Refuse to Be Numb: A Free Support Space in Times of Unrest (Not Therapy)
Virtual support group open to NY residents
The headlines don’t stop. The footage doesn’t fade. Whether you're grieving, overwhelmed, angry, or just tired in your bones — you are not alone.
We are not meant to hold this much alone.
Beginning Sunday, June 15, I’m offering a free, virtual support space for New Yorkers feeling the emotional weight of this moment. It’s not therapy. It’s not a political action space.
It’s a place to land — to exhale, to feel, and to be in community during a time when so many of us are searching for clarity and connection.
What This Space Is For
This group is for those impacted by the collective tension and uncertainty of recent weeks — including news cycles, protest response, and community grief. Whether you’ve been out in the streets, glued to updates, supporting from the sidelines, or just holding it all in your body: this space welcomes you.
It’s a time to reflect, gather ourselves, and remember we’re not navigating this alone. Especially on Sunday, we’ll offer space to decompress and process after a long week — or a hard Saturday.
This is not a group affiliated with any specific movement, action, or organization. We are not collecting data. We are not asking about affiliations. You do not have to name where you’ve been or what you’ve done to be here.
Gathering Details
Place: Virtual (Zoom link shared after a brief 1:1 screening)
First Meeting: Sunday, June 15 at 12 PM
Ongoing Gatherings: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM (starting June 19)
Length: Up to 90 minutes (shorter if needed, based on group size)
Participants: 3–12 people
Eligibility: Must be located in New York State
What to Expect
Gentle opening grounding
Optional space to share, speak, or sit in silence
Camera-on or off options
Respect for varying levels of comfort, energy, and emotion
This is a community-based support space. It is not therapy.
It is not a clinical service. There is no documentation. No diagnosis.
Just care, containment, and connection.
All participants will complete a short interest form and a 15-minute individual Zoom check-in before joining.
Participation Guidelines + Disclaimer
This is not a therapy group, and no therapeutic relationship is established by attending. It is not a substitute for mental health treatment, crisis care, or medical support.
It is a free peer-based space designed to be respectful, supportive, and trauma-informed.
Any trolling, disruptive, or harmful behavior will result in removal.
If you are in immediate distress, please contact a licensed provider or call 988 for support.
Sign Up
To join, fill out this brief interest form→
You’ll then receive an email within 24hrs to book your 15-minute Zoom screening.
Have questions? Contact me here→
This group is separate from my therapy practice.
If you’re looking for ongoing support, you can learn more about my therapy offerings here→
Additional Resources
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Not feeling up for therapy or a group space?
That’s okay — you still deserve a place to process.
If you’re looking for something more private and low-pressure, I’m creating a guided journal designed for gentle self-reflection during hard seasons.
No Answers Necessary is a trauma-informed journal that invites you to look inward without shame and explore what you’ve been carrying — all at your own pace.
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Explore what truly matters to you in partnership with this free, therapist-created worksheet.
By downloading, you’ll be added to my email list — a low-volume space where I share new resources, journal updates, and reflections. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
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Browse reflections on therapy, emotional health, and navigating hard things in a complicated world.
Learn More About Me
I’m a trauma-informed therapist based in NYC, working with individuals and couples navigating grief, burnout, identity shifts, and the weight of complex experiences.
My approach is relational, depth-oriented, and rooted in compassion — not quick fixes. I believe healing happens through connection, reflection, and the slow, intentional work of becoming who you are.
This group is just one way I try to offer care outside of traditional therapy.
If you're curious about my work, values, or approach, you can learn more about me here →
Final Thought
You’re not too sensitive.
You’re not overreacting.
This moment is heavy. You deserve space to feel what you feel.
Let’s refuse to be numb.