process group for breakups
Join us for an 8-week therapy group
a space to process the end of a meaningful relationship
in community with others who get it
Next group September 23 -November 11th, 2026*
Wednesday evenings 6:30-8pm
in-person in Ballard
*these are proposed dates pending participant commitment
why join a breakup process group?
You’re experiencing the end of a significant relationship. Maybe you’re in the midst of a painful grief process - there’s sadness, anger, confusion, fear, uncertainty about who you are on your own and how to exist in the world now. Maybe others in your life have moved on and are expecting you to do the same, but you’re in need of support and space to be with others who understand what you’re going through.
Group therapy provides a space to witness and be witnessed in shared experience, to be in community when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Group provides an opportunity to receive real-time reflection and support from members and facilitator(s).
“I felt a real shift in my grief. I felt connection and community and a sense of responsibility to my fellow group mates. Initially I felt worried that I wouldn’t be well received and the exact opposite was true. I’m so glad that I chose to do it.”- past group participant
more details:
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The group will meet weekly in-person in downtown Ballard on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm beginning this Fall
The group will meet for 8 weeks, and participants are expected to commit to the full eight weeks of group to support consistency and community-building.
The address will be shared with participants after sign-up.
Email chelsea@chelseagibsoncounseling.com with any questions.
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The group is capped at 8 participants to ensure adequate time and space for all members and to support the creation of trust and intimacy in the group setting.
This group is open to all genders and identities - if you are processing the end of a significant relationship, you are welcome here.
This space is non-monogamous, kink, and queer affirming.
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Each group will meet for two hours. This time will include a grounding exercise, a check-in with each member, and general space to process what is present that week with opportunity to receive reflection, feedback, and support from the participants and co-therapists.
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$80 per weekly group session.
Each member will also be required to go through a 45-minute assessment with one of the co-therapists prior to joining. This assessment will cost $80.
$80 × 8 sessions + $80 intake =
$720 total investmentSliding scale may be available to those experiencing ongoing financial instability.
Superbills for out of network insurance reimbursement will be provided at clients request.
“I appreciated getting perspective from new people. My friends and family are pretty biased, and also busy. It was helpful to say things out loud that I had been holding onto, and feel validated and appreciated without judgment. The group also gave me hope. It was helpful to hear other people already talking about “next time”. I haven’t allowed myself to dream that big.”- past group participant
Leaders
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I am passionate about helping clients create safe enough spaces to be heard and known. With an approach grounded in attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, experiential techniques, and somatic practices, I strive to develop a connection with my clients that communicates to each individual that they matter, their story matters, and that change and healing are possible.
Learn more about me here.
The group will be co-facilitated by Chelsea Gibson, LMHC and Brittany Ater, LMFTA.
As a relationship therapist (Brittany) and an individual therapist specialized in breakup recovery (Chelsea), we are passionate about supporting clients moving through relationship transitions and grief processing. We’re honored you’re here and considering joining us in creating a space for intentional healing.
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Brittany is a relational therapist supporting healing through connection—especially to the wounded parts of ourselves that need compassion and acceptance. Her approach integrates parts work (IFS), somatic practices, and attachment-based modalities to help clients deepen self-awareness, shift patterns, build communication skills, and attune to their emotional and bodily experiences.
Learn more about Brittany here.
Join the group
We’re so grateful you’re here and considering joining us in creating this space. Please reach out with any questions or to get started.
By submitting this form, I consent to both Brittany Ater, LMFTA and Chelsea Gibson, LMHC having access to my information for the purposes of contacting me to discuss the breakup process group.