Therapy Groups at ATFG
We feel group therapy is the key to helping girls at every age whether they are having friendship struggles at the elementary school level to transitioning to adulthood in their early 20’s. Anxiety, depression and overall self-worth are the focus of our groups. We combine a variety of skills and concepts in our groups depending on age, developmental level and current issues group members are facing. The average group is 8-10 sessions and has around 6-8 members and the cost is usually $100 per session.
Payment is reserving your spot and you will be charged regardless of attendance.

Courage Camp
We are excited to announce Courage Camp for Rising 4th/5th graders, 6th/7th and Rising 8th graders.
Key Therapeutic Activities
- Courage: What it is, How to Have More
- Tools to Calm Down During Anxious and Stressful Times
- Friendship Skills
- Finding your Superpower
Each participant will leave with a Courage Journal with tools at the end of the camp.
Sunday Scaries No More
We all know that Sundays are usually the time we freak out about the week ahead. This group is designed to help ease into the upcoming week with some creative and fun activities along with tools for the current issues participants are facing.
Shayna Barksdale, LCSW-S, has developed this group from her almost 30 years of practice addressing the needs of teen girls and the caregivers that support them. Shayna has combined the group with tools from CBT ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Shame Resilience( based on the research and curriculums of Brené Brown)
Starting Sunday Feb, 26th until April 30th 2023.
20 Something Group from 2:20-3:45pm
9th/10th Grade Group from 4:00-5:15 pm
11th/12th Grade Group from 5:30-6:45
Please submit new submission to be on the waiting list HERE and usually there is a waiting list for these groups.

Finding Your Brave
Art Journaling for Elementary, Middle and High School Grade
Join ATFG for a 8 week art journaling group based on the research and curriculum by Dr. Brené Brown. One of our most popular groups, space limited to only 6 participants. Mask required for participation, no art skills needed. The group will use creative projects to explore such topics as:
- Letting go of anxiety
- Awareness of unhealthy ways of coping with feeling
- Learning relaxation and mindfulness tools
- Practicing friendships skills
- Shame Resilience ( the work of Brené Brown)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills
- Transition skills for a successful middle or high school experience
4th/5th starting Monday Feb. 27th-April 24th from 4:00-5:00pm ( 1 spot left)
6th/7th starting Wednesday March 29th -May 24th 1st from 6:00-7:15 (2 spots left)
8th grade group TBA

This list is updated weekly. If you do not see openings for your current group call 512-981-5279 or e-mail us to get on a waiting list.