Support That Meets You Where You Are

Join a small, therapist-led support group designed to offer connection, clarity, and real tools for navigating life’s challenges.

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Grow, connect, and heal in a guided community.

Support Groups at Inside Passage Counseling

Our therapist-led support groups offer a safe, structured space to explore your experiences with others who understand what you are going through. Whether you’re navigating grief, ADHD, or the complexities of being a man in today’s world, these groups help you build insight, emotional tools, and deeper connections at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable.

2026 Support Groups

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Colton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who brings a calm, steady presence to those navigating the pain of losing someone they love. He is dedicated to creating compassionate, grounded spaces where grief is honored, witnessed, and understood—not rushed or minimized.

Colton has experience supporting individuals through complex grief, sudden loss, long-term caregiving journeys, and the disorienting emotional shifts that follow death. His work is trauma-informed, relational, and guided by deep respect for each person’s unique grief process.

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Support, Connection, and Space to Honor Your Loss

Grief Support Group

Facilitated by Colton Hoggarth, MS, LMHCA
For adults grieving the death of a loved one
Mondays, 4:30–6:00pm | Starting early 2026 | In-person
8-10 participants maximum

This recurring, therapist-led 8-week in-person grief support group offers a gentle and supportive space for adults grieving the death of someone meaningful. Whether you’re in your first year of loss or seeking to continue your healing, you’re welcome here.

Together, we’ll create a shared space where you can connect with others who understand what grief feels like, helping you feel seen, supported, and less alone.

Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace as we explore emotions, memories, and the complex realities of grief. Sessions will include both open discussion and structured activities shaped by the group’s goals.

What we’ll explore

Grief waves, triggers, and emotional regulation
Meaning-making and honoring your loved one
Navigating changes in identity, roles, and relationships
The loneliness of grief and how to stay connected
Rituals, grounding practices, and self-compassion
How grief evolves over time — not in a straight line

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Todd is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in men’s emotional health, relationship dynamics, and identity development. His work focuses on helping men understand the internal and relational patterns that shape their lives — particularly those rooted in early experiences, attachment needs, and cultural expectations of masculinity.

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Connecting With Self, Connecting With Others

Men's Group

Facilitated by Todd Rubie, MA, LMFT
8-week closed group | Ages 30+
Thursdays, 6:30–8:00pm | Starting early 2026 | In-person
8–10 participants

This 8-week men’s group is designed to explore the powerful intersection between our relationship with ourselves and our capacity to build meaningful, healthy relationships with others. Through guided conversation, shared reflection, and experiential activities, participants will deepen self-awareness while strengthening emotional and relational skills. Together, we will engage topics such as masculinity, attachment, mental health, emotional awareness, communication, and relationship building. The group offers a supportive and confidential space to show up honestly, practice vulnerability, and learn alongside other men navigating similar questions and challenges. The group meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:30–8:00 pm for eight consecutive weeks (February–March). Sessions are interactive, therapist-led, and process-oriented, emphasizing connection, presence, and real-life application.

Who this group is for:

This group is for men and male-identifying individuals who are interested in developing greater connection with themselves and with others. It may be a good fit if you are:

Seeking more emotional awareness and authenticity
Experiencing loneliness or a sense of disconnection
Struggling with friendships or close relationships
Wanting to build healthier communication and relational patterns
Curious about masculinity, attachment, and how these shape your relationships

No prior group therapy experience is required—just a willingness to show up, reflect, and engage.

Who This Group May Not Be a Good Fit For

This group is not appropriate for individuals who are currently experiencing:

If you’re unsure whether this group is the right fit, we encourage reaching out for a brief consultation to help determine appropriate support.

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Where Neurodivergent Women Find Community, Clarity, and Support

Women + ADHD Support Group

Facilitated by Gretchen Kandaras, MA, LMFT & Briana Koback-White, MS, LMFTA
8-week group | Meets every other week
Fridays, 5:00–6:30pm | Starting early 2026 | Virtual on Zoom

Screening call required (10–15 minutes)

This group is for women and people of other marginalized genders who want a community that understands the lived experience of ADHD. Sessions blend support, psychoeducation, shared processing, and hands-on tools to help participants understand their ADHD brains, unmask safely, and build a life that works with their neurodivergence — not against it.

What we’ll explore

How ADHD affects the body, emotions, and daily functioning
Dopamine, motivation, and what actually helps
Sleep, movement, food, and sensory needs
Social health + relationships with ADHD
Self-advocacy and communication skills
Managing rejection sensitivity
Masking, unmasking, and shame-free strength
Procrastination, activation energy, and executive functioning
Social media use + overstimulation
Personal strengths, resilience, and identity

This group offers:

A supportive community grounded in validation
Worksheets and guided activities
Space to process challenges and celebrate strengths
Tools you can use immediately in your daily life
A pace that honors neurodivergent brains

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Gretchen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a special interest in supporting neurodivergent women and individuals whose lived experiences don’t fit neatly into traditional mental health frameworks. She brings a warm, grounded presence to her work and excels at helping clients understand their internal world with clarity and compassion. Click on the button below to read the full bio.

Briana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who brings a deeply affirming and collaborative approach to her work with neurodivergent adults. She is passionate about helping clients cultivate self-understanding, reduce shame, and develop practical tools for thriving with ADHD. Click on the button below to read the full bio.