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Find Shared Support and Healing Through Group Therapy
There is a kind of relief that only comes from being in a room where you don't have to explain yourself before you can be understood. Where you realize, maybe for the first time, that what you've been carrying wasn't yours to carry alone. That's what our group therapy sessions are designed for.
You were never meant to carry your heaviest experiences alone.
Healing Is a Collective Power
Sometimes what's missing isn't more introspection. It's witness. It's community. It's the specific, almost indescribable experience of saying something out loud that you've only ever said inside your own head and having someone across the room say, quietly, "me too."
Group Therapy for the Houston Community and Beyond
Our group therapy sessions are currently being refreshed. Here's what's available and who each one is built for.
Men Need Healing Too (#MENTOO)
You gain the freedom to put down the burden of silence. In this sexual assault support group, you find the strength that comes from being heard by men who understand your experience without judgment. You get a consistent 90 minute window each week to process your history and move toward a future where you are no longer defined by what happened to you.
LGBTQ Youth Support Group
This is designed specifically for teens (ages 13–17) who want to process their sexuality and gender identity with others their own age. This is an affirming space where youth can explore their experiences alongside peers who truly understand the journey.
Parents of LGBTQ Youth Support Group
Being an effective support system for your queer or trans child requires its own set of tools and community support. This group provides resources and a space for parents to learn and grow together. We focus on helping you become the strongest possible ally for your child and your community while honoring the transitions your family is navigating.
Why We Heal Better Together
- You stop feeling like the only one
You finally get to see your own experiences reflected in others. This immediately lowers the weight of what you are carrying.
- You find a community that actually values you
You receive support from people who share your identity and lived reality. This builds a foundation of belonging that is hard to find anywhere else.
- You gain strength from shared wisdom
When we heal together, we share the tools and perspectives that have worked for us. You gain the benefit of multiple life experiences in one room
- You have a safe place to practice being you
Groups give you a space to practice setting boundaries and speaking your truth in a supportive environment before you take those skills out into the world.
What To Expect In Your First Session
Zero pressure from the start
Your story stays in your hands
Setting our shared boundaries
We keep the energy relaxed and grounded. You aren't walking into a high pressure situation where you have to prove your identity or your worth. You are simply joining a group of people who are navigating similar experiences.
Setting our shared boundaries
Your story stays in your hands
Setting our shared boundaries
Before we talk about the big things we agree on how we will protect the room. We set clear ground rules for privacy and respect so you know exactly how your story is protected. You will know the expectations for the group before anyone even begins to speak.
Your story stays in your hands
Your story stays in your hands
Participation looks different for everyone
You don’t have to pour your heart out on the first day. There is no requirement to explain your whole history to people you just met. You decide what you want to say and when you are ready to say it. You are the one in charge of your own narrative.
Participation looks different for everyone
Participation looks different for everyone
Participation looks different for everyone
If you aren’t ready to talk, that is completely fine. Sometimes the most important part of the first session is just realizing you are not the only one in the room. You can take up space and process the conversation without feeling the need to contribute a single word.
Our commitment to your space
Participation looks different for everyone
Our commitment to your space
To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and feel seen, our groups are limited to ten participants. We keep our circles small so your voice never gets lost in the crowd and everyone has the time they need.
We Have Seat Reserved For You In Our Circle
You've spent long enough navigating this in silence, or in isolation, or with people who were trying but couldn't quite get there. Equity Counseling is where that changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You are in complete control of your own story, always. Plenty of people spend their first few sessions mostly listening, and that is not just acceptable. It's sometimes exactly what's needed. Just being in the room is a valid and meaningful way to participate.
It is completely normal to feel nervous. Our facilitators are skilled at managing the energy of the room and ensuring that the introduction process is gentle. Most people find that their anxiety fades once they realize they are in a room full of people who truly understand them.
If a group is already meeting we can let you know when the next cycle begins or if there is space for a new member to join. Reach out to us through our contact form and we will give you the most up to date information on our current offerings.
A supportive home is the strongest shield a queer or trans child can have. When a family affirms their child it directly counters the weight of the outside world. This foundation of belonging is what allows them to build resilience and thrive. It shows them that their identity is a source of pride rather than something that needs to be managed or fixed.
We offer a specialized community through our #MENTOO group for men to process their history in a space where they are finally understood. You get the benefit of breaking the silence alongside others who share your journey. We provide a grounded environment that moves through the healing process together so you no longer have to carry that history in isolation.
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