Group Therapy in Raleigh, NC
A supportive space for parents — with specific groups for mothers and women navigating some of the most meaningful and vulnerable seasons of life. Here, you will find connection, support, and the opportunity to feel truly understood by others walking a similar path — all under the guidance of licensed therapists.
At Hearth Counseling & Consulting, our support groups are thoughtfully designed to provide both emotional support and practical tools during life's most challenging transitions. Each group is led by a licensed therapist and offers a balance of guided discussion, education, and meaningful connection.
Our Groups
Early Pregnancy Loss Support
For individuals who have experienced miscarriage or early pregnancy loss
Early pregnancy loss is often minimized or misunderstood, leaving many to grieve in silence. This group offers a space where your loss is acknowledged, your emotions are validated, and your story is honored.
In this group, you will:
Process grief in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment
Explore the emotional impact of loss, including guilt, shame, anger, and confusion
Learn ways to cope with triggers (anniversaries, pregnancy announcements, medical settings)
Navigate conversations with partners, family, and friends
Begin to rebuild a sense of safety and trust in your body
Approach:
A blend of grief processing, trauma-informed care, and gentle coping strategies.
Ideal for:
Those who have experienced miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, or early loss at any stage are seeking connection and healing.
Group Structure
Led by: Licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal and family mental health
Format: Small groups (typically 8–10 participants)
Length: 8 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65 per session
Late-Term Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
For individuals who have experienced stillbirth, late-term loss, or infant loss
Later pregnancy and infant loss can be profoundly traumatic and isolating. This group offers a deeply compassionate space to process both grief and trauma while honoring the bond with your baby.
In this group, you will:
Share your story in a space that validates your experience
Process traumatic aspects of labor, delivery, or medical experiences
Explore ways to honor and remember your baby
Learn how grief evolves and how to navigate it
Address the impact of loss on identity, relationships, and daily life
Approach:
Trauma-informed grief therapy incorporating attachment, meaning-making, and somatic awareness.
Ideal for:
Those navigating the complex emotional aftermath of stillbirth, late pregnancy loss, or infant loss.
Group Structure
Led by: Licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal and family mental health
Format: Small groups (typically 8–10 participants)
Length: 8 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65 per session
New Parent Support Group (0–12 Months)
For mothers adjusting to life after birth
The postpartum period is a time of immense transition, physically, emotionally, and relationally. This group supports mothers through both the expected and unspoken parts of early parenthood.
In this group, you will:
Learn to recognize and manage symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety
Process identity shifts and the transition into motherhood (matrescence)
Build confidence in parenting and decision-making
Explore bonding, attachment, and emotional connection with your baby
Develop realistic expectations and reduce overwhelm
Approach:
Education on perinatal mental health combined with peer support and practical tools. In this group, come as you are, baby, and all.
Ideal for:
Mothers within the first year postpartum who might be feeling a disconnect between expectations and reality about parenthood, who might be wondering things like:
Is it really supposed to be like this?
Should I be feeling this way?
Am I doing this right?
Where is the “village” I heard so much about?
Group Structure
Led by: Licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal and family mental health
Format: Small groups (typically 8–10 participants)
Length: 8 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65 per session
Support with Fertility Challenges
For individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges
Infertility can feel like an emotional rollercoaster filled with hope, grief, uncertainty, and exhaustion. This group provides space to process the emotional toll while connecting with others who understand.
In this group, you will:
Explore the emotional impact of infertility, including grief, anger, and isolation
Process the stress of medical treatments and decision-making
Learn coping strategies for managing uncertainty and lack of control
Navigate relationships with partners and loved ones
Set boundaries around triggering conversations and situations
Approach:
Supportive therapy integrating emotional processing, stress management, and values-based coping.
Ideal for:
Anyone at any stage of the fertility journey.
Group Structure
Led by: Licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal and family mental health
Format: Small groups (typically 8–10 participants)
Length: 8 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65 per session
NICU & Medically Complex Parenting Support
Approach:
Trauma-informed care, attachment-based support, and nervous system regulation, with a mix of guided discussion and shared experience.
Ideal for:
Parents currently in the NICU, recently discharged, or caring for medically complex infants.
Group goals:
Reduce isolation and build community
Support emotional healing
Strengthen parent-child bonding
Increase confidence in navigating medical systems
Group Structure
Led by: Licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal and family mental health
Format: Small groups (typically 8–10 participants)
Length: 8 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65 per session
For parents of babies in the NICU or caring for medically complex infants
Having a baby in the NICU or navigating ongoing medical needs can be overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally exhausting. This group offers a space to process your experience and connect with others who truly understand.
In this group, you will:
Process the emotional impact of NICU stays, including trauma, fear, and uncertainty
Navigate the transition from hospital to home
Explore grief, loss of expectations, and identity shifts
Learn ways to manage anxiety related to your baby’s health
Build confidence in caregiving, advocacy, and decision-making
Connect with other parents who share similar experiences
Common experiences we support:
Premature birth
Extended NICU stays
Birth trauma or medical complications
Feeding challenges or medical equipment at home
Ongoing specialist care and frequent medical appointments
Balancing caregiving with work, relationships, and self-care
Cost: $65 per session
Parenting Support Group
For parents seeking connection, support, and practical tools
Parenting is deeply meaningful—and also incredibly demanding. This group offers a space to show up honestly, without judgment, while gaining both emotional support and practical guidance.
In this group, you will:
Learn strategies for managing challenging behaviors and big emotions
Support your child’s emotional development
Explore your own triggers and responses
Reduce burnout and increase self-compassion
Strengthen the connection within your family
Approach:
Attachment-based parenting, nervous system regulation, and practical skill-building.
Ideal for:
Parents of young children who want to feel more confident, supported, and connected.
Group Structure
Led by: Licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal and family mental health
Format: Small groups (typically 8–10 participants)
Length: 8 weeks or ongoing (depending on group)
Session Length: 90 minutes
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65 per session or $120/per session for couples.
Maintaining Privacy & Emotional Safety
Because group therapy involves sharing personal experiences, creating a safe and respectful environment is essential.
At Hearth Counseling & Consulting, we prioritize both emotional safety and privacy. All participants are expected to engage with openness, respect, and compassion toward one another.
Financial Responsibility & Attendance Policy
Group therapy services at Hearth Counseling & Consulting (HCC) are offered as a self-pay service and are not billed to insurance.
By enrolling in group therapy, you acknowledge:
You are choosing to participate outside of your insurance benefits
A superbill will not be provided for reimbursement
Cancellation & No-Show Policy
Due to the limited size and reserved nature of group therapy:
A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule
Late cancellations (less than 48 hours) and no-shows will be charged the full session fee
Repeated late cancellations or missed sessions may result in removal from the group
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Therapy in Raleigh
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No. While we specialize in serving Raleigh, NC, our virtual groups are open to anyone located in North Carolina.
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Yes. All groups at Hearth Counseling & Consulting are led by licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal and family mental health.
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Group therapy sessions are $65 per session and are self-pay. Parenting Support Group $120/per session for couples who sign up.
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No. Group therapy at HCC is a self-pay service, and we do not file claims to insurance for the group.
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Groups are intentionally kept small, typically 8–10 participants, to ensure a supportive and personalized experience.
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Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes.
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Some groups run for a set duration (such as 8 weeks), while others may be ongoing depending on the group type.
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This depends on the group. Some groups are closed and require participants to start together, while others may allow rolling admission if space is available.
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Due to the limited space in group therapy, missed sessions are still charged unless canceled at least 48 hours in advance.
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Yes. Group therapy can be highly effective, especially for building connections, reducing isolation, and learning from shared experiences.
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Yes. Many clients benefit from participating in both individual and group therapy for additional support.
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Our groups are ideal for individuals navigating postpartum challenges, pregnancy loss, infertility, parenting stress, NICU experiences, and other life transitions.
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Our team can help guide you. We recommend reaching out for a consultation so we can match you with the best group for your needs.
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Groups are held on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform to protect your privacy.
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Reach out for a consultation, and we'll help match you with the group that best fits your needs.