PATHWAYS COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER GROUP THERAPY

Sometimes it Helps to Know You Are Not the Only One.

Therapist-led groups give teens and young adults opportunities to connect with others, build real-life skills, and work through challenges together.

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WHY GROUP THERAPY?

Build Skills. Connect. Move Forward.

Group therapy gives teens and young adults the opportunity to connect with others who may be facing similar challenges, while learning practical skills in a supportive, therapist-led environment.

Groups are intentionally kept small, giving participants opportunities to connect, participate and feel heard.

  • FEEL UNDERSTOOD

    Connect with others who may be going through similar experiences and discover you’re not alone.

  • BUILD REAL-LIFE SKILLS

    Practice communication, coping, confidence, problem-solving and other skills that can be used in everyday life.

  • GROW TOGETHER

    Learn from one another, practice new skills and gain support in a positive environment guided by CYS therapists.

NOW BUILDING INTEREST

Next Level Social

Social Skills • Confidence • Connection

For adolescents ages 12–17 with Level 1 Autism or similar social challenges who could benefit from additional support navigating friendships and social situations.

Teens practice:

  • Conversation and listening skills

  • Building and maintaining friendships

  • Handling conflict and problem-solving

  • Confidence in social situations

☆ Our Goal: Make Next Level Accessible at No Cost

California Youth Services is currently seeking grant and community funding to offer Next Level Social free to participating families.

I'M INTERESTED IN NEXT LEVEL →

Join the interest list and we'll contact you as funding and group dates become available.

Other Groups We’re Exploring

Let us know if these groups would be helpful for your family. We’ll create groups based on community interest.

  • FINDING BALANCE

    Teen Anxiety & Stress
    Ages 13–18

    Tools for anxiety, stress, emotions, school pressure and healthy coping strategies.

  • BACK ON TRACK

    School Success & School Avoidance
    Ages 12–18

    Support for attendance, academic stress, organization, routines and getting reconnected with school.

  • LAUNCH

    Young Adult Life Skills & Support
    Ages 18–23

    Support for managing adulthood, relationships, work, school, independence and everyday life.

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How Does It Work?

  • 1. Tell Us You’re Interested

    Complete our short interest form and choose the group(s) you’re interested in.

  • 2. We Build the Group

    We match participants by age, needs and availability.

  • 3. We’ll Contact You

    Once enough participants are interested, we’ll reach out with proposed dates, times and program details.

  • 4. Connect & Grow

    Show up, connect with others and gain skills and support you can use in everyday life.

Filling out the form doesn’t commit you to anything.

It simply helps us know which groups our community is most interested in so we can build groups based on need.

What Can I Expect?

  • 10-WEEK SERIES

    90-minute group sessions

  • SMALL GROUP SETTING

    4–8 adolescents per group

  • PROFESSIONALLY LED

    Led by professional therapists and trained facilitators

  • TWO CYS LOCATIONS

    Laguna Hills and/or Tustin

  • AFTER-SCHOOL SCHEDULING

    Groups may be offered Monday through Friday after school hours

Specific schedules and locations will depend on the group being formed and participant availability.

Group Pricing

Flexible options allow families to choose what works best for them.

  • $60

  • $275

  • $500

Financial Assistance Available

We want our services to be accessible to families who need them. Financial assistance may be available; please ask us for an application.

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Pricing applies to fee-based groups. Some groups may be offered at reduced or no cost when grant or donor funding is available.

Which Group Would You Like to Join?

Tell us which group interests you. Your response helps us know which groups our community needs most. Whether you’re ready to participate or simply want to know when a group becomes available, we’d love to hear from you.

FOR SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Bring a Group to Your Location

CYS partners with schools and community organizations to provide therapist-led groups for youth. Groups can be developed around the needs of your students or community.

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