What is Group Therapy and

How Can It Help Me?

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If Individual Therapy is not working for you,

Group Therapy is the treatment of choice when you want to:

  • Confide in others with similar experiences

  • Learn new concepts or skills with people who share similar issues or struggles

  • Confirm that you are not alone and reduce feelings of isolation

  • Gain new insights into yourself and difficult situations

  • Create accountability

  • Expedite your progress in individual therapy

  • Experience a cost-effective mode of therapy.

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The Benefits of

Group Therapy

  • Group therapy draws on the power of connection to provide a unique and highly effective form of psychotherapy. While individual therapy is the modality of choice when it comes to providing crisis intervention, one-on-one attention, and individualized treatment plans, research has shown that professionally-led group psychotherapy is as effective, if not more so, than individual therapy for a wide range of conditions.

  • Group therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth as it offers a safe environment where individuals can share their experiences and challenges, helping to alleviate feelings of isolation and fostering a sense of belonging. By hearing others’ stories, you can gain insights and find comfort in knowing you are not alone in your struggles.

  • Group therapy also provides emotional support and accountability from peers who understand what you are going through. This shared support encourages commitment to your healing journey, while diverse perspectives can lead to new insights and coping strategies. Participants also have the opportunity to practice social skills, receive constructive feedback, and model healthier ways of relating to others, all of which can enhance your self-esteem and empower you in your personal life.

  • Group therapy can significantly help normalize mental health struggles, reducing stigma and creating a culture of openness and vulnerability. With the added benefits of being cost-effective and accessible, group therapy offers a rich resource for those seeking to heal, connect, and grow alongside others on similar journeys.

What previous group members have shared...

  • "The processing groups have been incredibly helpful and eye opening. Hearing others’ experiences has given me new perspectives on my own experiences, and the tools to address thought and behavior patterns that weren’t serving me well. It has also helped me be more understanding towards other people in my life whose motivations I may not have been able to comprehend in the past. After getting to hear so many perspectives from group members who were brave and vulnerable in sharing their thoughts, feelings, and motivations, I feel that I have a better set of tools to both understand and support those around me." (MR)

  • "I was fortunate to find Dr. Prigoff and join her processing group during a time when my life was being turned upside down. The opportunity to attend these sessions weekly has been instrumental to my recovery and health. She has created a group of women who can relate to each other genuinely and compassionately, learn from one another, and help each other on the path of self discovery. Along the way she has taught us how to reflect, share, and trust ourselves through this small community. Group has become one of my most treasured safe spaces. I look forward to refuge and the realizations I know each session will bring." (RC)

  • "After years of engaging in individual therapy, I really didn’t think that group sessions would work for me. I can wholeheartedly say that joining Dr. Prigoff’s group has been transformative and has changed my life in ways I never could have fathomed. It didn’t take long for me to realize how unexpectedly connected I felt to the other participants: I love our group dynamic and genuinely look forward to each meeting. The safe space that Dr. Prigoff provides for us allows me to openly process and share that experience with others, which has been the best thing for my journey of personal growth." (TM)

  • "Dr. Prigoff has provided a safe and nonjudgmental space which has allowed me to be vulnerable with groups of people whom I would not normally do so. She respects what each member brings to group and both meets you where you are at and respectfully pushes you out of your comfort zone. She often speaks on the power of the group process in the healing journey.  Her keen ability to put together a variety of relevant material and facilitate the group with authenticity and humor, allows for each member to take away what is most important for their own healing." (AB)

  • "The group setting met my needs in many ways by showing me that I’m not alone in the things I’m working on with my mental health. The group offered opportunities and new experiences to continue to practice healthier mental health strategies within the group as well as between group sessions on the homework exercises. The group was an excellent supplement to the work I have been doing in individual therapy and on my own. I highly recommend that anyone who has the opportunity to work with Dr. Prigoff take full advantage of the healing that can take place in the therapy she provides. (SR)

  • "Dr. Prigoff's Women's group series, surrounding a variety of topics, has really been a game changer for me. I have learned a lot about myself and grew to be comfortable in this safe environment to share and continue to process my thoughts and experiences. It is wonderful to be able to connect and relate to others as humans, even if we have different life paths, careers, family dynamics, or experiences. I feel like this group itself is an amazing tool for my mental health journey to help ease my anxiety and reactivity to life's challenges, while learning new tools with every session from other members." (IP) 

healing is possible

Healing is Possible

All it takes is a little courage to start your healing journey. Courage to reach out. Courage to try something new. Courage to allow change to happen. Allow me to be your “holder of hope” until you feel hopeful about your future again.

Types of Groups Offered:

  • Interpersonal Process Groups

    In-Person in Memphis, TN or virtual in PsyPact states.

    Do you struggle with loneliness and interpersonal anxiety? Do you want to learn new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world? Do you want to connect with others on a deeper level, but don’t feel safe? Process groups may be just for you! The power of process groups lies in the unique opportunity to receive multiple perspectives, support, encouragement and feedback from other individuals in a safe and confidential environment. These types of groups are weekly, on-going, and interpersonally-focused. They are highly curated to maximize members’ experience in the group.

    “Women’s Journey” - A Process Group for Women: this group is designed to facilitate meaningful connection between group members, help gain insight into your own relational patterns, and increase your confidence in building and maintaining relationships outside the group. The process-oriented format will allow members to directly offer feedback to one another while processing current life issues such as: intimacy, grief/loss, sexual identity, addiction, infidelity, codependency, health concerns, family-of-origin, depression/anxiety, communication, parenting, career issues, among others. These are ongoing groups, limited to 8 members, with a 3-month initial commitment.

    Current groups are held:

    Tuesdays: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. CST and Fridays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. CST. .

    “Men’s Journey” - A Process Group for Men: this group is designed to facilitate meaningful connection between group members, help gain insight into your own relational patterns, and increase your confidence in building and maintaining relationships outside the group. The process-oriented format will allow members to directly offer feedback to one another while processing current life issues such as: intimacy, grief/loss, sexual identity, addiction, infidelity, codependency, health concerns, family-of-origin, depression/anxiety, communication, parenting, career issues, among others. This is an ongoing group, limited to 8 members, with a 3-month minimum commitment.

  • Psycho-Educational Groups

    In-Person in Memphis, TN or virtual in PsyPact states.

    Psychoeducational Groups are time-limited (4, 8, 10 or 12-weeks) focusing on specific mental health issues. Groups offered include:

    "Secure Bonds” - Healing Attachment Wounds

    “Breaking Free from Co-Dependency”

    “Heal your Heart” - Building Self Compassion and Reducing Shame

    “The Search for Professional Harmony” - Family-of-Origin Dynamics in the Workplace

    "Healing Hearts”- Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

    “A New Chapter" - Divorce recovery

    “Telling Our Stories” - Narrative Group Therapy

    "InnerChild TLC: Nurturing the Self, Healing the Past” - Re-Parenting Your Inner Child

    “MindfulEase” - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Stress Reduction

    “New Beginnings” - Postpartum Support

    “Navigating Newlywed Challenges” - Newlyweds Couples 4-week Intensive

    “A Journey to Professional Growth” - Consultation and Process Group for Early Career Mental Health Therapists (Women only)

Click Here for all Group Therapy Options

How Do I Get Started?

1) If you are wanting to learn about a particular concept or skill set for a specified number of weeks, you should choose a time-limited psychoeducational group. Or, choose an ongoing process group if you are interested in working on your current life issues and interpersonal relationships.

2) Please contact me and I will get back to you within 48 hours for a free 10-minute phone consultation to determine if you are a good fit for your preferred group. Each group is highly curated to ensure the group’s cohesion and success. 

3) Complete and submit your paperwork online to my confidential email.

4) You will be added to the group list and as soon as it reaches 7-8 members, the group will begin. I will keep you updated weekly via email.

5) Pay for the psychoeducational group series in full prior to the start of the first group. Pay in monthly increments for ongoing process groups. 

6) Begin your group journey to learn, heal and connect!

questions you may have about my groups

  • All groups (except the Men's Journey group) are designed for self-identified women over the age of 18. I believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Virtual members from the following PsyPact states.*

  • Contact me for a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you determine the best treatment option. To learn about the different groups I offer, click here.

  • Just like individual therapy, group therapy requires participants to maintain confidentiality outside of the group. Feelings of mutual trust and safety are necessary for a transformative group experience. Because confidentiality is a common concern for potential group members, it is addressed at length and members are required to sign a confidentiality agreement to participate in the group. To further confidentiality, members are asked to only use their first names when participating in in-office or online groups on HIPAA-compliant Zoom.

  • No, but doing individual, concurrent therapy while in a group often expedites your recovery process.

  • Groups are kept small and intimate, with a maximum of 8-10 members.

  • My practice has a business associate agreement with Zoom which ensures that its platform incorporates all of the necessary security controls to meet the strict requirements of HIPAA. For additional confidentiality during Zoom groups, I ask that group members only display their first name and agree not to record any part of a session.

  • While there may be times that group members have passive suicidal thoughts, my groups are not appropriate for those who struggle with chronic suicidal ideation or gestures. If your are feeling suicidal, please reach out to a local therapist or call or text 988 to connect with the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You may also text 741741 from anywhere in the US to connect with a live crisis counselor.

  • If you are participating in a psychoeducational group, you may connect with other group members outside of group sessions with mutual consent only after the group series has ended. I recommend those in process groups to refrain from outside contact to prevent creating unhealthy cliques, confidentiality issues, and a reluctance to bring your issues to the entire group.

  • Depending on the type and duration of the group series, 90-minute sessions range from $75-100 per group.

    The fee for the couples groups series is $150 per couple per session, for a total of $600 for the 4 session series.

    Psychoeducational group series are to be paid in full prior to the first session unless we have agreed upon a different arrangement.

    Process groups will be billed in monthly increments. Confidential online credit card payments add a $6.00 service fee per transaction. In-person group members may also pay by check or cash. My practice does not file insurance claims.

If you have a question that I haven’t answered yet, please reach out!