Women’s Process Group | San Diego
A therapist-led space for connection, insight, and growth
A supportive, trauma-informed psychotherapy group for women seeking deeper self-understanding, healthier relationships, and meaningful connection — guided by two licensed clinicians.
The journey we’ll take and topics we’ll cover:
Trust and Safety
Focused Mindfulness
Connection and Belonging
Self-Acceptance
Emotional Awareness
Relational Patterns
Vulnerability and Self-Compassion
Identity
What this Group is…
A women’s process group is a form of therapist-led psychotherapy focused on emotional awareness, relationships, and patterns that emerge in real time.
Rather than teaching skills or offering advice, this group emphasizes curiosity, reflection, and connection. Members are invited to explore how they think, feel, and relate — both within the group and in their lives outside of therapy.
Sessions are co-facilitated by two licensed therapists, creating a safe, contained, and thoughtfully paced environment.
Women’s Process Group in San Diego
More is better.
Co-facilitated by two licensed clinicians, this group offers extra support: a safer emotional space, thoughtfully paced sessions, and multiple clinical perspectives so you feel seen. With two clinicians present, you receive immediate compassionate support during intense emotions—an intentional approach so you never face healing alone.
Group Facilitators
HANNAH BROOKS, MA, LMFT
In addition to her role as a private practice therapist, Hannah serves as the lead clinician for a non-profit shelter serving marginalized populations in the community. Prior to joining Whole Wellness Therapy, Hannah played a vital role in launching a mental health program that still stands today, which allows individuals experiencing homelessness to receive therapy at no cost to them. During her time helping to pilot this program, Hannah worked with adults recovering from unimaginable traumas, survivors of sexual-abuse & domestic violence, substance use issues, and a wide range of mental health disorders in both individual and group therapy settings.
KELLY LAVAN, ACSW
Kelly provides in-person therapy (San Diego only) and online therapy for individuals and couples. She utilizes an integrative approach, incorporating techniques from several different evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Harm Reduction. Kelly is LGBTQIA+-affirming and trauma-informed, and she has ample experience supporting individuals through a diverse range of circumstances, including homelessness, criminal justice involvement, chronic disability, and major life transitions. She would be a particularly good fit for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, body image issues, and psychosis.
A Cost-Effective Way to Access High-Quality Therapy
Group therapy offers:
A lower cost than individual therapy
Extended session depth and continuity
Access to two therapists instead of one
Ongoing relational support
For many clients, it is one of the most impactful and sustainable forms of therapy.
What To Expect
A safe, supportive space listen and share personal experiences.
Weekly in-person sessions with a consistent group of like-minded individuals.
Confidential, therapist-led sessions with no pressure to share more than you’re ready to.
Click below to schedule a free consultation call. Our Care Specialist, Aeriana, will connect with you to answer your questions and help you decide if this group is a good fit for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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A women’s process group is a form of group psychotherapy focused on emotional awareness, relationships, and patterns that emerge in real time.
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Support groups are often peer-led and focused on shared experience. Process groups are therapist-led psychotherapy focused on insight and relational patterns.
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Sessions include open discussion, reflection, and exploration of emotions and relationships as they arise, guided by two licensed therapists.
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No. You’re encouraged to participate at your own pace. Listening and reflecting are also meaningful forms of participation.
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Yes. Research supports group therapy as an effective, evidence-based form of psychotherapy.
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Yes. Confidentiality is a core part of the group agreement and is reviewed at the start of the group.
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The group is co-facilitated by two licensed therapists from Whole Wellness Therapy.
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Yes. The group is facilitated using trauma-informed principles focused on safety, choice, and pacing.
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Yes. Group therapy allows access to high-quality psychotherapy at a lower cost than individual sessions.
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The best way to find out is through a brief consultation.
Interested in participating?
The first step is filling out the quick form below.
Our care coordinator will be in touch and answer your questions so you can determine if this group experience is right for you.