Group Therapy for Kids & Teens in Clermont, Florida

Social Skills, Anxiety Support & Coping Skills Groups

Small, supportive child and teen therapy groups in Clermont, FL (6-8 kids max) focused on building social skills, emotional regulation, coping skills for anxiety and frustration, and building confidence.

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Why Group Therapy?

Group therapy for kids and teens in Clermont offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who are navigating similar challenges.

It’s especially helpful for building social skills, emotional regulation skills, confidence, and emotional awareness. Additionally, group therapy is a wonderful organic opportunity to practice skills in real time with the support of the group therapist.

Why Small Groups?

Unlike larger group settings, I intentionally keep groups limited to 6-8 kids.

This allows:

More individualized attention
More opportunities to actively participate (and not get lost in a large group)
Build confidence and meaningful peer connections
Practice skills in a safe, structured environment
Feeling safer sharing thoughts and experiences

Who this is for

Group therapy may be a good fit for:

Children who struggle socially
Kids who feel “different” or isolated
Teens who wan connection but feel unsure how
Those working on emotional regulation or confidence

Social skills
Emotional regulation
Confidence and self-esteem
Communication skills
Peer connection and friendship skills
Conflict resolution skills

What groups focus on

What Groups Look Like

Groups are structured but engaging and age-appropriate.

Group sessions may include:

Interactive activities
Small group discussions
Skill-building exercises
Games and collaborative tasks
Guided social interactions
Real-time skill practice with peers

My approach with groups

I don’t believe in packing groups full just to fill a room. Each group is intentionally small so every kid has space to be seen, supported, and actively engaged.

The goal isn’t just learning skills- it’s helping participants feel confident using them in real life outside of the therapy office.

Current and Upcoming Groups

Jumping Into Kindergarten Group

For children starting kindergarten in Fall 2026 (Clermont, Florida)

Starting kindergarten is a big transition, for both children and parents. This small group is designed to help children feel more confident, prepared, and emotionally ready for their first school experience.

Based on Jumping Into Kindergarten by Julia Cook, this kindergarten readiness group in Clermont, FL focuses on building the social, emotional, and behavioral skills children need to successfully adjust to the classroom environment.

Group Details:

Dates: April 30 - May 28
Schedule: Thursdays at 4 pm (weekly)
Format: Small group (6-8 children max)
Location: Clermont, FL

Skills we build (“Invisible Backpack”):

Self-confidence and independence (ME skills)
Social skills, sharing, and cooperation (WE skills)
Curiosity and asking questions (WHY skills)
Persistence and resilience when things feel hard (WILL skills)
Flexibility and adapting to new situations (WOBBLE skills)
Movement, body awareness, and impulse control (WIGGLE skills)
Creativity and problem-solving skills (WHAT IF skills)

These are the foundational skills that help children not just start kindergarten, but feel successful once they’re there.

This small group is a great fit for children who:

Feel nervous or anxious about starting kindergarten
Struggle with transitions, separation, or new environments
Need support with social skills or classroom readiness
Have big emotions or difficulty managing impulses
Would benefit from practicing listening, sharing, and working with peers

Automatic Negative Thoughts (A.N.T.s) Group

For 2nd-4th graders
(Clermont, Florida)

This small group is designed for children who experience anxiety, frustration, or negative thinking patterns- and need support learning how to manage those thoughts in a healthy, confident way.

Children will learn how to recognize and challenge unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and develop stronger emotional awareness in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

What are A.N.T.s?

“A.N.T.s” stands for Automatic Negative Thoughts- the quick, often untrue thoughts that can make kids feel worried, frustrated, or discouraged.

Examples might sound like:

“I’ll never get this right”
“I always mess up”
“Nobody likes me”
“Something bad is going to happen”

This group helps children learn how to notice these thoughts and not automatically believe them.

Group Details:

Dates: April 30- May 28
Schedule: Thursdays at 5 pm (weekly)
Format: Small group (6-8 children max)
Location: Clermont, FL

Skills we build:

Based on concepts from Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions by Dr. Daniel Amen, children will learn:

How to identify automatic negative thoughts (A.N.T.s)
How to challenge and reframe anxious or unhelpful thinking
Practical coping skills for anxiety and big emotions
Self-confidence and emotional awareness
How to slow down and ask: “Is this thought actually true?”

Types of thoughts we work through:

Children will learn to recognize common thinking patterns such as:

All-or-Nothing thinking (“I never do anything right”)
Focusing only on the negative (Just the Bad)
Expecting the worst (Fortune Telling)
Mind reading (“They think I’m weird”)
Blaming or feeling stuck