GROUP THERAPY
Therapy groups are a great cost-effecteive way to get healing. Groups generally have between 3-8 members in them, and they can really help you with accountability, support, and learning to be intimate and grow in intimate connection with other human beings. Banyan Therapy Group is currently facilitating psychotherapy groups for sex addicts and partners of sex addicts.
Sex Addiction Recovery Process Group (Men)
Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Remotely via a secure video platform
The goal of our online men’s sexual recovery process group is to help members develop self-awareness, empathy, encouragement, transparency, and solidarity that can provide a foundation for increased strength, courage, and hope in their sexual recovery. We’ve limited the number of members in the group to provide enough time for sharing and to foster stronger emotional intimacy, connection, and safety within the group. The group is formatted as a traditional-style group that allows members a safe and confidential space to share sensitive thoughts and behaviors. Discussion in the group flows based on what members would like to share, with the therapist facilitating “process” discussion by reflecting on the interpersonal dynamics, discussion content, and the individual and group emotional states, all with the purpose of creating an environment for members to be challenged to grow both individually and communally.
If you have any further questions, or to reserve your space in the group, please feel free to reach out to the group facilitator, David Boyajian, at David@BanyanTherapy.com or call (818) 435-7847 ext 24.
Facilitated by:
David Boyajian, AMFT, APCC, Associate Therapist
Date/Time: Thursdays @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Remotely via a secure video platform
Cost: $75/group session
Betrayed Partners Group (Women)
Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This group is currently full
Our Betrayed Partners Group offers a place of safety and support for women who are in relationship with a sex addict. We take a trauma approach in the group, understanding that the impact of sexual addiction on a relationship and on a partner is traumatic. Our goal is to help the women in our group receive support, and to empower themselves to thrive. This group is co-facilitated by myself and a female colleague.
Facilitated by:
Dan Drake, LMFT, LPCC, CCPS-S, CSAT-S, Founder & Clinical Director
Dorit Reichental, MFTA, CSAT-C, CPCC-C, ACC
NEW – Partner Betrayal Trauma Support Group (Women)
Partner betrayal trauma can cause high anxiety and debilitating triggers. It can also keep you isolated from loved ones out of fear that they won’t understand. For these reasons, we’re offering a new ongoing support group for betrayed partners. This support group will provide a space to process your trauma with others who share similar experiences. This non-judgemental space will be facilitated by a therapist to assist in healing from betrayal trauma. You will also get to hear experiences of others and become a part of a community where you are not alone in your recovery. You don’t have to fight this fight alone.
This is an ongoing processing group, so we ask that you commit to three months for consistency and trust building. This group is designed to follow our 8-week partner’s group which focuses on tools to assist those in the beginning of their recovery process. It is recommended that participants are in individual therapy.
Facilitated by:
Monifa Ellis-Addie, AMFT, CCPS-C
Date/Time:TBD • 90min Via Zoom
Cost: $65/session (Covid-19 discount)
For more information or to enroll, please contact Monifa:
monifa@banyantherapy.com | 818-435-7847 ext. 1
8-Week Partner Betrayal Trauma Support Group (Women)
Do you find yourself triggered from multiple infidelities from your trusted partner? Is it hard to build trust in current/future romantic relationships? Is your internal compass now skewed and you’re unsure of your decisions? Those suffering from Partner Betrayal Trauma can lose themselves in obsessing about their partner’s betrayals along with high anxiety and triggers possibly leading to anxiety attacks. You might find yourself isolated with no support. Join this group to aide in your recovery.
Facilitated by:
Monifa Ellis-Addie, AMFT, CCPS-C
Date/Time: TBD, 90min Via Zoom
Cost: $65/session (Covid-19 discount) for 8 weeks
For more information or to enroll, please contact Monifa:
monifa@banyantherapy.com | 818-435-7847 ext. 1
8-Week Sex/Love Addicts Support Group (Women)
An open, nonjudgemental, space to talk about struggles of sex and love addiction as a female. This will be accompanied with exercises to conjure up insight to educate and promote sobriety. These include: building a circle plan, examining core beliefs, understanding relational impact, breaking down triggers, etc.
Facilitated by:
Monifa Ellis-Addie, AMFT, CCPS-C
Date/Time: TBD, 90min Via Zoom
Cost: $65/session (Covid-19 discount) for 8 weeks
For more information or to enroll, please contact Monifa:
monifa@banyantherapy.com | 818-435-7847 ext. 1
8-Week Narcissist Victim Syndrome Support Group (Women & Men)
If someone is in or has been in a relationship with someone who is a narcissist, they may be experiencing something called Narcissistic Victim Syndrome.
Those suffering from this abuse may suffer incredible trauma and their sense of self-worth and confidence may be greatly impacted. This group is designed to help those suffering through the fog to “find themselves” through the support of others who can relate. You will also be provided with tools to advocate for yourself as well as learn how to not fall into the narcissist victim patterns that you have grown accustomed to.
Facilitated by:
Monifa Ellis-Addie, AMFT, CCPS-C
Date/Time: TBD, 90min Via Zoom
Cost: $65/session (Covid-19 discount) for 8 weeks
For more information or to enroll, please contact Monifa:
monifa@banyantherapy.com | 818-435-7847 ext. 1
Read More information on Narcissist Victim Syndrome:
The Cycle of Abuse in Narcissist Victim Syndrome
Partners Of Sex/Porn Addicts Group (Women)
Our Partners of Sex/Porn Addicts Group is designed to help female partners of sex/porn addicts receive support and enhance their coping skills. We will use this time to help build confidence, to empower partners to heal from betrayal trauma, and to expand partners’ mindfulness tools.
Sex Addicts Group (Men)
Our Sex Addicts Group is designed to help male addicts in recovery receive support and gain understanding about addiction. We will use this time to help build insight, develop empathy for your partner, and create a safe space to face the struggles of addiction recovery.
Pornography Addicts Group (Men)
Our Pornography Addicts Group is designed to help male pornography addicts in recovery receive support and gain understanding about addiction. We will use this time to help build insight about the addictive cycle, its impact on the capacity for emotional intimacy, and development of a concrete recovery plan.
Sex Addiction and Compulsivity Foundations Christian Group (Men)
Our Christian Foundations Group is a structured, time-limited group that helps group members learn the foundations of sex addiction recovery. Group members are provided with support and tools to begin the recovery process or add to their existing tools.