Outpatient Therapy

Greenleaf offers group, family and individual therapy.

In our outpatient program, we focus the majority of our care in a group setting. This may not seem ideal to some, especially those with social anxiety, but keep in mind that it is all led by a therapist. It will be the same therapist who is working with you on your treatment goals. The benefit of group therapy is the ability to gain feedback from others – gain another perspective on where you’re at. You and your therapist will be determining the best plan of care for you at your initial assessment which will include type of service (group, family or individual) and groups that best fit your goals.

Why group therapy?

You may discover things about yourself, your mindset, or behavior patterns that you couldn’t see…but others can see. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear the stories of others. By seeing how someone reacts to their own situation, it’s likely you’ll gain insight into yourself.

It’s not just about what a mental health provider can do for you. It’s also about how regular people – who are struggling with similar problems – can help each other along to a more productive place.

Don’t Cope Alone – Cope Together

When you’re at your most difficult point, the worst place you can be is where you’re alone. You need support from others. It’s a place where you can draw strength. Human beings need social interaction. Validation. Assurance that we’re not the only one facing challenges that life can deal out.

Individuals in group are going to be facing various struggles. Some of them will be:

Major Depression

Crippling Anxiety

Current Life Crisis

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Parenting Issues

No one should have to face any one of these problems head on by themselves. That approach only makes it worse. Receiving therapeutic interventions from your counselor (and even others in group) is where the catalyst for change can happen.

Outpatient Group sessions are 60-90 minutes depending on topic and group composition. Groups typically last 8-10 sessions and are based on an open enrollment format. Group size will be limited to ensure best experience and may have a wait list.

Outpatient Group Topics include:

Positive Parenting for Children in Gender transition

Hope, Resilience and CBT focused interventions for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Hope, Resilience and CBT focused interventions for LGBTQIA+ Adults

Parenting/family care for families with Neuro Diverse members

Navigating Executive Dysfunction and all that fun for Adults with ADHD

Sibling group – focusing on siblings of children with major behavioral/physical health needs

Family Play- creating harmony through the use of play

Healthy Living for Youth Athletes – managing “All the things” effectively

Please discuss current group offerings with our clinical staff.

IOP sessions are 3 hours each, 3 days per week in the evenings. We keep our groups fairly small – anywhere from 6-12 individuals. This ensures the group therapy is effective, yet it doesn’t overwhelm our group participants.

Support is a huge part of group therapy. But being challenged is also a whole other, crucial element. Sometimes your perspective being challenged from the outside can cause the beginning of that change you’re looking for. Take the support, take the challenges, and use them to propel your life forward.

“The most powerful buffer in times of stress and distress is our social connectedness.” Dr. Bruce Perry

“Resilience is the outcome of relational support in times of adversity.” Lauren Strickland, LICSW

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(314) 736 - 1032

10199 Woodfield Lane

Saint Louis Missouri 63132