Group Therapy

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Sometimes the most healing words we can hear are “me too.” Group therapy brings together a small number of people working through similar challenges, guided by a trained therapist. In a group, you get practical tools and professional support, along with something individual sessions can’t fully offer: the experience of being understood by others who are walking a similar road.

Many people find that group helps them feel less isolated, more hopeful, and more confident trying out new skills in real relationships. Group therapy can help you:

• Realize you’re not the only one facing what you’re facing
• Learn practical, research-based skills you can use right away
• Practice new ways of communicating in a safe, supportive setting
• Gain perspective from others’ experiences and insights
• Build confidence by supporting others as well as being supported
• Find hope by seeing others make progress
• Get affordable, consistent support between or alongside individual sessions

Join a Group

Current Groups

All groups are for adults 18+ and are offered on a self-pay basis, with a discount when you pay for the full series in advance. If you’d like to use insurance, contact us to explore billing insurance for group sessions (co-pays or co-insurance may apply). Space in each group is limited.

Stop Reacting, Start Living: A DBT Skills Group

Led by Connor Hellberg and Sarah Brown, MHC Interns

Ever feel like your emotions are driving and you’re just along for the ride? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical, research-backed skills for handling intense emotions, stressful moments, and hard conversations. Over 8 weeks, this hands-on group covers the four core DBT skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• When: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 PM, October 27 – December 15 (8 weeks)
• Where: Sage Draper, 13552 S 110 W #204, Draper, UT 84020
• Who: Adults 18+
• Cost: $20 per session ($160 total), or $120 when you pay for the full series in advance

Holiday Blues: A Support Group for the Season

Led by Michelle Lukens, MSW Intern

For many people, the holidays bring more pressure than cheer: packed schedules, family tension, financial strain, missing someone, or a heaviness that’s hard to explain. This 5-week group offers a supportive space to name what makes the season hard, connect with others who understand, and practice tools for protecting your peace through the holidays.

• When: Tuesdays at 5:30 PM, October 27 – November 24 (5 weeks)
• Where: Sage American Fork, 71 North 490 West, American Fork, UT 84003
• Who: Adults 18+
• Cost: $20 per session ($100 total), or $75 when you pay for the full series in advance

Spiritual Shifts: A Couples Group for Navigating Faith Changes Together

Led by Michelle Lukens, MSW Intern

When one or both partners go through a change in belief, whether questioning, stepping away, recommitting, or landing somewhere new, it can shake the foundation of a relationship. In this 5-week group, couples work through religious expectations, mixed-faith dynamics, co-parenting, autonomy, and communication while learning to keep showing up for each other. All faiths, and those questioning faith, are welcome.

• When: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, October 27 – November 24 (5 weeks)
• Where: Sage American Fork, 71 North 490 West, American Fork, UT 84003
• Who: Couples, adults 18+ (both partners attend together)
• Cost: $30 per couple per session ($150 total), or $125 when you pay for the full series in advance

Holding What We’ve Lost: An LGBTQIA+ Loss & Support Group

Led by Hayden Powell, MSW Intern

Not every loss involves a funeral. For many LGBTQIA+ people, grief can come from strained family relationships, a faith community that no longer feels like home, cultural ties, or the life you once imagined for yourself. This 6-week group offers a safe, affirming space to name those losses, be understood by others who get it, and find support and meaning, meeting through the holiday season when these losses are often felt most.

• When: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 PM, November 25 – December 30 (6 weeks)
• Where: Sage Draper, 13552 S 110 W #204, Draper, UT 84020
• Who: LGBTQIA+ adults 18+
• Cost: $20 per session ($120 total), or $90 when you pay for the full series in advance. Scholarships are available to reduce or cover the fee.
• Inquiries are kept confidential.

To register or ask questions about any group, email draper@sagefc.com or call or text 801-432-0883.

Why Group Therapy Works

Group therapy is a well-established, effective form of treatment. Research has found it to be as effective as individual therapy for many concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship stress. Part of its power comes from what happens between group members, not just between client and therapist.

In a group, you discover that others share experiences you may have thought were yours alone, which can ease shame and isolation. You hear how others have coped and grown, which builds hope. You get honest, caring feedback about how you come across to others, and a safe place to practice new ways of relating. And when you offer support to someone else, you often find your own confidence and sense of purpose growing too.

Groups at Sage are small and led by trained clinicians who keep the space safe, structured, and focused. Some groups are skills-based, teaching specific tools session by session. Others are support-focused, centered on shared experience and connection.

Many people find group a valuable addition to individual, couples, or family therapy, and some find it’s exactly the support they need on its own.

What to Expect

• Before the group starts: A brief conversation with the group leader to make sure the group is a good fit for you.
• The first session: Introductions, group guidelines, and an overview of what the group will cover. You’ll never be pressured to share more than you’re comfortable with.
• Each session: A mix of learning, discussion, and reflection, depending on the group. Skills groups often include short practice exercises to try during the week.
• Confidentiality: Every member agrees to keep what’s shared in group private. Your group leader will explain confidentiality and its limits at the start.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Group Therapy

What is group therapy?

Group therapy is a form of counseling in which a small group of people meets regularly with one or more trained therapists to work on a shared concern, such as managing emotions, coping with loss, or navigating relationship changes.

Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?

For many concerns, yes. Research has found group therapy to be as effective as individual therapy for issues like depression, anxiety, and grief. It also offers benefits that are unique to the group setting, such as connection with peers and the chance to practice new skills with others.

Do I have to share personal things in front of the group?

You decide how much to share and when. Many people start by listening and find themselves opening up as they feel more comfortable.

Is what I share in group kept confidential?

Yes. All group members agree to keep what’s discussed in group private, and your therapist is bound by professional and legal confidentiality requirements. Your group leader will review confidentiality and its limits at the first session.

How much does group therapy cost?

Most Sage groups are $20 per session ($30 per couple for couples groups), with a discount when you pay for the full series in advance. Groups are offered as self-pay, and you can contact us to explore billing insurance for group sessions.

Can I attend group if I’m already seeing a therapist?

Absolutely. Group therapy often works well alongside individual, couples, or family therapy. You’re welcome to join whether or not you currently see a Sage therapist.