Who this group is for?

 

This group is designed for teens who are:

• In 9th–12th grade (approximately ages 14–17)

• Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed

• Struggling with friendships, family conflict, or relationship drama

• Dealing with low self-esteem, perfectionism, or people-pleasing

• Feeling misunderstood, “different,” or alone

• Wanting a space to talk that isn’t a parent, teacher, or coach

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What we focus on in group

 

Each week, teens will:

• Learn and practice coping skills for stress, anxiety, and big emotions

• Explore healthy communication and boundaries (with friends, family, and dating partners)

• Build self-awareness and emotional insight

• Work on self-esteem, identity, and confidence

• Talk about real-life situations (school, social media, peer pressure, relationships)

• Learn how to express feelings in healthy ways instead of shutting down, lashing out, or turning everything inward

 

Sessions are a mix of:

• Group discussion

• Guided activities and reflections

• Psychoeducation (short teaching pieces)

• Skills practice that teens can use in everyday life

 

What to expect

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• Small group size so every teen has time to share

• Emphasis on respect, confidentiality, and emotional safety

• Collaborative, conversational feel, teens are encouraged (but not forced) to participate

• Practical tools and takeaways each week

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Before joining the group, we typically schedule a brief intake/consultation with the teen and parent/guardian to make sure the group is a good fit and to answer questions.

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Group details

Ages: 14–17 (all high school grades)

Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:00–6:30 PM

Format: In-person only

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Location:

Therapeutic Recovery Network

Tanyard Oaks Office Park

327 Dahlonega St. | Suite 502

Cumming, GA 30040

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Facilitator:​​​​​

 

​​​​​​Leigh Ann McKinley, APC-eligible

Leigh Ann has experience working with teens and families and creates a warm, non-judgmental space where teens can feel heard, respected, and supported.

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FAQ

Do parents attend the group?

No. This group is for teens only. Parents/guardians are involved in the intake/onboarding process and may have periodic check-ins with the therapist as clinically appropriate.

 

Is this therapy or just a support group?

This is a therapeutic group led by a licensed/credentialed mental health professional. It includes both support and structured clinical interventions, skills, and psychoeducation.

 

Does my teen need to be in individual therapy first?

Not necessarily. Some teens do group only, and others do both group and individual therapy. We’ll talk about the best plan during the intake/consultation.

 

How do we get started?

To learn more or register your teen, please contact Therapeutic Recovery Network and ask about the Teen Group Therapy (Ages 14–17) on Wednesdays at 5 PM with Leigh Ann McKinley.

 

You can

• Call our office at (404) 426-7612 to check availability and next start date

• Or use our online registration form and we’ll follow up with you