Feeling Stuck? Why Group Therapy Can Be a Transformative Choice for Women in 2026

As a licensed mental health practitioner, I’ve observed many women who felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply uncertain about their emotional well being. In 2026, women continue to navigate a complex intersection of stressors: balancing career demands and family responsibilities, dealing with societal expectations, caring for children, managing relationships, coping with burnout, and facing identity transitions such as motherhood, career changes, or life after loss. Many of these pressures can increase anxiety, depression and isolation if we don’t have a safe space to share and process our experiences.

Group therapy can be a profoundly supportive space for women of all backgrounds—whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a career professional, someone navigating single life, or juggling both family and work. Unlike one-on-one therapy, group therapy offers the opportunity to connect with others who truly understand common challenges because they are living them too. Research from mental health services at Johns Hopkins University highlights that group settings provide a safe, confidential environment to explore personal concerns, strengthen interpersonal skills, and learn from a community of peers under the guidance of trained clinicians.

One of the most powerful elements of group therapy is the sense of connection it fosters. Women often shoulder the emotional labor of care giving and household responsibilities and yet may feel isolated when trying to sustain everything on their own. In group therapy, you are surrounded by women who can empathize, offer insight, and reflect perspectives you may not see in yourself. This shared experience helps normalize feelings of stress, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion that so many women carry quietly. It also encourages mutual support, validation, and growth, key ingredients in building resilience and self-compassion.

Another benefit is the chance to practice new ways of communicating and setting boundaries in relationships. Within the group, women can gain confidence in expressing needs, asserting priorities, and acknowledging their own worth. These interpersonal skills often translate into healthier relationships outside of therapy, whether at home, work, or within social circles. Group therapy is also an effective complement to individual therapy, reinforcing self-awareness while offering diverse perspectives on managing life’s challenges.

Supportive spaces like group therapy are especially important given the reality that many women face barriers to accessing ongoing mental health services. Despite a high need, fewer women receive care through group formats compared with one-on-one treatment, often due to misconceptions or lack of awareness about how transformative group work can be.

At Alliance Wellness Solutions, we are forming new women-focused group therapy cohorts now. These groups are designed to bring women together in a confidential, professionally facilitated environment where shared experience becomes strength. Whether you’ve struggled with persistent stress, life transitions, feelings of isolation, or the emotional load of care giving, know that support and connection are possible. Space in these groups is limited, and telehealth options expand access for women both near and far. If this resonates with you, I warmly encourage you to reach out and schedule a conversation to learn more about how group therapy can support your well being in 2026 and beyond.

Sources

Johns Hopkins University. Group Counseling and Mental Health Services. Johns Hopkins University Student Health and Well-Being, 2023. Howard University College of Medicine. Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Women and Communities of Color. Howard University, 2023.

Kaiser Family Foundation. Access and Coverage for Mental Health Care for Women. KFF Women’s Health Policy, 2024.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Mental Health Treatment Effectiveness and Group Therapy Outcomes. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2023.