Group Therapy for Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers
We have a real passion for group work in our practice. Group work helps young people feel less alone in what they’re experiencing and creates space for real connection, acceptance, and relief.
We offer year-long after-school groups during school, as well as shorter group sessions during the summer.
When Group Therapy Can Help
We find that group therapy is helpful for children and teens who are experiencing:
Social anxiety or peer relationship challenges
Difficulty with confidence in group settings
Emotional regulation challenges
Low self-esteem or self-confidence
Trouble navigating friendships or social dynamics
Difficulty expressing emotions in real time
A need for structured social skills support
Our Focus
When children and teens are struggling, they often feel isolated, alone, or just “different”. In a group setting, they begin to see that others share similar challenges — and that they’re not alone in learning how to manage them. Our groups provide a safe, supportive space to practice emotional regulation, communication, and social skills in real-life situations with peers.
How Group Therapy Works at Our Practice
Our group programs are all thoughtfully curated. All groups are structured by age and developmental stage, and they’re led by our experienced clinicians who specialize in child and adolescent therapy. We set out to make our groups harmonious, helpful, and supportive — it’s something kids and teens look forward to weekly.
In group sessions, we practice age-appropriate skills:
Emotional regulation in real-life social situations
Building communication and social confidence
Developing empathy and perspective-taking
Learning coping strategies through guided interaction
Strengthening problem-solving and relational skills
Receiving structured feedback and therapeutic support
Current Group Offerings
Ongoing After-School Group Therapy Programs
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High School Group
Grades 9-12
Supporting teens navigating stress, identity development, and increasing independence.
Strengthen emotional awareness and self-regulation
Create space between themselves and their feelings to feel more in control of their future
Learn ways to apply skills learned in other settings
Discuss and help teens learn to implement Executive Functioning and real-world skills
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Middle School Group
Grades 6-8
Focusing on social development, emotional awareness, and peer connection.
Learn appropriate social skills
Provide strategies to build confidence in social settings
Develop and practice conversation and communication skills
Build empathy and perspective-taking
Explore barriers in social interactions
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Elementary School Groups
Grades K-2 & Grades 3-5
Growing emotional understanding and foundational social skills.
Learn a shared language for feelings and emotions
Provide and practice self-regulation and coping strategies
Build self awareness and learn skills to manage "big feelings"
Strengthen peer interaction and build early social confidence
Interested in registering your child for an after-school group?
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Looking for Group Therapy for Children or Teens in Maryland?
Our therapy groups are thoughtfully designed to help children and adolescents build emotional insight, social confidence, and meaningful peer connection in a supportive environment. We’re happy to help you determine whether a group may be a good fit for your child.