Interpersonal Process Group
We are shaped within relationships, and it is through relationships that healing often occurs. Many of us find ourselves repeating familiar patterns: struggling to express our needs, fearing closeness or rejection, prioritizing others over ourselves, or feeling disconnected despite longing for meaningful connection. An interpersonal process group is a powerful opportunity to explore these patterns in real time, within a confidential and supportive community.
Unlike groups that focus primarily on advice, education, or problem-solving, this group invites members to slow down and become curious about their moment-to-moment emotional experience and the ways they relate to others. As thoughts, feelings, and reactions emerge within the group, they become valuable information that can deepen self-understanding and create opportunities for new, more fulfilling ways of connecting.
Rooted in contemporary psychoanalytic and interpersonal group therapy, the group emphasizes authenticity, emotional honesty, and the courage to be fully seen. Members are encouraged to share openly, explore moments of connection and disconnection, and work through relational challenges in a safe and compassionate environment. Although the process can sometimes bring discomfort, these experiences often become the very places where meaningful growth, self-acceptance, and lasting change occur.
The group meets weekly for 75 minutes in my Nashville office. It may be a good fit for individuals seeking deeper self-understanding, more satisfying relationships, and a space to explore themselves with openness, curiosity, and compassion.
Is This Group Right for You?
An interpersonal process group may be a good fit for you if you often find yourself wondering why the same struggles continue to appear in your relationships. You may have difficulty expressing your needs, fear disappointing others, feel responsible for other people's emotions, struggle with vulnerability, experience conflict as threatening, or feel lonely even when you are surrounded by others.
This group is designed for individuals who are interested in going beyond simply managing symptoms and are curious about understanding themselves more deeply. It requires a willingness to be honest, reflect on your emotional experiences, and explore the ways you connect with others. You do not need to be "good at group" or know exactly what to say; uncertainty, hesitation, and discomfort are all welcome parts of the process.
Many members discover that the very patterns that create difficulty in their lives also emerge within the group, providing a rare opportunity to understand those patterns with compassion and experiment with new ways of relating. Over time, members often develop greater self-awareness, increased confidence in expressing themselves, healthier boundaries, and a deeper capacity for intimacy and connection.