Group Therapy
BroCode is a professionally-led group designed for 4th through 6th grade boys to assist them in identifying and navigating the “rules” that govern pre-teen relationships. This six-week group combines science-backed, evidence-based techniques to help kids comprehend their increasingly complex social world. Boys participating in the group will build important social skills related to communication, finding your people, awareness of self and others, self-care/hygiene, conflict resolution, and building lasting friendships. BroCode was created to build skills, confidence, and self-esteem in young males with communication and/or relational difficulties.​​
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BROCODE: Cracking the Secret Code in the Friendship Culture of Boys
GIRL TALK: Learn Skills and Find Support in Empowering Yourself and Others
Girl Talk is a six-week therapeutic group for 4th through 6th grade girls. Led by mental health professionals, the group will focus on how to navigate complex pre-teen social skills issues and improve self-esteem. Misunderstandings with friends, peer conflict, and struggles relating to others can make the preteen years stressful and challenging for many. Research supports that an increased awareness of self, coupled with interpersonal skills, can help children feel confident and capable.Throughout the program, we will discuss, practice, and develop skills related to: emotional regulation, efffective communication, friend & peer relationships, boundary setting, and self-image.
Connections is a professionally-led group designed for elementary school students to assist them in identifying and navigating the “rules” that govern relationships. This six-week group combines science-backed, evidence-based techniques to help kids comprehend their increasingly complex social world. Kids participating in the group will build important social skills related to communication, finding your people, awareness of self and others, self-care/hygiene, conflict resolution, and building lasting friendships. Connections was created to build skills, confidence and self-esteem in kids with communication or relational difficulties.
CONNECTIONS: A Social Skills and Support Group for Elementary Schoolers
You are not alone. You, too, are worthy of care and support. This parent and caregiver group is focused on supporting parents of youth who are struggling with chronic health concerns. As therapists who specialize in helping adolescents who are living symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other chronic health issues. Dr. Gray and Cate are aware of the impact these illnesses have on caregivers and families in general. Caregivers (even siblings) often experience their own feelings of frustration, sadness, grief, fatigue, worry, self-doubt, guilt, and disappointment when trying to help their family member manage a chronic health concern. Dr. Gray and Cate work to create a safe, non-judgmental group experience in which members are encouraged to learn from and support one another. The purpose of this group is to provide care for the caregiver.
Facilitators: Dr. Laura Gray, Clinical Psychologist and Cate Riihimaki, LPC
WHEN POPSICLES AND BANDAIDS NO LONGER WORK: PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (Online)
DBT Process Group is for members who have a deeper understanding of DBT Skills. This advanced group is designed to help reinforce continued practice and mastery of DBT skills and to provide a supportive atmosphere where members can work together to advance their wellness goals. Members of this group will work to strengthen skills needed to navigate college life: academic stress, physical and emotional wellness, social interactions, self-esteem, and end-of-semester burnout. Group members will take a deeper dive into more difficult concepts like Radical Acceptance, Opposite Action, and Self-Compassion. An intake screening is required to assess for group readiness and appropriate fit.
Facilitator: Cate Riihimaki, LPC​​
DBT ADVANCED PROCESS GROUP for COLLEGE STUDENTS (Online)
Conveniently located to provide in-person supervision for residents of mental health-related professions in the Northern Virginia area . Together, Tracie and Cate have over 40 years of experience providing clinical services in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to: schools, community agencies, and private practice. These two-hour sessions are a combination of continued education and case review/consultation
$200.00 / 120-minute bi-monthly group for Residents-in-Counseling
Facilitators: Tracie Epes, LPC and Cate Riihimaki, LPC