New Beginnings offers the following Groups:

Body & Soul Process Group

A men's and women's group therapy experience for those interested in improving their relationships with themselves and others. This group is designed to provide a safe and supportive place to explore:

Practicing specific skills for relaxation and body awareness
Identifying stress triggers and stopping progression of stress related pain
Managing stress related eating behaviors
Dealing with relationships directly and with greater confidence
Developing conflict resolution skills toward more satisfying interactions

When: Mondays, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Cost: $65.00 per session (insurance may apply) 
Co-Facilitators: Susan Baker, MA, MFT and Susan Richter, MA, MFT
Call or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your space. A prior consultation is required.

Healthy Self Image Group for Adolescents

Adolescent group therapy will address the issues of body image, self-esteem, and relationships.

Focusing on:
Strategies for self-acceptance
Positive coping skills for dealing with conflicts with self and others
Communication, problem solving, assertiveness and healthy boundaries

When:  Wednesdays 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Cost:  $50 per session (most insurance accepted)
Co-facilitators:  Susan M. Baker, LMFT and MFT Intern
Call Susan at 805-987-3162 x10 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . A prior consultation is required.

Eating Disorders Recovery Skills Group

In a safe, supportive environment you will learn...

Gentle awareness of eating disorder triggers and development of skills/resources to experience:
Freedom from emotional or stress eating/dieting
Freedom from purging, compulsive exercise, or self-starvation

Practical tools for overcoming a focus on food and weight
Skills for improving body image and self-acceptance
Communication and relationship skills
Personal empowerment in dealing with pressures of appearance-focused culture

When: Tuesdays, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Cost: $65.00 per session (most insurance accepted)     
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Eating Disorders Support Group

Free, drop-in support group for those suffering from eating disorders.
Led by Master's level interns under licensed supervision at New Beginnings.

When: Wednesdays, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Where: Suite N-B at New Beginnings Counseling Center
Contact:  Kimberly Harley (805) 338-8192 or Kim Young (805) 235-5959

Eating Disorders Case Consultation Group

Monthly free meeting for consultation, sharing of knowledge, and support for clinicians working (or interested) in the field of eating disorders treatment.

When: 2nd Monday of each month, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Where: Suite N-B at New Beginnings Counseling Center
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