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CHC offers individual and group therapy for CHC patients of all ages. Sessions are held completely online and patients can participate in groups led by providers at any of our health center locations.
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See our available programs below.
Youth behavioral health therapy groups are also available through the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut. Click here to learn more.
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Putting Yourself First: Women’s Coping Skills Group
This group is for women 40 and over who are overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and looking for additonal support. This group will provide support, a time to process, and coping skills to learn ways of putting yourself first.
Coping Skills GroupsWomen's GroupsVirtual
TUE 5PM
Leader:Jodi Anderson, LMFT
Young Adult Group
This group is for young adults ages 18-25 who are currently having uncertainty about their future. Group members will learn how to cope with the stressors of adulthood, adjust to the demands of day-to-day living, meet peers that you can relate with, strengthen self-esteem, and develop the skills needed to take on future endeavors. Weekly, a topic is discussed in-group by a facilitator, but group members are welcomed to bring up current conflict or topics of interest that they would like to touch on as well.
Support GroupsYoung Adult GroupsMeriden
WED 2PM
Leader:Krista Sansone, LMSW
Young Women’s Group
This group is for 16-18 year olds assigned female at birth (afab). The aim of this group is to provide support for young women and non-binary persons as they move through the end of adolescence and into adulthood. It is our goal to provide a safe space where they can build relationships, share how they feel and what they think freely and find support and connection with others who understand.
LGBTQIA+Youth GroupsVirtual
TUE 4PM
Leader:Lauren Pelletier, LMSW
Adult Men’s Depression and Anxiety Group
This group is for men 30 years and up and is a supportive space that focuses on helping men address anxiety, depression, and other life issues/stressors.
Men's GroupsMood GroupsVirtual
MON 10:30AM
Leader:Victoria Ramos, PsyD
Depression and Anxiety Group
This group is open to men and women 18 years old and older. We will discuss ways to cope with and overcome life stressors and mood symptoms. For New Britain clients only.
Mood GroupsSupport GroupsNew Britain
TUE 1PM
Leader:Jennifer Gadalinski, LCSW
Living with Chronic Pain Group
A process group that seeks to provide support and skills to individuals living with chronic pain. This educational and support program will help you learn a variety of strategies for dealing with chronic pain. CBT for chronic pain can help improve:
- Sleep
- Mood
- Ability to manage chronic pain
- Quality of life
Virtual
FRI 11AM
Leader:Catarina Lally, LPC
Mind Body and Food Group
Mind Body food with Tichianaa Armah, MD, one of our psychiatrists, is a women only group focused on a holistic approach to health and well-being. The components which vary from session to session are steeped in being present and non-judgmental of ourselves and our bodies while becoming more informed about the impact of what we take into our bodies (nutrition, and thoughts ) a what we do with our bodies (exercise, lifestyle) impact our bodies. Formerly an in-person group where we cooked and shared a meal together, we find new varied ways to interact, and new exercises between sessions ranging from mindful walks to indoor vegetable gardening. This group has been running the last 7 years, and is open to new members.
Wellness/MindfulnessWomen's GroupsVirtual
MON 12PM
Leader:Tichianaa Armah, MD
Safe Space
This adult Safe Space group is a support and process group for transgender, non-binary, and other gender diverse individuals. This group will focus on gender identity, gender expression, navigating gender journey, and gender-affirming health care. The purpose of this group is to foster connectedness for those who identify as gender diverse and help individual access social support from others with similar experience. In addition, this group will help support members as they navigate disclosure, possible discrimination, interpersonal relationships, impacts of gender-affirming care, and all other aspects that encapsulate gender journey.
LGBTQIA+Support GroupsVirtual
TUE 4PM
Leader:Kinsie Dunham, PsyD Resident
Grupo de depresión y Ansiedad
Este grupo semanal es un grupo de tratamiento para personas adultas de habla hispana (mayores de 18 años) que brinda apoyo, psicoeducación, coraje y orientación para comprender y manejar los factores estresantes de la vida y los síntomas del estado de ánimo. Los miembros del grupo aprenderán formas de hacer frente a los desafíos emocionales en el hogar, el trabajo, la familia y la comunidad compartiendo sus experiencias, cómo han aprendido a manejarlas, y discutiendo formas de mejorar sus habilidades personales. ¡Todos los latinos/hispanos de diversos orígenes culturales son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros!”
Mood GroupsSpanish Language GroupsVirtual
MIERCOLES 10AM
Líder:Alexei Kasanzew, LPC
Women’s Trauma Support Group
This group is geared towards individuals that have PTSD or other trauma related diagnoses or symptoms. One common theme amongst the women is experiencing distress related to dysfunctional family and friend relationships. Along with the help of the facilitator, the group members create a safe and supportive space to learn to cope with life trauma
Support GroupsTrauma GroupsWomen's GroupsVirtual
WED 10:30AM
Leader:Kristal Lewis, LCSW
Women and Self Esteem Group
This group is a 12 week support and psychoeducational group for women. The focus of this group to help women develop their confidence and claim their power. The group will cover topics such as: self-care, self-compassion, understanding healthy boundaries, relationships and emotions, community vs competition, anxiety and depression, aging and mental health, social media and beauty, along with other topics that impact women’s mental health. New cycle starting Nov 15.
Coping Skills GroupsWomen's GroupsVirtual
WED 9AM
Leader:Alexsandra Penalbert, LCSW
Young Men Anger Management Group
This is a 12-week support and psychoeducational group for men. This group will address how mental health appears differently in men. The group will focus on stress, relationships and emotions, fatherhood and parenting, anxiety and depression, masculinity, grief, trauma, anger management and other topics that can impact men’s mental health.
Men's GroupsMood GroupsVirtual
TUE 1PM
Leader:Alexsandra Penalbert, LCSW
Resiliency Group for Black Women: An Eight Week Program
This group provides a safe and supportive place for women to share their thoughts and experiences. It will improve members resilience skills by practicing thought awareness, learning from mistakes, building self-confidence, self-discovery, and building connections.
Women's GroupsVirtual
MON 2PM
Leader:Quinnisha Middleton, PMHNP student
Jodi Anderson, LMFT
Mindful Movement
This group focuses on the here-and-now, the present moment. Members will participate in a movement activity and process the current connections within ourselves and the relational and environmental impact within a group setting. This is a unique opportunity to for self-exploration, growing awareness, healing, and personal development.
Wellness/MindfulnessDanbury
MON 9:30AM
Leader:Jason Culbreth, LPCA
Parenting: I Need Help!
This group is for parents and/ guardians looking for support with improving family structure through the exploration of parenting and co-parenting skills.
Perinatal and Parenting GroupsVirtual
MON 9:30 AM
Leader:John Martinez, LMFTA
Crianza de los hijos: Necesito Ayuda!
Este grupo es para padres y/o tutores que buscan apoyo para mejorar la estructura mediante la exploracion de habilidades de crianza y co-paternidad.
Perinatal and Parenting GroupsSpanish Language GroupsVirtual
VIERNES 11AM
Leader:John Martinez, LMFTA
Influential Fatherhood
This is a support and educational group for fathers to aid in efforts to be more efficient with their child(ren)’s mental health and grow self-awareness within your child(ren) journey. Virtual only – for fathers of children enrolled in BH at CHC.
Men's GroupsPerinatal and Parenting GroupsSupport GroupsVirtual
THURS 5PM
Leader:CJ Harris, LMFT
Girl Power!
This group is for adolescent girls ages 13-15. The group will provide a supportive environment where girls can learn how to boost self-confidence, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and cope more effectively with daily stressors. During group, members will participate in mindfulness activities and/or creative art activities on identified topics. Topics addressed include friendships, school, family, self-esteem, and stress.
Youth GroupsHartford
MON 3:30PM
Leader:Luretia Kileback, LCSW
Alicia LaRose, PHD Post Doc
12-Week Coping Skills Group
This group provides group members with different evidenced based strategies to address a range of behavioral health diagnoses. Starts February 1, 2024.
Behavioral Therapy GroupsCoping Skills GroupsVirtual
THURS 10:30AM
Leader:Dianna Rodriguez, LCSW and Randi Matzenbacher, MSW student
Grief and Loss Group
This group is 10 week group open to any individual that have experienced any type of grief and/or loss in their life. This group will offer support to process the different stages of grief.
Support GroupsVirtual
TUE 2PM
Leader:Dorothy Hiralien, LPC
Women’s Trauma Group
A place for women that have experienced trauma to process their experiences and be support by the group and their therapist. The group will be a safe space to process issues that feels important to members.
Trauma GroupsWomen's GroupsMiddletown
MON 3PM
Leader:Allyson Faires, PsyD
Women of a Certain Age
This group is for women in their 60s and 70s looking for place for support and process feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
Women's GroupsVirtual
FRI 1PM
Leader:Jana Noyes, LMFT
Building Lasting Relationships
Relationships are a big part of our lives. The purpose of this group is to help us understand how we show up in our relationships, and doing the work to be the best version of ourselves in your relationships. This is an 8 week group for women.
Women's GroupsVirtual
TUE 1:30PM
Leader:Riya Sidhu, LPC
Women’s Empowerment Group
This is a psychoeducational and support group for women who want to “level up.” The focus of this group is to help women identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. The group will focus on gaining confidence, attracting more positivity, learning how to make healthy boundaries, utilizing consistent self-care routines, and other practices to promote manifesting desired outcomes. Strategies utilized are derived from CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, mindfulness, meditation, and other therapeutic interventions.
Women's GroupsMiddletown
TUE 5:45PM
Leader:Vanessa Parker, LPC, LADC, AADC
Older Women’s Trauma Group
This group is geared towards individuals 40yrs and older that have PTSD or other trauma related diagnoses or symptoms. One common theme amongst the women is experiencing distress related to dysfunctional family and friend relationships. Along with the help of the facilitator, the group members create a safe and supportive space to learn to cope with life trauma.
Support GroupsTrauma GroupsWomen's GroupsVirtual
WED 5PM
Leader:Kristal Lewis, LCSW
Relapse Prevention/Suboxone Groups
This is a weekly relapse prevention group designed to provide support to those patients in their recovery process. The group will address triggers, coping skills and overall reduction and abstaining from substance use. The goal is to assist the patient in their process of building a happier healthier life style. This is a supportive strength based relapse prevention group offered as part of the CHC Suboxone program.
Substance Use GroupsVirtual
TUE 9:30AM
Leader:Laura Galindo, LMFT
TUE 11AM
Leader:Dariush Fathi, PsyD
TUE 3PM
Leader:David Melman, MD
Relapse Prevention
This is a weekly relapse prevention group to help support patients toward their goals of reducing and abstaining from alcohol and/or drug use, and to support them in the process of building happier and healthier lives. For CHC Meriden clients.
Substance Use GroupsMeriden
TUE 2PM
Leader:Sarah Nagot, LCSW
Teen Pride Group
This group is to provide a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens to learn about gender identification and sexuality. We will cover topics related to things that are affecting teens today, such as relationships, school, social media, and society.
LGBTQIA+Youth GroupsVirtual
TBD
Leader:Lauren Pelletier, LMSW
Adolescent Group
This group is for adolescents 13-17 who are currently in Middle School or High School. Group members will learn how to cope with the stressors of school, family, and friend relationships. Group members will learn to become more social, and to navigate friendships and tough topics that come up. Weekly, a topic is discussed in-group by a facilitator, but group members are welcomed to bring up current conflicts or topics of interest that they would like to touch on as well.
Youth GroupsVirtual
WED 4PM
Leader:Lila Purvis, LMSW
Adult Chronic Pain Group
This group is for adults living with chronic pain. The goal of the group is to provide emotional support, validation, pain management and life skills. Group members are encouraged to share the grief and hardship of chronic pain but also their feelings of hope and encouragement.
Pain GroupsVirtual
THU 1PM
Leader:Taylor Lisee, LPCA
Trauma Recovery Group
This group provides support to members on their trauma recovery journey. This group explores evidence based skills using DBT and CBT to help members understand and process responses to trauma. Each week, group will focus on different skills and to increase awareness of trauma symptoms and reactions in order to help members along their trauma recovery and provide support to one another.
Support GroupsTrauma GroupsVirtual
THU 1PM
Leader:Dariush Fathi, PsyD & Heather Repko, BH intern
Anxiety and Depression Art Group
Started in 2017, this group explores different ways of self-expression through art and writing. During group, the members participate in a mindfulness activity, then are given a topic and/or an activity to express through art and/or writing. We share our creations, finding different ways of experiencing self-examination, reflection and change. No art experience is necessary.
Expressive Therapy GroupsMood GroupsVirtual
TUE 2PM
Leader:Jodi Anderson, LMFT & Bryttany Cunningham, LPC
Anxiety Group
The goal of this open-ended Anxiety Group is to help individuals become aware of their anxious thought patterns and behaviors and learn specific skills to help themselves cope better, whether reactively or proactively. Through this treatment approach, participants can learn strategies and techniques to cope with anxiety-provoking thoughts, worries, and/or rumination, and are supported/encouraged by the therapist and peers.
Mood GroupsVirtual
MON 10AM
Leader:Kaylan Koski, LCSW
Apoyo Latino
Este grupo es para personas de habla hispana mayores de 18 años que buscan un sentido de comunidad. Los miembros del grupo aprenderán a lidiar con los factores estresantes de la aculturación en los Estados Unidos, a lidiar con los factores estresantes diarios, la familia, el trabajo y las dificultades con la salud mental. Semanalmente, un facilitador discute un tema en grupo, pero los miembros del grupo son bienvenidos a plantear conflictos actuales o temas de interés que también les gustaría discutir.
Spanish Language GroupsSupport GroupsMeriden
MARTES 11AM
Líder:Luz Oynadel, LMFTA and Rosimar Rodriguez, Post Doc Resident
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group
This group will focus on learning to utilize CBT skills to manage a variety of symptoms for depression, anxiety, and related concerns
Behavioral Therapy GroupsVirtual
THU 11AM
Leader:Erin Forler, LCSW
Coping Skills Group
Group members identify triggers and explore potential useful coping skills for triggers using methods such as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, and other psychotherapy and holistic methods for coping with stressors.
Coping Skills GroupsNorwalk
MON 1PM
Leader:Chelsea McIntosh, PsyD
Grupo de Habilidades de Afrontamiento de la Depresión y la Ansiedad
Este grupo ofrece a los pacientes diferentes tecnicas que ayudan a reducir los sintomas de depresion y ansiedad. De igual manera con el apoyo de las teorias Conducta Cognitiva y Sicologia del Ego el paciente aprendera a mejorar el uso de su capacidad y habilidad mental (ego).
Mood GroupsSpanish Language GroupsMeriden
LUNES 10:30AM
Líder:Maribel Parkes, LMSW
Dialectal Behavioral Therapy Group
This group for adults (18+) will focus on learning to utilize DBT skills to manage a variety of symptoms. DBT groups focus on learning skills in four areas:
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Getting inter-personal needs met, maintain relationships, and increasing self-respect
Mindfulness: Being aware of the present moment without judgment
Emotion Regulation: Under-standing and reducing vulnerability to emotions; changing unwanted emotions
Distress Tolerance: Getting through a crisis situation without making it worse
Virtual
THU 11AM
Leader:Laura Galindo, LMFT
Food and Mood Group
This is an experiential, psychoeducational and process group about the connections between how we eat and how we feel (and vice versa), including resources, guest appearances, nutrition information, inspirational readings, art, movement, mindfulness, journaling and IFS therapy.
Wellness/MindfulnessVirtual
Every other TUE 11AM
Leader:Jana Noyes, LMFT
I Love You, But I’m Blue, Perinatal Mood Group
This group is for new mothers who are struggling with the demands of motherhood, postpartum depression, and any other post-natal/perinatal diagnosis. This weekly group will consist of learning concrete tools in managing mood, developing a community of mothers, bonding with your child, and helping to develop a positive self-esteem towards the new adventure of motherhood. Although there are some challenges along the way, mothers will thrive together. Mothers are encouraged to bring their babies to group.
Perinatal and Parenting GroupsSupport GroupsMeriden
THU 1PM
Leader:Lila Purvis, LMSW
Living Positively Co-Ed Support Group
Living Positively is a co-ed support group for people who live with HIV, are connected with Oasis (and have a medical Case Manager) and would like to experience being part of a supportive group of people to discuss a wide variety of topics, some of which may involve what it means to be part of the HIV community, related challenges, etc.
Support GroupsMiddletown
THU 3:30PM
Leader:Kaylan Koski, LCSW
Men’s Group
The goal of this open-ended Men’s Group is to help men feel more comfortable being more self-aware, more expressive and less isolative. It also serves to assist men with being more open about their stressors, obstacles, desires, and frustrations. Through this treatment approach, participants can learn strategies and techniques to expand on their interpersonal skills, as well as experience a sense of belonging that can potentially reduce isolation, frustration, and mitigate various other mental health symptoms.
Men's GroupsMiddletown
THU 2PM
Leader:Kaylan Koski, LCSW
Men and Mental Health
This is a 12 week support and psychoeducational group for men. This group will address how mental health appears differently in men. The group will focus on stress, relationships and emotions, fatherhood and parenting, anxiety and depression, masculinity, grief, trauma, anger management and other topics that can impact men’s mental health. New cycle begins Nov 14.
Men's GroupsVirtual
TUE 1PM
Leader:Alexsandra Penalbert, LCSW
Mid-Week Trauma Support Group
This group provides support to members on their trauma recovery journey. This group explores evidence based skills using DBT and CBT to help members understand and process responses to trauma. Each week group will focus on different skills and to increase awareness of trauma symptoms and reactions in order to help members along their trauma recovery and provide support to one another.
Trauma GroupsVirtual
WED 4PM
Leader:Cheryl Reiner, LCSW and Jason Culbreth, LPCA
Mindfulness Meditation
This group is for adult patients new to meditation as well as those looking for further support in their practice. The group focuses on helping our members cultivate a mindfulness practice to help them address racing or distressing thoughts resulting from anxiety and depression, difficulty sleeping, chronic pain, improved self-awareness, and stress management. The group opens with a check-in to assess how members are doing, both in regards to their life stressors as well as personal experiences with meditation in-between group sessions. Then, the group is guided through a 15-20 minute meditation by the facilitator, and concludes with group members debriefing their experience and troubleshooting any challenges they have encountered in establishing a personal meditation practice.
Mindfulness is “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn
Wellness/MindfulnessVirtual
WED 3:30PM
Leader:Taylor Lisee, LPCA
Mindfulness Meditation Group
This group is for adult patients new to meditation as well as those looking for further support in their practice. The group focuses on helping our members cultivate a mindfulness practice to help them address racing or distressing thoughts resulting from anxiety and depression, difficulty sleeping, chronic pain, improved self-awareness, and stress management.
Mindfulness is “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn
Wellness/MindfulnessVirtual
MON 10AM
Leader:Michael Cubria, LCSW, CAC, ICADC, CMIP
Relapse Prevention Group
This is a weekly relapse prevention group to help support patients toward their goals of reducing and abstaining from alcohol and/or drug use, and to support them in the process of building happier and healthier lives.
Substance Use GroupsSupport GroupsVirtual
MON 10AM
Leader:Jana Noyes, LMFT
MON 5PM
Leader:Taylor Lisee, LPCA, Alex Strong & Megan Culp
Sleep Better Group
Having trouble sleeping? This group will provide you with support and skills to look at factors that may be impacting your sleep to help you get a better night’s rest.
Wellness/MindfulnessVirtual
TUE 11AM
Leader:Catarina Lally, LPC
Grupo Dormir Mejor
Está con problemas en dormir? este grupo lo enseñará herramientas para averiguar los factores afectando su sueño para ayudarlo a descansar mejor por la noche
Spanish Language GroupsWellness/MindfulnessVirtual
MIERCOLES 11AM
Líder:Catarina Lally, LPC
Suboxone Group
This is a weekly group focused on achieving and maintaining recovery as participants define it. The group seeks to support members in the process of building happier and healthier lives consistent with their recovery. This strength based relapse prevention group is offered as part of the CHC Suboxone program
Substance Use GroupsSupport GroupsMiddletown
THU 9AM
Leader:Dan Bryant, LPC
Suboxone Group (Waterbury)
This is a monthly prevention group designed to provide support to those patients maintaining their recovery. The group will address triggers, coping skills and overall reduction and abstaining from substance use. The goal is to assist the patient in their process of building a happier healthier life style. This is a supportive strength based relapse prevention group offered as part of the CHC Suboxone program. For Waterbury Suboxone Patients with long term sobriety.
Substance Use GroupsSupport GroupsVirtual
2nd TUE each month 3:30PM
Leader:Theresa Wiblishauser, LCSW
Time to Quit! Smoking Cessation Group
Regardless of whether you are close to quitting or already have quit smoking, this group focuses on assisting members with strategies to prepare and to maintain quitting smoking.
Substance Use GroupsSupport GroupsVirtual
WED 1PM
Leader:Chelsea McIntosh, PsyD
Transforum: Group for transgender, non-binary, and Questioning individuals
An open space for transgender, non-binary, and questioning adults to safely explore their experiences with gender and sexuality. The hope of this group is to gain support, feel a sense of community, and access resources. This group will largely be discussion based with the support of licensed behavioral health professional
LGBTQIA+Support GroupsVirtual
TUE 2PM
Leader:Jodi Anderson, LMFT
Quinn McDermott, LMFT
Women’s Mood and Anxiety support group
This group is a processing group that provides support, psycho-education, encouragement and guidance on managing life stressors.
Mood GroupsWomen's GroupsVirtual
TUES 5PM
Leader:Sarah Turney, LPC
Women’s Coping Skills for Surviving and Thriving with Depression
This group offers support, as well as further develops one’s coping skills in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, and also PTSD. The strategies come from evidence based therapies such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and some Positive Psychology and Mindfulness based approaches. Group members support & encourage each other to implement various strategies, during times when anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD symptoms show up and interfere with the quality of their lives.
Coping Skills GroupsWomen's GroupsVirtual
MON 2PM
Leader:Jennifer Bumpus, Psy.D., LCSW
Women’s Group
This group is designed for people who identify as women and are over the age of 50. The group provides a brave space to discuss experiences related to anxiety, depression, and/or any other stressors. Group meetings typically involve checking in with one another, seeing what feels important to discuss, and allowing members to provide support to one another.
Women's GroupsMiddletown
MON 11AM
Leader:Allyson Faires, PsyD Post Doc