Group Therapy

Group Therapy services offered in Houston, TX

Mental health issues are often isolating and make you feel like no one could possibly understand what you’re thinking and feeling. Group therapy provides an opportunity to learn that you’re not alone while also receiving expert therapeutic care. Leann Smith, PhD, and her team at The Mending Place PLLC in Houston, Texas, provide group therapy to help you cope with mental health issues and everyday challenges. Call The Mending Place PLLC or request an appointment online today to learn more about how group therapy can help you live a more robust and fulfilling life.

Group Therapy Q & A

What is group therapy?

Group therapy is a powerful way to connect with others who are going through something similar. Instead of one-on-one sessions, group therapy brings a small group of people together—guided by a trained therapist—to support, share, and grow alongside each other.

At The Mending Place PLLC, Dr. Smith and the team offer group therapy for all ages, with groups focused on shared experiences like anxiety, depression, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you don’t have to go through things alone.

What can I expect during group therapy?

Group therapy typically meets once a week for about an hour or two. Sessions are led by a therapist who guides the conversation, teaches practical tools, and helps everyone feel heard. Groups usually have around five to 15 members, so it’s intimate enough to feel personal but large enough to give you different perspectives.

Each session is shaped around the group’s shared goals. You’ll have chances to talk, ask questions, and listen. You’re never pressured to share more than you’re comfortable with—but many people find comfort and insight in hearing others’ stories and realizing they’re not alone.

How can group therapy help?

Mental health struggles can feel incredibly isolating—but group therapy reminds you that you’re not alone. It offers more than just support—it offers connection, encouragement, and growth.

Here are just a few ways group therapy can make a difference:

You’ll feel a greater sense of hope and belonging
Your confidence and self-esteem can grow
You’ll build stronger social and communication skills
You’ll learn practical strategies for handling challenges
You’ll discover new ways to understand your thoughts and behaviors
You may even experience the relief that comes from expressing emotions in a safe space

Plus, your therapist brings in evidence-based tools to help you navigate what you’re going through—whether it’s managing anxiety, moving through grief, or creating healthier habits.

Ready to explore healing and purpose outside traditional therapy? Check out the group therapy and restoration circles available at The Mending Place PLLC. Call the office or request an appointment online today.