Group therapy

WE HAVE GONE VIRTUAL (though transitioning back for in-person options this Spring)

last updated 6/10/21

Spring/Summer Groups At Clarity

Below are Spring flyers for current and upcoming groups at Clarity Counseling.  All groups are virtual at this time, however Clarity is in the process of transitioning some groups back to in-person.  For more information, please call 571-318-9141 or email ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com to speak with our intake coordinator about registering for group(s)

VIRTUAL 12 Week DBT Skills Group is on Thursday's at 3:30 - 5pm (16 - 21 yrs) and 5 - 6:30 (22yrs and older) .  We are enrolling now for our two new groups, starting the 16 - 21 yrs group on April 29th and the 22+ group on May 6th.


Alicia Ayvas, LCSW was trained in DBT in 2009 at Columbia University and is overseeing the Thursday night group that will be run by Katie Bowler, LCSW. The group is energetic, educational, and targets all 4 modules in DBT and will leave clients with a comprehensive binder of all of the skills learned throughout the group.

Issues: Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety / OCD
Gender: All
Age: These groups are for ages 16yrs +.  
Where: From the comfort of your own home (we will be using ZOOM as the virtual platform)

When: Thursday's at 3:30 - 5:00 (16 - 21 year old's) and  5:00 - 6:30pm (22 +)
Cost: $80 per group (members must commit to all 12 sessions with consent for group leader to communicate with primary therapist)

This group is currently registering members and Alicia or Katie are providing a phone consultation prior to the start date.  If you would like to register for this next session, please email Alicia Ayvas, LCSW, CEDS-S through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com

Virtual Group

Teen Skills Group (CURRENTLY ENROLLING NEW MEMBERS)

Currently Running

 


Our world has been flipped upside down over the last few months and Clarity Counseling hopes to provide more support to our teens!

This group will provide teens with skills to manage stress and anxiety and build resilience.  We also will process together the changes to come this school year.  Each week, we will learn new coping skills inspired by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and talk about how to use the skills in everyday life.  

 


Issues: Transitions, Anxiety, Worry, Stress, Depression, Coping during COVID-19, Virtual School 
Gender: All
Age:  13 - 17yrs
Where: From the comfort of your own home   (We will be using ZOOM as the virtual platform)

When: This group will meet for 8 weeks every Wednesday at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

 

 

The group has a fee of $60 per group and receipts are provided to submit to insurance.

 

Summer Virtual Process Group For College Students (CURRENTLY ENROLLING NEW MEMBERS)

Start date will be June 23rd at 5pm.

 

Summertime is a great opportunity to grow and learn new skills! Clarity is offering a NEW virtual group to support our college students this summer.  This group will provide college-aged students(age 18-22) with skills to manage stress and anxiety and build resilience.  We will also process together events from the week where we could have used  learned skills.  Each week, we will learn a new coping skills inspired by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and talk about how to use the skill in everyday life and during the school year.

 
Issues: Transitions, Anxiety, Worry, Stress, Depression, Coping during COVID-19, Virtual School 
Gender: All
Age:  18 - 22yrs
Where: From the comfort of your own home   (We will be using ZOOM as the virtual platform)

When: This group will meet for 12 weeks every Wednesday at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

 

 

The group has a fee of $60 per group and receipts are provided to submit to insurance.

 

VIRTUAL GROUP

DBT - Focus Process Group - CURRENTLY ENROLLING NEW MEMBERS

Currently on hold for the Summer. Clarity will be starting this group back up in the Fall.


The purpose of this new group is to provide a safe space to process events during the week where we could have used skills to prevent problem behaviors or we acted on action urges.  The group will provide feedback to other members on how they could have used skills and more practical uses for the skills.

 

Group members must have previously learned DBT skills from the DBT Skills Group at Clarity or at another treatment center/provider.  Please call or email to sign up for this ongoing group starting Wednesday, January 6th at 6-7pm on Zoom.  The group will be $60 per session with a receipt for reimbursement.


Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorder, Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating, Trauma
Gender: All
Age: Teens (17yrs +)
Where: From the comfort of your own home.  (We will be using ZOOM as the virtual platform)
When: Wednesday's at 6 - 7pm

 

The group has a fee of $60 per group and receipts are provided to submit to insurance.

 

VIRTUAL GROUP

Eating Disorder Recovery Process Group(s) on Saturday at 10am-11am (13 - 17 years old)

CURRENTLY ENROLLING MEMBERS, however this group is currently running

 


The Eating Disorder Recovery Process Group(s) is a virtual group due to COVID-19 and will transition to in-person in the future months at our Gainesville location.  This group is meant for individuals in recovery from an eating disorder. This is a process group, and will be using skills from ACT, CBT, and DBT.  Group members are encouraged to have a primary therapist but it is not required to join the group.  The group is $60 per session and we ask that members commit for 6 weeks at at time.  That said, by paying prior to the start date, the fee for the 6 sessions is $300, saving $60 when paid in advance.  Receipts are provided for reimbursement to submit to the insurance company.

 


Issues: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED, EDNOS
Gender: All
Age: 13-17yrs

Where: 7150 Heritage Village Plaza, Unit 201  Gainesville, VA 20155

When: Saturday's at 10am - 11am

 

The group has a fee of $60 per session and receipts are provided to submit to insurance.  We ask that group members commit for 6 weeks at a time. By paying prior to your start date, the fee for the 6 sessions is $300 (saving $60 when paid in advance).

 

FREE Zoom Parent Support  

 

This group is intended to provide a safe space for parents to connect with others to freely process their role in the recovery process.  Currently we have a mix of parents where clients are stepping down from RTC, others with children in HLOC, and OP.  The intent is provide support to parents who are on the front lines and to provide support during these very challenging times.
Who: Parents and Support
When: First and Third Friday of the month at 10:00am - 11:00am
Our Next Meeting Is On 6/18

 

Where: Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 970 8980 2213
Password: 569054

ZOOM Group For Parents and Supports

Topic: DBT What is it and how can we use it during these uncertain times?

(Topics will change monthly)

 

 

This NEW monthly meeting is meant to help bridge the gap in treatment by providing information and coaching to parents and supports.  June's topic will focus on DBT and provide an overview of the 12-week DBT skills group offered here at Clarity.  This is a great way for parents and supports to learn and understand what the upcoming DBT skills groups will be focusing on.

 

Alicia Ayvas, LCSW, CEDS-S, Clarity's Founder and Executive Director, is excited to offer this new monthly meeting, and hopes to focus on different topics each month for education, coaching and support.  

 


Issues: Parents & supports who have loved ones in treatment for mental health disorders or illnesses
Gender: All
Age: 18+

Where: All meetings will be offered via a Zoom meeting.  All participants must register prior to the group to receive an invite for access

When: TBD 

 

 

The Zoom group has a fee of $25 per individual and $40 per family.