Groups

 

Insurance often covers group therapy

In-network with Aetna, Carefirst, Adventist

May be in network with UBH winter 2010

Cigna single case agreements can be obtained

Ask about a pre-paid group discount

(available if no in-network/out-of-network insurance applies)

 

Fall 2010 groups include:

Co-Ed Middle School Group (Mon)

High School Girls Group (Tues)

Adult Women's Group (Tues)

Girl's Groups (Wed)

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School-Year Groups:

Co-Ed Elem Social Skills/School Success (Tues)

Middle School Co-Ed Group (Mon - see above)

• Elementary grades, self-expressive therapy groups for ages 5+ through pre-teen: Modalities include problem-solving through the use of play therapy and specific toys and games that promote team building. Good choice for those with ADHD, Asperger's, depression/anxiety, school or family stress, low-self-esteem or low self-confidence, or problems regulating anger.

• Middle school groups help young people to understand such pressures as relational aggression, develop self-esteem and proper assertiveness, make good choices, become aware of healthy relationships, and have a well-rounded life outside of Internet drama. School success always a prime focus. Modalities include talk therapy, group exercises, book discussions, art, and self-expressive games. Co-Ed group has more hands-on, kinesthetic activities. Improves coping for anxiety, low mood, ADHD, low self-esteem, low frustration tolerance, and more.

• High school group deals with school stress, life balance, family pressures, developing self as well as future outlook with college/career choices. Testing for occupational interests and personality traits (at additional cost) helps students choose electives and college majors, appropriate to their learning style. Such help often improves college retention rates and collegiate success!

  Girls with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Asperger's or those who are unsure of themselves for a variety of reasons can benefit from either of these girl's groups.

• Groups for kids whose parents have separated, divorced, remaried and formed stepfamilies help normalize these situations. Ms. Oberlin creates a curriculum to help kids make sense of their emotions and experiences using music, arts & crafts, journaling, board games, and more. Offered as needed.

If you need help and would like to schedule an appointment to discuss being a part of a group, contact Loriann Oberlin, LCPC with dates and times of your availability. An intake appointment to screen/assess each potential member must be made, and possible follow-up appointments may be necessary before group participation.

Rates vary according to payment plan selected. Insurance benefits will typically cover group therapy. Individuals are responsible for co-pays, co-insurance, and additional testing/art materials expenses.

Ms. Oberlin is a member of the American Counseling Association as well as the American Group Psychotherapy Association. She has attended continuing education for group leadership, adolescent groups, ethics and social media as they apply to the group counseling setting.