We are registering and scheduling intakes for the following North Carolina Virtual Therapeutic Support Groups for adults in Summer and Fall of 2024. Spaces are limited. Grab your spot today!
For more information relating to our online group therapy or to save your spot in our Summer and Fall Online Therapy Groups:
Email: referrals@beboldpsychnc.com
Text/Call: 919-525-1873
Self-schedule a free consult with the group leader here! Don’t see an opening? Text/call or email and our Practice Manager would be happy to get you scheduled!
Complete our Group Interest Form – Click Here!
Don’t see a current group that fits your needs, or interested in a therapeutic support group we have done in the past? Our Group Interest Form is now live! We want to hear from you! Let us know which groups you want more info on, what days and times work best for you, and anything else you want to share with us so we can continue to prioritize creating groups that meet the needs of our community! Click here to complete the short Group Interest Form!
We also invite you to send us an email and share what you are looking for! We may be able to help you find a therapeutic support group to fit your needs, or we may be offering it next quarter and are happy to put you on the interest list!
Adult Therapy Groups – Open/Ongoing and Closed Group Options!
Open/Ongoing Online Group Therapy
An “open” or ongoing therapy group is one that is longer in duration and has an “open” membership style, meaning new group members may join throughout one’s participation in the group. Typically, these therapy groups are more “process” based, meaning that individuals bring to the group what they are seeking support around and gather feedback from other group members and, at times, the facilitator. Likewise, process groups may explore emotions, thoughts, or dynamics that may come up in the group. For example, when a new group member joins, or when a group member decides it is their time to leave, the “process,” or the shift in the group dynamic or membership, may be explored. Open and ongoing groups are an excellent opportunity for people who crave a deeper level of exploration, seeking ongoing connection and community, or simply desire a more regular and intimate space to discuss life’s challenges or celebrate big moments in a consistent group of their peers.
Open groups are capped at 8-10 participants. Participants commit to a minimum of 6 group sessions and are asked to let the group leader know a week in advance of their intention to discontinue the group. This allows for potential new members from a waitlist to be offered the opportunity to join and begin their group experience! More information on the structure and benefits of open/ongoing groups is forthcoming on our blog page! In the meantime, check out this blog post that further discusses different kinds of online therapy groups, as well as some differences in online group therapy versus in person group therapy!
Autistic Young Adults Ongoing Therapeutic Support Group
(Ages 18-30ish North Carolina only)
Currently running and continuing to register new members!
Every Other Thursday from 5-6pm
Led by Jennifer Perry Newman, LCSWA (she/her)
Intake $125, $65/ group session
Intake Length: 30 minutes
Adult Mental Health Ongoing Therapeutic Process Group
(Ages 18+ NC only)
Currently collecting interest. Group will be:
Every Wednesday 5-6pm
Led by: Dr. Beth Curran (they/she)
Intake $125, $65/ group session
Intake Length: 30 minutes
Adult Queer+ Ongoing Therapeutic Support Group
(Ages 18+, open to clients in NC and any of the 40+ PsyPact states – including Virginia, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida!)
Currently collecting interest to resume. Group will be:
Every other Wednesday 4-5pm
Led by Brittany Bate, Ph.D. (she/her)
Intake $125, $65/ group session
Intake Length: 30 minutes
Closed/Time-Limited Online Group Therapy
A “closed” or “time-limited” online therapy group is a format of group therapy where there is typically a more specific overarching topic that is the focus of the group. This format of online group therapy may include a mixture of the group facilitator offering psychoeducation, teaching and discussing relevant coping skills, and facilitating interpersonal process moments to more deeply explore thoughts and emotions that may arise. Typically, there is a supportive component to these groups where members are encouraged to discuss, process, and share challenges and wins they have experienced as well as seek feedback and support from group members. Typically, these groups last from 6 to 10 weeks and new members are no longer able to join following the first or second week. Group members remain in the group for the duration of the group.
40+ Autistic Adults Therapeutic Support Group
(Ages 40+, Women/AFAB Folx, North Carolina only)
08/12/24- 11/18/24 Every Other Monday 5-6pm
Led by Jennifer Perry Newman, LCSWA (she/her)
Intake $125, $65/ group session
Intake Length: 30 minutes
Mindful Awareness for ADHD and Anxiety
(Ages 18+, North Carolina only)
09/04/24 – 10/23/24 Wednesdays 5-6pm
Led by Briana Garcia, LCSW (she/her)
Intake $125, $65/ group session
Intake Length: 30 minutes
When Two Becomes One: Navigating Challenges and Changes During Separation
(Ages 18+, North Carolina only)
09/04/24 – 10/09/24 Wednesdays 6-7pm
Led by Shantell Carraway, LMFT (she/her)
Intake $125, $65/ group session
Intake Length: 30 minutes
Online Group Therapy for Teens & Children in North Carolina
We continue to collect interest for our Teen groups, including:
- Teen LGBTQIA+ Therapeutic Support Group
- Tween LGBTQIA+ Therapeutic Support Group
- Reels and Feels: Using Art-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health for Teens
- Mindful Awareness for ADHD/Anxiety – Ages 13-18
Do you know a teen or tween who may be interested? Click here to complete the short Group Interest Form!
Check Out More Information on Our Current and Enrolling Virtual Therapy Groups For Adults In North Carolina Below!
Autistic Young Adults Ongoing Therapeutic Support Group
(Ages 18-30ish North Carolina only)
Our AuDHD-led, ongoing virtual support group for Autistic young adults is currently active and ongoing! However, we have a few spots open for new members to join, as early as the next group session! This group is open to adults aged 18-30s anywhere in North Carolina. Join us in a safer space to process experiences and gain support from those with similar experiences! Group occurs every other Thursday from 5-6pm. You can learn more about the group leader Jennifer on our website! For more information, or to schedule a consult with Jennifer, please email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com or text 919-525-1873.
Adult Queer+ Ongoing Therapeutic Support Group
(Ages 18+, open to clients in NC and any of the 38+ PsyPact states – including Virginia, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida!)
Our queer-led ongoing, virtual therapeutic support group for queer, transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse adults is collecting interest to resume in Fall 2024! This group is ongoing, will occur every other Wednesday from 4-5pm, and covers a variety of topics in a therapeutic support group fashion. The primary purpose is to allow folx to discuss various and unique challenges and stressors, share resources and feedback, and celebrate within community. Topics commonly discussed include experiencing and managing anxiety and depression, navigating difficult relationships, improving upon communication, coping with trauma, grief/loss, and family-related stressors. This group also assists each other with finding and keeping community and living in and dealing with the challenges of a cis-centric and heteronormative world. This online virtual therapy group is open to adults in any of the 40+ PsyPact states (see if your state is on the map here). There is a 6-session minimum commitment; however, you can stay as long as you find the space valuable and there is group interest to continue! Grab your spot today, group will be capped at ten participants! You can learn more about the group leader Dr. Brittany Bate (she/her) on our website! For more information, or to schedule a consult with Dr. Bate, please email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com or text 919-525-1873.
Adult Mental Health Open and Ongoing Therapeutic Process Group
(Ages 18+, North Carolina Only)
We are very excited to announce we are collecting interest in our new Virtual Adult Mental Health Therapeutic Process Group! Participants will receive unique tailored support each week to process challenges that arise, including but not limited to managing different mental health challenges, life stressors, and overwhelm. We are hoping to meet the needs of our community in providing a consistent space for people to connect with, and receive support and feedback from, others experiencing similar challenges. This group is open to adults 18+ anywhere in NC. Group will meet every Wednesday from 5-6pm. There is a 6-session minimum commitment; however, you can stay as long as you find the space valuable and there is group interest to continue! Grab your spot today, group will be capped at ten participants! Sliding scale spots are available! You can learn more about the group leader Dr. Beth Curran (they/she) on our website! For more information, or to schedule a consult with Dr. Curran, please email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com or text 919-525-1873.
40+ Autistic Adults Therapeutic Support Group
(Ages 40+, Women/AFAB folx, North Carolina only)
Our 40+ Autistic Adults virtual group will be continuing on for the fourth time! In an Autistic-led and affirming space, participants will increase understanding of Autistic culture, gain support in navigating (peri)menopause, career transitions, parenting, and process late and/or missed identification. This group is open to women/AFAB folx ages 40+ anywhere in NC. Group begins 08/12/24 and occurs every other Monday from 5-6pm. Sliding scale spots are available! You can learn more about the group leader Jennifer on our website! For more information, or to schedule a consult with Jennifer, please email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com or text 919-525-1873.
Mindful Awareness for ADHD and Anxiety
(Age 18+, North Carolina only)
Our 8 week virtual group for ADHD and Anxiety is back! Open to adults anywhere in NC, this group is focused on providing a neurodiversity-affirming space for connection and support. Participants can expect to learn strategies to assist with the unique challenges of ADHD and/or anxiety through mindfulness and self-compassion based exercises. Group begins 09/04 and occurs every Wednesday from 5-6pm. Sliding scale spots are available! For more information or to register, please email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com or call/text 919-525-1873. Interested participants can self-schedule a free 20 minute consult with the group leader Briana on our website!
When Two Becomes One: Navigating Challenges and Changes During Separation
(Age 18+, North Carolina only)
Back by popular demand, and now for six weeks! Do you know someone who is currently no longer working towards the restoration of their marriage but is not legally eligible for divorce due to being separated less than one year? If so, they may be interested in our 6-week virtual group: When Two Becomes One: Navigating Challenges and Changes During Separation. Led by a marriage and family therapist, participants will gain a sense of community and support from others who understand what it’s like to be in this new stage of life.
Group begins 09/04 and occurs every Wednesday from 6-7pm. For more information, or to register, please email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com or text 919-525-1873. Interested participants can click here to self-schedule a free 20 minute consult with the group leader, Shantell, as well!
Neuroaffirming Groups Enrolling for Summer and Fall!
Check out our summary flyer below for information on our three groups, specifically for Autistic and ADHD adults in North Carolina! Every single one of these groups has been led more than three times, and is highly requested! Our groups supporting Autistic Adults is AuDHD-led as well, so you can feel safer and supported in a space filled with lived Autistic experience!
It’s a really tough time out there for our teens. It is especially tough for LGBTQIA+ youth, or youth who may be exploring their sexual and/or gender identity. In fact, the Trevor Project’s 2023 study found that 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, with young people who are trans, nonbinary, and/or persons of color reported higher rates than their peers. Moreover, 56% of LGBTQ young people who wanted mental health care were not able to get it. Importantly, research also consistently shows that having access to affirming environments lowers mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Learn more about the research on risk and protective factors for LGBTQIA+ youth here!
We are here to help create community, offer an affirming environment, and improve access to mental health care for LGBTQIA+ youth. So, if you know a teen who has expressed or are exploring identities of gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, demisexual, agender, transgender, nonbinary, and/or genderqueer, then we may have a group is for them! Please reach out to us and get added to our interest list; when we have at least 4 teens interested in moving forward, we will set a date and reach back out to you to get you registered! Email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com to be placed on the interest list!
Didn’t Find the Therapy Group You Were Looking For?
Complete our Group Interest Form – Click Here!
Are you interested in another group topic but do not see it here? Send us an email! We would be happy to help you locate a group, or put you on the interest list for a future group that may better fit your needs! New groups are coming out every quarter, and future group may include:
- Virtual Tween LGBTQIA+ Therapeutic Support Group
- Virtual Adult Grief and Loss Group
- Virtual Winter Blues Group (Adolescent and Adult)
- Virtual Healing the Inner Critic (Adolescent and Adult)
- Virtual Separation Support Group for Adults in NC
- Virtual Survivors of Sexual Assault Group
Reach out! We would love to hear from you!
About Group Therapy
Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life?
Do you wish you had more of a sense of community in your life, instead of feeling alone?
Could you use a non-judgmental ear to listen, somebody who really “gets” what you’re going through? Maybe even someone who has been struggling with the same kind of problems?
Do you really need to talk to somebody, but you don’t know who would be willing to listen?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then online group therapy in North Carolina might be an option for you!
Online Group Therapy in North Carolina versus Individual Therapy
Online Group Therapy in NC differs from individual therapy by holding therapeutic sessions in an online group setting run by a therapist in North Carolina, instead of in a one-on-one setting with a therapist. In these group sessions, you might share your thoughts and experiences with the whole group. This allows the group to support one another, and for you to gain a diversity of perspectives from people who understand what you’re going through.
If you’ve been feeling hopeless or alone lately, or struggling with a problem in your life that feels unsurmountable, online group therapy could help you improve your everyday life.
Group therapy helps you find a sense of community with others who are going through similar things as you while giving you access to valuable therapy that can truly help you feel better.
So if any of these sound like you…
- Worrying about the same problem over and over
- Wishing you could trust someone with your secret struggle
- Wanting to stop feeling so alone in what you’re going through
- Interested in therapy, but want to try something lower pressure than individual therapy
- Wishing you felt more understood by others
- Looking for expert help improving your life
- You don’t have the time to commit to ongoing individual therapy
- Wanting a diversity of perspectives from people who “just get it.”
Then online group therapy could be right for you.
Benefits of Online Group Therapy in North Carolina
Group therapy offers unique benefits that can enhance your work in individual therapy or help to continue your growth after graduating from individual therapy. However, group therapy can also be a rewarding first experience in psychotherapy, especially for those who are not sure they are ready to commit to longer-term individual therapy.
Some benefits of group therapy include:
- Discussing issues that are difficult to talk about with friends, family, partners, or colleagues
- Feeling less alone in your struggles
- Learning lessons from the experiences of others
- Practicing relating to others in real time, and improving your relationships with others
- Gain personal feedback from therapists, as well as genuine feedback from other members of the group
- Establishing a routine of connecting with others
- Feeling fulfilled through helping others
- Experiencing hope in witnessing others overcome similar struggles
- Developing knowledge and insight about our own particular challenges
- Trying out new ways of being with, and relating to, others in a safer and professional space
- Research shows group therapy is as effective as and, in some cases more effective than, traditional one-on-one therapy.
- More cost-effective than individual therapy. Group therapy may be time-limited (6-8 sessions) and is typically a fraction of individual therapy costs.
Group therapy’s effectiveness lies in its ability to help you find connections with other people and their experiences. These therapist-guided sessions will help you learn more about yourself and how to improve the way you feel while feeling support from others who understand your experience.
If you’re looking for help in improving your everyday life – or for a more community-oriented therapy experience – you would be a great fit for our group therapy services.
We LOVE online group therapy at Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting. We lead up to 20 adolescent and adult virtual therapy groups throughout the year, supporting clients through a wide variety of challenges. Although all of our groups are explicitly affirming of and inclusive to queer, transgender, and gender-diverse clients, we also have online therapy groups exclusively for queer, transgender, and gender-diverse folx.
How do I get started with Online Group Therapy in North Carolina?
Are you wanting to join one of the support groups at Be BOLD Psychology? Send us an email at info@beboldpsychnc.com or contact us! If we are currently registering, we will get you scheduled for a brief group therapy intake with the group leader. If we do not have a group that currently fits your needs, we will add you to our interest list and reach out when we are scheduling online group therapy intakes for the group you are interested in!
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Other Online Therapy Services We Offer in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, & Throughout NC
At Be BOLD Psychology we are here to support every person regardless of race, size, abilities, religion, sexual orientation, and gender. So all of our online therapy services are inclusive and affirming for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent clients. This includes support groups, individual therapy, and couples therapy/relationship counseling.
We are here to support you if you are struggling with grief, trauma, or PTSD. Or if you are living with symptoms of anxiety or depression. Our online therapists can help with a variety of treatment options including EMDR. Additionally, if you are dealing with chronic pain, chronic illness, or are a caregiver we can provide you with support and counseling.