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

Queer/LGBTQ+ Youth Therapy Groups

Gaia Counseling is excited to offer therapy groups designed for Queer youth under 18!

• Build community & connection

• Explore identity & develop social skills

• Neurodivergent-affirming space

• Led by Taylor Jaczko, a Queer & Nonbinary counselor passionate about safe spaces

• 12 week curriculum with flexible meeting times with no commitment to full series required

Details:

• Possible meeting times: Sundays at 11 am or Wednesdays at 4 pm

• $75 for single session

• Discounted packages available for accessibility

  • $240 for 4 sessions ($60/session)

  • $330 for 6 sessions ($55/session)

  • $600 for the full 12 sessions ($50/session)

Join us and connect in a supportive space!

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

Nature, Connection & Navigating the Storm: A Climate Anxiety Group for Adults

Feeling overwhelmed by climate anxiety? You're not alone. Join us for a one-time experiential, adventure-based therapy group designed to help you connect with nature, others, and yourself.

Whether you’re seeking new ways to cope, craving community, or eager to turn your climate concerns into meaningful action, this group is for you.

📅 Sunday, April 27
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Gaia Decatur
Cost: $60 / $30 student rate
Facilitated by Viviane Papis

This supportive space will offer tools to manage climate-related anxiety while fostering meaningful connections. Come find comfort in community as we explore nature's grounding power together.

For more information or to register, please email us at info@gaiacounseling.com today!

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.