Group Therapy
Here at River Root Counseling, we love groups! We have seen firsthand how beneficial groups are, and how group members can help change lives. Group therapy can help with a variety of issues, and can often-times be more powerful and life-changing than just individual work. The sense of belongingness, the connections you make with others who have a shared experience, and the support you give and get from the group members can truly be inspiring. At River Root Counseling, our groups, like our clinicians, are geared for the perinatal population. We offer group counseling for individuals who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or within the first few years postpartum and adjusting to parenthood. We offer virtual groups as well as in-person groups at our office in Uniontown, OH.
Group Therapy vs Individual Therapy
If you’ve landed here, you’re already interested in doing group therapy or support groups. There are actually many benefits to participating in a group by itself as well as concurrently with individual therapy. Check out our chart below to compare and learn about the differences between group and individual counseling.
Benefits of Individual Therapy:
- You learn how to understand and cope with emotions
- Helps to manage troublesome symptoms
- Receiving one-on-one support from your therapist
- Develops a strong alliance between yourself and your therapist
- Can dive deep into what is going on with you
- Best if you have severe social anxiety or extreme trauma
Benefits of Group Therapy:
- Develops a built-in support system
- Is cheaper than individual therapy
- Helps you feel less alone as you discover others with similar struggles
- You learn to relate to people in a healthy way
- Provides a safe place to be open and vulnerable
- Offers accountability to the group to reach your goals
- Can run concurrently with individual therapy to maximize support and healing
If you are interested in a group, want to provide input on a group you would like us to create, or want to be notified of our upcoming groups, please fill of the “Group Interest Form” below
Morphing Into a Mama
What: A clinician-led support group for pregnant and postpartum (up to 18 months) individuals to enhance and strengthen mental health during the adjustment to parenthood. Topics will include (but not limited to) communication/intimate relationships, self esteem, self care, prioritizing your physical and mental health, and more in motherhood. This group will offer insight from a licensed perinatal clinician, therapy tools and techniques to aid in your transition to motherhood, connection to a “tribe” of moms in similar stages of life, and a safe and zero judgement space to receive support.
When: Our next round of “Morphing into a Mama” will start September 7th and will run weekly for 7 weeks (ending October 19th). Group will be 5-6:30 PM EST.
Where: By high demand, our next round of “Morphing into a Mama” will be held via google meets
Cost: $40 per session or $250 for the series
Interested? fill out our contact form and remember to include which group you’re interested in.
Led By: Denise Vukmanovich, MA, LPC
Moms of Many - "MOM"
What: A clinician-led closed support group for pregnant and/or postpartum individuals who are adding another child to their family unit. This group will enhance and strengthen mental health during the adjustment of welcoming a second, third, fourth, or more child. Topics will include (but not limited to) communication/intimate relationships, self esteem, self care, prioritizing your physical and mental health, and more in motherhood and growing your family. This group will offer insight from a licensed perinatal clinician, therapy tools and techniques to aid in your transition of welcoming an additional child, connection to a “tribe” of moms in similar stages of life, and a safe and zero judgement space to receive support.
When: Monday evenings starting September 12th from 4:30-6:00 PM EST
Where: Hybrid – in person at our Uniontown office with an option to connect virtually
Cost: $40 per session or $250 for the series
Interested? fill out our contact form and remember to include which group you’re interested in.
Led By: Danielle McLeod, MA, LPCC
River Root Moms: Authenticity in Motherhood
What: An open drop-in style support group for any individual who identifies as a mother. This group was created to allow for a space of growth, connection, and support, whether you are new to River Root groups or are looking to stay connected after completing a previous group series. This group may be good for you if…
1. You are looking to get a feel for how groups operate before signing up for a series
2. Looking to grow relationships with other moms that are authentic & mental health conscious
3. Looking for a safe space to be real & open in the joys and difficulties of motherhood
This group will have mental health themed topics, questions, and conversation prompts every week, and will always have a perinatal clinician present to serve as both a resource and group facilitator. Because of the nature of a “drop in” group, your facilitator will ensure that all participants are included, respected, and provided with opportunity to give and receive support with zero judgement, negativity, or “mom shaming.” In River Root Moms, we value mothers of all walks of life and strive to create a haven of inclusivity and genuine kindness for all mothers.
When: Every Wednesday morning: 9:00 – 10:00AM
Where: In person at our office: 2930 Edison St NW Uniontown OH 44685
Cost: $26 per session
Interested? fill out our booking form (directly below) and follow the steps to register and provide payment. If you have questions or need assistance, fill out our contact form and remember to include which group/date you’re interested in.
Led By: Danielle McLeod, MA, LPCC
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FAQs About Group Therapy
In our closed groups, we carefully screen each potential group member, including you, to make sure that everyone in the group is the right fit for the group. This is done through a confidential initial group screening questionnaire that your group facilitator will send to you. If your facilitator needs additional information, they may schedule a phone screening with you. All of our groups are uniquely geared towards a particular topic(s) or category of person, so our screening questionnaire helps to make sure that you’re in the right group for you and your unique needs
Part of the expectation of being a group member is participation, in whatever manner fits you best. However, the group facilitator will help create a safe and supportive group environment where you feel comfortable participating so you can get the most out of your group experience.
Absolutely. At the start of each group, we discuss “group rules” that all group members agree to abide by. One of those rules is confidentiality, and that everything talked about in the group, stays in the group. Group members who do not follow these rules may be asked to leave.
Majority of our closed groups are $40 a session or $250 if paid at once. We currently do not accept insurance for our current groups in efforts to create the most inclusive and uniquely suited groups for the needs of you and the other group participants. This fee covers all supplies and materials you will utilize in group, and operating costs. We never want cost to be a barrier to accessing groups, therefore if you have unique circumstances surrounding affordability, please contact us.
We are so glad you are here! Groups at River Root are always led by a licensed perinatal therapist and consist of activities, processing, clinician and peer support, and utilization of evidence-based therapeutic modalities that are appropriate for a group setting. Our groups at River Root are uniquely geared for the perinatal population. We work hard to create one of a kind curriculums that are rich in information, support, and evidence.
Absolutely! We encourage clients to utilize both individual therapy and group therapy as they are both evidence-based and offer different things.