Speaking Up: Assertiveness & Relationship Skills
Learn to communicate confidently, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen your relationship through evidence-based skills training.
8 weeks
Weekly 55-minute sessions
Small Group
Limited to ensure personal attention
Virtual
Meet comfortably from anywhere.
Skills You Can Use
Practical tools for real-life change.
This Group May Be Right For You If You:
Often put others’ needs before your own
Struggle to say no or set boundaries
Feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed when dealing with conflict
Have difficulty asking for what you need
Want to communicate more effectively in relationships or at work
In This Group, You Will Learn To:
Communicate your needs clearly and confidently
Set and maintain healthy boundaries
Navigate conflict more effectively
Strengthen self-respect and self-advocacy
Build more satisfying and authentic relationships
How the Group Works
Many accomplished people excel professionally while struggling to express their needs, set limits, or navigate conflict in their personal relationships. They often avoid difficult conversations, over-accommodate others, or experience guilt when prioritizing themselves.
This structured skills group teaches practical, evidence-based strategies for communicating more effectively while maintaining meaningful relationships. Participants learn how to ask for what they need, establish healthy boundaries, navigate conflict with confidence, and strengthen self-respect in interpersonal situations.
Drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the group combines instruction, discussion, and real-life practice in a supportive environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This group is for adults who are motivated to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and practice new ways of responding to familiar challenges. It may be especially helpful if you notice recurring patterns in how you communicate, manage emotions, set boundaries, or connect with others.
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No. Previous therapy experience is not required. What matters most is a willingness to reflect, participate, and consider new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships.
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No. This group is for anyone who wants to strengthen their interpersonal effectiveness. Many participants are successful professionals who communicate confidently at work but find it more difficult to set boundaries, express vulnerability, or navigate challenging conversations in their personal relationships. Whether you're looking to become more assertive, communicate more effectively, or build healthier relationships, this group provides practical skills to help you do so.
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I am an out-of-network provider. Some clients may be eligible for partial reimbursement depending on their insurance benefits. I can provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance company.
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Because each session builds on the previous one, regular attendance is encouraged to help you get the most from the group. If you know you'll be absent, please let me know in advance whenever possible. While missed sessions cannot be made up individually, you'll receive guidance on how to stay engaged with the material.
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Groups are intentionally kept small (4-8 members) to allow for meaningful discussion, personal attention, and a strong sense of trust among members.
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Both. Each session includes structured teaching, guided discussion, and opportunities to practice new skills. While participation is encouraged, there is never pressure to share more than you feel comfortable discussing.
See If This Group Is Right For You
Online Therapy Throughout New York, New Jersey, Florida and PSYPACT states