Group Therapy

Group

Therapy Services

Find Power in Group Therapy

Too many people feel like they're all alone. This sense of isolation can be overwhelming, and it can keep you from achieving your goals and being happy. No matter how bad things seem, you should know you're never alone. Embrace the power of group therapy at Adult, Child & Family Services, LLC.

For group therapy, we'll match you to a group with other people with similar backgrounds. Through group sessions, we will foster the group environment, and you'll develop a community of people who understand what you're experiencing. More than that, they'll be there for you, and you'll be there for them!

This sense of community is intentionally built with a comfortable and safe environment. All group participants need to be completely open and transparent. This is the only way group members can learn to work together. These communication skills can even be used in your day-to-day life.

Talk to Adult, Child & Family Services, LLC about our current options for group therapy. We'll help find the right group for you today.

Depression and Teens Group (DAT)

The purpose of DAT group is to provide psychotherapy to adolescents (grades 9-12) who have a depression diagnosis or have presenting concerns of depressive symptoms.

The DAT group will address identification, coping with, and decrease of depression symptoms, increase of healthy sleep/appetite, and development of a positive support system. The clinician will implement and teach the group a variety of therapeutic tools to help cope with symptoms of depression. Confidentiality guidelines will be utilized and no information will be shared outside of the group unless the group participant endorses intent to harm themselves or others. The group will be given a “Group Contract”, to review and sign during the first group session.

The DAT group will consist of up to 8 group members and will be held for 12 weeks on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. This is a closed group, meaning that the same 8 members will be in attendance for the group sessions.

DAT group is provided at the Adult, Child, and Family Services Mankato Location and is offered in the Fall (Aug. 30th - Nov. 15th) and Winter (Jan. 10th - Apr. 13th).

DAT Group Referral Forms

NOTICE: Each and every form will send you an E-mail asking you to "Confirm" the form. Please click confirm and we will have the forms ready for your session.

DAT Group Criteria DAT Group Therapy Referral Release of Information

Meet our DAT Group Provider

Shaleah Schmidt

MS, LPCC

Outpatient Therapist

My Bio

Hi, My name is Shaleah Schmidt. I am a 2021 graduate of the Counseling and Student Personnel: Mental Health Counseling program at Minnesota State University Mankato and as of 2024 am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.I received a bachelor’s degree in child development and family studies in 2018 from Minnesota State University Mankato and have worked in many childcare, school, and mental health settings. I started at Adult, Child & Family Services, LLC as a clinical trainee in 2020, and enjoyed the company so much that I found it beneficial for me to stay.

I primarily enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples,and families at our Mankato, MN location. I have experience in working with a variety of disorders including, but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, behavior, and personality. I frequently utilize play therapy and solution-focused therapeutic techniques to help decrease presenting mental health concerns. I also love having the opportunity to run our DAT (Depression and Teens) Group to help those grades 9-12 build social skills and develop appropriate coping techniques. When I am not at ACFS, I spend my time playing piano/music, reading, being outdoors, and having quality time with close friends and family.