Group Therapy Offerings
I Don't Like Needles: Medical Coping Group
Friday 11/1 & 11/8/24 @ 3:30pm, Pleasantville Office
Up to 25% of people experience a significant needle phobia. This isn’t just about not liking needles. These are real, involuntary, intense physical reactions. As we enter flu/COVID vaccine/allergy shot season, this group is aimed at desensitizing our kiddos so they can receive their necessary shots with ease.
This two session group for kiddos focuses on using play and art making to develop the skills to cope and feel in control when faced with medical interventions (blood draws, shots, doctor visits).
Groups are facilitated by expressive arts therapist and medical desentization specialist Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT-LP.
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Friday 11/1 & 11/8/24 @ 3:30pm, $250, Pleasantville Office
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Contact info@PleasantvilleTherapy.com to register. Space is limited.
Parenting Skills Coffee Group
Thursdays @ 9:15am, Monthly
Join Dr. Rachel Lemonik, Psy.D. and Caroline Kovatch, MHC-LP to learn practical and evidence-based tools to help up your parenting game. This group teaches skills around praise and validation, the importance of warmth and limits, skillfully navigating reinforcement vs. punishment, tolerating big feelings as a parent, and engaging in self-care so that you can be in it with your kiddo.​​
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Groups a facilitated by parenting psychologist Dr. Rachel Lemonik and child-centered play therapist Caroline Kovatch, MHC-LP.
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Contact info@PleasantvilleTherapy.com to register. Space is limited.
Art and Mindfulness for Parents
First Thursday of the month, 9:30am
Join Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT-lp for a monthly art and mindfulness group aimed at helping you create space for yourself. Use art making as a tool for stress release while also learning yoga sequences that enhance mindfulness and coping.
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Groups cost $125 per session (includes materials). Insurance reimbursement may be available.
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Contact info@PleasantvilleTherapy.com to register. Space is limited.
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DBT Skills Group for Anxiety
Tuesdays @ 10:15am (Pleasantville Office)
Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions, with an emphasis on anxiety? Acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best.
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Many people struggle with identifying and coping effectively with their emotions. This group teaches skills to regulate emotions, tolerate big feelings, and engage skillfully in interpersonal setting with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to target anxiety.
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Are you eligible?
- 18+
- Residing in New York State
- Desire to learn effective ways to manage anxiety
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Group Info
- Ongoing
- 90 minutes sessions/1x week
- Weekly attendance is expected
- Intake session with the group leaders is required prior to the start of group
- Group cost $150/week.
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Groups are facilitated by DBT skills trainer Dr. Rachel Lemonik, Psy.D..
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Contact info@PleasantvilleTherapy.com to register. Space is limited.
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Body Image Group
Tuesdays @ 5:45pm (Virtual)
Join psychotherapist Talia Shiovitz, LCSW, for a body image group for adults focused on developing positive self talk, combatting body focused distortions, and learning to accept your body as it is.
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Groups cost $125/weekly session. Insurance reimbursement may be available.
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Contact info@PleasantvilleTherapy.com to register. Space is limited.
IBS Support Group
Fridays @ 11am (Pleasantville Office)
Join registered dietitian Alissa Lupu, RD, for an ongoing group focused on support for those living with IBS. Alissa specializes in nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal health. Discuss daily struggles of living with the syndrome while learning about medical nutrition therapy to improve symptoms.
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Groups cost $85/weekly session. Insurance reimbursement may be available.
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Contact info@PleasantvilleTherapy.com to register. Space is limited.
