Groups
Therapy groups offer a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences, gain insight, and develop healthier ways of coping with emotional challenges. Interacting with others who may face similar struggles can help us to know that we are not alone - with our challenges and struggles.
Group members can learn from one another’s perspectives, practice communication and interpersonal skills, and receive constructive feedback in a safe setting. Groups can also provide a sense of community and accountability that encourages personal growth. Groups can helpf us to build confidence, improve emotional awareness, and strengthen their ability to manage stress and relationships more effectively.
Gender Diverse Teen Group
Men's Groups
Gender Diverse Teen Group
Cindy Hanig, LMSW, is offering the Gender Diverse Teen Group for teens ages 14-16. This will be a judgment-free space for participants to build confidence and just be themselves. To request more information, contact Cindy at chanig@rivergrovetherapy.com.
Standing Reservation is a small, Alexandria-based, invite-only therapy group for men, led by Rob Krupicka, MSW, of River Grove Therapy. It’s therapy without the couch: each 90-minute session opens with dinner or morning coffee and easy conversation, sometimes with a guest from a local service or recreation group, then moves into a private, closed-door group session. The focus is on real connection, easing the worry about being judged or turned away, gratitude, and finding your place in the community. Membership is by invitation only, and each group is put together with care so the men in it are a good fit for one another. Groups are kept to 6–10 men, and each runs as an 8-session cohort. The dinner group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, starting January 20, 2027, and the coffee group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, starting January 28, 2027. To request more information and an invitation, contact Rob at rkrupicka@rivergrovetherapy.com.