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Group Counseling

Group Counseling

"You're not alone"

Connect with others facing similar challenges under the guidance of licensed therapists to build community, gain perspective, and heal — in a safe, shared environment.

Changing Perceptions Counseling Group Counseling
Changing Perceptions Counseling Group Counseling
Changing Perceptions Counseling Group Counseling

Description

Group counseling is a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic space for shared learning, healing, and connection. It is a facilitated therapeutic process where you meet with a small group of peers and a licensed therapist to address common emotional, psychological, or life challenges. Whether you are navigating grief, substance recovery, behavioral addiction, chronic illness, social anxiety, or relationship struggles, group therapy offers a unique network of support designed to reduce isolation, foster a sense of belonging, and provide diverse perspectives on healing.

In group therapy, the power lies in the community. Your therapist helps facilitate meaningful dialogue, ensuring a safe environment where members can offer feedback, share coping strategies, and validate one another’s experiences. The goal is to build interpersonal skills, realize that you are not alone in your struggles, and develop a collective strength that empowers you to move forward with resilience and improved social confidence.

What We Offer

  • Community & Connection: A supportive network designed to reduce feelings of isolation and help you build meaningful connections with others who "get it."

  • Safe Environment: A structured, confidential, and non-judgmental space where mutual respect and privacy are paramount.

  • Evidence-Based Modalities: We utilize group-adapted techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Process Groups, and Psychoeducation to facilitate collective growth.

  • Shared Perspectives: Gain new insights by hearing how others navigate similar obstacles, helping you view your own challenges through a different lens.

  • Interpersonal Skill Building: A safe place to practice communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationship dynamics in real-time.

  • Tools for Coping: Learn and practice effective regulation strategies, mindfulness, and problem-solving skills alongside peers.

Who It’s For

Group counseling is ideal for anyone who:

  • Feels isolated, lonely, or believes they are the only one facing their specific struggle.

  • Is looking to build a support system and foster a deeper sense of community.

  • Wants to improve communication skills, social confidence, and personal relationships.

  • Is open to learning from the experiences, successes, and challenges of others.

  • Is navigating a specific shared experience, such as grief, substance recovery, behavioral addiction, or chronic illness.

  • Desires a safe space to practice expressing emotions and receiving constructive feedback.

  • Finds comfort in shared storytelling and collaborative problem-solving.

Expert Therapists

Nathan Hennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience serving adults in the New Orleans community. He uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Nathan Hennick, LPC-S
Nathan Hennick, LPC-S

Therapist

Nathan Hennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience serving adults in the New Orleans community. He uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Nathan Hennick, LPC-S
Nathan Hennick, LPC-S

Therapist

Nathan Hennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience serving adults in the New Orleans community. He uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Nathan Hennick, LPC-S
Nathan Hennick, LPC-S

Therapist

Sharon has over a decade of professional experience in counseling, following her graduation from the University of New Orleans in 2010 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Her work is informed by extensive experience supporting individuals and families, with additional training in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based approaches.

Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CSS
Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CCS

Founder & Lead Therapist

Sharon has over a decade of professional experience in counseling, following her graduation from the University of New Orleans in 2010 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Her work is informed by extensive experience supporting individuals and families, with additional training in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based approaches.

Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CSS
Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CCS

Founder & Lead Therapist

Sharon has over a decade of professional experience in counseling, following her graduation from the University of New Orleans in 2010 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Her work is informed by extensive experience supporting individuals and families, with additional training in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based approaches.

Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CSS
Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CCS

Founder & Lead Therapist