How does group therapy help teens?

Group therapy helps teens connect with peers facing similar challenges, reducing isolation while building coping skills, emotional resilience, and confidence through shared experiences.

What happens during group therapy sessions?

Sessions are led by a therapist and include guided discussions where participants share experiences, practice communication skills, and support one another in a structured and safe environment.

How many people are in a group therapy session?

Group therapy typically includes 4 to 10 adolescents, allowing for meaningful interaction while maintaining a supportive and manageable group dynamic.

How long do group therapy sessions last?

Sessions usually last between 60 and 90 minutes and are held weekly, though the duration and structure may vary depending on the group’s goals.

What is the difference between open and closed groups?

Open groups allow new members to join over time, while closed groups maintain the same participants for a set period, creating a more consistent group experience.

Group Therapy At Kincove

A SAFE SPACE TO CONNECT AND GROW

Group offers something different from individual therapy: the opportunity to learn about yourself through how you connect with other people.

Kincove groups bring together thoughtfully matched members in a therapist-led setting where there’s room for both real conversation and structure.

Group can give members the opportunity to:

Build genuine connection with people in a similar stage of life
Gain perspective from people outside their usual circles
Learn more about themselves through how they communicate, connect, and respond to others
Get more comfortable expressing themselves and having honest conversations with other people

OUR CURRENT GROUPS

The Group Experience

Each group has an overall focus, with room for what members are actually dealing with that week.

Sessions may include check-ins, guided discussion, activities, and time to talk through what’s happening in members’ lives, including relationships, identity, anxiety, family, confidence, social media, school, work, independence, and life transitions.

Therapists guide the conversation while also paying attention to how members communicate, hold back, respond to disagreement, and connect with one another.

No one is expected to open up before they’re ready. Members can take time to get comfortable and participate at their own pace.

Thoughtfully Matched Groups

We consider age, life stage, personality, shared experiences, what members are working through, and overall group fit when forming groups.

Depending on interest, we may form one group or multiple groups so members are with people they’re likely to relate to and connect with.

Kincove offers groups for tweens, teens, and young adults, with different groups forming throughout the year. Offerings include groups centered around age and life stage, gender, identity, and shared experiences, including Teen Girls, Teen Boys, Young Adult, and LGBTQ+ Young Adult Groups.

Fees and Commitment

Group therapy is $50 per 75-minute session.

Some groups run for a set number of weeks, while others allow rolling enrollment. Consistent attendance is encouraged because trust and familiarity build over time, but you won’t be charged if you’re unable to attend a particular week.

Before joining, we’ll talk with you about the group’s focus, schedule, and structure and make sure it feels like an appropriate fit.

Reduced-fee options may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Group therapy is designed for adolescents and young adults looking to build stronger relationships, improve communication, increase confidence, or connect with peers navigating similar experiences.
We speak with each person before they join to make sure the group is an appropriate fit.
No. You don’t have to share before you’re ready. Some members feel comfortable talking right away, while others need more time. Participation is encouraged over time, but never forced.
Groups typically meet weekly for 75 minutes and are led by one or two therapists. Some run for a set number of weeks, while others allow rolling enrollment. The structure depends on the focus of the group.

Most groups include 4–10 members, keeping them small enough for everyone to participate and for relationships to develop naturally.
Yes. Groups are thoughtfully organized based on age, developmental stage, and the group's purpose to help members feel comfortable, understood, and connected with one another.
If cost is a concern, please let us know. We offer a limited number of reduced-fee group therapy spots based on financial need and are happy to discuss available options during your consultation.