Groups are grounded in interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and existential therapy.
Now Forming
Group therapy is a uniquely powerful way to heal in connection. Following Irvin Yalom’s work, our groups focus on the here-and-now—how we relate, protect, withdraw, and reach for others—so that members can practice new ways of being that translate to life outside the room.
What makes group work?
- Universality: discovering you are not alone.
- Instillation of hope: witnessing others grow encourages your own.
- Interpersonal learning: live feedback about impact and intentions.
- Cohesion & belonging: a safe “micro-community” for honest risk-taking.
- Corrective emotional experiences: new relational outcomes for old templates.
- Altruism & catharsis: giving and receiving help, sharing what’s held inside.
- Development of socializing techniques: practicing boundaries, needs, and repair.
- Existential factors: facing responsibility, freedom, meaning, and limits together.
Who benefits
Adults seeking deeper, relational change—especially those navigating patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, isolation, attachment wounds, or life transitions. Individual therapy may continue alongside group when useful.
- Ready to give and receive feedback in a supportive way.
- Willing to explore emotions and relationship patterns in the present moment.
- Able to commit to confidentiality and regular attendance.
Format & logistics
- Type: Interpersonal process group (closed after formation).
- Size: 6–8 members.
- Facilitator: Seth Muller, M.A., LPCC.
- Meeting: Weekly, 90 minutes (Lakewood office).
- Commitment: Initial 12 weeks; option to continue.
- Fee: $20–$85 per session (sliding scale available).
- Attendance: Consistency matters for cohesion; please plan to attend weekly.
What to expect in group
- Focus on the here-and-now—how you experience others and how they experience you.
- Gentle encouragement to name feelings, needs, and boundaries.
- Opportunities to practice repair when misunderstandings occur.
- Leader models curiosity, safety, and feedback; members co-create the culture.
Confidentiality & safety
Group members agree to protect one another’s privacy. Safety includes respectful language, avoiding advice-giving unless requested, speaking from your own experience, and checking consent before giving feedback. Crisis care is handled individually—group is not a 24/7 service.
How to join
- Brief consult (10–15 min): confirm fit and answer questions.
- Intake session (50 min): goals, history, and readiness for group.
- Placement: if the group is full, you may opt for the waitlist.
Insurance is not billed for groups at this time. Superbills available upon request.
FAQs
What if I’m not sure what to say?
That’s common. The work begins with noticing your internal experience in the group—curiosity, anxiety, interest—and sharing a little of that out loud.
Can I talk about events outside group?
Yes—but we’ll invite you to explore how those events impact you here, with us, so the group can support new relational experiences.
How is this different from a class or support group?
It’s experiential. Rather than teach skills or go around with updates, we attend to the living relationships in the room—Yalom’s interpersonal focus.
What if conflict happens?
Conflict is workable and often healing. We slow down, check impact, repair, and learn new ways of being with differences and needs.
Interested?
Reach out for a quick phone consult to see if a current group is a good fit.
Updated: September 01, 2025