Group therapy that expands your mindset.
Understand yourself and your journey with insights from a trained clinician as well as peers who face similar struggles.
Why Group Therapy?
Sometimes, it feels like we’re struggling alone. No one’s situation is exactly the same, but peers who have been through similar situations can provide support, guidance, and insight. We often have “blind spots” in our own relationships, and peers can help us discover them in an understanding and compassionate way.
Expand Psychology offers different group sessions throughout the year, including:
Parenting skills
Social skills for children
Anxiety support for teenagers
CBT for weight loss
Adult therapy
Current Groups
Now enrolling for January 2026
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Therapy Group
This therapist-led postpartum treatment group offers a supportive, structured space for new parents navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, or the general overwhelm that often accompanies the transition into parenthood.
Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Behavioral Activation, the group focuses on building practical skills, shifting unhelpful thought patterns, and creating more connection, balance, and joy in daily life.
Participants can expect guided practice, structured tools to use between sessions, and the comfort of connecting with others who truly understand the emotional ups and downs of the postpartum period. The group is small, confidential, and designed for birthing or adoptive parents within the first year postpartum.
Facilitation is provided by Margaret Cardon, LPC, a therapist with training in perinatal mental health who brings a compassionate, grounded approach to supporting new parents.
Have a question about the group? Email mcardon@expandpsychologyva.com.
Who
Postpartum women (birthing or adoptive), within 0–12 months postpartum.
Group Size
6-10 participants, small, confidential, and supportive.
Where
Virtual. Participate from home on Zoom (babies welcome to be present).
Start Date & Schedule
Late January 2026. 8 sessions total (one per week), 90 minutes each.
Day & Time
TBD based on participant availability
Cost & Sign Up
$600 ($75 per session). Sign up on our Google Form.
FAQs
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Group therapy is an evidence-based intervention that has been demonstrated to be successful for a range of mental health difficulties. Benefits of group therapy for you or your child include:
Social support from peers
Increased social awareness and understanding
Deeper empathy for others
Improved emotion regulation
Reduction in mental health difficulties and symptoms
Development of mutual understanding and a sense of belonging
Normalization of difficulties
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Most groups consist of 5-8 clients and 1-2 therapists to provide guidance, support, and clinical intervention.
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It varies. Some groups run on an ongoing basis, while others are short-term and may only last for a specific period of time.
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Group therapy has evidence-based support for kids and adults, and both often report having rich and supportive experiences.
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It can be either and really depends on the circumstances. Give us a call to discuss our current groups, your interests and goals, and we can help you determine the right approach for your situation.