Group Therapy for Neurodivergent Young Adults
This weekly interpersonal process group is for neurodivergent young adults who want a supportive space to explore relationships, identity, emotions, and communication with peers who truly understand them. You are welcome exactly as you are — no masking, no judgment, no pressure to fit a mold.
Finding a community where you can show up authentically — without having to explain yourself or hide parts of who you are — can feel almost impossible. This group was created specifically for that need. Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships, processing difficult emotions, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this is a place where your experiences matter and your voice is valued.
The group meets virtually every Thursday night from 8:15-9:30 PM EST, making it accessible regardless of where you live. It's facilitated by Sara Schreiber, LCSW, CGP, a licensed clinical social worker and certified group psychotherapist who understands the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals. Sara creates a warm, validating environment where members can explore what matters most to them at their own pace.
This isn't a skills-based group or a lecture series. It's an interpersonal process group, which means the focus is on genuine human connection — sharing your experiences, learning from others, and discovering new ways of relating to yourself and the people around you. Many members describe this group as the highlight of their week, a place where they finally feel seen and understood.
A Space Where You Can Be Yourself
Is This Group Right for You?
You identify as neurodivergent
ADHD, autism/Autistic, AuDHD, OCD, anxiety, learning differences, sensory sensitivities, or other forms of neurodivergence. Formal diagnosis is not required — if you relate to these experiences, you belong here.
You want authentic relationships
You're tired of surface-level connections and want to build relationships where you can be genuinely yourself without constant translation or explanation.
You feel isolated or misunderstood
You've felt disconnected from peers, like you're always on the outside looking in, or like no one really gets what it's like to be you.
You struggle with masking or burnout
People-pleasing, perfectionism, constantly monitoring yourself, or feeling exhausted from trying to appear "normal" — these patterns are welcome topics here.
You’re navigating life transitions
Identity exploration, life changes, emotional processing, and making sense of who you are and who you want to become.
You want affirming community
A queer-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming space where all parts of your identity are celebrated and supported.
What Makes This Group Different
Unlike traditional therapy groups that focus on teaching skills or working through a set curriculum, this is an interpersonal process group. That means the group itself becomes a microcosm of your life — the patterns that show up in your relationships outside of group often appear here too, but in a safe space where you can explore them with support.
There's no homework, no worksheets, and no expectation that you'll share anything before you're ready. The only "task" is to put your feelings into words, share honestly when you can, and stay open to what comes up — both for yourself and for others. Some weeks you might share a lot. Other weeks you might mostly listen. Both are valuable.
This group is neurodiversity-affirming, which means we recognize that neurodivergent brains aren't broken or deficient — they're different, and that difference comes with both unique strengths and real challenges. You won't be pathologized here. You won't be told to "just try harder" or "think more positively." Instead, you'll be met with curiosity, compassion, and genuine understanding.
Group Values
Authenticity over masking
Connection over perfection
Curiosity over judgement
Process over productivity
Community over isolation
Topics We Explore Together
Relationships and Connection
Building and maintaining friendships, romantic relationships, family dynamics, and navigating social expectations when your brain works differently.
Identity and Self-Understanding
Exploring who you are beyond labels, understanding your neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ identity, values, and what matters most to you.
Emotional Processing
Learning to recognize, name, and express feelings — especially when emotions feel overwhelming, confusing, or hard to access.
Masking and Authenticity
The exhaustion of hiding parts of yourself, people-pleasing patterns, perfectionism, and what it means to show up as you truly are.
Communication Challenges
Navigating misunderstandings, asserting boundaries, asking for what you need, and finding your voice in relationships.
Life Transitions
Moving through changes in school, work, living situations, relationships, or any major shift that brings up questions or uncertainty.
How the Group Works
01
Join a welcoming community
After an initial consultation to ensure the group is a good fit, you'll be invited to your first session where you can ease in at your own pace.
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Show up as you are
Each Thursday evening, log in from wherever feels comfortable — your bedroom, a quiet corner, anywhere you can be yourself.
03
Share when ready
There's no pressure to talk about anything specific. Share what feels relevant to you that week, whether it's something big or small.
04
Listen and learn
Hearing others' experiences often helps you understand your own. You'll discover you're not alone in what you're going through.
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Build lasting connections
Over time, the group becomes a consistent, reliable place where you know you'll be understood and supported, week after week.
The group is ongoing with no fixed end date, which means you can attend for as long as it feels meaningful and helpful. Some members stay for months, others for years. You set the pace that works for you.
Meet Your Facilitator
Sara Schreiber, LCSW, CGP
Sara is a licensed clinical social worker and certified group psychotherapist who brings both professional expertise and genuine understanding to this work. She specializes in working with neurodivergent young adults and is deeply committed to creating affirming, inclusive spaces where people can explore their authentic selves.
Sara's approach is warm, validating, and free of judgment. She understands that neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges in traditional therapy settings, and she's designed this group to honor different communication styles, processing speeds, and ways of relating. Whether you're very verbal or prefer to listen, whether you process quickly or need time to think, you'll find room for your way of being here.
As a certified group psychotherapist, Sara has specialized training in facilitating therapeutic groups and understands the powerful healing that can happen when people connect authentically with peers who share similar experiences.
Practical Details
When
Every Thursday evening
8:15 - 9:30 PM EST
Ongoing (no fixed end date)
Where
Primary virtual (online)
Occasional in-person sessions in Teaneck, NJ
Format
Mixed gender interpersonal process group
75 minute sessions
The virtual format makes this group accessible regardless of where you live, and it allows you to participate from a space where you feel comfortable and safe. Whether you're joining from your bedroom with low lighting and your favorite sensory items nearby, or from a quiet office space, you can create the environment that helps you show up most authentically.
The occasional in-person sessions provide an opportunity for those who are local to connect face-to-face, but they're entirely optional. You can participate fully in the group without ever attending in person if that's what works better for you.
“This group has become the highlight of my week. It’s the only place where I don’t have to explain myself or worry about being too much or not enough. Everyone just gets it.”
What Members Say
“I’ve learned more about myself in this group than in years of individual therapy. Hearing other people’s experiences helped me understand my own patterns in ways I never could have alone.”
“I was so nervous before my first session, but everyone was so welcoming. There’s no pressure to share before you’re ready, and Sara creates such a safe space for whatever comes up.”
Members consistently describe feeling less alone, more understood, and more connected after joining the group. Many find that the relationships they build here — both with the facilitator and with fellow members — become an anchor in their lives, a place they can return to week after week knowing they'll be met with acceptance and genuine care.
The power of group therapy lies in the universality of human experience. When you hear someone else describe a feeling or struggle that you thought was yours alone, something shifts. You realize you're not broken, not the only one, not as isolated as you thought. And in that realization, healing begins.
If this group sounds like what you've been looking for, the next step is simple: reach out. You can connect with Sara to schedule an initial consultation where you'll talk about whether the group is a good fit for you right now. There's no obligation and no pressure — just a conversation to see if this might be the supportive community you need.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you join. You don't need to be "ready" in some perfect way. You just need to be curious about connection and willing to explore what it might feel like to be truly seen and accepted.
If you're feeling uncertain, know that almost everyone feels nervous before their first group session. That's completely normal and welcome. Many current members describe being anxious at first, and then feeling relief once they realized how accepting and understanding the space truly is.
Ready to Learn More?
Have questions? Reach out anytime. Sara is happy to answer any questions you have about the group format, what to expect, or whether this might be right for you.
Remember: You are welcome exactly as you are. No masking, no judgment, no pressure to fit a mold. This is your invitation to find your people and build the authentic connections you deserve.
Take the Next Step
Click the button or complete the form on this page to to schedule an initial consultation and learn more about joining the group.