Discover how group therapy provides unique healing opportunities through shared experiences, connection, community, and skill-building in a supportive environment.
When most people think of mental health care, chances are they picture one-on-one treatment with an individual therapist. However, that's not the only way to seek therapy treatment that can benefit your mental health.
In addition to individual counseling and therapy, the team of licensed therapists at Nugent Family Counseling Center lead group therapy sessions that can help with a range of mental health care needs.
Learn more about your counseling options at our locations in:
San Jose, CA
Los Gatos, CA
Reno, NV
How could group counseling benefit you? Here are some of the main reasons why Dr. Geoff Nugent and his team recommend group therapy.
Like other forms of therapy, group therapy focuses on improving the mental health of all participants. Group therapy can be a part of your mental health treatment plan, along with other forms of treatment as needed.
Group Size:
Your therapy group may contain as many as 5-15 people, including yourself.
By meeting regularly to discuss mental health concerns, strategies, and successes together, with the support of an expertly trained and licensed group leader, you can improve your own mental health, and be a part of the healing process for others as well.
Group therapy is a great treatment method for patients who need to find connection with others.
Ideal for those struggling with:
Social isolation
Feeling alone
Lack of a support system
When you have a chance to connect with others, you can see yourself and situations in your life with more accuracy, leading to improved outcomes for you.
Additional Benefit: Connecting with others can also ease mental health symptoms related to depression and other mental health conditions.
No matter what type of mental health struggles you're going through, chances are, someone else has had similar experiences.
The Power of Shared Experience
Connecting with other members of your community who currently share or have shared your struggles can help you feel less alone and more in control of your situation.
You might benefit from a specifically targeted group therapy meeting that puts you in touch with others going through similar struggles to yourself.
With group therapy, you can learn from the experiences of others, and find a community that can buoy you up through tough times.
When you share your thoughts, feelings, and responses with the members of your therapy group, you get a chance to explore social skills and situations in a fully supported, therapeutic, moderated environment.
Group therapy can be healing for:
Victims of abuse
Patients with social anxiety
Anyone who struggles to voice their needs or thoughts in interpersonal situations
Practice and develop your communication skills in a safe, supportive setting.
Find out more about the group therapy options available to you through Nugent Family Counseling Center.
Schedule your initial consultation appointment online or over the phone today.
Experience the healing power of connection, community, and shared support
Group therapy offers unique healing opportunities you can't find in individual sessions—connection with others who understand, a supportive community, and a safe space to practice social skills. Led by our expertly trained therapists, our group sessions provide the perfect balance of professional guidance and peer support to help you improve your mental health and feel less alone.