Beginning June 25th 2024 — Tuesdays at 6pm EST

Group Facilitator: Andy Meth

Are you a high school student (or soon to be one) who struggles with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? Do you ever feel alone because you don't want to "burden" your friends or family? Do you worry about "being good enough" or managing all the stress in your life?

Come join this 8 week group, where you'll have a confidential space to share what it's like to be you and to be heard by other teens who are dealing with similar issues. You will also learn evidenced-based strategies to help improve your mood, cope with anxiety, and feel more connected to the people you care about.

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Beginning July 2024 — Thursdays at 12pm noon EST

Group Facilitator: Andy Meth

Are you a professional in a demanding field (such as healthcare, tech, finance, or law) suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? Do you struggle with work-life balance? Having a hard time managing relationships at work or at home?

This group will provide you with a confidential space to share what it's like to be you and to be heard by other professionals who are dealing with similar issues. Together, you will learn new approaches to solve problems, strategies to cope with life's stressors, and ways to deepen and improve your relationships.

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Starting in Fall 2024 (Wednesday Evenings)

Group Facilitator: Será Godfrey-Kaplan

This is an in-person group for students (gender inclusive) who would like support navigating college stressors, mental health struggles and creating healthy relationships.

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A group for kids ages 8-10 to learn about feelings and coping skills

This is a hands-on, in person group to help kids feel ready and confident back in the classroom with their friends. We'll learn new skills together and have fun!

Beginning Fall 2023, 8 weeks Mondays 6-7 pm, $85/session

Contact Brianna Bach, LMHC to discuss participation or for more info: 617-485-6393

brianna@hopeavetherapy.com

A DBT-Focused Group for 8th Graders Going Into 9th Grade

July 2023 / Wednesdays at 3pm In-Person / $85 per session

Group Facilitators: Rabiatu Orlandimeje, LCSW & Skye Walker, MSW

Learn skills to navigate the complex social and emotional challenges that come with high school

Contact: Rabiatu Orlandimeje to register at rabiatu@HopeAveTherapy.com or click here!

Phone: 443.420.8583

A Therapy Group for Moms with Teenagers

The group will process the joys and challenges of motherhood especially as your child navigates teenage years. This is a space to build connections with other moms, confront the impossible standards placed on you, learn how others are parenting their teens though unprecedented times and embrace the imperfections that will allow you to be more joyfully present with your family.

Start Date: TBD

Contact: liz@hopeavetherapy.com

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New Mom Support Group

New Moms of 6 Months Old or Younger

Join us and connect with other new moms in a safe and non-judgmental group discussing adjusting to postpartum life

When: TBD (virtual, weekly for 8 weeks)

Cost: $50 per session (sliding scale available)

Questions: Please reach out to Amanda Arsenault

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Walking the Middle Path

A dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) group for teens (ages 14-17)! Come learn and practice skills for managing emotions, surviving stressful situations, and navigating relationships.

When: TBD

Where: 20 Hope Ave Suite 312, Waltham, MA 02453

Cost: $65 per session (sliding scale)

Facilitator: Lily Walsh, MA

Register Now! — reach out to Lily Walsh with questions and/or to schedule a brief informational meeting

Starting: Fall 2023

Group Facilitator: Será Godfrey-Kaplan, LICSW

A group for retired or semi-retired women who have transitioned (or are in the process of transitioning) into a new stage of life. This is a space to build connections with others and learn new ways to approach an exciting and sometimes challenging transition.

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Starting in Fall 2023 (12 weeks)

Group Facilitator: Rabiatu Orlandimeje, LCSW

Being a member of a racially or ethnically marginalized group can be challenging, especially in the predominantly white spaces at work and school.

This group is for BIPOC individuals who would like a space to come together and process similar or different life experiences. The goal for this group is to create a collaborative healing space to navigate the challenges of today’s world.

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A DBT-Focused Group for 8th Graders Going Into 9th Grade

July 2023 / Wednesdays at 3pm In-Person / $85 per session

Group Facilitators: Rabiatu Orlandimeje, LCSW & Skye Walker, MSW

Learn skills to navigate the complex social and emotional challenges that come with high school

Contact: Rabiatu Orlandimeje to register at rabiatu@HopeAveTherapy.com or click here!

Phone: 443.420.8583

Starts Fall 2023 / Mondays at 6pm / 6 Week group / $85 per session

Group Facilitator: Brianna Bach

A 6 week in-person group for Kids ages 8-10 to learn about managing big emotions and coping skills.

Please contact Brianna Bach, LMHC for more info and to discuss participation!

brianna@hopeavetherapy.com

Spring 2025 / Wednesday Evenings 6-7:20pm / Virtual (Zoom) / 10 Week group / $75 per session (sliding scale)

Group Facilitator: Aaron Kaplan

This group provides a confidential space for adults to discuss, reflect, and receive feedback on the interpersonal dynamics present in their relationships with others. This group will help members increase their understanding of their own interpersonal style and how people impact one another, and aims to increase confidence, decrease anxiety in social situations, facilitate connectedness, and foster a sense of community. Group members will work towards feeling empowered to explore new ways of relating both within the group and within their personal lives.

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Thursdays at 8:15pm \ Starting September 3rd

Group Facilitator: Charlotte Hannon, LICSW

• This in-person therapy group is for folks using more alcohol, marijuana or hallucinogens more than they are comfortable with

• Goals include reducing use, improving refusal skills and finding balance between being a young person and having an enjoyable life

• psychoeducation will be provided as well as cognitive behavioral therapy

Contact for prescreen here!