Group Therapy at MindWell
Sometimes it helps to engage in therapy with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Each of MindWell’s carefully designed group treatments takes into account individual needs and preferences while allowing you to engage in a time-limited, skills-focused treatment.
How Groups Work at MindWell
MindWell offers a variety of group treatment options. Each is carefully designed by a licensed therapist around a specific topic and offered for a limited timeframe. Groups are limited in size. Groups typically meet weekly for 8 weeks per group. By signing up below, you are signing up for all 8 weekly groups.
Group-based sessions can be completed alongside individual therapy with another provider at MindWell. All groups at MindWell cost $65/session (insurance can be used when applicable).
Katrina Flynn-Robinson, LMHC
Current Group Therapy Offerings
OCD Treatment Group
(Now Enrolling for In Person Groups in
Albany, NY Office Only)
Do you have a history of OCD and are looking for support?
This 8-week treatment group is for individuals 18+ who are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The group will provide psychoeducation on OCD, including discussion of common themes, debunking myths about OCD, and learning evidence-based treatment methods. This group is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Group members will have the opportunity to create their own individualized exposure hierarchies and to practice skills in-session.
This group is open to adults ages 18+ years.
When & where: In-person: Mondays @ 5:00pm - 6:00pm, February 3rd - March 24th (8 weeks)
Location: MindWell Psychology - Albany, 15 Cornell Road Second Floor, Latham, NY 12110
DBT Skills Group (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
In-Person Group in Ithaca, NY
Looking for strategies to cope with challenging life stressors?
You'll learn:
Skills to reduce suffering and increase control of the mind
How to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and healthy relationships with others
Ways to increase tolerance of painful emotions
How to identify and change emotional responses to increase effectiveness and reduce distress
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice that combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral interventions that emphasize a balance between acceptance and change to help you understand and change your emotional responses, get what you want/need from others, and accumulate more positive experiences in order to build a Life Worth Living. DBT supports you in identifying unhelpful behaviors that reduce your quality of life and replacing these with new, effective behaviors; these skills are broken down into four modules and are taught in a classroom-like setting.
When & where: In-person: Thursdays @ 8:00am - 9:00am, January 23 - May 8 (16 weeks)
Location: MindWell Psychology - Ithaca, 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY
Salina Barnett, LMHC-D
DBT Skills Group (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Virtual Group
Looking for strategies to cope with challenging life stressors?
You'll learn:
Skills to reduce suffering and increase control of the mind
How to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and healthy relationships with others
Ways to increase tolerance of painful emotions
How to identify and change emotional responses to increase effectiveness and reduce distress
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice that combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral interventions that emphasize a balance between acceptance and change to help you understand and change your emotional responses, get what you want/need from others, and accumulate more positive experiences in order to build a Life Worth Living. DBT supports you in identifying unhelpful behaviors that reduce your quality of life and replacing these with new, effective behaviors; these skills are broken down into four modules and are taught in a classroom-like setting.
When & where: Virtual: Fridays @ 12:00pm-1:00pm: January 24 - May 9 (16 weeks)
Location: virtual, via HIPAA secure Electronic Platform (link will be provided upon registration)
Salina Barnett, LMHC-D
Janet Shortall, MHC-P
Bree Beaudette, LCAT
Art Therapy Collage Support Group for Teens
(Now Enrolling - In Person Groups)
Albany, NY Office Only
A 9-week, in-person art therapy group designed for teens ages 13-17. Using collage and mixed media, participants will explore themes of identity, self-expression, interpersonal challenges, and emotional awareness.
Who is this group for?
This group is ideal for any teen interested in creating art in a supportive, therapeutic setting. It may be particularly beneficial for queer and/or neurodivergent teens seeking a space for creative exploration and connection.
When & where: Wednesday January 29th at 5:00pm-6:00pm until 3/26/25 (9 weeks)
Location: MindWell Psychology - Albany, 15 Cornell Road Second Floor, Latham, NY 12110
Kristiana Bowman, LMFT
Healthy Relationships Group
Are you and your partner experiencing challenges communicating or feeling emotionally disconnected? Maybe you are seeking resources before committing to couples therapy or your relationship simply needs a refresher?
This group welcomes individuals and couples in any stage of their relationship who wish to learn evidence-based techniques from the Gottman Couples Therapy Method to manage conflict, support healthy communication, and build lasting, healthy relationships. In each virtual session, you will learn tools grounded in the Gottman's five decades of research to promote harmony and understanding in your connection.
Who can join: individuals or couples, ages 18+
When & where: Thursdays @ 5:00pm - 6:00pm; January 30 - March 20 (no session on February 20) (7 weeks)
Location: virtual, via HIPAA secure Electronic Platform (link will be provided upon registration)
This group is not intended if one or more partners are feeling unsafe or threatened, or are being abused.
Help is available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Carly Schwartzman, PhD
Harm Reduction for Cannabis Group
Learn how to: gain control, reduce harm, and achieve goals surrounding cannabis use within a supportive group environment
*Your goals are your own, abstinence not required*
Developing a healthy relationship with cannabis use is tricky! Given the recent legalization of recreational cannabis, along with the growth of local dispensaries, access is easier and more convenient than ever. There is also a common struggle to get accurate information about the potential benefits and harms that cannabis may have on us. Is there a specific frequency or amount of cannabis use that is safe? When does my use cross the line into excessive or harmful? Is it even possible to be “addicted” to or dependent on cannabis? Are certain methods of use better or worse for me? Can I get a handle on my use without giving up cannabis entirely?
These are all questions that this group will work to answer and discuss in flexible, open, and nonjudgmental ways. You will have the chance to explore your own use and develop and work towards goals that you set for yourself. Importantly, you will get to connect with others experiencing very similar questions and difficulties.
This virtual group is open to adults ages 18+ years.
When & where: TBD
If you don’t see an option to schedule below but are interested in joining this group in the future, please email support@mindwellcenter.com to get on our list. We will contact you once a new group starts in early 2025.