Navigating effects of Narcissism- The SurThrivers
An adult only support and process-oriented group focused on understanding the toxic people in our lives and how to manage those relationships without losing ourselves. Having a parent, friend, or loved one with mental health and/or personality disorders creates quite a few challenges. This group provides a supportive environment to share your own challenges and experiences with these relationships with others who understand and have been there too. It’s a safe space, free of shame and isolation so often experienced by those growing up in these environments. It also creates an opportunity to learn from each other, gain an understanding of these relationships and what’s happening under the surface, so you can navigate them in a healthier way. You’ll learn how to develop effective boundaries for yourself, process your feelings, understand your emotional needs, develop effective communication, and learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, all while protecting your emotional needs.
Group Information
- Meets every other Tuesday 4pm-6pm in our GSO Office
- Cost is $30/session
- Group is continuous and always open to new members
- Facilitator: Erica Andrews, MSW, LCSW
If interested, contact:
Erica Andrews, MSW, LCSW andrews.erica@carolinapsychological.com
Grief and Loss Therapy Group
We have all experienced the pain of grief when losing someone dear to us. However, few know very much about the process of grief. It's common for many people to try and avoid the pain of grieving altogether in a desire to get back to “normal.” Despite our culture of “3 days of bereavement,” research consistently shows grief is ongoing and building community is the healthiest and most successful way of processing the myriads of emotions we feel. We travel down the path of grief alone despite all research indicating that coming together, sharing our experiences and emotions, our challenges, and supporting one another, wherever we are in our grief, is the healthiest and most successful way to process our loss and pain. In this group, we will gather to support one another and provide a safe space to navigate this journey together. It doesn't matter when your loss happened; if it was recent or long ago, if you are ready to work through that loss and the grief, you are more than welcome to join us for that journey.
Group Information
- Meets every Friday 12-1pm in our GSO Office
- Cost is $30/session
- Designed for adults only
- Group is continuous and always open to new members.
- Facilitator: Dortch Mann, LCMHC
If interested, contact:
Dortch Mann, LCMHC at mann.dortch@carolinapsychological.com
Early AF Group (AF= ACT Fundamentals)
(This group begins March 5th)
Early Birds, here's your opportunity to learn more about the fundamentals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT promotes psychological flexibility, helping us accept difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to control them. It also helps us remain committed to actions that align with our personal values. The primary goal of ACT is to increase our psychological flexibility, enabling us to adapt to challenging situations and pursue what is meaningful and purposeful in our lives. If you have been looking for something like this, come join us!
Group Information:
- First and Third Thursday of each month at 8am (beginning 3/5/2026)
- Cost is $30/session
- Group is continuous and always open to new members
- Facilitator: Dortch Mann, LCMHC
If interested, contact:
Dortch Mann, LCMHC at mann.dortch@carolinapsychological.com
Principled and Pragmatic Group
Does the world around you feel overwhelming? This group might be for you! We're offering a group to anyone who is seeking support for navigating the current polycrisis. You know, the multiple, interwoven, perceived dumpster fires of fascism, wars, climate change, economic inequality, violations of civil and human rights...all happening at the same time. You might be feeling a number of negative emotions, and we want you to know they're completely appropriate. They belong.
In this group you will find allies, people who share your values and are ready to put those values into action. We will utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles and strategies to help us see that even while experiencing difficult emotions, we can remain committed to actively pursuing what we value most.
Please join us.
Group Information:
- First and Third Thursday of each month at 5pm (beginning 2/5/2026)
- Cost is $20/session
- Group is continuous and always open to new members
- Facilitator: Dortch Mann, LCMHC
If interested, contact:
Dortch Mann, LCMHC at mann.dortch@carolinapsychological.com




