Current Group Therapy Offerings
LGBTQIA+ Post-Election & Holiday Season Support and Processing Group
For adults (18+) looking for a safe and affirming space designed to provide community and coping strategies following the election and leading into the fall and winter holidays. This time of year can be challenging, especially for those with complex family dynamics or difficult experiences related to religious and cultural traditions. Through guided discussions, mutual support, and therapeutic activities, we will navigate these emotional challenges together and foster resilience and well-being.
This group meets online every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm, starting November 19th and ending January 14th. New members can join at any time.
Cost: $30/session (self-pay) or UPMC insurance accepted
Led by: E. River Goodman (they/them)
Queer Relationships: Creating and Maintaining Connection
A therapeutic group for queer adults (18+) facing difficulties with trust, attachment, and self-expression within relationships. Get help overcoming relationship-based anxiety, practicing boundary-setting, and healing relational trauma. Members will work on fostering emotional safety and creating secure, fulfilling connections within the unique dynamics of queer relationships. This group operates within the context of the added challenges of stigma, societal pressures, and oppression that come with being Queer, and takes into account the impact our life context has on our relationships.
This group meets online every Thursday, starting December 5th, at 12:00PM for 1 hour and meets for 8 weeks. The maximum group size is 10 people.
Cost: $30/session (self-pay) or UPMC insurance accepted
Led by: E. River Goodman (they/them)
Living Authentically: Exploring Gender Identity Together
For adults (18+) who are exploring their gender identity or starting to come out as trans or gender diverse. This group offers a supportive space to share experiences, talk about the challenges and joys of being true to yourself, and navigate the path of self-discovery. Together, we'll discuss what it means to live authentically, explore the emotions that come up, and talk about things to consider when coming out or expressing your gender identity.
This group meets online every Monday at 8:00pm, starting December 2nd, for one hour and has no end date. This is a group created to offer ongoing support throughout what can often be a long complex journey of gender related self-actualization; you leave the group when you are ready, the group does not leave you. The maximum group size is 10 people. If there are openings, new members are able to start the first Monday of each month.
Cost: $30/session (self-pay) or UPMC insurance accepted
Led by: E. River Goodman (they/them)
The idea of group therapy may be new to you, or you may wonder if it will help you. The great news is that group therapy has been shown to be as or more effective than individual therapy, and while the idea of sharing your private struggles with a group of people you don’t know yet can feel scary and vulnerable, doing just that in a safe, professionally conducted group therapy environment can be extraordinarily healing and create a tremendous sense of connection, self-acceptance, and personal empowerment.