERAPY.COM
Creative expression allows us to go to spaces words alone cannot reach. Join two trained art therapists and other group members in this safe, non-judgmental space for creative self-discovery. This group is especially designed for women and nonbinary adults wanting support around managing stress, anxiety and depression, strengthening relationships and increasing coping skills. This closed group will open again late summer, and is currently focusing on grief. Wednesdays from 1:15-2:45pm, in person. $70 per group out of pocket, insurance billable (OHP Trillium, Providence, Samaritan, Pacific Source, Aetna, Kaiser and Moda.)
Creative expression allows us to go to spaces words alone cannot reach. Join two trained art therapists and other group members in this safe, non-judgmental space for creative self-discovery. This group is especially designed for women and nonbinary adults wanting support around managing stress, anxiety and depression, strengthening relationships and increasing coping skills. This closed group will open again late summer, and is currently focusing on grief. Wednesdays from 1:15-2:45pm, in person. $70 per group out of pocket, insurance billable (OHP Trillium, Providence, Samaritan, Pacific Source, Aetna, Kaiser and Moda.)
This weekly support group for trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth (ages 15-18) provides a safer space to share vulnerably, build relationships, share about themselves and their lives, and discuss gender identity and transition. This space offers a supportive, affirming environment, gentle and kind facilitation, activities and discussion that foster connection and build confidence, fun, humor, and levity! We meet in inner SE Portland, address will be provided to group members and caregivers This group runs continuously, and new members are welcome as current members are ready to move on. The group fee is $60/session.
Hosted by Clement Wilson Fonseca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
This weekly support group for trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth (ages 15-18) provides a safer space to share vulnerably, build relationships, share about themselves and their lives, and discuss gender identity and transition. This space offers a supportive, affirming environment, gentle and kind facilitation, activities and discussion that foster connection and build confidence, fun, humor, and levity! We meet in inner SE Portland, address will be provided to group members and caregivers This group runs continuously, and new members are welcome as current members are ready to move on. The group fee is $60/session.
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for putting feelings and thoughts into words. Stronger emotional flexibility increases one's choices in life. We meet each Wednesday evening from 5 to 6:30. A 3 month commitment suggested. $60/session. Some insurance reimbursement. Contact me with questions or to schedule an intake consultation. Since Covid we have been meeting online with occasional in person gatherings an option.
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for putting feelings and thoughts into words. Stronger emotional flexibility increases one's choices in life. We meet each Wednesday evening from 5 to 6:30. A 3 month commitment suggested. $60/session. Some insurance reimbursement. Contact me with questions or to schedule an intake consultation. Since Covid we have been meeting online with occasional in person gatherings an option.
Group therapy is a unique environment in which a group of people come together to both give and receive help from one another. If group members can completely understand and work out their relationships with the other group members, there will be an enormous carryover into their "real life." They will discover pathways to more rewarding relationships with significant people in their life now and with people they have yet to meet. What happens in the group mirrors life, but now with an opportunity to achieve a different outcome.
Hosted by Miranda Sofe Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Group therapy is a unique environment in which a group of people come together to both give and receive help from one another. If group members can completely understand and work out their relationships with the other group members, there will be an enormous carryover into their "real life." They will discover pathways to more rewarding relationships with significant people in their life now and with people they have yet to meet. What happens in the group mirrors life, but now with an opportunity to achieve a different outcome.
Would you like to learn more about your relational patterns, get practice giving and receiving in-the-moment feedback, and improve your relationship with yourself and with others? Group therapy might be right for you! Interpersonal therapy group is a unique setting where you can meet and connect with other individuals also navigating issues of trust, vulnerability, and connectivity. Processing groups allow you to explore your attachment styles experientially in a safe(r) space, rather than just talk about it 1:1 with a therapist. Sessions are 90min, weekly; group members are asked to commit to at least 6 sessions.
Would you like to learn more about your relational patterns, get practice giving and receiving in-the-moment feedback, and improve your relationship with yourself and with others? Group therapy might be right for you! Interpersonal therapy group is a unique setting where you can meet and connect with other individuals also navigating issues of trust, vulnerability, and connectivity. Processing groups allow you to explore your attachment styles experientially in a safe(r) space, rather than just talk about it 1:1 with a therapist. Sessions are 90min, weekly; group members are asked to commit to at least 6 sessions.
This 4-week in-person group is offered on Thursdays, beginning on July 2nd 2026, 5-7pm. The group is for individuals who would like to expand their understanding of their own nervous systems and gain creative tools to relieve, recharge, and restore. This group could be helpful for people who want more connection, experience overwhelm, anxiety, depression or would like to explore how the creative process can help with emotional regulation. There will be numerous hands-on art-making opportunities along with some journaling and psycho-education in a safe, supportive space. No art experience is necessary to benefit.
This 4-week in-person group is offered on Thursdays, beginning on July 2nd 2026, 5-7pm. The group is for individuals who would like to expand their understanding of their own nervous systems and gain creative tools to relieve, recharge, and restore. This group could be helpful for people who want more connection, experience overwhelm, anxiety, depression or would like to explore how the creative process can help with emotional regulation. There will be numerous hands-on art-making opportunities along with some journaling and psycho-education in a safe, supportive space. No art experience is necessary to benefit.
