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Group Therapy & Counseling

One of the biggest issues we hear is how alone people feel. Group counseling & therapy is a wonderful way to decrease isolation and to gain support. Please use the following form to sign up for a group. Our admin team will reach out to assist you in scheduling a group intake.

Social Skills Group for Neurodivergent Young Adults

Connect with others while building skills for everyday social experiences and life changes. This supportive group for neurodivergent young adults ages 18–26 offers opportunities to practice social skills, explore neurodivergence, and share experiences with peers.

Facilitated by Rory O’Connell, LCSW, the group combines guided learning with opportunities for connection and discussion. Rory brings experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, along with his own lived experience of neurodivergence.

Together, participants will explore:

  • Practicing social skills and building connections
  • Understanding neurodivergence
  • Navigating life changes and sharing experiences

Group details

  • Start date: November 13, 2026
  • Schedule: Fridays at 3:30 PM
  • Length: 6–8 weeks
  • Format: Hybrid, with in-person participation in Shrewsbury or virtual attendance
  • Ages: 18–26
  • Group size: Limited to 6 participants
  • Insurance: Most major insurance plans accepted

Now enrolling!

Fridays at 3:30pm in Shrewsbury or Virtually

Executive Functioning for Adults

Executive functioning skills help us manage everyday responsibilities, from starting tasks and staying focused to organizing, planning, and managing time. For neurodivergent adults, challenges in these areas can make work, relationships, and daily routines feel overwhelming.

Beginning Monday, October 5, 2026, this eight-session group will offer adults ages 18–50 a supportive environment to learn practical strategies, share personal experiences, and connect with peers. Topics will include task initiation, focus and working memory, organization and planning, time management, flexibility and inhibition, emotional regulation, and self-monitoring.

The group is facilitated by Rebecca Sgro, MS, LPC, CCTP, ADHD-CCSP.

Group Details

  • Begins Monday, October 5, 2026
  • Meets biweekly on Mondays at 2:30 p.m.
  • In person at our Shrewsbury office
  • Open to adults ages 18–50
  • Limited to six participants
  • Insurance accepted
  • A formal diagnosis is required for insurance purposes

Now Enrolling! To learn more or get started, call (908) 415-2042.

Biweekly on Mondays at 2:30pm at EWC Shrewsbury

Adult Grief Therapy Group: Creating a Safe Space for Healing Through Connection – Virtual Option

Losing someone you love can feel overwhelming and isolating. You don’t have to navigate grief alone. Our Adult Grief Therapy Group provides a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where adults can process their loss, connect with others who understand, and learn healthy ways to navigate life after loss.

Facilitated by Christina Leanza, MS, LAC, this 8-week, therapist-led group will explore topics including understanding the grieving process, coping with grief triggers, processing guilt and regret, maintaining continuing bonds with loved ones, rebuilding identity after loss, and finding meaning as you move forward.

To encourage meaningful connection and allow every participant the opportunity to feel seen and heard, the group is intentionally limited to 10 participants.

Group Details

  • Starts: Thursday, September 17, 2026
  • Schedule: Thursdays at 6:00 PM
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Location: Exceptional Wellness Counseling, Manalapan Office – Virtual Option
  • Ages: 18+
  • Facilitator: Christina Leanza, MS, LAC
  • Group Size: Limited to 10 participants

There is no right way to grieve, but there is support available. Contact us today to learn if this group is the right fit for you.

Now Enrolling!
Thursdays 6pm in Manalapan

Thriving Through Menopause

This virtual support group is designed for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause who are looking for support, education, and practical tools for emotional and physical wellness. In a warm and supportive environment, participants will explore topics such as hormonal changes, mood shifts, stress management, sleep support, nervous system regulation, body image, identity changes, and self-advocacy.

This group combines psychoeducation, coping strategies, and peer connection to help women feel more informed, empowered, and supported through this stage of life.

Facilitated by: Mary Puschel, MSW, LCSW

Tentative Start Date: Fall 2026

Enrolling Now!

Mondays 7:00pm Virtual

Men’s Processing Group (Ages 30-65)

If you are having difficulty coping with various life stressors and feel a lack of support, this group may be a good fit. This group focuses on:

  • Coping with anxiety and depression
  • Learning communication skills to navigate relationships and parenting
  • Processing and finding support with life changes

Currently in session with enrollment now open for the next session!

Thursdays 7pm in Shrewsbury