ATX 2SLGBTQ+ Group Therapy

Process Group for 18+ Queer & Trans Austinites

This group is meant to provide a space where Queer Texans can relate to one another, feel empowered, and process their pain with safe folks who truly understand. The group is whatever members need it to be, but some ideas include:

  • Honoring the Fluidity of Being Queer

  • Working Through Shame, & Self-Compassion

  • Navigating Hate & Discrimination

  • Cultivating Resilience Among Anti-Queer Legislation

  • Finding Community, Seeking Support, & Knowing Your Resources

  • Affirming & Enjoying Your Queer/Trans Body

  • Making Space for Queer/Trans Joy & Euphoria

What to Expect

  • A process therapy group is a type of group psychotherapy that focuses on interpersonal relationships and group dynamics occurring in the present moment. Unlike more structured therapy groups that may focus on specific skills or topics, process groups emphasize:

    1. Here-and-now interactions between group members

    2. Exploration of feelings and reactions that arise within the group setting

    3. Development of interpersonal awareness and relationship skills

    4. Examination of group dynamics and patterns

  • In a process group, typically 6-10 members meet regularly with one or two trained therapists. The therapist's role is to:

    • Facilitate discussion and interaction between members

    • Help members identify and understand relationship patterns

    • Ensure emotional safety while encouraging authentic expression

    • Guide the group in exploring conflicts and tensions that arise

  • The therapeutic value comes from:

    • Receiving feedback from multiple perspectives

    • Practicing new ways of relating to others in a safe environment

    • Gaining insight into one's impact on others

    • Experiencing emotional support and validation from peers

    • Learning from observing others' interactions and growth

Meet Your Facilitators

Emery Rodriguez, LPC-Associate

CLINICAL THERAPIST, SOMATIC EMDR-TRAINED

(they/he)

Jourdan Bartels, LPC

CLINICAL THERAPIST

(she/her)

Details

    • Mondays 6:00PM - 7:20PM

    • In-Person at 1621 W 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78703

    • Next Cohort: July 7th - August 25th

  • We use an honor system for our group session rates based on your yearly income. Scholarships, financial aid, and family support are expected to be included when calculating yearly income. If your family member(s) or spouse(s) are paying for services, calculate your rate based on their income. Please be mindful, choosing an accurate rate allows access to care for as many folks as possible.

    INCOME-BASED PRICING GUIDE:

    Annual Salary / Cost Per Session

    • < $30,000 = $20 per session

    • $31,000 - $45,000 = $30 per session

    • $46,000 - $59,000 = $40 per session

    • $60,000 - $79,000 = $50 per session

    • $80,000+ = $60 per session

  • Coming consistently to group therapy is crucial for both you and the other group members. Just like being part of a team - when someone doesn’t attend, it affects everyone's experience. Here's why your attendance matters…

    For your own growth:

    • You build trust gradually with the group, which helps you feel safer sharing

    • You get to see patterns in your relationships develop over time

    • Missing sessions means missing important moments in your own therapy journey

    • Regular attendance helps you maintain momentum in your personal growth

    For other group members:

    • They come to rely on your perspective and support

    • Your absence can make others hesitate to share if they were counting on your input

    • The group dynamic changes when members are missing

    • Others may worry about you when you're not there

    For the group as a whole:

    • Each session builds on previous ones

    • The group needs consistency to develop trust and safety

    • Irregular attendance can disrupt the flow of therapy

    • Strong attendance helps create a stable, predictable environment where everyone can do their best work

  • In order to maintain the integrity, consistency, and therapeutic benefit of our group therapy program, clients are required to commit to attending all eight (8) consecutive weeks of group therapy upon enrollment with the exception of illness, holidays, or unexpected or emergency events.

    Due to the limited number of spots available and the presence of a waitlist, we ask that clients honor their commitment to the full eight-week cycle. When you reserve a place in the group, that spot becomes unavailable to others who may be waiting for care. For this reason, clients will also be responsible for payment of all eight group therapy sessions, regardless of attendance.

    We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise. Unfortunately, absences do not reduce the operational costs of running the group, nor can missed sessions be transferred, refunded, or rescheduled unless agreed upon by the group facilitators.

  • To encourage group attendance, we require that you commit to paying for all 8 sessions, even if you can’t make it.

    If you do need to miss a session, we ask that you:

    • Let us know at least 24-hours in advance

    • Share with the group that you'll be away

    • Process any feelings that came up about missing the session when you return

    If you decide you would like to leave the group altogether (terminate), you must…

    • Let us know 2-weeks in advance

    • Reflect on the growth you have made & process your transition out of the group

    • Allow other members to process any feelings that come up about your termination

    Please be mindful, should you decide to terminate, you are still required to pay for all eight sessions.

Ready to connect with and support other openly queer Texans?

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