Support Groups
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Please note: our support groups do not meet medical necessity requirements to be reimbursed by insurance.
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Want to sign up for a group but have financial restrictions? We offer 2 low fee spots for each group on a first come first served basis.
NEW GROUP!
Gay and Queer Men’s Support Group
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For gay or queer identifying male* adults
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Beginning September 22nd, 2026
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In person in our Somerville office
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Gay and queer men experience prejudice, discrimination, trauma, self-suppression, shame, and internalized homophobia, all of which can have profound and alienating impacts upon their mental health, relationships, and sense of self. The goal of this group is to offer a safe and supportive environment where queer men can connect and process their challenges alongside those who share many of their lived experiences. The support from a peer group can offer opportunities for personal growth, learning, authentic expression, and deepening relationships.
The Gay and Queer Men’s Support Group participants will collaboratively decide weekly topics for exploration, such those pertaining identity, relationships, mental health challenges, community, and culture. Beyond verbal processing and support, we’ll have opportunities to explore and process using creative methods like art, music, and acting (or anything else that feels good and right to group participants!) Specific topics we may explore include:
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Experiences of prejudice and homophobia
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Heteronormativity and what it means to live as a queer person
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The beauty and challenges of navigating queer relationships
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Building platonic relationships with queer men and “found family”
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Intersections of gender identity and sexuality
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Coming out and building an authentic identity in adulthood
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Challenges queer men experience within their own community and culture
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Participant minimum 4, maximum 10.
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*Although gender identity will be inherent to the topics of the group, please note that the main focus of the group will be upon the intersectionality of male identity and sexuality. Trans and non-binary identities are welcome, but if those showing interest are wanting to receive support around gender expansive identities, our transgender and gender nonconforming support group would likely be a better fit.
Led by:
Mike Shirek, MA
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Cost: $35 per session
NEW GROUP!
Between Worlds: A Mixed Identity Support Group
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For adults identifying as mixed race seeking support and a space to process their identity
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Beginning: September 8, 2026
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Online group
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This 8-week support and process group is designed specifically for mixed-race adults who are navigating the complexity of living between racial identities and cultures. Whether you identify as biracial, multiracial, or mixed heritage, this group offers a supportive space to explore the unique experiences of belonging, identity, family, and community.
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Many mixed-race individuals experience feeling "too much" of one identity and "not enough" of another, code-switching across environments, navigating questions about appearance or authenticity, and searching for a place where all parts of themselves are welcomed. Together, we will explore these experiences through reflection, discussion, and experiential activities in a compassionate and affirming environment.
Throughout the eight weeks, participants will engage in identity mapping, narrative exploration, values clarification, expressive exercises, and group dialogue focused on themes including:
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Understanding your mixed-race identity and personal story
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Belonging, exclusion, and finding community
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Family, culture, and intergenerational experiences
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Internalized messages, stereotypes, and racial identity development
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Navigating relationships, dating, and friendships
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Code-switching and authenticity across different spaces
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Building self-compassion and integrating all parts of your identity
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Moving toward empowerment, connection, and belonging
This group is designed to foster connection with others who share similar lived experiences while supporting each participant in developing a stronger, more integrated sense of self.
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Participant minimum 6, maximum 15​.
Led by:
Lace Campbell, MA
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Cost: $350
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
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For adults who want to learn DBT skills
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Beginning September 8, 2026
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Online group
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This 24 week group will go through all 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness with rolling admission at the start of each new module every 8 weeks.
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Each session starts with a mindfulness practice and homework review, then 1-3 skills are introduced every week, all while utilizing music and expressive therapy techniques to help reinforce and retain the skills. The book that will be used is DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets by Marsha M. Linehan (2nd edition).
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No previous knowledge of DBT is required and participants are able to choose which module(s) they would like to commit to, however it is recommended to complete each module at least 1-2x in order to master the skills.
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Please note that all participants are required to be engaged in individual therapy, either at this practice or with another provider.
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Module 1: Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance
Start date March 24, 2026
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Module 2: Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation
Start date: June 9, 2026
Module 3: Mindfulness/Interpersonal Effectiveness
Start date: September 8, 2026
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Participant minimum 6, maximum 10.​
Led by:
Kim Johnson, LMHC, MT-BC
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Cost: $400
Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group
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For adults with DnD experience who want to explore a therapeutic campaign with a therapist as the DM.
Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Beginning October 5th, 2026
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In person in our Somerville office
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The Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) Therapy Group is an opportunity for 3-6 participants on a weekly basis to explore an individualized campaign using the DnD 5th Edition structure to foster coping skills and develop interpersonal skills that can aid in everyday life.
Topics to be explored through this individualized, collaborative and therapeutic gaming process will include:
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how to increase self-confidence and self-worth
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opportunities to practice and improve assertive and kind communication
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ways to develop and practice boundary setting while building and fostering sympathy/empathy
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exploring one's sense of self/identity
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exploring the intersection of DnD with expressive arts therapy
The process of personal growth starts at character creation via a consultation with Lou to learn more about personal expectations and compatibility with other members. From there, the group will make time to create characters and set expectations and in subsequent sessions play out a campaign with clinical intention. In sessions, clinical intention will include a brief check-in, immersive/therapeutic gameplay and some time to process the session with the guidance of a clinically trained expressive arts therapist with DnD experience as a game master and player.
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This 11 week group will explore the following:
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Week 1 (session zero): We develop characters, set personal and group goals, establish group norms and setting for the journey.
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Week 2-10: The heroes (a.k.a. the clients) set off on their journey to face their challenges and personal goals through exploration, role play and gaming spectrum combat.
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Week 11: The hero(es) face the obstacle to their goal(s), come to a therapeutic/gaming spectrum conclusion and debrief about the group experience.
Goals of group:
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Increase self-confidence and self-worth
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Practice and improve assertive and kind communication
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Develop and practice boundary setting
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Build/foster sympathy/empathy
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Explore sense of self/identity formation
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Develop creative coping skills through DnD and expressive arts therapy​
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Dates of the sessions:
10/05
10/12
10/19
11/02
11/09
11/16
11/23
11/30
12/07
12/14
12/21
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Participant minimum 3, maximum 6.
Led by:
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Cost: $60 per session
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group
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For transgender and gender nonconforming-identifying adults who seek a safe, affirming, private support group.
Bi-weekly on Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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In person in our Somerville office
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After the success of our first trans support group launched in 2023, we have offered an ongoing bi-weekly support group for this community.
The number of transgender and gender nonconforming people in the Somerville and Greater Boston community is increasing year after year. An intimate group focused on relationship building, resource sharing and emotional and physical support would provide an additional layer of support for the local transgender and gender nonconforming community.
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In this group we will build community and discuss topics of interest in a mutually-beneficial setting. Many transgender and gender nonconfirming people are cut off from traditional avenues for community during and after social and medical transition. This group will hopefully help transgender and gender nonconforming individuals foster community connections and build the groundwork for connections for future potential mutual aid.
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Typically members remain in this group for several years, and we ask for an up-front commitment of 3 months.
Participant minimum 6, maximum 8.
Led by:
Alanah Hodges, LCSW
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Cost: $35 per session
Men's Interpersonal Group
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For male identifying adults who are between the ages of 24-39.
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Beginning October 14th, 2024
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In person in our Somerville office​
Group therapy offers participant’s a chance to connect with others, learn more about themselves and build community in a mutually supportive setting. Participating in a group often gives people the opportunity for self-growth as they explore new ways of being themselves and interacting with others.
Men are increasingly found to have fewer connections in their lives, and it can be hard to face life transitions, personal struggles and difficult choices without a community that understands you. The goal for this group is to give men a time and place to utilize one another for support and connection, during a time when it is increasingly rare to do so.
The Men’s Interpersonal Group will explore topics chosen by participants, such as life-transitions, relationships, mental health, anxiety and understanding our relationships with masculinity. This is a space intended for a diverse group of men of all racial/ethnic backgrounds and sexual identities.
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Typically members remain in this group for several years, and we ask for an up-front commitment of 3 months.
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Participant minimum 4, maximum 8.
Led by:
Ethan O'Leary, LCSW
Cost: $35 per session