Our Group Therapy
We have immediate access for Group Therapy.
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Do you feel numb? Feel too much? Avoid reminders? Have nightmares and/or flashbacks? Have a trauma history? Self-harm or think of suicide? Self-medicate? Lose control? This group might be for you. Seeking Safety is an evidence-based treatment group for trauma and substance abuse/unsafe behaviors. It is a structured, present-focused group (not a process group, so no need to tell your trauma story), aimed at making the present and future better than the past.
• Who: Adults and Teens (separately)
• What: 10-week group
• When: Thursdays (Daytime)
• Specific dates and times: Groups regularly offered separately for Women, Men, Non-binary/Transgender folx, Adolescents of all genders in 10 week segments (clients can self-select which group they would like to attend). After screening appointment clients will be notified of the next round's start date.
• Where: Telehealth (Zoom)
• Other: Covered by most insurances.
Summer Krause (she/her), LPC, CADCIll, is a licensed professional counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor Ill and certified clinical trauma professional who specializes in trauma and addiction. She is also a Seeking Safety trainer and has authored two supplements to the treatment.
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Learn ways to be more present in life and increase resilience to stress and pain.
Together, we will explore what mindfulness is and various practices for building present-moment awareness. Practices are designed to help us slow down and notice our experiences with less judgment. These include brief, informal practices as well as longer guided meditations.
This 8-week therapy group is offered in-person and virtually. Participants should plan to commit 30 minutes each day for home practice. This group is friendly for those new to mindfulness and those who already have some experience.
• Who: Adults
• What: 8-week therapy group
• When: Thursdays 11:30am-1:00pm.
Winter series: February 13 - April 3, 2025.
Spring series: April 17 - June 12 (skipping May 1), 2025.
• Where: In-person at Northwest Integrated Care.
• Additional Virtual group will be Mondays from 11:30am-1:00pm, February 10 - March 31, 2025.
• Other: Covered by most insurances.
Kathryn Conyers (she/her), LPC, is a somatic and emotion-focused therapist who specializes in anxiety, complex/childhood trauma, people-pleasing and life balance.
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A mindfulness-based group for developing a more compassionate inner-voice. Based on Mindful Self-Compassion research and practices.
• Who: Adults
• What: 8-week therapy group
• When: Thursdays 3:30-4:40 pm. Start date to be determined based on referrals.
• Where: Telehealth (Zoom)
• Other: Covered by most insurances.
Kathryn Conyers (she/her), LPC, is a somatic and emotion-focused therapist who specializes in anxiety, complex/childhood trauma, people-pleasing and life balance.
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This is a process group that supports people living with a fat body in a weight-centric world. Participants will be invited to challenge their own fat stigma which will include exploring their beliefs about weight, interacting with their identity as a fat person, examining the impact of weight on other life domains, considering attitudes towards health and health behaviors, learning to navigate the healthcare system as a fat person, understanding various weight loss and weight maintenance options, and practicing acceptance. Practices will include emotion identification, values-based belief exploration, health behavior activation, advocacy work, cognitive re-framing, self-compassion, and mindfulness.
• Who: Adults
• What: 13-week therapy group
• When: Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm. January 8th, 2025. New members can join every 14 weeks.
• Where: Telehealth (Zoom)
• Other: Covered by most insurances.
Dr. Alisa Karmel , PsyD, LPC (she/her), is a licensed psychologist who specializes in fatness, body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. She is passionate about supporting people to be their authentic selves.
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Supportive and DBT-skills group for developing insight and tools for navigating emotional eating, over-eating and binging.
• Who: Adults
• What: 8-session therapy group
• When: Wednesday from 3:00-4:00pm, every-other week. February 5 - May 14, 2025.
• Where: Telehealth (Zoom)
• Other: Covered by most insurances.
Dr. Alisa Karmel , PsyD, LPC (she/her), is a licensed psychologist who specializes in fatness, body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. She is passionate about supporting people to be their authentic selves.
Kathryn Conyers (she/her), LPC, is a somatic and emotion-focused therapist who specializes in anxiety, complex/childhood trauma, people-pleasing and life balance.
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This is an interpersonal process group for those interested in using or are already using a weight loss medication. This group will provide additional support and resources for how to manage emotions, behaviors, and relationships with food while utilizing this tool. Participants will be invited to share their personal stories of weight challenges and successes while using these medications.
See flyer for more details.• Who: Adults
• What: Weekly therapy group
• When: Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15pm. March 4th, 2025.
• Where: Telehealth (Zoom)
• Other: Covered by most insurances.
Dr. Alisa Karmel , PsyD, LPC (she/her), is a licensed psychologist who specializes in fatness, body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. She is passionate about supporting people to be their authentic selves.
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Supportive group to build support and gain tools to assist in navigating the early stage of parenthood.
People who would be a good fit would have had a baby within the last year, looking for increased support around managing the transition to parenthood, individuals lacking support, or struggling with symptoms that could be related to postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, bipolar disorder, or even symptoms of an adjustment disorder. Group will focus on information related to perinatal mental health disorders, cognitive coping strategies, relaxation strategies, boundary setting/asking for help, as well as exploration around this new identity as a parent.
• Who: Adults
• What: 6-week therapy group
• When: Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 | February 19th - March 26, 2025.
• Where: Telehealth (Zoom)
• Other: Covered by most insurances. Oregon residents.
Sarah Liang, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, stress/trauma, family conflict, life transitions, parenting, postpartum, and relationship concerns.
