Why Group Therapy Might Be the Most Transformative Work You’ll Ever Do
If you’re like many of my clients—insightful, independent, and successful—you might be surprised to hear that group therapy, not individual therapy, is often where the deepest healing happens.
In fact, after years of working one-on-one with clients, I’ve seen again and again: when you bring your inner work into a group setting, you move from understanding your patterns to transforming them in real time.
What Is Group Therapy, Really?
Group therapy is not about sitting in a circle and venting your problems to strangers. It’s about:
Practicing new ways of relating in a safe, supportive space
Getting honest, real-time feedback on how you come across
Learning how to be seen, supported, and challenged—all without masks
Rewiring your nervous system through connection
My groups are process-oriented and relational, not educational or structured around lessons. That means healing happens in the moment—in how you express yourself and how others respond.
Why High-Achieving Professionals Need Group Work
High performers are often excellent at appearing calm, capable, and in control—even when they’re overwhelmed inside. In individual therapy, it’s easy to stay in your comfort zone and present the polished version of yourself.
Group therapy disrupts that.
When you’re in relationship with others in real time, the core patterns you struggle with—like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, fear of rejection—surface naturally. But in a group, you get to explore those patterns safely and actively shift them.
“The group became the first place I could be fully honest and not be judged—and it changed how I show up everywhere else.”
What Makes Group Therapy So Effective
Group therapy is like a mirror. It shows you what’s hard to see on your own. Here’s why it works:
Real-time feedback: You learn how others actually experience you—not just how you think you’re being perceived
Emotional risk and repair: You say something vulnerable—and others will have their reactions but stay with you week after week
Relational healing: The wounds we carry often happened in relationships. Healing, too, happens in relationships
This is especially powerful for people who:
Struggle with intimacy or emotional availability
Feel like they “perform” in relationships
Fear being too much or not enough
Want to feel less alone and more connected
What Happens in My Groups
Clients bring whatever is alive for them—work stress, relationship struggles, or even their reactions to other group members. We slow it down and explore thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in the moment.
In a typical session, clients might:
Notice anxiety about speaking up
Explore shame or anger and stay in relationship while doing it
Practice setting boundaries or receiving support without guilt
Feel the relief of being accepted without performance
These moments shift how you relate outside the therapy room—at work, at home, and with yourself.
What Clients Say About Group Work
“I used to feel invisible or fake in most of my relationships. Group therapy helped me show up more honestly, and now I’m more connected to everyone in my life.”
“At first I was terrified to join. Now, I wouldn’t miss a session—it’s the most real hour of my week.”
How Group Therapy Fits with Individual Therapy
Many clients start in individual therapy and move into group when they’re ready to practice what they’ve been working on.
Some continue both. Others move fully into group. Either way, it deepens and accelerates your growth.
Ready to Try Group Therapy ?
Group therapy isn’t for everyone—but if you’re feeling stuck in individual therapy, craving deeper connection, or ready to be seen more fully, it might be exactly what you need.
I run small, process-oriented groups for high-functioning, insightful adults who are ready to do meaningful relational work. These groups are intimate, supportive, and thoughtfully facilitated.
👉 Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if a group is the right fit for you.
