Group Therapy in Columbia, SC
For existing clients ready for something deeper, long-term group therapy at Jill Smith & Associates offers honest dialogue about how you show up in relationships.
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Is this right for you
Our long-term groups are for clients already in individual counseling here who want to practice real-time connection in a trusted small group.
Group therapy at Jill Smith & Associates is not a drop-in class or a short series for anyone who googled a topic. Our primary adult groups are long-term process groups for people who have been doing individual therapy with us and are ready for a new layer of work.
Our approach
How this care works
Co-led process groups help you notice how you show up with others—and experiment with new ways of relating in a safe, steady container.
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In session
We run groups for men, for women, and groups that are not gender-specific. Because this work is complex and deep, groups are co-led by two therapists.
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Between sessions
The group itself is the practice: how you show up with other people, in real time.
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Where you can be seen
Groups are for clients already in individual counseling here. New clients usually start one to one, then join when it fits.
Self-Pay & Insurance
We are a self-pay practice, so you can choose your therapist without insurance limits on who you see or how long you stay.
FAQs
Common questions about group therapy at Jill Smith & Associates.
Can I join a group without being a current client?
Our long-term adult process groups are for clients who have been in individual counseling with us and are ready for group. New clients typically start with individual therapy first.
Are groups focused on a specific issue?
Adult process groups focus on relationships and how members show up with each other, not a single diagnosis. We also offer shorter children’s groups that may be more topic-specific.
Why are groups co-led by two therapists?
Process group work is complex. Two clinicians help hold the room, track dynamics, and keep the group safe and productive.
How do I get into a group?
Talk with your individual therapist or request an appointment and ask about group readiness. We will help you understand openings and next steps.
Curious about group?
Request an appointment and we will help you explore whether group is the right next step.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988.