Group Therapy
I have been leading (and co-leading) therapy groups from the start of my career and have consistently found groups to be a very rich and beneficial experience for the majority of participants. In studies comparing group to individual therapy, group therapy has been shown to be as effective and sometimes even more so. Groups are less expensive also. Groups work in a variety of ways and come in different forms. Some of the benefits of a group therapy experience are as follows:
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Historically I have co-lead primarily long-term therapy groups which, in addition to problem-solving, explored the process and dynamics between people as a way to expand awareness of self and other. Most recently I have facilitated more structured short-term, topic-focused groups such as a women’s Self-Esteem Group and a “co-ed” Relationship Therapy Group for Singles. I am a member of the AGPA (American Group Psychotherapy Association) and have received training from several experts in the field. I have also supervised students and other therapists in group therapy modalities. It is one of my favorite ways to work! |