Teen DBT Skills Group (13-18)

Connect with peers while you learn social and emotion skills to help improve your internal well-being and your relationships with others.

What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that teaches social-emotional and resilience skills.

It is an evidence-based treatment with skills that focus on:

• Mindfulness

• Interpersonal effectiveness and communication

• Emotional regulation

• Distress tolerance

This DBT skills group involves teaching and helping teens practice skills to use in a variety of settings including at home with family and at school with peers and adults.

What?

This group will offer a safe, non-judgmental space for teens to learn DBT skills, including mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness and communication, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance, which will help them feel better inside, improve behavior, and have better relationships with others.

Who?

This group is for teens 13-18 years old located anywhere in Wisconsin.

When?

Every Wednesday Start Date & Time TBD

*Start date subject to change

Where?

Virtual meetings via Google Meet

Cost:

Anthem/BCBS, UMR, or United Healthcare insurance accepted or self-pay $40/session.

How do I sign up?

Step 1… Click the Registration button below. Jessica will respond to you to schedule a phone consultation. From there, you’ll fill out the paperwork and complete your registration to join the group.

Step 2… Find a private space with a good internet connection. This can be your room, office, basement, car, or even your bathroom!

Step 3… Join the Google Meet session, and you’ll be connected!

Spaces are limited.

Working towards developing healthy body image and self-esteem while giving and receiving support to others like you

A guided support group to help teen girls with healthy development.

You feel self-conscious at school, at the mall, at home.. anywhere!

It seems like everywhere you go you can’t escape the feeling of not looking good enough or comparing yourself to others around you.

You buy new clothes, feel like you have to wear makeup at all times, or even restrict your eating habits all in hopes of feeling more confident.

You are not alone in this!

With so much focus on appearance in our culture, it makes sense that many of us struggle with feeling good about ourselves and our bodies.

Developing a healthy body image and self esteem is so important for everyone and this group will help teen girls work towards achieving that.

We will read The Body Image Book for Girls (you can purchase by clicking the image below) and use ‘Confident Me’ curriculum to learn healthier ways to improve body image and self-esteem and support each other for 9 weeks this summer.

I use a combination of CBT, person centered, and strengths based modalities in my individual and group work. We will use the materials mentioned to help guide our learning and conversations.

Who?

This group is for teen girls 12 - 17 years old who live anywhere in Wisconsin or Florida.

**Current clients are welcome to participate.

When?

Tuesdays

June 22nd - August 24th 3:15 - 4:15 pm CT

*No meeting August 3rd.

Where?

Virtual meetings via secure, HIPAA-compliant Google Meet

Cost:

Insurance or self-pay options

Fee includes a safe space to share, a positive support network, professional feedback and support, and lifetime access to an exclusive collection of a ton of resources

Early registration (by June 1st): $30/session

General registration (after June 1st): $35/session

Full fee due at time of registration - payment plans and limited sliding scale (reduced fee) spots may be available based on financial need.

A portion of fees may be covered for you by insurance. Call your insurance to find out about your benefits today.

For those who are not current clients, we will meet one time prior to the start of the group for an intake session with me for a one time fee of $60 - or you may choose to use insurance benefits.

*Florida residents must use BCBS or the private pay option, as I cannot currently accept other out of state insurances.

How do I sign up?

Step 1… Complete the Registration Form below. I will send you the necessary paperwork to be completed prior to the first meeting.

Step 2… You and I will meet one time prior to the start of the group to get acquainted and do a basic assessment.

Step 3… Find a private space with a good internet connection. This can be your room, office, basement, car, or even your bathroom! I’ll send you a link for our sessions prior to the first meeting.

Step 4… Join the Google Meet session by 3:15 pm CT, and you’ll be connected!

Spaces are limited. Registration closes one week before first session.

Registration Form

Not ready to register yet? That’s okay! Ask any questions you may have in the form below.

Group for teen girls to find support and connection this summer

Connect with others and learn new skills in a safe space.

Summer Group Session One (June)

The ongoing pandemic over the past year has been difficult on everyone.

It has caused unique challenges for teenagers who have experienced a lot of stress, changes, and uncertainty.

Fingers crossed, next year will be a bit more certain. But in the meantime, we need to acknowledge the difficulties and support each other through the healing of what we have all been through.

The first session of the summer groups will focus on just that. We will support and connect with each other as we begin the healing process and discuss stress and stress management.

Summer Group Session Two (July)

Developing a healthy sense of self tends to help teens have:

• Better performance in school

• Greater participation in after school activities or social events

• Better relationships with others

• A solid foundation for a healthy and positive future

Teenagers are sometimes called “self-centered,” but that usually doesn’t include focusing on things like self-talk, self-esteem, or self-compassion.

The second session of summer groups will focus on each of those topics to help group members work toward gaining a more positive and healthy sense of self and learn ways to help maintain that improved sense of self.

Summer Group Session Three (August)

If you (or your teen) have felt anxious, worried, or fearful, you are not alone. Anxiety symptoms can be very common among teens.

The third session of summer groups will focus on anxiety and anxiety management techniques such as mindfulness.

A new school year can sometimes bring on anxiety symptoms with newness and uncertainty, so we will also spend one session preparing for the new school year and goal setting.

I use a combination of CBT, person centered, and strengths based modalities in my individual and group work. These groups will be guided with a different topic each week.

Register using the ‘Registration Form’ near the bottom of this page.

Who?

This group is for teen girls 13 - 17 years old who live anywhere in Wisconsin or Florida.

**Current clients are welcome to participate.

When?

Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm CT

Group Session One

June 15th - 29th: Focus is on pandemic, stress, and stress management

Group Session Two

July 13th - 27th: Focus is on self-talk, self-esteem, and self-compassion

Group Session Three

August 10th - 24th: Focus is on anxiety, mindfulness, and preparing for the new school year

*Register for one, two, or all three sessions!

Where?

Sessions 1 (June) and 3 (August) will be held in person in the conference room of the Fairview Building in Wauwatosa, WI.

Session 2 (July) will be held virtually via secure, HIPAA-compliant Google Meet

Cost:

Insurance or self-pay options

Fee includes a safe space to share, a positive support network, professional feedback and support, and lifetime access to an exclusive collection of a ton of resources

Early registration (prior to two weeks before first session): $30/session

General registration (within two weeks before first session): $35/session

Full fee due at time of registration - payment plans and limited sliding scale (reduced fee) spots may be available based on financial need.

A portion of fees may be covered for you by insurance. Call your insurance to find out about your benefits today.

For those who are not current clients, we will meet one time prior to the start of the group for an intake session with me for a one time fee of $60 - or you may choose to use insurance benefits.

*Florida residents must use BCBS or the private pay option, as I cannot currently accept other out of state insurances.

How do I sign up?

Step 1… Complete the Registration Form below. I will send you the necessary paperwork to be completed prior to the first meeting.

Step 2… You and I will meet one time prior to the start of the group to get acquainted and do a basic assessment.

For In Person Groups:

Step 3… Meet in the 1st floor conference room of the Fairview Building in Wauwatosa, WI. Exact directions will be sent prior to the first meeting.

Step 4… Attend all of the sessions you signed up for and enjoy!

For Virtual Groups:

Step 3… Find a private space with a good internet connection. This can be your room, office, basement, car, or even your bathroom! I’ll send you a link for our sessions prior to the first meeting.

Step 4… Join the Google Meet session by 4:30 pm CT, and you’ll be connected!

Spaces are limited. Registration closes one week before first session.

Registration Form

Not ready to register yet? That’s okay! Ask any questions you may have in the form below.

Overthinkers & Self-Critical Thinkers Group

Connect with others to help calm your mind and silence the inner critic.

Being a teen girl is hard! Busy schedules and so many responsibilities - school, work, family, friends, sports and clubs.. ahhh!

There are pressures to be a good student, a good daughter, a good friend, a good employee, and just a good person in general. That is A LOT to figure out!

All of this pressure you might feel from others, and even from yourself, can lead to things like anxiety, stress, depression, low self-worth, perfectionism, and more.

If you are experiencing anxiety, low self-worth, you likely also have a harsh inner critic.

This inner critic feeds into anxiety, stress, etc. by building up expectations for yourself that are impossible to live up to.

It says that the only way you’ll fit in is if you pretend to be someone you’re not and hide who you truly are.

Or it might tell you people will only like you is if you make every sacrifice to (at least try to) make them happy.

It tells you that just as you are, you are not enough. No matter how hard you work to get “unstuck,” the inner critic can make you believe that you don’t deserve to move forward or that your not even capable of it.

The anxious and critical thoughts have become second nature, and you’re ready to find a way out of this negative and exhausting cycle.

Anxiety, self-worth, and related concerns can feel isolating. It can feel like you’re the only one experiencing these things. But you are absolutely not alone!

If you’re feeling mentally, emotionally, and even physically exhausted from “overthinking,” lacking confidence in yourself that is affecting things like your school performance and friendships, and feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, then this group may be for you.

What?

This group will offer a small group of your peers to share with, listen to, and learn from.

The goal of this group is for you to gain support to help you learn about yourself, more confidently be yourself, break free from fears, worries, and unhelpful thoughts, and quiet the inner critic to speak more kindly to yourself.

Who?

This group is for teen girls 13 - 17 years old who live anywhere in Wisconsin or Florida.

**Current clients are welcome to participate.

When?

Tuesdays

April 13th - June 1st from 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Where?

Virtual meetings via secure, HIPAA-compliant Google Meet

Cost:

Fee includes a safe space to share, a positive support network, professional feedback and support, and lifetime access to an exclusive collection of a ton of resources

Early registration (by 3/15): $30/session

General registration (after 3/15): $35/session

Full fee due at time of registration - payment plans and limited sliding scale (reduced fee) spots may be available based on financial need.

A portion of fees may be covered for you by insurance. Call your insurance to find out about your benefits today.

For those who are not current clients, we will meet one time prior to the start of the group for an intake session with me for a one time fee of $60 - or you may choose to use insurance benefits.

*Florida residents must use BCBS or the private pay option, as I cannot currently accept other out of state insurances.

How do I sign up?

Step 1… Email me. I will send you the necessary paperwork to be completed prior to the first meeting.

Step 2… You and I will meet one time prior to the start of the group to get acquainted and do a basic assessment.

Step 3… Find a private space with a good internet connection. This can be your room, office, basement, car, or even your bathroom! I’ll send you a link for our sessions prior to the first meeting.

Step 4… Join the Google Meet session by 5:45 pm, and you’ll be connected!

Spaces are limited. Registration closes on April 6th.

Not ready to register yet? That’s okay! Ask any questions you may have in the form below.