What Is Group Therapy?
Group therapy brings people together around shared experiences, and that shared space can be powerful. When you hear someone else put words to something you thought only you were dealing with, something shifts. That moment of recognition is called universality, and it’s one of the most healing things group therapy offers.
At Thrive Hive, group therapy is a structured, therapist-led experience where a small number of people gather regularly to learn skills, support each other, and grow together. Our DBT skills groups focus on building practical tools you can use in your everyday life, grounded in evidence-based methods and shaped by genuine peer connection.
Clients in Campbell and across the South Bay choose group therapy for the experience of being truly known by peers who get it, and for discovering they’re more capable than they realized.
Groups We Offer
We offer a range of structured therapy groups for teens, young adults, and parents. Each group is led by a licensed clinician and designed around a specific focus area and population.
The DBT Skills & Connection Group
Now EnrollingFacilitated by Melissa Daoud, LMFT
Wednesdays, 4:00–5:15 PM • In-Person in Campbell, CA
A weekly DBT skills group for high school teens focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Small group (6 max), with space for honest peer connection alongside structured skill-building.
Learn MoreDBT Skills for Young Adults 19–26
Coming SoonFacilitated by Melissa Daoud, LMFT
Schedule coming soon • In-Person in Campbell, CA
A 24-week skills training group covering the full DBT curriculum: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each 90-minute session includes mindfulness practice, homework review, and interactive skill-building with ongoing coaching between sessions.
Learn MoreDBT Skills for Teens 13–18
Coming SoonFacilitated by Melissa Daoud, LMFT
Schedule coming soon • In-Person in Campbell, CA
A 24-week skills training group for high school teens covering the full DBT curriculum: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each 90-minute session includes mindfulness practice, homework review, and interactive skill-building, plus monthly parent check-ins.
Learn MoreParenting a Teen with ADHD
Coming SoonFacilitated by Melissa Daoud, LMFT
Schedule coming soon • Virtual
A 10-week virtual group for parents of teens with ADHD. Each session uses a chapter from 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD as a launchpad for practical strategies, peer support, and learning to work with your teen's unique brain rather than against it.
Learn MoreWhat to Expect in Group Therapy
Group sessions at Thrive Hive are warm, structured, and skills-focused. Each session opens with a mindfulness practice to help everyone land in the room. From there, the group moves into skill-building together across four core DBT areas. You’ll practice these skills with real-life application, like using DEAR MAN to navigate a conversation with a parent or say “no” to peer pressure while keeping the relationship intact.
- Mindfulness: tuning into your body and emotions in the present moment
- Distress Tolerance: getting through difficult moments without making them harder
- Emotion Regulation: understanding your feelings and learning to shift them when you're ready
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: asking for what you need and setting boundaries that feel right
Why Group Therapy at Thrive Hive?
Every group therapy client begins with a 90-minute intake assessment. This helps us understand what you’re working on, answer your questions, and match you with the right group for your goals and stage of life.
Many clients also work with an individual therapist alongside their group, and that combination can be especially effective. Your individual therapist and group facilitator coordinate (with your consent) to make sure your care stays connected and consistent.
Our group facilitators are experienced, DBT-trained clinicians who are skilled at building group cultures where people feel safe enough to show up honestly.
- 90-minute intake assessment before joining any group
- Careful matching to the right group for your needs
- Coordination between individual and group therapists
- DBT-trained facilitators with group therapy experience
- Identity-affirming, LGBTQIA+-inclusive spaces
- In-person and virtual group options available across California
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't have to figure it out alone. If group therapy feels like it might be the right fit, a free consultation is the first step.
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