Support Groups
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Please note: our support groups do not meet medical necessity requirements to be reimbursed by insurance.
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.
NOW ENROLLING FOR MODULE 1! Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
For adults who want to learn DBT skills
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Beginning November 10, 2026
Online group
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.
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).
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.
Please note that all participants are required to be engaged in individual therapy, either at this practice or with another provider.
Module 3: Mindfulness/Interpersonal Effectiveness
Start date: September 8, 2026
No session: October 14, 2026
Last session: November 3, 2026
Module 1: Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance
Start date November 10, 2026
Module 2: Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation
Tentative Start date: January 2027
Participant minimum 6, maximum 10.
Led by:
Kim Johnson, LMHC, MT-BC
Cost: $400
ALMOST FULL! Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group
MONDAYS
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
In person in our Somerville office
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.
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
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
Participant minimum 3, maximum 6.
Led by:
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Cost: $60 per session
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group
For transgender and gender nonconforming-identifying adults who seek a safe, affirming, private support group.
Bi-weekly on Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM
In person in our Somerville office
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.
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.
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, LICSW
Cost: $35 per session
Men's Interpersonal Group
For male identifying adults who are between the ages of 24-39.
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Ongoing
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.
Typically members remain in this group for several years, and we ask for an up-front commitment of 3 months.
Participant minimum 4, maximum 8.
Led by:
Ethan O'Leary, LCSW
Cost: $35 per session