Group therapy
WE HAVE GONE VIRTUAL!
Below are 3 flyers that highlight current groups that are running virtually at Clarity Counseling this Summer. 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 (16+) is on Thursday's at 5-6:30. We are enrolling now for our new group, starting October 22nd over ZOOM
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: This group is between ages 18yrs - 30 yrs.
Where: From the comfort of your own home (we will be using ZOOM
as the virtual platform)
When: Thursday's at 5:00 - 6:30pm
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
8 - Week Teen Skills Group - CURRENTLY ENROLLING MEMBERS
Starting October 7th at 4-5pm
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 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The group has a fee of $60 per group and receipts are provided to submit to insurance.
VIRTUAL GROUP
Teen Process Group - (CURRENTLY ENROLLING MEMBERS FOR MONDAY'S 7-8pm GROUP)
The Teen Process Group will be meeting every Wednesday at 1 - 2pm over ZOOM. This group is meant for individuals
who struggle with anxiety, depression, mood instability, are in recovery from an eating disorder and who are commitment to working toward being behavior free. This group is a safe place to
process thoughts and feelings and to gain education, skills, and preventative tools to apply in real life situations. Each week the group leader with work with members to focus on a different
topic in a safe and confidential environment. The group will be an open group, therefore all are welcome after receiving an initial assessment by the group leader to make sure it is a good
fit!
Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorder, Eating Disorders and
Disordered Eating, Trauma
Gender: All
Age: Teens (13 - 17yrs)
Where: From the comfort of your own home. (We will be using ZOOM as the virtual platform)
When: Monday's at 7 - 8pm
The group has a fee of $60 per group and receipts are provided to submit to insurance.
VIRTUAL GROUP
Young Adult Process Group (20 - 30 years old) - CURRENTLY ENROLLING MEMBERS
The Young Adult Process Group will be meeting every Thursday over ZOOM. This group is meant for individuals who
struggle with anxiety, depression, mood instability, are in recovery from an eating disorder and who are commitment to working toward being behavior free. This group is a safe place to
process thoughts and feelings and to gain education, skills, and preventative tools to apply in real life situations. Each week the group leader with work with members to focus on a different
topic in a safe and confidential environment. The group will be an open group, therefore all are welcome after receiving an initial assessment by the group leader to make sure it is a good
fit!
Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorder, Eating Disorders and
Disordered Eating, Trauma
Gender: All
Age: Young Adults (20 - 30yrs)
Where: From the comfort of your own home (we will be using ZOOM as the virtual platform)
When: Thursday's 6-7pm (currently enrolling group members, this will be an ongoing group)
The group has a fee of $60 per group and receipts are provided to submit to insurance.
FREE Zoom Parent Support
Where: Join Zoom Meeting
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.