Group Therapy

Find community, gain confidence, and grow together with Group Therapy.

Supportive group therapy designed by experts to help adolescents, college students, and adults develop essential life skills, reduce anxiety, and achieve personal growth. Available in-person in Greater Boston or virtually throughout Massachusetts.

Group therapy at The Concord Center offers an evidence-based, community-focused way to connect with others and get compassionate guidance to improve your mental health.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, coping with stress at college, managing mood disorders, or looking to develop stronger social skills, our group therapy opportunities provide supportive, structured environments led by experienced clinicians.

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Who Group Therapy Can Help

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  • Children, Adolescents, & Families: Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or social difficulties at school or home? Our groups give young people proven strategies and peer connections to thrive.
  • College Students & Adults: If you’re balancing college pressures, career stress, or personal challenges, our groups offer confidential, supportive spaces where you can grow, gain insights, and build meaningful connections.

Why Choose Group Therapy at The Concord Center

  • Clinical Expertise Meets Real-World Support: Our groups provide guidance in a relatable, approachable setting, led by trained clinicians specializing in proven techniques like CBT, DBT, and ACT. These methods can help you learn practical skills to handle stress, navigate relationships, and feel better day-to-day. 
  • Family & Community-Focused: We understand mental health as a collaborative effort. Family involvement (for adolescent groups) and community engagement are central to our approach, creating lasting support networks that extend beyond the therapy room.
  • Get Support Faster: Group therapy spots often open up sooner than individual therapy, so you can start getting the support you need without the wait. Many clients tell us that joining a group first helped them learn valuable skills, feel more prepared, and get even more out of their individual sessions later on.
  • Telehealth Convenience: Several groups are accessible virtually. Join securely from home or campus without commuting or disrupting your busy schedule.

Group Offerings

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Children Ages 7–12

Who: Parents of children (7–12) experiencing strong emotional or behavioral challenges

Benefits: Our DBT-C Parent Skills Group is for parents whose children are currently in DBT treatment or who struggle with managing intense emotions and behaviors. Each week, you’ll join other parents for a supportive, 90-minute session where you’ll learn and practice practical skills together.

Sessions include simple mindfulness activities, homework check-ins (no pressure — we’re all learning!), and clear guidance on skills that help you communicate effectively, manage strong emotions, navigate challenging behaviors, and handle crisis situations with more confidence.

You’ll explore five core DBT areas together:

  • Mindfulness: Staying present and calm, even during stressful moments.
  • Distress Tolerance: Coping skills to manage tough times without making things worse.
  • Emotion Regulation: Practical ways to better handle your own emotions and support your child’s emotional health.
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Tools for clearer, more effective communication with family members.
  • Walking the Middle Path: Finding balanced, healthy ways to approach parenting challenges.

Each week, you’ll take home an assignment to practice new skills and discuss your experiences (what worked and what didn’t) at the next group. 

Format: Parent-only sessions. Meets virtual on Wednesdays from 10:30am-12pm. For 12 weeks starting October 7th, 2026.

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Who: Middle schoolers who struggle with:

  • Perspective Taking 
  • Frustration Tolerance 
  • Impulsivity 
  • Cooperation Skills 
  • Building Confidence 
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback  

Our Therapeutic Tabletop Role Playing Group (TTRPG) provides a unique opportunity to work on building real-life social skills while also engaging in play. This group is a great fit for adolescents who want to work on the following, while also having fun: Perspective Taking; Frustration Tolerance; Impulsivity; Cooperation Skills; Building Confidence; Giving and Receiving Feedback. Group members play a TTRPG similar to Dungeons & Dragons while processing experiences and giving & receiving interpersonal feedback.

Format: In-person sessions on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm. Group meets for 8 weeks.

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Teens Ages 13–18

Who: Teens (14–18)

Benefits: Our weekly DBT group helps teens (ages 14–18) build practical skills to handle their feelings, manage stress, and improve relationships at home and school. Through mindfulness and targeted exercises, teens learn how to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and reduce emotional ups-and-downs.

Format: The group meets Tuesdays from 5:00–6:30 pm . Participants commit to weekly 90-minute sessions for six months to fully benefit. 

*Teens must also be working with an individual DBT therapist who can help them apply these skills.

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Who: Teens (13–16) and their caregivers

Benefits: Our weekly DBT group brings caregivers and teens together to learn practical skills for managing emotions, communicating clearly, and reducing family conflict. Each 90-minute session includes mindfulness activities and new strategies families can immediately use at home to feel calmer and more connected.

Format: Weekly, in-person, 90-minute sessions over six months. Participants commit to weekly meetings for 6 months. The group meets Mondays from 5:30-7pm, and has rolling admission for new group members approximately every 6 weeks. 

*Teens must also be working individually with a DBT therapist to practice these skills.

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Who: Teens who’ve completed introductory DBT.

Benefits: Our Advanced DBT Group helps teens and young adults apply and master DBT skills in real-life situations with family, friends, school, and more. In each weekly 60-minute session, group members practice mindfulness, discuss current challenges, share skill-based solutions, and get support from peers and group leaders.

Format: Weekly, in-person, 60-minute sessions. Participants commit for at least 12 weeks and can continue longer if beneficial. The group meets Wednesdays from 5:00–6:00 pm (in-person).

*Group members must also be engaged in individual DBT therapy for ongoing support.

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Who: Middle schoolers who struggle with:

  • Perspective Taking 
  • Frustration Tolerance 
  • Impulsivity 
  • Cooperation Skills 
  • Building Confidence 
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback  

Our Therapeutic Tabletop Role Playing Group (TTRPG) provides a unique opportunity to work on building real-life social skills while also engaging in play. This group is a great fit for adolescents who want to work on the following, while also having fun: Perspective Taking; Frustration Tolerance; Impulsivity; Cooperation Skills; Building Confidence; Giving and Receiving Feedback. Group members play a TTRPG similar to Dungeons & Dragons while processing experiences and giving & receiving interpersonal feedback.

Format: In-person sessions on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm. Group meets for 8 weeks.

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College Students & Young Adults Ages 18–26

Who: Young adults (18–26) struggling with perfectionism, isolation, and emotional rigidity

Benefits: This group helps young adults who feel isolated, anxious, or emotionally stuck due to perfectionism, rigid behaviors, or difficulty expressing emotions. Over 30 weeks, group members build skills to become more flexible, open to new experiences, and connected to others. Participants also learn ways to better understand themselves, express emotions authentically, and cultivate compassion.

Format: 30-week, in-person program. This group starts Winter 2026/2027; day and time TBD. 

*Participants need to be working with an individual therapist to join. 

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Parents & Caregivers

Who: Parents whose children participate in DBT or who exhibit challenging behaviors

Benefits: This weekly group equips parents with practical DBT skills to improve communication, handle emotional challenges, and manage family conflicts more effectively. Each 90-minute session includes mindfulness, skill-building, and opportunities to discuss real-life parenting challenges so you can create a calmer, more connected family life.

Format: Weekly, virtual, 90-minute sessions over 15 weeks on Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30pm.

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ho: Parents of children (7–12) experiencing strong emotional or behavioral challenges

Benefits: Our DBT-C Parent Skills Group is for parents whose children are currently in DBT treatment or who struggle with managing intense emotions and behaviors. Each week, you’ll join other parents for a supportive, 90-minute session where you’ll learn and practice practical skills together.

Sessions include simple mindfulness activities, homework check-ins (no pressure — we’re all learning!), and clear guidance on skills that help you communicate effectively, manage strong emotions, navigate challenging behaviors, and handle crisis situations with more confidence.

You’ll explore five core DBT areas together:

  • Mindfulness: Staying present and calm, even during stressful moments.
  • Distress Tolerance: Coping skills to manage tough times without making things worse.
  • Emotion Regulation: Practical ways to better handle your own emotions and support your child’s emotional health.
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Tools for clearer, more effective communication with family members.
  • Walking the Middle Path: Finding balanced, healthy ways to approach parenting challenges.

Each week, you’ll take home an assignment to practice new skills and discuss your experiences (what worked and what didn’t) at the next group. 

Format: Parent-only sessions. Meets virtual on Wednesdays from 10:30am-12pm. For 12 weeks starting October 7th, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, confidentiality is discussed at the beginning of every group therapy, with group members agreeing to maintain others’ privacy.

We are a self-pay practice and don’t bill insurance directly. However, many of our clients successfully use their insurance’s out-of-network benefits (typically offered by PPO, POS, and other non-HMO plans) to help cover costs. If your plan has these benefits, we provide you with clear documentation that you can submit directly to your insurance company for reimbursement.

We recommend contacting your insurance provider before beginning services to confirm your out-of-network coverage and understand your reimbursement options.

To make our services accessible, we also offer a sliding-scale fee structure. Families can apply through a straightforward process that ensures the scale is applied fairly to everyone, which we can discuss after submitting your inquiry form. 

Yes, starting group therapy while you wait for individual sessions is often recommended and beneficial. Many of our groups, like SPACE, Parent DBT Skills, or social anxiety groups, offer practical tools and valuable strategies that can give you or your child a head start toward improvement. 

Some parents hesitate to join a parent-focused group, hoping to prioritize their child’s individual therapy first. However, our experience shows that parents who learn new skills and strategies can significantly benefit their entire family, even before their child begins individual treatment.

  • General Groups:
    Groups such as SPACE, Child CBT, or Social Anxiety Groups can provide immediate support and valuable skills, even if you’re waiting for individual therapy to start.
  • DBT Groups:
    If you’re interested in a DBT Skills Group (for adolescents or adults), you must already have an individual DBT therapist in place.
    • This therapist does not need to be from Concord Center.
    • Your individual therapist must collaborate with our group leaders, reinforce skills learned in group, and be available for coaching calls as needed.
  • Parent DBT Groups:
    No individual clinician is required for parents joining DBT parent-focused groups. You can start immediately, regardless of individual therapy status.

Please contact us directly for the fee schedule. Payment is due at time of service. Credit cards are accepted for your convenience.

Yes. Families are welcome to apply for a reduced fee. If interested, we ask that families submit documentation regarding their household size and annual income. That information is then used to calculate the reduced rate. This is done to ensure that rates are decided equitably.

At The Concord Center, we are dedicated to supporting individuals and families through every stage of life. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to providing evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Group therapy at The Concord Center uses evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and many other treatment modalities. Groups focus on teaching practical, evidence-based skills to help address a range of challenges faced by children, adolescents, and parents. 

During sessions, therapists introduce new skills, facilitate guided discussions about how to apply them in everyday life, and incorporate real-life examples and role-playing to build confidence and understanding. Members are encouraged to participate in discussions on how to generalize the skills in their lives.

Between sessions, members are often assigned practice exercises to apply learned skills in real-world settings. Subsequent sessions include reviewing and processing these experiences to reinforce learning, address barriers, and support continued progress.

Group sessions typically meet weekly for 60-90 minutes. Each group follows a structured, curriculum-based format with a set duration. The total commitment of group therapy treatment varies by group. For example, our Adolescent DBT group meets weekly for 24 weeks (excluding holidays and school vacation weeks), while our DBT Parent Group meets weekly for 14 weeks.

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If you or a loved one are seeking therapy that is compassionate, structured, and effective, we’re here to help. Get started by filling out our short inquiry form today or reach out to us directly. We’re here to support your journey toward better mental health — together.

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