At Gaia Counseling, we offer groups for children and adolescents of all ages, as well as their parents. Additionally, we occasionally have groups focused on specific needs of individual adults, such as grief support groups. Please read on to find information about all of the current group offerings!

Groups for Children & Adolescents

Group therapy for children and adolescents provides a supportive environment where young individuals can connect with peers facing similar challenges. Led by experienced therapists, these sessions offer a safe space for children and teens to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, while learning valuable social skills and coping strategies. Through activities, discussions, and mutual support, participants develop a sense of belonging, improve self-esteem, and gain tools to navigate the complexities of childhood and adolescence more effectively.

All of our groups for children and teen have the following fee structure:

$75 intake session; $75 per group session; $50 parent check in sessions (every 4-6 sessions for child)

To schedule a free consultation call to learn more, please reach out to info@gaiacounseling.com!

Ongoing Group for Elementary school aged children

Children learn through play and discovery.  The Gaia Elementary Group provides a safe therapeutic space for children to process inner feelings and learn coping skills as they share time with other children. Gaia Play Therapists will support and empower children with a relational child-centered approach that is compassionate and nurturing.

Lower Elementary: Weekly on Saturdays, 3-4 pm

Middle Elementary: Biweekly on Saturdays, 12 - 1 pm

Upper Elementary: Weekly on Saturdays, 2-3 pm

Ongoing Group for Middle school aged Adolescents

Early adolescence can be a very confusing time. The Gaia Middle School Group will be a fun, safe, and supportive environment to help kids manage social, emotional, and psychological challenges and changes. The therapy team at Gaia are compassionate, strengths focused, and tuned in to the world of tweens and teens.

Ongoing Group for high school aged teens

Being seen, heard, accepted, and valued are basic human needs. Too often in high school, kids can feel lost and confused. The High School Group at Gaia is an open group for all teens to find support and connection. Our highly skilled clinical team will lead and support the group to develop skills that will help them find their strengths to thrive during this challenging time.

dungeons and dragons Ongoing Group

Kids and teens, ages 10-14, learn how to build communication and social skills away from electronics and create and play as main characters, in a story narrated specifically for them. The group works together to build a custom made fantasy world that parallels real life in a safe space that allows them to process and learn.

Biweekly on Sundays from 1 - 3 pm. This group is currently on a waitlist.

Groups for Adults & Parents

Adult Grief Group

Grief can be overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. Gaia offers a warm and non judgemental space for adults who have lost a loved one to connect with other people who get it. Led by licensed counselor Miranda Barzey, group members will have an opportunity to share the hard and heavy stuff, honor their loved ones, and explore grief with communal support. This group is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has limited sliding scale slots for low income attendees.

This is an 8 session, in person group that will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, beginning on May 15th. The cost is $50 per session. For more information, please contact Miranda at miranda@gaiacounseling.com. 

Ongoing parent support group

Join Gaia therapists and other parents/caregivers as we discuss critical issues in parenting and child wellness. Parents/caregivers often feel overwhelmed, isolated, and defeated when their children or others in their home are facing challenges.  The Gaia Parent Support Group is a safe space to share thoughts and offer support to others.

Mama & Me @ Gaia

Connect with your baby + other local mamas to build community + lifelong friendships

This support group for mamas and their newborns (birth-12 mo) will help you navigate your changing identity and relationships, build community, and introduce your baby to developmentally-appropriate, sensory parallel play. The group meets weekly on weekday mornings.

Themes include:

• Combating mom guilt

• Nourishing baby-–and yourself

• Sleep challenges

• Self-care

• Identifying + creating family values and traditions

• Mindful parenting + coregulation