Group Therapy
Group therapy is a powerful way to expand self-awareness and improve how you connect with others, work through conflict, and express hurts and desires. In this therapist-led, in-person process group, you are not following a curriculum or listening to a lecture. The conversation itself is the work. Members are invited to notice what they feel inside themselves and toward others, then put that into words. Topics that come up include family of origin trauma, relationships, work-life balance, attachment styles, and coping skills. The main purpose of interactive group therapy is the concept of "undoing aloneness," a central component of AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
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- Session length
- 90 minutes, Wednesdays 6:30pm, in person in Vista
- Rate
- $55–65 per session
- Format
- In person in Vista only
Who this is for
- People who do well individually but struggle in relationships
- Those who want to practice being more authentic with themselves and others in a safe, confidential setting
- Anyone seeking a supportive atmosphere to explore interpersonal dynamics and give and receive feedback
- Clients who have done some individual or couples therapy and are ready for the dynamic nature of group
- People who want to feel less alone with thoughts and feelings they usually keep silent
What the work looks like
- 01
A free screening call to confirm fit and review group agreements
- 02
Weekly 90-minute sessions where members are invited to notice and name what they feel toward others
- 03
Live feedback that helps you see where you shine and where you struggle in relationships
- 04
A consistent small group, so trust builds and recurring patterns can be worked with directly
- 05
Optional pairing with individual therapy when the work calls for it
Approaches drawn on
Group Therapy: common questions
- Why join a group?
- What happens within the group often mimics other relationships in your life. Group provides an opportunity to work on these recurring dynamics you seek to heal and improve. If you are shy in your life, you will be shy in the group; if you tend to people-please, you will do so in the group; if you monopolize conversations, it will show up in the group. The group provides a laboratory for you to experiment in a safe place and try on different ways of interacting, while receiving feedback, so you can learn what works well and what can be improved.
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- What are the benefits of group therapy?
- Group therapy provides a supportive atmosphere to explore interpersonal dynamics, practice new ways of communicating and relating to others, and to give and receive feedback. All of this makes group therapy a powerful tool to help you gain confidence, feel relief from loneliness and isolation, and modify your view of yourself.
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- Who is group therapy for?
- Group therapy is beneficial for most people. An interpersonal process group is particularly beneficial when someone has already done some individual or couples therapy and has a little practice putting their thoughts and feelings into words in a therapeutic setting.
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- How long should I commit?
- In order to benefit from interpersonal group therapy, it is most helpful to make a commitment to join a group for at least 12 weeks.
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- What makes a good group client?
- Good group clients are curious about themselves and others, motivated to grow, able to tolerate both sharing and taking up time, and committed to showing up each week. It is a great adjunct to individual therapy, or can be a stand-alone therapy if someone has done lots of individual work and is ready for the dynamic nature of group.
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- When and where does the group meet?
- Wednesdays at 6:30pm for 90 minutes, in person at the Vista office. The group is not offered by telehealth; the work depends on being in the room together. Membership stays small and consistent, with the same people week over week, so relational patterns can show up and be worked with directly.
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- How much does group therapy cost?
- $55 to $65 per 90-minute session, making it the most affordable option in the practice and a common complement to individual work.
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- Do I need a screening call before joining?
- Yes. A short, free screening call confirms fit for the current group and reviews the agreements on confidentiality, attendance, and feedback before your first meeting.
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- Can I do group and individual therapy at the same time?
- Yes, and many clients do. Group surfaces relational patterns in real time that individual sessions can then go deeper on.
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Other services
- Individual Psychotherapy
45–50 minutes, in person in Vista or by telehealth across California.
- Brainspotting Therapy
Body-based processing for trauma, grief, and events that talk therapy cannot reach.
- Couples & Co-Parenting
50 minutes for partners, marital work, or structured co-parenting sessions.
- Family & Court-Mandated Therapy
Family systems work and documented court-mandated treatment.
- Addiction & Recovery Therapy
Substance use, recovery support, relapse concerns, and compulsive patterns.
Request an appointment
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