Feeling isolated, stuck in a life transition, or simply craving a space where you can be truly seen? Connection Circle is our twice-monthly online group therapy for adults who want to deepen self-understanding, build meaningful relationships, and develop real emotional resilience — all from the comfort of home. If you live in San Diego, Encinitas, or anywhere in California, this group is for you.
Each session blends open, process-oriented dialogue with structured skill-building. Members leave with tools they can use right away in their relationships, at work, and in their own inner world.
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Life transitions and change
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Anxiety and depression
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Low self-worth and identity
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Isolation and loneliness
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Communication skills
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Self-compassion practices
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Mindfulness
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Building meaningful relationships
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This group isn’t built around a set curriculum. Instead, each session is shaped by what members bring into the conversation, creating space to explore emotions, relationship patterns, and challenges as they naturally come up.
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01 Responsive, not scripted Guided in real time by two co-facilitators, with space to explore what matters most in the moment. |
02 Therapy from wherever you are Join from the comfort of home, with no commute and no waiting room. |
03 A group built on connection A warm, welcoming environment where members can build trust, feel understood, and grow alongside others. |
Dr. Helen Hayden-Wade (CA PSY #19313) is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting young adults through older adults with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and long-standing patterns that feel hard to shift. Her style is thoughtful, structured, and collaborative, helping members build awareness, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Christine Mason is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (CA AMFT #164677) practicing under the supervision of Veronica Solaris, Psy.D. (CA PSY #34522). Christine brings more than 15 years of experience supporting people through grief, caregiving, and life transitions. Her approach to therapy is collaborative, integrative, and grounded in compassion and authenticity.
Some insurance may be accepted for this group. Please call our office at (760) 635-3310 ext. 1 for details. Members without in-network coverage are welcome to join for the out-of-pocket session rate below.
Meets entirely online via Zoom, so it’s available to adults anywhere in California — including San Diego, Encinitas, Del Mar, and Carmel Valley.
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Good fit if you’re…
✓Navigating a life transition
✓Managing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression
✓Feeling isolated or low self-worth
✓Wanting deeper connection & reflection, with or without individual therapy
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Talk to us first if you’re…
!In acute crisis
!In need of a higher level of clinical care
!Unsure this is the right fit — a free 15-min call will help
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Common QuestionsHow is a process group different from individual therapy?In individual therapy, you meet one-on-one with a therapist. In a process group, you work alongside a small group of peers, guided by two co-facilitators. The group setting adds something individual therapy cannot fully replicate: the experience of being understood by others who are navigating similar seasons of life. I’m already seeing an individual therapist. Can I still join?Yes, and in many cases it works really well. Group therapy complements individual therapy rather than replacing it. Many members find that the group experience gives them new material to bring into their one-on-one sessions. If you are working with another therapist, we just ask that you let them know about the group. What do I need to join an online session?All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone. We use Zoom for all sessions, and you will receive a secure link ahead of each meeting. What if I’m hesitant to talk in a group?This is one of the most common concerns we hear, and it is completely understandable. Dr. Hayden-Wade and Christine create a space where no one is ever pressured to share before they are ready. Many members who benefit most from the group start out simply listening. Most find that they open up more naturally over the first few sessions. Does insurance cover Connection Circle?Some insurance may be accepted for this group — please call our office at (760) 635-3310 ext. 1 for details. If you prefer to pay out-of-pocket, the session rate is $75. We also recommend calling the member services number on your insurance card to confirm your specific mental health benefits before enrolling. How do I know if I’m ready for group therapy?If you are navigating a life transition, feeling anxious, low, isolated, or simply craving deeper connection, Connection Circle is worth exploring. The free 15-minute consultation with our team is the best way to find out. We will ask a few questions about what you’re going through and give you an honest answer about whether this group is a good fit. Is what I share in the group confidential?Yes. Confidentiality is a foundational agreement in the group — what’s shared stays within the group, with the same limits that apply in individual therapy, such as safety concerns. |
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In individual therapy, you meet one-on-one with a therapist. In a process group, you work alongside a small group of peers, guided by two co-facilitators. The group setting adds something individual therapy cannot fully replicate: the experience of being understood by others who are navigating similar seasons of life.
Yes, and in many cases it works really well. Group therapy complements individual therapy rather than replacing it. Many members find that the group experience gives them new material to bring into their one-on-one sessions. If you are working with another therapist, we just ask that you let them know about the group.
All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone. We use Zoom for all sessions, and you will receive a secure link ahead of each meeting.
This is one of the most common concerns we hear, and it is completely understandable. Dr. Hayden-Wade and Christine create a space where no one is ever pressured to share before they are ready. Many members who benefit most from the group start out simply listening. Most find that they open up more naturally over the first few sessions.
Some insurance may be accepted for this group — please call our office at (760) 635-3310 ext. 1 for details. If you prefer to pay out-of-pocket, the session rate is $75. We also recommend calling the member services number on your insurance card to confirm your specific mental health benefits before enrolling.
If you are navigating a life transition, feeling anxious, low, isolated, or simply craving deeper connection, Connection Circle is worth exploring. The free 15-minute consultation with our team is the best way to find out. We will ask a few questions about what you’re going through and give you an honest answer about whether this group is a good fit.
Yes. Confidentiality is a foundational agreement in the group — what’s shared stays within the group, with the same limits that apply in individual therapy, such as safety concerns.
Fill out the form below and we will be in touch shortly.
Finding a warm, consistent community as an adult can feel harder than it should. At The Halliday Center, Connection Circle offers a twice-monthly online therapy group for adults ages 35 to 70 across San Diego, Encinitas, and all of California, co-facilitated by Dr. Helen Hayden-Wade and Christine Mason, MA.
Group therapy is a uniquely powerful format for adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or isolation. As the American Psychological Association has noted, group formats can be as effective as individual therapy for many concerns, while also offering peer support that one-on-one sessions don’t provide. Unlike one-on-one counseling, the group setting allows members to realize they are not alone in what they are feeling. Hearing others share similar struggles, whether it’s a career change, a relationship shift, or simply the weight of everyday life, can be profoundly normalizing.
Sessions blend open, process-oriented dialogue with structured skill-building in communication, self-compassion, and mindfulness. Meeting twice a month on Zoom, members build genuine trust with one another and with their facilitators over time, creating a foundation for lasting emotional growth.
Connection Circle isn’t the only way to get support at The Halliday Center. If you’re looking for something more individualized, these services may also be a good fit:
| Individual Psychotherapy | Couples Therapy |
| Meet Dr. Helen Hayden-Wade | Meet Christine Mason |
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