Group Therapy
Group therapy is a great way to work on a specific mental health or behavioral issue while interacting and learning from others who may share similar experiences. Groups are a great way to practice interpersonal skills, assertive communication, socialization skills, and effective listening.
To foster trust, intimacy, and privacy, groups keep a small roster of 5-10 unrelated participants at a time.
Please contact us to learn more about current and upcoming group offerings.
Grief & Loss
This therapeutic grief processing group is for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one and are grieving the loss. The group is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It is a space to learn more about moving through grief, to connect with others, practice skills for difficult emotions, and to explore ways to remember a loved one. We strongly recommended that participants are also engaged in individual therapy though it is not a requirement.
Grief & Loss group is offered three times per year and runs for 8 weeks at a time. Participants meet in-person at our Southside Office on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30PM. Sessions are facilitated by Saskia Bolger, LCSW, CCTP and Dan Siconolfi, MSW Intern.
The cost of the group is billed to insurance - we accept Aetna, Allegheny County Medicaid, UPMC, Highmark, Optum, and United plans. Sliding scale or pro bono slot may be available to those without insurance.
If you have any questions or would like to sign-up for the next cohort, please click the link below and Saskia or Dan will follow up with you.
The next cohort is planned for late spring / early summer 2026.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
We are offering two DBT skills groups again this spring, beginning in mid-January 2026. The groups are held virtually on Zoom and meet biweekly for a total of 8 sessions.
Group Themes and Times
The Connected Self - Mondays - 6PM - 7:30PM - January 19 - April 27.
The Connected Self will take a deep dive on Interpersonal Effectiveness skills.
DBT Fundamentals - Wednesdays - 12PM - 1:30PM - January 21 - April 29.
DBT Fundamentals is an introduction to skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Ideal for clients who are new to DBT or looking for a refresher.
We accept Aetna, Allegheny County Medicaid, Carelon (Beaver, Butler, Indiana, Washington, and Westmoreland Medicaid), UPMC, Highmark, Optum, and United plans.
The spring groups are closed for new enrollees at this time, but if you are interested in being put on a contact / reminder list for the next cohort (late summer / early fall 2026), please reach out to us!