The Hearth: Women’s Therapeutic Circle
A 12-Week In-Person Psychotherapy Group for Women
Within The Hearth, there is a continuum of circle offerings—supportive, restorative, and therapeutic. This page shares more about the women’s in-person therapeutic circle, for those who feel drawn toward deeper, ongoing group psychotherapy within a carefully held container.
This offering is a closed, weekly psychotherapy group that integrates somatic awareness, relational exploration, and parts-based work within the grounded, heart-centered structure of Circle. It is designed for women who are seeking more than support alone and who are open to engaging emotionally, relationally, and embodied in the therapeutic process over time
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A Common Starting Place
Many women who find their way here are already doing a lot right. They may be functioning well, engaged in individual therapy, or outwardly capable—yet still sense that something important wants to be explored in relationship.
Often, it’s not about fixing a specific problem. It’s about having a place where patterns, emotions, and ways of relating can be felt, named, and worked with as they naturally arise with others.
What This Group Is
This is a depth-oriented psychotherapy group that unfolds gradually through shared presence, consistency, and relationship.
This is not a drop-in group or a skills-based workshop. The therapeutic process depends on continuity, trust, and participation across the full series.
Rather than focusing on advice or surface-level coping strategies, the group offers space to slow down, listen inwardly, and explore what emerges in the body, in relationship, and in the group field. Insight and change arise through lived experience, reflection, and integration—both within the circle and beyond it.
The Therapeutic Approach
This group integrates:
- Relational group psychotherapy
- Somatic awareness and embodied inquiry
- Parts-based and depth-oriented approaches
- A carefully held Circle structure that supports safety and presence
The Circle format offers a consistent relational field where patterns can be seen, felt, and worked with over time—both internally and interpersonally. The intention is not to push for change, but to create conditions where insight, regulation, and relational healing can emerge naturally.
Who This Group Is For
This therapeutic circle may be a good fit if you:
- Are seeking deeper therapeutic work within relationship, not just support or skill-building
- Want to explore patterns that emerge in connection with others
- Are open to working experientially, including attention to the body, emotion, and relational dynamics
- Value consistency, continuity, and depth over quick insight or short-term relief
- Are willing to bring curiosity, honesty, and presence into a shared group process
Many women who join this group have experience with individual therapy and sense that something important unfolds more fully in relationship.
Who This Group May Not Be a Fit For
This group may not be the right fit if you:
- Are looking for a drop-in or short-term group
- Prefer a primarily educational, skills-based, or advice-focused format
- Are not able to commit to consistent weekly attendance
- Are currently in acute crisis and need a higher level of care
- Feel strongly uncomfortable engaging emotionally in a group setting
If you’re unsure, we’ll explore fit together during the consultation.
What to Expect Over the 12 Weeks
This group unfolds gradually. Early sessions focus on establishing safety, rhythm, and relational trust. As the group deepens, themes, patterns, and emotional material naturally emerge—both individually and within the group field.
Sessions may include:
- Attunement to present-moment experience
- Relational exploration as dynamics arise in the room
- Gentle somatic awareness and tracking
- Opportunities to speak, listen, and be witnessed
- Reflection and integration over time
What Women Often Take With Them
While every woman’s experience is unique, many participants find that this kind of depth-oriented group work supports
meaningful shifts that continue to unfold well beyond the group itself.
Women often describe leaving with:
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A greater sense of emotional regulation and inner steadiness
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Increased capacity to stay present in relationships, even when things feel tender or complex
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More clarity about personal patterns, needs, and boundaries
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A felt experience of being seen and responded to by others, rather than navigating challenges alone
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Greater trust in their own internal signals and emotional wisdom
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A deeper sense of belonging and connection that continues beyond the group
Rather than offering quick insight or surface-level relief, this work supports changes that integrate gradually into daily life, relationships, and decision-making.
Details at a Glance
- Format: 12-week closed women’s psychotherapy group
- Location: In person, Fort Collins area
- Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 pm
- Dates: February 26 – May 21
- Planned week off: March 18
(integration week) - Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
- Fee: $75 per session
- Commitment: Participation in the full series is required
Meet Your Therapist & Group Facilitator
Carrie Haynes, LPC
I’m a licensed psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience facilitating depth-oriented group therapy for women. My clinical work integrates somatic awareness, relational exploration, and parts-based approaches within a consistent, carefully held group container.
I specialize in working with the complexities that arise in group settings, offering a therapeutic space where insight, emotional processing, and relational healing can unfold over time. My role is to offer a steady, attuned presence and to tend the group process so that depth unfolds with care, clarity, and respect for each person’s pace.
Next Steps: Exploring Fit
If you’re curious about whether this therapeutic circle is the right fit, the next step is a brief consultation.
This conversation is a chance to:
- Ask questions
- Explore readiness and timing
- Ensure the group is supportive and appropriate for you
There is no obligation to join following this conversation. The intention is mutual clarity and care.
