Group Therapy
at Joyful Ranch Counseling
Joyful Ranch Counseling offers affordable, supportive group therapy designed to help individuals—especially teens—heal from trauma, build coping skills, and find connection with others who share similar experiences. Group counseling provides a safe environment where participants can reduce feelings of isolation, learn from peers and trained counselors, develop social skills, and improve their ability to express thoughts and emotions. Joyful Ranch Counseling
All group sessions are intentionally low-cost (typically $20 per session) thanks to community donations, and scholarships may be available for qualifying residents of the local area. Joyful Ranch Counseling
Each group incorporates therapeutic activities with rescued animals—including horses, dogs, and mini-pigs—to enhance emotional regulation, teach coping skills, and promote personal growth through experiential interaction. Joyful Ranch Counseling
Joyful Ranch Counseling offers several targeted group options, such as:
Teen Girls Groups — focusing on issues like self-image, boundaries, and coping skills. Joyful Ranch Counseling
Pre-Teen Group — emphasizing bullying, anxiety, depression, and healthy emotional expression. Joyful Ranch Counseling
Women’s Trauma Group — providing support and healing for adult women. Joyful Ranch Counseling
Through peer support, guided discussion, and animal-assisted experiences, group therapy at Joyful Ranch Counseling fosters connection, resilience, and meaningful progress on the path to emotional well-being.
Teen Girls Group
We currently offer 2 teen girl groups. We have one for younger girls ages 12-15 on Tuesdays at 630pm and one on Thursdays at 6pm for older girls ages 15-18. We use our rescued animals to help the girls work through mental health issues.
Other Groups
We are currently running a pre-teen group ages 7-10. This a coed group and is run every Tuesday at 5pm.
We currently have a women's group ages 18-22 on Thursdays. Contact us for more information.
We are looking to start a teen boy group and are always open to starting more groups. If you have a group and would like more info, please contact us!