Cook Counseling & Consulting
Group Therapy in Columbus for Teens, Adults, and Everyone in Between
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can hear is that you’re not alone. At Cook Counseling & Consulting, our Columbus group therapy sessions create a space where members build connection, practice real skills, and grow alongside others who truly get it. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, working on emotional regulation, or finding your footing in recovery, there’s a group here for you.
Why choose us
Why Choose Cook Counseling for Columbus Group Therapy?
At Cook Counseling, our group therapy programs are designed to go beyond simply providing a place to talk. We focus on creating clinically structured, trauma-informed, and highly supportive environments where members build practical coping skills and meaningful connections with others who understand their experiences. Here’s what sets us apart:
We’re Trauma-Informed and Nervous-System-Informed
We’re Trauma-Informed and Nervous-System-InformedOur practice specializes in trauma treatment and polyvagal-informed interventions, including the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Every group is built with emotional safety, regulation, and connection at its core.
We’re Affirming for Everyone
Our groups serve a wide range of populations — teens, adults, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodiverse clients, and people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and major life transitions. Our approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative, never rigid or one-size-fits-all.
Our Facilitators Are Clinically Exceptional
Facilitators are selected for both clinical expertise and their ability to create emotionally safe, engaging group environments. Many have advanced training in DBT, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care, and all receive ongoing supervision and consultation within our multidisciplinary practice.
Our Groups Are Thoughtfully Structured
Our groups go beyond open discussion — incorporating evidence-based exercises, coping tools, guided reflection, mindfulness practices, and real-world skill application, all at a pace that feels approachable and supportive.
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Our Groups
Teen Girls Anxiety Group
WHO IT’S FOR: Teen Girls Ages 13–17 Experiencing
Anxiety In Its Many Forms.
If you’re looking for teen group therapy in Columbus, this is a great place to start. This group is designed for teens who are navigating social anxiety, school-related stress, fear of going to school, pressure around college decisions, performance anxiety (especially common in student athletes), and life transitions like moving, parental divorce, or siblings leaving for college. General, everyday stress is welcome here too.
LOCATION
Gahanna office
SCHEDULE
Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, beginning June 13
FORMAT
12 sessions (curriculum-based)
Currently accepting new clients
Coping Skills Development
Group
WHO IT’S FOR: Adults Age 18+
This group is rooted in the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a skills-based approach designed to help people manage overwhelming emotions and navigate difficult situations without making them worse. Our DBT group therapy in Columbus focuses on emotional regulation, coping with stressors, and practical tools for managing the tough stuff in everyday life. The key distinction between this group and individual therapy: individual therapy tends to be processing-heavy, while the coping skills group is focused on learning and practicing specific skills.
Individual therapy is not required to participate, though many members are also working with a therapist one-on-one.
3 SCHEDULING OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
OPTION 1: Gahanna office — Mondays, 5:30–7:30 PM, beginning May 11
OPTION 2: Telehealth — Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM, beginning May 12
OPTION 3: Reynoldsburg office — Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM, beginning May 13
FORMAT
12 sessions (curriculum-based)
Currently accepting new clients
SMART Recovery Group
WHO IT’S FOR: Adults ages 18+ working toward or in recovery from alcohol, drugs, or addictive behaviors — and their family members, friends,
and support people.
SMART Recovery in Columbus offers a science-based, self-empowering alternative for people in recovery. This group is open to anyone affected by addiction, whether you’re in early recovery, maintaining long-term sobriety, or supporting someone you love. Family members, friends, and support members are always welcome.
LOCATION
Gahanna office
SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
FORMAT
Open enrollment — join at any time, no set start or end date
Currently accepting new clients
Art Therapy Regulation Group
WHO IT’S FOR: Teens and adults who have experienced trauma, find it difficult to regulate and understand their emotions, or want to learn more about emotional regulation through art therapy.
This is an art therapy group focused on the brain and how the nervous system reacts to everyday life. Each session includes 10–20 minutes of brain-focused psychoeducation followed by a creative therapeutic activity. It’s a low-pressure, open group — clients are welcome to attend one or both weekly sessions.
2 locations and time slots available:
Gahanna office — Tuesdays: Teens 5:30–6:30 PM | Adults 6:30–7:30 PM
Reynoldsburg office — Thursdays: Teens 5:30–6:30 PM | Adults 6:30–7:30 PM
FORMAT
Open enrollment — join at any time, attend one or both weekly sessions
Currently accepting new clients
How to Join
Getting started with group therapy at Cook Counseling is straightforward. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Express Interest
Let your current Cook Counseling therapist know you’re interested, or reach out to our admin team directly at info@cookcounselingandconsulting.com.
Step 2: Complete a Brief Screener
Referrals can come from your Cook Counseling therapist, an outside provider or agency, or yourself. Before your first group session, you’ll complete a brief screener and group consent forms to make sure it’s the right fit.
Step 3: Show Up
That’s it. Your group is waiting for you.
Pricing
SELF-PAY
$120
per 2-hour group session
INSURANCE
Accepted — out-of-pocket cost varies by plan. Our billing team can provide an estimate via a verification of benefits. Reach out at billing@cookcounselingandconsulting.com
or info@cookcounselingandconsulting.com.
Stay in the Loop
New groups form regularly at Cook Counseling. To be notified when a new group launches:
Subscribe to our newsletter. Make sure notifications are turned on in SimplePractice, so you receive a text
or email when new group announcements go out from the practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Group Therapy in Columbus
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers something individual therapy simply can’t — the experience of being seen, heard, and supported by people who are facing similar challenges. One of the most powerful moments in group therapy is realizing that others are facing the same struggles, and that sense of solidarity can be transformative.
Members also report feeling accountable and look forward to feedback from their peers, since progress in group therapy comes not just from your therapist but from the people in it with you. Over time, group therapy helps build social and communication skills, confidence, and the ability to recognize patterns like people-pleasing or self-sabotage. It’s also a more cost-effective option than individual therapy, making quality, clinician-led support more accessible.
Do I need to be in individual therapy to join a group?
No, individual therapy is not a requirement for any of our groups. That said, most of our group therapy participants are also in individual therapy, and many find that the two work really well together. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, our team is happy to help you figure it out.
How is group therapy different from individual therapy?
Individual therapy tends to be focused on deep, processing-heavy work between you and your therapist. Group therapy is more skills-based and relational — you’re learning and practicing alongside peers, getting real-time feedback, and building the kind of connection that can only come from shared experience.
How do I know which group is right for me?
If you’re wondering whether group therapy in Columbus is right for you, the best place to start is a conversation with your therapist — or reach out to our team directly. We’ll ask a few questions to make sure the group is a good fit before your first session. As a large practice with multiple locations and telehealth options, we can also help you find a format (in-person or virtual) that fits your life.
Is group therapy for teens in Columbus different from adult group therapy?
Yes — our teen groups are designed specifically with adolescent experiences in mind. The Teen Girls Anxiety Group, for example, focuses on the kinds of challenges that are unique to that stage of life: social anxiety, school stress, athletic performance pressure, and major transitions like moving or a parent’s divorce. The group setting also gives teens a chance to connect with peers who get it, which can be especially meaningful at that age. All teen groups at Cook Counseling are facilitated by trauma-informed therapists who understand how to hold space for younger clients.
Is group therapy covered by insurance?
Yes, in most cases. Our billing team can run a verification of benefits to give you an estimate of your out-of-pocket cost before you commit. Reach out at billing@cookcounselingandconsulting.com.
Find Your Group Therapist Today
info@cookcounselingandconsulting.com
Phone
(614) 835 6068
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Address
Pataskala Location
131 Oak Meadow Dr. Suite 105
Pataskala, OH 43062
800 Cross Pointe Road, Suite 800D,
Gahanna, OH 43230
Baltimore Location:
1055 W Market St B, Baltimore, OH 43105
Reynoldsburg Location:
7610 Slate Ridge Blvd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Lancaster Location:
500 N Maple Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Buckeye Lake Location:
4455 Walnut Road, Suite B, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008