Group Therapy
Therapy groups in Manchester, CT offer a safe, structured space to support personal growth and emotional well-being. A group is typically between 8–12 members working toward a common goal with one or two mental health professionals. Groups are used to address specific mental health concerns, social skills development, personal growth, among other things. The group dynamic often helps people feel supported as they move forward.
What Group Therapy Can Support
Group topics vary throughout the year, but groups are commonly designed to support:
Specific mental health concerns
Social skills development
Personal growth and life skills
Therapy groups provide a safe and structured environment to foster personal growth and emotional health, and each group is organized around a specific challenge or need.
Kids/Teen Groups
Mighty Minds: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GROUP
For kids entering grades 2-5
Schedule: Starting September 10, 2026 (Every Other Thursday)
Confident Girl:
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
Schedule: September 15 - November 24, 2026
Kids/Teen Groups- Coming Soon
Anxiety Busters:
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP
Schedule: Not currently running. This group is offered at select times throughout the year.
Goals: This group will:
Increase self-esteem
Increase confidence
Teach social anxiety management skills
Enhance communication skills
Increase peer connections
Teach healthy coping skills
Cost: Insurance coverage varies; private pay rate $30/session
Social Thinking:
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP
Schedule: Not currently running. This group is offered at select times throughout the year.
Goals: Help middle school students with:
Social initiation skills
Conflict resolution skills
How to build and maintain social connections
What are expected/unexpected social behaviors
How to own your identity
Cost: Insurance coverage varies; private pay rate $30/session
Adult Groups
Trauma Processing Group
Schedule: Wednesdays @ 1–2:15pm beginning October 28, 2026 (ongoing • drop-in group)
Trauma Support Group
Schedule: Every other Wednesday @ 7–8pm beginning October 14, 2026 (ongoing • drop-in group)
Trauma Intensive
Schedule: October 2026
Our trauma-focused therapeutic retreat is designed to support deeper healing in a focused, structured setting. This retreat is thoughtfully created for individuals recovering from trauma, whether your trauma is recent or rooted in childhood experiences.
Cost: The Trauma-Focused Therapeutic Retreat is listed at $2200. Insurance coverage varies but likely will not cover the majority of the cost. If you need help covering the cost, you can indicate that during registration.
Adult Groups- Coming Soon
Christian Parents of LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Schedule: Not currently running. This group is offered at select times throughout the year.
Cost: Insurance accepted or $125 per parent for the 5-week session
Insurance
Most of our services may be covered, in full or in part, by typical health care plans. We accept: Anthem, Husky Plans (Connecticut), Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Connecticare, Oxford, and Optum. We also accept Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, including those through Anthem, Aetna, and United Healthcare. Don’t see your insurance company? Call us, or utilize our contact form, to see if we are in-network.