Group Counseling

We believe that survivors of child sexual abuse and those who love and support them benefit by interacting with others in similar situations. On this page we hope you will find a group that you believe will enhance your healing.

If you would like more information regarding the groups or if you would like to enroll, please call us at (831) 423-7601 or download our registration packet: English | Español

Couples Workshop

Here couples will find a safe, nurturing place to examine the challenges they face as survivors of sexual abuse. Partners will learn how to take care of themselves while helping each other grow. Together, couples will find ways to get past the pain and find relief in the safety of a healthy, loving, and romantic relationship.

Facilitators: Amy Pine LMFT and Steven Kelley LMFT

Expressive Arts Therapy Group for Young Adults (ages 16 to 24)

Our six-week Expressive Arts Teen Group offers a safe place for survivors to turn toward that which seems unbearable, break the silence, and alter the pattern of isolation and shame. Through the use of creative writing, expressive arts, and body awareness we work through traumatic memories, supporting participants to reconnect with their strengths, confront painful experiences, and reclaim lost aspects of the self.

Women’s Therapy Group

We provide a safe and supportive environment for healing from child sexual abuse. Together we break through isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated using emotional release exercises, meditation, imagery, writing, and group discussions. An emphasis is placed on learning to nurture ourselves as we heal. The group meets for 12 weeks.

Led by Ama Delevett LMFT in Santa Cruz Monday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm; Tuesday, 10:00am to noon; Wednesday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Led by Kristin Baron LMFT in Santa Cruz Thursday, 9:00am to 11:00pm
Led by Marga Vaquer LMFT in Watsonville Tuesday, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Expressive Arts Therapy Group for Women

Women have the opportunity to explore their self-identity through art in a safe and nurturing environment. Various art forms are used alongside an exploration of boundaries to help increase self-esteem and support the issues that come with healing and self-discovery. No previous experience with art is necessary.

Led by Stephanie Soto, MFT Intern Thursday, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Men’s Therapy Group

We help men understand that they are not alone and are not to blame. In a safe, supportive environment, we will use writing, emotional release exercises, and other processes to explore our feelings, confront the violation, and recognize the anger resulting from the original abuse. Gather strength, celebrate survival, and take the steps necessary to heal and move on. Group meets for 12 weeks.

Led by Michael Leimach, LMFT Tuesday, 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Latina Therapy Group

We provide a safe and supportive healing environment for exploring issues of child sexual abuse and break isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, increase self-esteem, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated through the use of emotional release exercises, meditation, imagery, writing, and group discussions.The group meets in Watsonville for 12 weeks.

Led by Marga Vaquer, LMFT

Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (LBT) Therapy Group

This group provides a safe and supportive healing environment for exploring issues of child sexual abuse. Goals of the group are to break isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, increase self-esteem, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated using emotional release exercises, meditation, imagery, writing, and group discussions. An emphasis is placed on learning to nurture ourselves as we heal. This group meets in Santa Cruz for 12 weeks.

Led by Ama Delevett, LMFT Tuesday, 5:00pm to 7:00pm