Transcending Trauma Group
Psychoeducational & Resource Building Group for 2SLGBTQ+ Adults
This group is ideal for queer and trans individuals who:
Want to understand and manage trauma triggers more effectively.
Are working to reconnect with their bodies and emotions in a safe way.
Need strategies to stay grounded and present during distress.
Are ready to explore the impact of trauma on identity, behavior, and thought patterns.
Value both education and experiential learning in a group format.
What to Expect
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A psychoeducational, resource-building group is a structured form of group therapy that combines psychological education with skill-building to enhance participants' internal and external resources for coping, growth, and well-being. This type of group aims to:
Provide participants with knowledge about mental health topics relevant to their experiences (e.g., stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships).
Teach and practice concrete skills and strategies to improve emotional regulation, communication, resilience, and other coping mechanisms.
Foster self-awareness and peer support in a safe, collaborative environment.
Help participants build personal and community resources that promote long-term psychological and emotional health.
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Developing practical skills to ground yourself during emotional distress.
Recognizing and differentiating trauma triggers from current experiences.
Building internal and external safety strategies.
Identifying and reframing trauma-based patterns of thinking.
Increasing emotional tolerance and body awareness.
Improving your relationship with different aspects of the Self.
Developing resilience and commitment to ongoing healing work.
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In a psychoeducational and resource-building group, the therapist acts as a facilitator, educator, and supportive guide to help participants build insight, confidence, and useful tools for everyday life—all within a supportive and nonjudgmental group setting. The therapist’s main responsibilities include:
Providing education on relevant topics like stress, emotions, relationships, and coping.
Teaching practical skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, communication, and self-care.
Creating a safe, structured space where participants can learn and share at their own pace.
Modeling healthy behaviors like empathy, boundaries, and emotional regulation.
Encouraging group connection by guiding respectful discussion and shared reflection.
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A psychoeducational, resource-building group provides education, skill development, and peer support in a structured setting, helping participants better understand themselves and manage mental health challenges. Participants gain:
Insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Skills to manage stress, communicate, and cope effectively
Confidence through greater understanding and control
Connection by realizing we’re not alone in our struggles
Support in a safe, structured environment led by a therapist
Meet Your Facilitator
Emery Rodriguez, LPC-Associate
(they/he)
CLINICAL THERAPIST | SOMATIC EMDR-TRAINED
under the supervision of Marissa Rivera, LPC-S
Emery is an openly queer, transmasc, and nonbinary therapist passionate in supporting Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) and the broader LGBTQ+ community. They work with adolescents and adults, specializing in areas such as the mind-body connection, neurodiversity, overcoming perfectionism, enhancing self-esteem, addressing sexuality and gender-related concerns, managing shame, navigating relationships and intimacy, and processing trauma. Their approach is rooted in anti-colonial principles, liberation, and relational therapy, aiming to empower clients within a safe, celebratory environment characterized by trust, mutuality, and open communication. In sessions, Emery is playful, warm, curious, and compassionate. They believe in the healing power of laughter and welcome witty banter, memes, and silly photos of your pets.
Details
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Thursdays 6:00PM - 7:20PM
Virtual Throughout Texas
Next Cohort: July 10th - September 4th
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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
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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
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In order to maintain the integrity, consistency, and therapeutic benefit of group therapy, clients are required to commit to attending all eight (8) consecutive weeks of group therapy upon enrollment with the exception of illness, holidays, and unexpected or emergency events.
Due to the limited number of spots available and the presence of a waitlist, clients are asked to 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.
Understandably, 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 facilitator.
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To encourage group attendance, you are required to commit to paying for all 8 sessions, even if you can’t make it.
If you do need to miss a session, please:
Let the group facilitator 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 the group facilitator 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 learn new skills and support other queer & trans Texans?
Fill out the interest form below and you’ll be contacted within 48 business hours!
