Group Therapy
At the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, our therapy groups are all about building self-awareness and deeper, more authentic relationships. These aren’t just support groups—they’re interpersonal process groups, where members come together with a shared commitment to self-discovery and personal growth.
In this space, you’ll get honest, supportive, and sometimes challenging feedback from others who truly get it. You’ll start to recognize patterns that might be holding you back in your relationships—with others and even with yourself. And the best part? You get to practice new, healthier ways of connecting in a safe and supportive setting, so you can take those insights into your everyday life.
If you're craving meaningful change and a space where you can show up as your true self, our therapy groups might be exactly what you're looking for.
Why Group Therapy?
Struggling with relationships? Feeling stuck in the same patterns? Group therapy offers a powerful, research-backed way to deepen self-awareness, improve relationships, and gain support from others who truly get it.
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In our groups, you’ll receive honest, constructive feedback in a safe and supportive space—helping you recognize what’s holding you back and experiment with new ways of connecting. The goal? Build stronger, healthier relationships both in and outside of therapy.
Group Therapy Might Be Right for You If You:
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Feel disconnected or stuck in unfulfilling relationships
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Struggle to set boundaries or express your needs
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Keep choosing partners who aren’t able to meet you where you are
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Avoid emotional intimacy or feel misunderstood
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Find anger—your own or others’—confusing or overwhelming
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Seem “put together” on the outside but feel lost or empty inside
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Hesitate to ask for help or share your true thoughts and feelings
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Are exploring your identity (gender, culture, orientation, etc.)
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Feel anxious, depressed, or unmotivated and need a shift
Group therapy can be a powerful treatment on its own or a great complement to individual therapy—especially if you’re feeling stuck in relationship patterns.
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Our groups are small (5-8 people), meet weekly for 90 minutes, and provide a supportive space for real change.
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Curious? Let’s talk.
Groups Currently Offered
Limited Number of Openings Available
An initial assessment session is required to assess if group therapy would be a good fit for your needs.
Young Adults Psychotherapy Group (Online)
Tuesdays
5:00-6:30pm EST
Supportive environment for high-functioning young adults (early 20s to mid 30s) to process their personal struggles and explore healthier ways of relating to others. The primary focus is on developing deeper insight about past relationship patterns so that members can establish healthier, more satisfying relationships in and outside of the group. Individuals experiencing depression, social anxiety, loneliness, relationship struggles, poor self-esteem/self-confidence, communication difficulties and trust issues can benefit from this group.
This group strives to be an inclusive space that is affirming of diverse identities; we welcome all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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Facilitated by Dr. Sophia Aguirre
Consultation & Process Group for Latinx Therapists (Online)
Tuesdays
3:00-4:30pm EST
(Meets Biweekly)
For Latinx-identified therapists (and therapists-in-training) interested in furthering their personal and professional growth through meaningful connection with peers. Utilize the group process to cultivate a deeper awareness of relational patterns and learn about group therapy dynamics from the role of both member and leader. The here-and-now is a central focus: all thoughts, feelings and associations to the process are explored. Members share personal struggles and professional challenges (including countertransference concerns), exchange honest feedback, and practice relating in more authentic and emotionally vulnerable manner. Group will be facilitated from a relational, interpersonal and Feminist orientation grounded within an anti-racist, decolonized framework that promotes resilience and the development of cultural humility.
​You can read more information about this group here.
Facilitated by Dr. Sophia Aguirre
Consultation & Process Group for BIPOC Therapists (Online)
Fridays
12:00-1:30pm EST
(Meets Biweekly)
For BIPOC therapists (and therapists-in-training) interested in furthering their personal and professional growth through meaningful connection with peers. Utilize the group process to cultivate a deeper awareness of relational patterns and learn about group therapy dynamics from the role of both member and leader. The here-and-now is a central focus: all thoughts, feelings and associations to the process are explored. Members share personal struggles and professional challenges (including countertransference concerns), exchange honest feedback, and practice relating in more authentic and emotionally vulnerable manner. Group will be facilitated from a relational, interpersonal and Feminist orientation grounded within an anti-racist, decolonized framework that promotes resilience and the development of cultural humility.
You can read more information about this group here.​
Facilitated by Dr. Sophia Aguirre
READY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GROUP?
If what you have read about our groups has resonated with you, we welcome you to contact us to discuss if one of our therapy groups may be right for you. Request an appointment and our Client Care Coordinator will connect you to one of our group therapists who will follow up with you to schedule a complimentary phone consultation to provide you more information about the groups we offer.
The Power of Group
Real connection. Deep self-understanding. Stronger relationships. That’s what group therapy is all about.
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Unlike individual therapy, where you talk about challenges, group therapy lets you experience them in real-time—within a safe, supportive space. You’ll see patterns in how you relate to others, explore vulnerability, and practice more authentic connections. Research even shows that for struggles like anxiety, depression, and isolation, group therapy can be more effective than individual therapy.
How it Works
At the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy (ACIP), we offer interpersonal process groups—small, therapist-led groups (5-8 members) that meet weekly for 90 minutes. Members are thoughtful, growth-oriented, and have some therapy experience. There's no set agenda—just honest conversations about what’s real for you. Through shared insights, feedback, and lived interactions, you’ll develop deeper self-awareness and learn new ways of relating to others. As you increase your self-awareness and learn to relate more authentically with others, you are then able to generalize those skills to "real world" outside of group.
Conflict as Growth
Avoiding conflict can keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns. Group therapy helps you navigate disagreements in a way that builds trust, rather than breaking it. By working through tough emotions—anger, frustration, fear—you’ll grow more comfortable with closeness and real connection. With guidance from an experienced therapist, you’ll stretch beyond your comfort zone, heal old wounds, and cultivate the deep, fulfilling relationships you’ve been longing for.
If what you have read about our groups has resonated with you, we welcome you to contact us to discuss if one of our therapy groups may be right for you
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Therapy
