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.

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

Elementary school therapy groups

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.

Spring 2025 Session: March 22 - May 17

Lower Elementary: Weekly on Saturdays, 9 am

Upper Elementary: Weekly on Saturdays, 12 pm

Cost: $75 intake session; $75 per group session; $50 parent check in sessions

Teen artmakers group

A supportive community space to practice self-care through creative artmaking. Explore themes of identity, growth, friendships, and family. This group will take a multimedia, "maker" approach guided by participants' interests and curiosity. Potential activities include:

• Collage

• Mask-making

• Altered books

• Blackout poetry

• Art journals

Separate Middle School & High School Groups

Join us for a creative journey of self-expression, reflection, and connection!

Spring 2025 Session: March 27 - May 22

Biweekly, 1.5 hours

Cost: $100 per group

dungeons and dragons Ongoing Group

Adolescents, 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.

Cost: $100 per group session

We are currently collecting interest to start a new group. Please email info@gaiacounseling.com to learn more!

Groups for Adults & Parents

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.