Girls' Empowerment Group

Once you complete the form below, we will reach out to schedule a free 20-minute phone screening consultation with you and your teen. During this call, we will assess whether the group is a good fit for your teen's needs, discuss goals, and address any questions or concerns you may have.

If your teen girl is a current client or a past client at Mindwell Gardens, complete the contact form below and let Dr. Leevers know in the message section. You will receive specific instructions for the next steps. 

If your teen is exhibiting violent behavior, engaging in risky or problematic sexual activities, or actively abusing drugs or alcohol, group therapy might not be the most suitable option at this time. For a group therapy setting to be effective, it must be safe and supportive for all participants. In cases where a teen is facing these significant challenges, they may require specialized treatment or individual counseling to address these issues before they are ready to participate in group therapy.

After we have determined that your teen is a good fit for the girls group an intake session will be scheduled. Prior to your intake appointment, you and your teen (individually) will receive an email with a link to complete necessary paperwork. During the one-hour intake, we will go over the paperwork and the group guidelines. Questions and concerns will also be addressed.

Prior to the intake session, participants will receive written group guidelines that they and their parents must sign. The rules include a no-weapons and substance-free policy, turning off and putting away cell phones, arriving on time, staying for the entire session, respecting other participants and the group leader, and participating in group activities. While sharing is not mandatory, active engagement is important for maintaining group cohesiveness. The group rules will be reviewed during the intake session.

Absolutely, we take each participant’s privacy and confidentiality very seriously. All group members are required to sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure that everyone's privacy is upheld at all times.

However, please be aware that Dr. Leevers a Mandated Reporter. This means that if there is any indication of self-harm, harm to others, or abuse, she's legally obligated to report this information to the appropriate authorities to ensure everyone’s safety.

Each teen will be using a 1.5" binder with 8-tab dividers and lined paper to each session. Dr. Leevers will provide handouts on the topics covered, as well as group activities and worksheets. To ensure the binders are available for every session, please help remind your teen to bring their binder back each week. 

This group is ongoing, and if we determine it is a good fit for your teen, she can join at any time. 

We accept Anthem BCBS, which can be used for group therapy sessions. The cost per session will vary depending on your policy, and you will typically pay your copay or coinsurance percentage.

You can request a monthly superbill* from us to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Since coverage varies widely between policies, there is no guarantee that our services will be fully or partially reimbursed by your insurer.

*A superbill is a detailed receipt or invoice provided by healthcare providers to patients after a service has been rendered.