Counseling is expensive and not everyone can afford individual sessions even with insurance. Group counseling is an affordable alternative that offers not only effective counseling, but also an opportunity to relate to others. Many immediately dismiss the option for group because they fear judgement and can never imagine disclosing their pain publicly. While this is understandable, we cannot ignore the fact that at our core, we long for deep connections and intimate relationships which play a key role our healing. The interpersonal nature of group therapy not only fosters connections but also provides benefits such as a support network. behavioral modeling and skill building, relatability, and empowerment. Groups are confidential, structured and have standards of operation. Building trust and maintaining the confidentiality of each participant are key to the effectiveness of group work. Some groups are closed, meaning once the group is established no new participants will be added; while others are open. This is where people are free to attend at any time. My groups operate under strict confidentiality expectations with signed contracts and are highly structured for optimizing trust building.