My Credentials

• Board certified in Group Psychology (ABPP). As of 2024, I am the only board-certified psychologist in group psychology in the state of Minnesota, and one of 51 ABPP Group-certified psychologists in the nation.

• Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP), a designation defined by the American Group Psychotherapy Association as “a clinical mental health professional who meets internationally accepted criteria of education, training and experience in group psychotherapy. A CGP is an ethical practitioner who is an expert in group psychotherapy and is committed to group psychotherapy as an autonomous treatment modality.”

• I have received extensive, advanced training in Modern Group Analysis at the Center for Group Studies in New York City.

• I am a current board member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association.

Current Groups

Mixed-gender relational process group

Simply referred to as a “process group,” this is a powerful tool for growth and change that involves 5-8 group members talking about their struggles, concerns, and problems with a group facilitators (me). This group meets once per week for 90 minutes, and all members are screened beforehand to ensure fit and appropriateness for group therapy. Process groups offer a unique opportunity to receive multiple perspectives, support, encouragement, and feedback from other individuals in a safe and confidential environment. Ultimately, these interactions can provide group members an opportunity to deepen their level of self-awareness and to learn how they relate to others.

So what issues are appropriate for this type of group? Almost anything, as the research supports the view that most issues can be successfully treated in group therapy (in fact, research says group therapy is just as effective as individual therapy, and usually much cheaper!). But to cite a few, folks who come to group therapy often report that they:

• Want better relationships (e.g., with friends, a spouse, co-workers)

• Want to more connected with others (i.e., feel less lonely)

• Want to be more open with feelings

• Want to have more self-esteem

• Want to have better boundaries

• Want to be able to trust others

• Want to quit feeling pressured to please others/always prioritize others’ needs

These goals can be achieved in group therapy, often in a fraction of time, as compared to individual therapy. If you’re interested in joining one of my weekly process groups, please reach out to me for a free consultation. This group meets Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:30.

There is also a relational process group that meets weekly over zoom. As long as you are physically located in one of these states, you are eligible to participate.

Men’s relational therapy group

Similar to the mixed-gender processing group described above, the goal of this group is to help members explore their emotions, relationships, and personal struggles in a deeper, more meaningful way. However, this group is reserved for individuals who self-identify as men. This group meets weekly for 90 minutes, in-person at my office in South Minneapolis.

Why join a men’s relational therapy group? A group for men offer man unique experiences, such as:

1. A Safe Space for Vulnerability - Many men have been conditioned to suppress emotions or avoid expressing vulnerability, especially in mixed-gender settings. A men’s group provides a space where openness and emotional expression are encouraged without fear of judgment or societal expectations.

2. Shared Understanding of Male Socialization -Men often face similar struggles related to masculinity, power dynamics, competition, and emotional suppression. A group of men can provide a shared language and understanding that allows members to explore these challenges more deeply.

3. Healthy Models of Masculinity -Many men grow up with limited models of healthy, emotionally aware masculinity. Being in a group with other men who are engaging in self-exploration helps participants redefine what it means to be a man in a way that fosters authenticity and emotional intelligence.

4. Improving Male RelationshipsMany men struggle with deep emotional connections in their friendships, romantic relationships, or family dynamics. A men’s group offers the opportunity to practice authentic, emotionally attuned interactions in a way that can translate into healthier relationships outside of the group.

5. Addressing Competition & Comparison- In mixed-gender groups, men may unconsciously perform or compare themselves to impress others. In a men’s group, these dynamics can be explored and deconstructed, leading to more genuine self-reflection and connection.

6. Exploring Power & Vulnerability - Men often grapple with issues of power, dominance, and submission in relationships and society. A men’s group allows members to examine these dynamics safely and explore new ways of relating to others with mutual respect and openness.

7. Focus on Male-Specific Concerns -Topics like fatherhood, relationships with male role models, sexuality, aggression, competition, work stress, and intimacy can be explored in a way that specifically resonates with men’s experiences.

8. Challenging Traditional Gender Roles - A men’s process group can help participants break free from rigid gender roles that no longer serve them, allowing for greater flexibility in how they approach emotions, relationships, and self-identity.

Process Groups for therapists

I also run experiential process training groups (with both in person and virtual options available) designed for 6-8 mental health professionals to process experiences in a way that reduces burnout, facilitates personal and professional growth, and creates therapeutic community. Although not a “therapy group,” that therapeutic boundaries and the bounds of confidentiality still apply. The content of each group varies based on the needs of group members, but consistent themes run in past groups included: in-the-moment processing of emotion, fostering a healthy professional identity, processing burnout, exploring transference and countertransference, setting, termination, anxiety around building and maintaining a practice, in addition to setting, holding, and maintaining boundaries with clients.

What can you expect to get out of joining this group?

1. Reduce burnout and undo loneliness

   • Let’s be real - being a therapist is rewarding, but can be exhausting and challenging. Having a stable, compassionate, understanding environment to process the complex nature of our work helps reduce burnout. You will also feel less alone in your clinical work, which research says is a preventative factor against burnout.

2. Sharpen clinical skill

   • Due to the in-depth nature of these groups, and the dedicated folks who tend to join process groups, you will likely find yourself gaining new empathy and insights into the clients you serve, simply by being in the “other” chair. You’ll learn about how attachment styles, transference, and other useful clinical terms can apply to your work.

3. Foster community and build a steady referral network

   • Because this is a closed group, you will get to know the other group members in an intimate and powerful way, often one that builds referrals and builds long-lasting connections. Relationships formed in groups like these often last decades.

I currently have space for clinicians in an online group that runs every other Friday from 12-1:30 CST. Please contact me directly if you’re interested.