Join a Therapy Group!

Therapy groups in Manchester, CT offer a safe, structured space to support personal growth and emotional well-being.

Each group is centered around a specific challenge or need—and can be a meaningful way to get started with The Light House.

Kids/Teen Groups

Kids Summer Experience

For kids who have completed grades 2-6.

Schedule: July 2026 (exact dates coming soon)

Goals: A fun way to learn:

  • Social Initiation

  • Managing Emotions

  • Social Skills

  • Confidence

Cost: Insurance coverage varies; private pay rate $390/week

Contact Us to register.

Mighty Minds: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GROUP

Schedule: Not currently running. This group is offered at select times throughout the year.

Goals: Help elementary-aged children in:

  • Understanding and managing emotions

  • Skill building around managing behaviors and thoughts

  • Developing connection between child and caregiver

Cost: Insurance coverage varies; private pay rate $30/session

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

Confident Teen
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP

Schedule: Not currently running. This group is offered at select times throughout the year.

Goals: Help high school students with:

  • Increase self-esteem & understanding of self

  • Develop emotional regulation skills

  • Improve communication skills

  • Improve social initiation skills

Cost: Insurance coverage varies; private pay rate $30/session

Adult Groups

Trauma Survivor Group

Schedule: Wednesdays @ 7pm (ongoing • drop-in group)

Goals: Trauma groups may focus on:

  • Emotional regulation and nervous system support

  • Healthy boundaries and relational patterns

  • Communication skills and connection

  • Trauma education and coping strategies

  • Reducing shame and increasing resilience

Cost: Insurance accepted; no out-of-pocket cost passed on to members

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.

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

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