Groups & Events
We love therapy groups! Check this page for our active events and groups and to see past events. Please feel free to reach out to us to inquire about bringing back a past group or to inquire bout a new one!
Events
Black Women Exhale
ONGOING QUARTERLY GROUP
A Group Therapy Series for Joy, Connection, and Realness
Black Women Exhale is a recurring group therapy experience designed specifically for Black women who are tired of holding it all in—and are ready to tap into something deeper, truer, and more liberating. This is a nonjudgmental, empathic, and relatable space for members to share their thoughts and feelings as they navigate their worlds.
As you may have experienced, the Black woman often has to bottle up her emotions just to make it through the day—and we do it with our heads held high. We are not often given a space to just... exhale and be.
"My goal for Black Women Exhale is to be that needed space."
— Bre'Shey, Therapist + Group Facilitator
This Group Is For You If…
You’re tired of being strong all of the time and want a space to rest in realness
You long for a community where you don’t have to explain yourself
You’ve lost touch with joy and want to find your way back
You want to be seen, heard, and held in a space made for and by Black women
Important Details:
Committed members of this group experience will need to attend a minimum of 7 out of 10 of the group sessions.
Group sessions are $30 per session. Payment Plans are available.
Next Steps:
Spots are limited. Contact me (Bre'Shey) directly to learn more about the upcoming schedule, registration, and whether this space is the right fit for you.
The Strong Type: A Support Group for Adults with T1D
Facilitated by Michelle Guevara, LCSW — Therapist & Fellow T1D
Thursdays, November 6 – December 18 | 6:30–7:45 PM
Hybrid format: In-person (Weeks 1, 5 & 6) + Virtual (Weeks 2–4)
Living with Type 1 Diabetes means navigating a world that often doesn’t see — or understand — what you carry every day. It’s more than managing numbers. It’s the mental load, the emotional fatigue, the planning, the explaining, the uncertainty… and still showing up to life.
This group was created by Michelle, a licensed therapist who also lives with T1D, out of a deep belief that no one should have to do this alone. T1D is a unique experience, and while everyone’s journey is different, there’s something powerful about being in a room (or Zoom) with people who just get it — no need to explain the basics or sugarcoat the hard stuff.
Over the course of six weeks, this group will explore the emotional and practical sides of living with T1D. Together, we’ll talk about daily challenges, mental health, burnout, identity, relationships, and what resilience really looks like. This is a space for connection, reflection, shared wisdom, and support — all within a community that understands.
This group is open to adults diagnosed and living with T1D. Whether you’ve been diagnosed for years or more recently, you're welcome here.
Location: Hybrid Format. In-Person Sessions at Green Door Therapy (132 N York Street, Suite 2H, Elmhurst) and Zoom (links provided upon registration).
Facilitator: Michelle Guevara, LCSW — therapist and person living with T1D
Cost: $35 per session ( $210 total). Full payment is due at time of registration. If you are interested in available payment plan options, contact Michelle directly to register by e-mailing her at michelle@greendoortherapy.com
Next Steps:
Spots are limited. Contact Michelle directly to learn more and register!
MomMe Group
A group for Moms of babies (newborn-3 y/o)
Motherhood is beautiful—but it's also complex, exhausting, and at times, isolating. If you're a mom navigating the early years of parenting, MomMe Group is for you.
This 6-week support and therapy group is designed exclusively for moms of children ages 0–3. Whether you're a first-time mom or further along in your journey, you're welcome here.
This is a moms-only space—created intentionally to focus on you, not just as a caregiver, but as a whole person. Your well-being matters, and your experience is central to your family’s story.
Led by therapist and fellow mom Briani Shorter, the group offers a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to reflect, share, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges and joys of early motherhood.
Why “MomMe”?
The name MomMe is a reflection of the dual identity so many mothers navigate—being a mom and being me. Your personal wellness, growth, and identity are not separate from your motherhood—they’re an essential part of it. This group is a space to honor that connection and explore how to care for both.
What to Expect
Each week features a mix of guided discussions, personal reflection, and community-building activities. Sessions include mindfulness practices, journaling, and other creative tools to support your emotional well-being and growth as a mother and as a person.
Weekly Topics Include:
The transition to motherhood
Managing the mental load
Shifting identity and redefining self
Building emotional resilience
Coping with stress, anxiety, and depression
Clarifying your values and defining your unique path in motherhood
Creating meaningful connection and support in early motherhood
Group Details
Dates: Saturday Ams (COMING SPRING 2026)
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: In-Person at Green Door Therapy – Elmhurst
Group Size: Limited to 10 participants
Cost: $210 total for full 6 sessions
Full payment required to reserve your spot. Payment plan options are available and contact Briani directly to discuss.
Attendance Requirement: Please plan to attend at least 4 of the 6 sessions to support group connection and continuity.
Come as you are.
Leave with tools, insight, and meaningful connections—to support both your motherhood journey and yourself within it.
Group Breathwork Workshops
coming soon
Learn more about Bridget' Caragher’s breathwork offerings and stay informed of future breathwork workshops by subscribing to Green Door Therapy’s newsletter, HERE.
Pause and Practice: A Community Workshop for Coping with Stress
in-person at green door therapy, 11/19/25
Take a moment to pause—and practice. This 90-minute in-person workshop is designed to help you better understand stress, how it shows up in your body, and how to respond with intention and care. We’ll explore the stress response cycle, the window of tolerance, and how to use grounding techniques and nervous system regulation to build greater emotional resilience.
Through somatic approaches and breathwork, you’ll reconnect with your body’s natural capacity to regulate and restore. Bridget, a trained breathwork facilitator, will guide participants through breathing practices that support stress relief and nervous system balance.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking new ways to care for yourself, this is a space to slow down, reflect, and build a toolkit of practical coping strategies—together. Come connect in community, learn, and leave with skills you can begin using right away.
Dates: November 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: In-Person at Green Door Therapy – Elmhurst
Group Size: Limited to 15 participants
Cost: Pay What You Can
Workshop will be led by Masters Level Therapist Intern Megan Cisowski and Green Door Co-Founder and Therapist Bridget Caragher, LCSW, CDWF.
