“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment.”

-Brené Brown

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Group Therapy Offers Strength & Solidarity

Feelings of loneliness accompany so many people trudging through mental health issues. The sense of isolation, the silent suffering, and the belief that no one could possibly share your thoughts and worries add up to convince you that no one could possibly understand and that things will never get better. Group therapy offers a strength-in-numbers solution to this seclusion by valuing creativity and community in healing. We seek to provide several opportunities throughout the year to connect via groups: day long intensives, classes, online groups . . . we cover it all.

It validates your challenges and creates community, connection, and camaraderie . . . showing you that you're not alone.

Whether you’re dealing with unsettling intrusive thoughts, going through a sticky life transition, burdened by an unexplainable sadness that won’t go away, or seeking personal transformation and improved well-being, group therapy embraces the power of people helping people. It brings together worriers, wonderers, empaths, and those seeking faith, growth, and connection.

At Counseling4Life, we offer several short-term group sessions (4-6 weeks) beginning each spring and fall. Covering a range of challenges, we focus on everything from post-partum stress and couples retreats to teen issues and faith-based healing.

2026 Groups

Be Made Well

Ana Maldonado’s day retreat is back! This time for all ages. Join Ana for a day of reflection, healing, and community. Be Made Well explores utilizing faith in the healing of our wounds.
Saturday, August 1 from 9:00am-4:00pm, lunch provided. To sign up, call or text the office at 210-209-0642.
Cost: $75
4th Trimester Retreat

There is so much to prepare for with baby. We attend classes on breastfeeding, swaddling, car seat installation, and all the practical essentials — but very few conversations prepare us for the emotional and relational shifts that come after birth. The 4th Trimester is a supportive group designed to help expecting parents prepare for what no one really talks about: the mental, emotional, and relational adjustments of bringing baby home. Led by perinatal mental health–trained counselor Ashley Villarreal, this half-day retreat offers practical insight, honest conversation, and meaningful connection as you step into this new season. In-person and virtual.
Retreat held on Saturdays from 9:00-12:00pm
Upcoming Retreat Dates: June 13, July 18, August 22
Cost: $50
Postpartum 4 Week Group

After baby arrives, many moms are surprised by how emotionally overwhelming and isolating the postpartum season can feel. While we prepare for birth and newborn care, few spaces exist to process identity changes, attachment, relationship shifts, and the realities of early parenthood. This 4-week postpartum group offers education, support, and meaningful connection with others navigating life after baby. Led by perinatal mental health–trained counselor Ashley Villarreal, the group provides a safe and encouraging space to share, learn coping strategies, and rediscover yourself in this new season of parenting. In-Person and Virtual Groups available.
Tuesdays (virtual group) @9:00am
Thursdays (in-person group) @9:00am
Talk to Me: Communication Skills for Couples

Talk to Me is a practical, engaging communication skills group designed to help couples strengthen connection and understanding. In this two-session virtual series, Belinda Mood will guide couples through foundational tools to improve listening, reduce conflict, and communicate more clearly. Even strong relationships benefit from a refresh on the basics—and this group offers a supportive space to do just that. Free for Counseling4Life clients.
Wednesday Evenings 4/14 & 4/22 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Cost: Free for Counseling4Life clients
Confidently You!: Stronger than Anxiety - group for teen HS girls

Confidently You! is a supportive group for high school girls to learn practical tools for managing anxiety and stress while building confidence. Facilitated by Wren Hutchinson, this group blends skill-building with space to process real-life challenges. Participants gain strategies they can actually use—while also discovering they’re not alone in what they’re facing. There’s something powerful about growing alongside others who truly understand.
4 Saturdays beginning 4/18 12:00pm-1:00pm
Cost: $50 for 4 week group