Group psychotherapy
Grow together with psychodynamic group therapy.
Group therapy offers a compassionate, confidential space to explore patterns with others who are also doing the work.
Practice connection in a secure psychotherapy group.
Patterns often appear in groups (speaking quickly, holding back, caretaking, competing) and can be difficult to recognize alone. Group psychotherapy offers a rare kind of mirror: relational, honest, and clinically held, where you can experiment with new ways of being as they arise.
How we can support you
Counseling-student-led psychotherapy groups.
Closed groups of 5–7 people meet for 75 minutes each week at our practice in Kansas City. Before joining, you’ll have a one-to-one intake session to be sure the group’s goals and tone match yours. In session, the therapist safeguards boundaries and highlights who speaks, who withdraws, and what feelings surface. Old attachment patterns emerge; you practice fresh ways of listening, sharing, and connecting authentically.
What may shift over time
Group therapy – a place to experiment with being fully yourself.
Over time, many members notice a decrease in worry about rejection, an increase in ease with direct feelings, and a clearer sense of how they affect others. Most of all, everyone learns that honesty and vulnerability strengthen connection instead of threatening it.
Challenges we treat
Complex trauma, personality disorders, impulse control, and more.
Group members bring diverse diagnoses, yet share a desire for relational growth. Common topics include:
Anxiety, depression, chronic stress
Complex trauma
Emotional dysregulation, mood swings
Impulse-control struggles, dissociation
Relationship strain, high sensitivity
Witnessing and being witnessed is a great way to reduce shame, expand empathy, and anchor new behaviors.
The Soileau Experience
Compassionate curiosity in a group therapy setting.
Every group is led by counseling student interns who are trained to hold emotional processes and group dynamics with care. The group becomes a secure enough space to try out new ways of being, with support available when things get hard. We don’t rush. We don’t push. And we don’t allow relational ruptures to go unaddressed. You’ll encounter rigorous clinical guidance, compassionate peers, and an environment where opening up feels both challenging and remarkably safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can schedule a complimentary consultation by calling or texting (816) 408-0123, or by using the contact form on our website. We’ll respond within 2 business days to coordinate your call with one of our therapists.
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We’ll offer available times for a short phone consultation. If the fit feels right, we’ll guide you through next steps: confirming group placement, completing intake paperwork, and preparing you to begin your group.
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We support individuals experiencing loneliness, shame, emotional inhibition, or chronic relational struggles. Many participants are insightful but disconnected, ready to experience emotion in connection rather than one-on-one.
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Fees will vary from group to group. We’ll discuss pricing transparently during your consultation. Group sessions are 75 minutes.
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We’re an out-of-network provider. However, we provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement. We encourage you to verify your out-of-network mental health benefits.
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We draw from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic frameworks to guide our group therapy approach. These include:
Psychodynamic group therapy
Relational group dynamics
Attachment theory
Object relations
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Our groups are not drop-in or advice-based. They’re led by counseling student interns and focus on deeper psychological processes: patterns, defenses, feelings, and how they shape your experience in relationship.
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All groups are led by student counseling interns who are supervised by Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors. You’ll meet with your therapist before joining a group to ensure a comfortable and suitable fit.
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Groups meet in our Kansas City office.
