David Armstrong Extreme Park - Louisville, KY
Group Therapy & Workshops in Louisville and Online
Understanding a concept is one thing. Practicing it when your mind has other plans is another.
At River City OCD Clinic, our therapy groups and educational workshops offer opportunities to practice skills, maintain progress, and learn alongside others navigating similar challenges.
Explore programs focused on OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, hoarding, and applying psychological concepts in everyday life. Meeting formats and availability vary by program.
Explore Our Groups & Workshops
Some programs meet regularly, while others are forming. Visit each program’s page for its format, participation details, and current availability.
Our OCD therapy groups draw on principles from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) enhanced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Other groups and workshops use approaches suited to their particular purpose. Each program page explains whether the offering provides psychotherapy or is an educational experience.
A monthly group offered in in-person and online formats for people working to maintain progress in OCD and anxiety recovery. Meetings combine discussion, accountability, and continued ERP- and ACT-informed practice to help participants apply what they’ve learned in daily life.
New Group Forming
This group will focus on practicing ERP- and ACT-informed skills for responding to OCD, anxiety, and uncertainty. We’re gathering interest and scheduling preferences to help determine the meeting day and time.
A group addressing the unique challenges of hoarding disorder, an OCD-related condition. The focus is on gradual change, values-based action, and practical support for decisions about possessions and the use of living spaces. Some sessions may involve work outside the clinic.
Next series planned for January 2027
A guided book series that connects psychological concepts with everyday life through discussion, reflection, and practical exercises. Our latest series has concluded, and we’re taking a holiday break before the next series.
What to Expect From Groups & Workshops
Each program has its own purpose and format. Depending on the offering, meetings may include:
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Facilitated discussion and opportunities to learn from different perspectives.
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Guided exercises and practical skills to use between meetings.
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Support for maintaining progress and responding to setbacks.
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Attention to psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and values-based behavior.
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Clear expectations for respectful participation and privacy.
Some groups involve active therapeutic practice. Others focus on education, reflection, and discussion. You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out, or with a perfectly polished explanation of what you’re struggling with.
For OCD-focused groups, support includes practicing how to respond differently to doubt and discomfort. Repeatedly reassuring one another or trying to settle every intrusive thought can become part of the pattern treatment is helping you change.
Your facilitator will explain the program’s expectations and help keep discussions connected to its goals. Group work can complement individual therapy, although the right combination depends on your needs.
Watch: Dr. Brandon Bumbalough and Sara Wallace, LPA discuss River City OCD Clinic’s assessment services and group therapy options on WHAS-11’s Great Day Live!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a therapy group and an educational workshop?
A therapy group provides clinical treatment led by a clinician. Participation involves a therapeutic relationship and the applicable clinical consent and participation requirements.
Educational workshops focus on learning, discussion, reflection, and practical application. They do not provide psychotherapy or establish a therapist–patient relationship.
Check the individual program page for details about the type of offering.
Do I need to be an existing River City OCD Clinic client?
Not necessarily. Some programs welcome people who are not receiving individual therapy at our clinic.
Eligibility varies by program. A conversation or screening may be needed to determine whether a therapy group fits your needs.
Are the groups only for people with OCD?
No. Depending on the program, the focus may include anxiety, perfectionism, hoarding, self-criticism, psychological flexibility, or applying psychological concepts in daily life.
Each program page describes its intended participants and purpose.
Are meetings in person or online?
Format varies by program. Some meetings take place at River City OCD Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky, while others are offered online.
For virtual therapy groups, eligibility also depends on the facilitator’s authorization to provide care in the state where you are physically located during meetings. Contact us to discuss availability.
What does participation cost, and can I use insurance?
River City OCD Clinic is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance. Fees vary by program.
For eligible psychotherapy services, you may request a superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your plan and is not guaranteed. Educational workshops and other nonclinical offerings may not qualify.
We’ll explain the fee and payment arrangements before you join.
What if I miss a meeting?
Attendance and cancellation policies vary by program. We’ll explain the applicable policy before you join.
If you anticipate scheduling difficulties, contact us to discuss whether the program’s format will work for you.
How do I know which program is right for me?
Contact us with a little information about your goals and what you’re looking for. We can discuss the available programs, participation requirements, and whether a group, workshop, or another service may be a useful fit.
Interested in Joining a Group or Workshop?
Whether you’re looking to maintain recovery progress, practice new skills, or connect useful ideas with everyday life, we can help you explore your options.
Contact us about current availability, upcoming programs, and participation details. If you’re interested in Bridging the Gap or From Page to Practice, let us know—we’re gathering interest and scheduling preferences as these groups form.