Group Therapy From Your Living Room: Why More People Are Choosing Support From Home
Many people are curious about group therapy but feel unsure about where to start. Sitting in a room full of strangers can feel intimidating. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed that online group therapy often makes that first step feel more approachable. Being able to join from home can lower the barrier just enough that people feel willing to try something new.
In my work as a therapist, I regularly see how meaningful group spaces can be, especially when the focus is self-worth, attachment, and feeling safer in relationships. This article explains how online group therapy works, what research suggests about its benefits, and what you can expect from Brainspotting Group Therapy for Self-Love and Secure Attachment.
What Is Online Group Therapy?
Online group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group meets with a licensed therapist through a secure video platform. Some groups focus on specific themes (such as anxiety, trauma recovery, or relationships), while others focus more broadly on personal growth and connection.
Group therapy has decades of research behind it. For many concerns including anxiety, depression, and interpersonal difficulties, group therapy can be as effective as individual therapy when facilitated by trained clinicians (Burlingame et al., 2013; Yalom & Leszcz, 2020). Organizations like the American Psychological Association recognize group therapy as an established form of treatment.
What has changed is access. I often hear from clients that being able to log in from home makes group therapy feel less intimidating and more doable.
Why More People Are Choosing Therapy From Home
Over the past several years, telehealth has become a normal part of mental health care. Reports from the American Psychiatric Association indicate that virtual mental health services have improved access for many people.
In my practice, clients often tell me they choose online groups because:
It feels less intimidating than walking into a new space
It removes commute time and logistical stress
It makes consistency easier
It allows them to attend even on difficult days
It creates access when local options are limited
When people can attend regularly, they often get more out of therapy. Online groups can make that consistency more realistic.
The Unique Benefits of Group Therapy
One of the most powerful parts of group therapy is realizing you are not the only one who feels the way you do. Research describes this as universality — the experience of hearing others share something you thought you were alone in (Yalom & Leszcz, 2020).
In group therapy, people often:
Feel less alone
Develop more self-compassion
Practice new ways of relating
Receive support and feedback
Learn from others’ experiences
As a therapist, I’ve seen how simply hearing “me too” from another person can shift something important. These relational experiences are considered core mechanisms of change in group psychotherapy research (Burlingame et al., 2013).
Even online, many participants find that genuine connection still develops over time.
Group Therapy in My Practice: Brainspotting Group for Self-Love and Secure Attachment
This online group is for people who want to explore self-worth, emotional safety, and patterns in relationships. Many people join because they notice anxiety in relationships, difficulty trusting themselves, or a desire to feel more secure and grounded.
In this group, my intention is to create a space that feels steady, respectful, and paced. We combine relational group therapy with Brainspotting in a way that prioritizes safety and choice.
What Is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach developed by David Grand, PhD. It uses eye position and mindful attention to help process emotional and somatic experiences and is often used within trauma-informed therapy.
Brainspotting is a brain-and-body-based therapy approach that helps the nervous system move out of chronic stress patterns and process experiences that may be stored outside of conscious awareness. Many people come to therapy understanding their patterns intellectually but still feeling stuck in them emotionally or physically. Brainspotting is designed to help access and process material that isn’t always reachable through insight alone.
Brainspotting involves identifying specific eye positions that correspond with areas of the brain connected to emotional experiences, performance blocks, and deeply held beliefs. These eye positions can act as access points into parts of the nervous system where unresolved experiences are stored. When those areas are gently and intentionally accessed, the brain and body can begin to process and release what has been held there.
In group, we use Brainspotting gently and at a pace that allows participants to stay grounded and supported.
Why Combine Brainspotting With Group Therapy?
Attachment and self-worth develop in relationships, and group therapy offers a space to explore those patterns in real time. In my experience facilitating groups, people often benefit from having both internal processing (like Brainspotting) and relational support happening together.
Participants may have opportunities to:
Notice internal reactions as they arise
Stay present with support
Build self-compassion
Practice feeling seen without judgment
Explore trust gradually
Everyone’s experience is different. Some people find this combination deepens self-awareness and emotional regulation. Others find it meaningful simply to feel less alone while doing this work.
What Sessions Are Like
This 60-minute online therapy group includes:
Brainspotting and Attachment style education
Group safety and expectations
Gentle Seated Mind-body connection movement exercises
Theraplay
Guided imagery informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support self-awareness, compassion, and internal coherence
Brainspotting
Grounding activity
Optional sharing and connecting with group members
Closing Integration Exercise
Participants receive a digital therapeutic resourcing guide to support nervous-system regulation and integration between sessions.
This Brainspotting group is focused on expansion, regulation, and resourcing.
You are never required to share more than you want to. I often remind participants that listening is a valid and important form of participation.
Feeling nervous before the first session is very common. Most people settle in once the group begins to feel familiar.
Who This Group May Be a Good Fit For
This group may be helpful if you are:
Working on self-worth or self-compassion
Interested in developing a more secure attachment style
Curious about Brainspotting
Wanting support from others with similar goals
Looking for therapy you can attend from home
A consultation helps us determine whether this group feels like a good match for what you’re looking for.
Common Questions About Online Group Therapy
Is online group therapy effective?
Research suggests that virtual therapy — including group formats — can be effective for many concerns when led by qualified clinicians. Many participants also report high satisfaction and improved access to care.
Do I have to talk?
Participation happens at your own pace. Many people begin by listening and share more over time.
Is it confidential?
Secure platforms are used and confidentiality guidelines are reviewed. While no online space can guarantee complete privacy, therapists follow professional standards to protect confidentiality as much as possible.
Taking the First Step
If you’ve been considering group therapy but feel unsure, you’re not alone. Many people feel nervous before joining a group for the first time. Starting online can make that step feel more manageable.
If you’re curious about the Brainspotting Group Therapy for Self-Love and Secure Attachment, you’re welcome to reach out with questions. We can start with a brief consultation to talk about what you’re hoping for and whether this group feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure to join — just an opportunity to explore.
Sometimes the first step is simply a conversation.
Something shifts when you do this work in the presence of others who are also prioritizing care, growth, and connection.
