FAQs

Adults looking for extra support in reclaiming their territory and lives from OCD. Together we will learn strategies for going on strike against OCD utilizing CBT and ICBT education and methods. Adults wanting to connect with others experiencing similar, yet unique, intrusive thoughts and compulsions. This group supports adults wanting to learn more about OCD and its patterns. Adults ready to make change in their lives and resign from their service to OCD.This group is for adults and young adults living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or long-term health conditions who want connection and therapeutic support with a counselor and others who get it. You don't need to have it figured out to belong here, we are here to meet you in the full complexity and emotional roller coaster of chronic health conditions.

• Participation in individual therapy is not required to join this group. However, we encourage participants to have some form of outside support to help process any insights or experiences that may arise during group work.

• If you plan to use insurance and are not a current client of Caring Mind Counseling, one individual intake session with Gwendolyn is required. This allows time to complete a diagnosis and collaboratively develop a treatment plan.

• Educational resources based in CBT and ERP. Strategies for combating OCD. Time to reflect and share and understand we are not alone in our struggles.

• Starting August 31st biweekly on Mondays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. This group will be offered for 10 group sessions or based on current needs of the members.

Caring Mind Counseling: Group Room Address: 2208 US highway 421 N Boone NC 28607

• We can bill BCBS and Aetna. If you are not currently seeing a therapist at Caring Mind Counseling, you will be required to schedule a one on one with Gwendolyn prior to joining.

• Our self-pay sliding scale (for only folks without BCBS and Aetna) of $20–$50 per session is available. Our sliding scale is designed to make therapy more accessible while honoring the value of the work. When registering, you will simply select the rate that best reflects your current financial circumstances, no proof of income is required. We trust you to choose the amount that feels right for you.

Participants selecting the self-pay option agree to maintain the rate they choose for the duration of their group participation:

• $20–$29: For individuals with limited income or receiving financial assistance.

• $30–$39: For those with stable income and occasional discretionary spending.

• $40–$50: For individuals with stable income, financial flexibility, or assets who would like to help support access for others.

• This group has rolling acceptance, so you can join at any time, there's no need to wait for a new group to start. To get started, fill out a short screening questionnaire below so we can make sure the group is a good fit for you and your needs. Once submitted, Katelyn or Gwendolyn will follow up to get you into the system officially. The group is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and is capped at 12 people.

• Waitlist: We will keep a waitlist, so please still sign up even if you think the group might be full. The group will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and is capped at 15 people per group. Please fill out the form below.