Group Therapy for Tweens & Teens
A SAFE SPACE TO CONNECT AND GROW
Adolescence is a time when relationships with peers begin to carry more weight. Social dynamics become harder to read, and uncertainty about where you stand can affect confidence, mood, and how you respond to others.
Each Kincove group brings together thoughtfully matched tweens and teens who are figuring out friendships, family relationships, emotions, and where they fit.
Group gives tweens and teens the opportunity to:
Connect with peers outside their usual social circles
Gain perspective on friendships, family tension, and confusing social situations
Learn more about themselves through how they communicate, connect, and respond to others
Practice expressing themselves, working through emotions, and building stronger relationships
What To Expect In Group
Each group is led by two therapists and combines real conversation with enough structure to help members feel comfortable and engaged.
Sessions may include check-ins, guided discussion, activities, and time to talk through what is happening with friends, family, school, or online. Therapists also help members notice the patterns that come up within the group, including holding back, worrying what others think, navigating disagreement, and speaking up.
No one is expected to open up before they are ready. Some members participate right away, while others take more time.
What We Talk About
Topics are shaped by the needs of each group and may include:
Changing friendships, exclusion, and fitting in
Conflict with friends, family, or people at school
Confidence, comparison, and self-criticism
Expressing feelings and saying what you actually think
Social media, group chats, and online experiences
Independence, family expectations, and privacy
Strong emotions and how you respond when you feel hurt or frustrated
Cost & Attendance
Group therapy is $50 per 75-minute session.
Some groups run as a set series, while others allow rolling enrollment. Consistent attendance is encouraged because trust and familiarity help create a stronger group experience.
If you can't attend a particular week, you won't be charged for that session. We'll review the schedule and expectations during your consultation or screening call.
A limited number of reduced-fee spots are available based on financial need.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Group can be helpful for tweens and teens who want to better understand themselves in relationships, work through friendship or social challenges, become more comfortable expressing themselves, or connect with peers around shared experiences.
Before joining, we’ll learn more about what’s going on and what you’re hoping for from group to determine whether a particular group feels like the right fit.
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No. No one is expected to share before they're ready. Some people are comfortable jumping into the conversation quickly, while others need time to get a feel for the group first.
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What you share in group is private. We don’t give parents a recap of what you say or talk about each week.
If there is a concern about your safety or someone else’s safety, we may need to involve a parent or caregiver, and we’ll be clear with you about those limits from the beginning.
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Yes. Our groups are organized around age and developmental stage, and we also consider personality, needs, and the existing group dynamic when bringing members together.
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That’s really common. Walking into a group of people you don’t know can feel uncomfortable at first. Our therapists help everyone settle in, understand what to expect, and find their place in the group at their own pace.
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Yes. Individual and group therapy can complement each other in different ways.
Individual therapy gives you more space to focus on your own experiences, while group gives you the opportunity to connect with peers, hear different perspectives, and practice relationship and communication skills in real time.
Interested?
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