group therapy in Brooklyn, NY
Group therapy provides you the opportunity to explore personal issues, develop greater awareness of your feelings and behaviors, and receive support from peers in a safe and confidential environment.
Types of therapy groups
we specialize in
interpersonal process group therapy
In Interpersonal Process Group Therapy, the focus is on how you relate to others in real time, within the group setting. This type of group therapy helps you explore patterns in how you connect, communicate, and experience relationships.
With the guidance of a skilled therapist, the group becomes a safe, confidential space to give and receive feedback, build self-awareness, and experiment with new ways of relating. It’s a unique opportunity to grow through real interactions, not just insight.
Over time, members often begin to notice recurring themes, such as tendencies toward closeness or distance, sensitivity to feedback, or challenges with trust, and have the chance to understand and shift these patterns as they happen. Many people find that the changes they make in group translate directly into more fulfilling and authentic relationships outside of it.
support group
queer family building
Our Queer Family Building Support Group is designed for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples who are considering, pursuing, or navigating paths to building a family. This Brooklyn-based group welcomes people at all stages, whether you are exploring options, actively trying to conceive or adopt, or processing the emotional, relational, and logistical complexities that can arise.
The purpose of the group is to provide a supportive, affirming space to share experiences, reduce isolation, and build community with others who understand the unique considerations of queer family planning. It also offers opportunities to explore topics such as decision-making, identity and roles in parenting, medical and legal pathways, relationship dynamics, and the emotional impact of the journey.
This is a time-limited, 12-week group that is closed to new members once it begins, allowing for trust, cohesion, and deeper connection to develop. The group is open to both individuals and couples, and while the structured experience concludes at the end of the 12 weeks, participants are welcome to continue connections formed during the group beyond the cycle if they choose.
faq about group therapy
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Group therapy offers a different kind of growth than individual therapy by focusing not only on your internal experience, but also on how you relate to others in real time. In addition to support from a therapist, you receive perspectives and feedback from other group members, which can deepen self-awareness and highlight patterns that may not emerge in one-on-one work. Many people find that group therapy feels both validating and challenging in a productive way, and that the connections formed in group help translate insight into meaningful change in everyday relationships.
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An Interpersonal Process Group is a powerful space for emotional growth and self-discovery. What makes it unique is that the focus isn’t just on sharing experiences, it’s on exploring how you relate to others in the moment. With the guidance of the therapist, group members reflect on their interactions, give and receive feedback, and begin to notice patterns in the way they connect, communicate, and experience relationships. This kind of deep, real-time work helps you build self-awareness, improve relational skills, and develop more authentic connections in your life outside the group.
In contrast, a support group is typically more structured around a shared issue (like grief, addiction, or chronic illness) and focuses on offering encouragement, shared coping strategies, and emotional support. While support groups are incredibly valuable, they are usually less focused on the relational dynamics happening within the group itself. Because of this, it is common for group members to develop relationships outside the group setting (which is not permitted in an interpersonal process group).
Interpersonal process groups are ideal if you want more than support - you want change. They offer a chance to actively practice vulnerability, boundaries, and honest communication in a safe, consistent environment.
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Common reasons someone might join include:
Difficulty with relationships.
Struggles with trust, intimacy, boundaries, or conflictChallenges around dating.
Frustrations around repetitive dating dynamicsFeeling disconnected or isolated.
A longing for deeper connection or a sense of belongingRecurring interpersonal patterns.
Noticing the same problems showing up in friendships, family, or romantic relationshipsSocial anxiety or self-consciousness.
Wanting to feel more confident and authentic in social settingsTrouble expressing emotions.
Struggling to identify or share feelings with othersDesire for honest feedback.
Looking to understand how others truly experience youPersonal growth.
Seeking greater self-awareness and emotional resilience
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Our groups consist of 4-9 members.
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Interpersonal process group therapy sessions are 75 minutes.
Support groups are 60 mintues.
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We require a weekly commitment for membership to our therapy groups. Consistency is a key part of what makes group therapy effective.
In an interpersonal process group, the relationships you build with other members become a central part of the healing work. Showing up each week helps create a safe, trusting environment where deeper exploration and real growth can happen. When everyone commits to regular attendance, the group becomes a reliable space, one where people feel seen, supported, and accountable. Missing sessions not only disrupts your own progress, but can also affect the group's sense of cohesion.
Weekly commitment ensures that you, and the group as a whole, get the most out of the experience.
groups now accepting members
queer family building group
for individuals & couples
meets in-person
starting fall 2026 | evenings
Rate: $100 per session
This is a 12-week closed group with the opportunity to stay connected to members after concluding.
Leader: emily cappell-schultz, LMSW
Supervisor: Dr. corinne lykins
virtual interpersonal process group
Ages 21+
tuesdays 1PM to 2:15PM
Rate: $125 per session
This is an open group and meets on an ongoing basis and is open to all residents of New York State.
Leader: Hannah Gartner, LCSW
group Supervisor: Dr. Melissa Johnson
in-person interpersonal process group
Ages 21+
thursdays 7PM to 8:15PM
Rate: $125 per session
This is an open-ended group and is currently accepting new members.
Leader: Hannah Gartner, LCSW
group Supervisor: Dr. Melissa Johnson
ACTIVE THERAPY GROUPS
INTERPERSONAL PROCESS GROUP
In-Person
Thursdays 6PM-7:15PM
Meets on an Ongoing Basis
STATUS: 5 members
PAST THERAPY GROUPS
ART THERAPY GROUP
In-Person
Wednesdays 6PM - 7:15PM
Meets on an Ongoing Basis
DISCONTINUED AT THIS TIME
GENDER EXPLORATION GROUP
In-Person
10 Sessions
Closed Group: 8 Members
DISCONTINUED AT THIS TIME
Interested in a group like these? We’d love to hear from you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out—new groups are formed based on interest and demand.
