Healing Together, Guided by Licensed Therapists
Not every path to feeling better runs through a one-on-one office visit. At Lee Carlson Center, group therapy gives clients a chance to work through what they’re facing alongside other people who understand it firsthand, with a licensed therapist guiding the conversation every step of the way.
Groups typically include seven to twelve participants and meet once or twice a week for one to two hours per session. Sessions are facilitated by a licensed therapist, often supported by a clinical intern with training or interest in the group’s focus area. That smaller, consistent circle is intentional: it’s large enough to offer a real range of perspectives, and small enough that every voice has room to be heard.
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step toward therapy is an important decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’re ready to begin, or if you have any questions about our services, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is ready to help you find the right therapy approach to meet your needs.
Schedule an Appointment
- Call us at 763.780.3036
- Or fill out the Online Form on our Contact Page
What Happens in a Group Therapy Session?
Each session is structured around shared discussion, guided by the therapist’s clinical expertise and the group’s specific focus. Participants aren’t expected to have it all figured out before walking in, the group format itself is part of the process. Hearing someone else describe a struggle you thought was yours alone is often the first moment that struggle starts to feel more manageable.
Group therapy works alongside, not instead of, the other care a client may already be receiving, including individual therapy or medication management. Many clients find that what they process individually with their therapist becomes easier to practice and reinforce in the group setting.
Why Choose Group Therapy?
Group therapy isn’t a lesser version of individual care, it’s a different, evidence-supported tool that does some things individual sessions can’t do.
You’re not the only one. Realizing that others are navigating a similar challenge, whether that’s grief, anxiety, life transitions, or relationship struggles, reduces the isolation that often makes those challenges feel heavier than they need to.
Real-time feedback and perspective. A group offers reactions, encouragement, and honest input from peers, not just a therapist, often surfacing insights that wouldn’t come up in a one-on-one conversation.
Practice in a safe setting. For clients working on communication, boundaries, or social confidence, a group is a low-stakes place to practice new skills with people who are rooting for you.
Accessibility. Group sessions are often a more cost-effective way to access consistent, licensed clinical support, an important consideration for clients managing therapy costs over time.
You Don’t Need a Crisis to Start
Therapy, individual or group, isn’t only for emergencies. Many people join a group the way they’d start any other wellness routine: proactively, to build skills, process a specific season of life, or simply have consistent support in place before things feel urgent. If you’ve been on the fence about whether your situation is “serious enough” for group therapy, that hesitation is common, and it’s not a requirement to get started.
Getting Started Is Simple
Taking the first step is often the hardest part, so we’ve kept it straightforward:
- Reach out: Call us at 763.780.3036 or fill out our short online form.
- We verify your insurance and match you with the right group or therapist.
- Get scheduled: New clients are often seen within the same week.
- Complete intake paperwork through our secure patient portal before your first session, so your first meeting can focus on you.
Prefer to start online first? Fill out our brief Prospective Client Questionnaire and our team will follow up to schedule you.
Cost and Insurance
We accept most major insurance plans, including HealthPartners, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UCare, Medical Assistance (Medicaid), and Medicare. If you don’t have insurance, we offer a sliding fee scale based on income, so cost doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting support. We’re one of only two county-funded sliding-scale providers in the region, and a missed appointment here will never get you dismissed from care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is group therapy right for me, or should I start with individual therapy? Many clients do both. Your therapist or intake coordinator can help you decide which format, or combination, fits your needs and goals.
Do I have to share personal details in front of the group? No. You participate at your own pace. Groups are built on trust and confidentiality, and no one is required to share more than they’re comfortable with.
How long does group therapy last? There’s no fixed timeline, some clients attend for a few months to work through a specific challenge, others continue longer term. You and your therapist will revisit your progress regularly.
Prospective Clients
If you are are prospective client at Lee Carlson Center, please fill out our short questionnaire so that we can be sure to meet your needs effectively. The questionnaire will only take a few moments to complete.
Prospective Client Questionnaire
