Group therapy
Clarity is offering a hybrid of both in-person groups and virtual groups this Summer
last updated 7/14/25
Below is our Summer/Fall flyer's for current and upcoming groups at Clarity Counseling. We are running both virtual and in person groups at this time, so please read carefully which option is offered per group. For more information, please call 571-318-9141 or email ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com to speak with our intake coordinator about registering for group(s)
Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) Social Skills Classes We currently enrolling for these NEW classes. If you would like to register today to join the 2nd Term starting 6/13 with rolling admission, please reach out.
Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) is an evidenced-based treatment for the over controlled individual. This treatment focuses on connection and openness to building a life worth sharing. Clarity's providers are trained and certified by the developer, Dr. Thomas Lynch, PhD and all class facilitators are Level 2 trained where as the rest of the Clarity team holds Level 1 certification in RODBT. Class participants have the option to participate in Clarity's RODBT program for high fidelity RODBT treatment or in classes on a monthly basis to supplement other therapies that are not solely RODBT. This is a 30 week class and admission is rolling, pending availability in the class. Class participants are required to complete an assessment prior to enrollment to ensure this is the group for you. Upon enrollment ROI's to collaborate care are mandatory. All teen classes are held in-person and adult classes will be starting up virtually starting up in April 2025. Clarity is able to provide support for participants who live in Virginia and the upcoming Adult group will be able to accommodate Virginia and Maryland clients.
Issues: Over Control presenting in the form of Eating Disorders / Trauma / Depression /Anxiety / OCD -
Gender: All
Age: Adult class if for 19+ (adults)
WE ARE OFFERING VIRTUAL CLASSES IN 2025 SPRING SEMESTER
Where: From the comfort of
your own home (we will be using ZOOM as the virtual platform) FOR ADULTS 18+ living in VA/MD
When: Friday's
at 12:00pm - 1:30pm (19+ years old) Enrolling Now For The 2nd Term Starting June 13th
Cost: $100 per class (due to group running for 1.5 hour) and/or payment options are offered in treatment agreement for those interested in Clarity's full fidelity RODBT outpatient treatment program. There is a mandatory intake session ($240 for this intake) with a licensed provider to complete an assessment and review the groups goals and objectives. Payment will be taken the Monday prior to the first term or the participants first class and will reflect the option that was selected in your treatment agreement. The class will meet for 1.5hr and will spend the first 30 minutes reviewing HW, followed by a 10-15 minute break (for in person) and snack, and spend one hour learning new material and reviewing HW for the next class. The Therapists facilitating the class will upload a superbill at the end of each month for participants to submit to their insurance for reimbursement.
If you would like to register for this next session, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
Teen VIRTUAL Full Fidelity 24-Week DBT Skills Group's serving ages 14-19 living in VA/MD/DC/NC. We currently enrolling for the start date for the next module (Mindfulness Module) on July 21st.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced-based treatment that teaches coping skills to help manage emotions and stress through positive behavioral change. Clarity will spend 5-6 weeks on each of the 4 modules of DBT. Group members will learn skills to be mindful and present, improve communication, manage emotions and tolerate stress. Group members are required to work with a primary therapist in addition to group therapy and meet with the group facilitator once prior to the start of the group for a short group introduction. All groups are currently held virtually, so Clarity will be able to provide support for group members who live in Virginia.
Issues: Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety /
OCD
Gender: All
Age: These group's are for ages 14yrs -18
Where: From the comfort of your own home (we will be using ZOOM
as the virtual platform)
When: Monday's
at 6:30pm - 8:00pm (14 - 18 years old) . We have an open enrollment currently at the start of each module. The Distress Tolerance Module will start on June 2nd at 6:30 - 8pm and we are
currently enrolling for new members for the next module at July 21st.
Cost: $100 per group for Adolescents (due to group running for 1.5 hour) and members must commit to all 24 sessions of the group with consent for group leader to communicate with primary therapist. There will be an option for members to enroll at the start of each module since this group will run continuously. The first meeting will be a mandatory intake session ($240 for this intake) with a licensed provider to complete an assessment and review the groups goals and objectives. Payment will be taken at the start of each module. A free parent information session will also be held on the first group virtually at 7-8pm over zoom. This is a free session for parents and supports to review the curriculum with the director, Alicia Ayvas, LCSW and take a deep dive into DBT so that parents understand and can reinforce what their teens are learning. There will also be free parent training sessions for each module offered every 6 weeks to ensure parents are learning alongside their teens who are enrolled in the group.
If you would like to register for this next session, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
Teen In-Person 24-Week DBT Skills Group's serving ages 14-18. This group is enrolling new members for the August cohort. The NEW in-person cohort will meet on Thursdays in Reston at 6:30-8pm.
Alicia Ayvas, LCSW was trained in DBT in 2009 at Columbia University and is overseeing the Tuesday and Thursday evening group that will be run by Madison Valentine, LPC in Reston. Madison has running DBT groups with teens over the last 3-4 years and are thrilled to bring this group in-person in Fairfax County. 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. This group will be offered in-person at the Reston location and will spend 6 weeks per module and have 1 bi-week prior to starting a new module. Pending the group size, the group could accept new group members at the start of the new module, but this group will max out at 6 members.
Issues: Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety /
OCD
Gender: All
Age: These group's are for ages 14yrs -18
Where: 11733 Bowman Green Drive, Suite 100 Reston, VA 20190
Starting August 7th this group will be offered in-person in Reston at 6:30 - 8pm (14 - 18 years old). The Parent training will be on August 6th at 7-8pm over Zoom for all new members parents/supports.
When: Thursday's at 6:30pm - 8:00pm (14 - 18 years old) The new cohort starts on August 7th (in Reston). To enroll, please contact Clarity.
Cost: $100 per group for Adolescents (due to group running for 1.5 hours) and members must commit to all 6 sessions per module with consent for the group leader to communicate with primary therapist. The first meeting will be a mandatory intake session/psychosocial assessment ($240 for this intake/psychosocial assessment) with a licensed provider to complete an assessment and review the groups goals and objectives. Payment will be taken at the start of each module. A free parent information session will also be held for parents in the office during the first module. This is a free session for parents and supports to review the curriculum with the director, Alicia Ayvas, LCSW and take a deep dive into DBT so that parents understand and can reinforce what their teens are learning throughout the 24 weeks of groups. There will also be free parent training sessions for each module offered every 6 weeks to ensure parents are learning alongside their teens who are enrolled in the group.
If you would like to register for this next session/cohort, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
Adult VIRTUAL 15 Week DBT Skills Group is on Monday's at 7 - 8:30 (ages 18yrs and older). We are currently enrolling for a July 7th start date
Alicia Ayvas, LCSW was trained in DBT in 2009 at Columbia University and is overseeing the Monday night group that will be run by Ilana Simkol, MSW, Resident In Social Work. Ilana has run DBT groups for over 4 years and is thrilled to facilitate this specialized group. 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 18+
Where: From the comfort of your own home (we will be using ZOOM
as the virtual platform)
When: Monday's at 7 - 8:30pm ( The group is currently enrolling for the next cohort starting on July
7th)
Cost: $100 per group for the Adult group (members must commit to all 15 sessions
with consent for group leader to communicate with primary therapist). Payment will be taken at the start of each module. A free consultation call with the group
facilitator is recommended prior to enrollment. Payment will be taken at the start of each module.
This group is currently registering members. If you would like to register for this next session, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
Virtual Group
Adult (18 - 30) 8 Week Summer Eating Recovery Process Group on Wednesday's at 10 - 11am starting June 4th
This NEW group is currently enrolling for members today!
This group is intended for college aged, or recent post grad individuals who are in recovery from an eating disorder and are needing a safe space to process among peers during their summer break. It is most appropriate for people stepping down from higher levels of care to aid in the transition or those who are at the out patient level of care and would benefit with added support. This group is structured as a safe space to check-in and share about thoughts, feelings and behavior urges as well as to give and receive feedback on your recovery journey. This group meets virtually on Wednesdays from 10am - 11am and is $90 with receipts provided for reimbursement.
Issues: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder,
OSFED, EDNOS
Gender: All
Age: 18 - 30
Where: From the comfort of your own home // HIPPA compliant ZOOM platform
When: Wednesday's at 10:00am - 11:00am
The group has a fee of $90 per session and receipts are provided to submit to insurance. We ask that group members commit for one month at a time.
If you would like to register for this next session, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
FREE Zoom Parent Support
Where: Join Zoom Meeting
Past Groups That are not currently running
Advanced DBT Skills Group For Adults
This is an Advanced DBT skills group that meets for 6 weeks as a continuation to the 15 week skills group or the 14 week skills groups. The group is intended for adults who are wanting to continue learning and personalizing DBT skills and have completed a prior DBT skills group (either at Clarity or at another treatment center). The group will meet on Thursday's at 7-8:30pm start on May 19th. Each group session will have a focused skill from DBT that participants will learn and then discuss. It will be a mixture of a skills group and process group and focus on using skills at school and in the work setting.
Who: Adults 18+
When: TBD
Where: Virtual
Cost: $80 per session
Receipts will be provided for clients to submit for reimbursement.
This group is currently registering members and Clarity intake coordinator is providing a phone consultation prior to the start date. The assessment will be required for admission to review with the a licensed therapist personalized goals for the group. If you would like to register for this intensive DBT group, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
ZOOM Group For Parents and Supports
Topic: A Quick View Into Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
(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. This months topic will focus on DBT and provide an overview of the 24-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 is free for Clarity families. For the community at large, this training has a fee of $30 per individual and $45 per family.
Adult VIRTUAL DBT Process Group meets on Thursday's at 7 - 8:00 (ages 18yrs and older).
Holly Serrano, LPC is running this DBT Focused Process Group every Thursday night from 7-8pm. This group is intended for Adults (18+) who have completed DBT skills training and are looking for a safe and confidential space to personalize and practice skills with peers who have also learned DBT and are working to implement it in their daily life.
Issues: Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety /
OCD
Gender: All
Age: These groups are for ages 18+
Where: From the comfort of your own home (we will be using ZOOM
as the virtual platform)
When: TBD
Cost: $90 per group. Payment will be taken at the start of each
month for a the full month of group (so 4 session will be charged on the 1st of the month) and receipts are provided at the end of the month.
This group is currently registering new members and Clarity's intake coordinator will be able to providing a phone consultation prior to the start date and register new members. If you would like to register for this group, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
Adult VIRTUAL 6 Week Advanced DBT Skills Group is on Thursday's at 7 - 8:30 (ages 18yrs and older).
Issues: Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety /
OCD
Gender: All
Age: These groups are for ages 18+
Where: From the comfort of your own home (we will be using ZOOM
as the virtual platform)
When: TBD
Cost: $100 per group for the Adult group (members must commit to all 6 sessions
with consent for group leader to communicate with primary therapist).
This group is not currently registering members. If you would like to learn more about this group, please email our intake coordinator through the website or at ClarityCounselingVA@gmail.com
Virtual 8-Week Body Image Group on Tuesday's at 5pm-6pm for 18+
CURRENTLY ENROLLING MEMBERS for TBD start date
Clarity Counseling is thrilled to offer a comprehensive 8-week body image group that is taken from the evidenced based workbook, "The Body Image Workbook" by Thomas Cash. Brigid Morse, MA, Resident in Counseling ran this curriculum back at a HLOC prior to joining Clarity along with Clarity's Director, Alicia Ayvas, LCSW, CEDS-S who used this workbook for a research back in 2008. this 8-week program is an effective way to improve body image and decrease body dissatisfaction. If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact us for more information. This virtual group is intended for adults, ages 18 year and older and requires group members to participate in and out of group. This is an interactive group with assignments to be completed in-between sessions. It is a CBT approach to treating body image issues and is a powerful tool in inviting lasting change.
Issues: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder,
OSFED, EDNOS, body dysmorphia
Gender: All
Age: 18+
Where: From the comfort of your own home // HIPPA compliant ZOOM platform
When: TBD
The group has a fee of $100 per session and receipts are provided to submit to insurance. We ask that group members commit for all 8 weeks.