Free Virtual Support Group for Navigating Stressful Times – Sponsored by Frederick County Mental Health Professionals

This support group provides connection, grounding, and coping strategies during stressful times. While therapeutically informed, it is not a replacement for individual therapy. Our shared goal is to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all participants. Click here to register!

Spring 2026 Dates (2nd and 4th Mondays)

March 9th,

Christine Beehler LCSW-C comfortcovecounseling.com    

Julie Hanson, LCPC, LCMFT (she/her) www.inner-evolution.com 

March 23rd

Christine Beehler LCSW-C comfortcovecounseling.com    

Susan McGilloway LCPC-S susanmcgilloway@outlook.com 

April 6th

Christine Beehler LCSW-C comfortcovecounseling.com    

Daisy Lopez-Duke LCPC https://oasiscounselingwellness.com 

April 20th

Christine Beehler LCSW-C comfortcovecounseling.com    

May 4th

Christine Beehler LCSW-C comfortcovecounseling.com 

Laina Santamaria  LCSW-Clainasantamaria.lcswc@gmail.com

May 18th

Christine Beehler LCSW-C comfortcovecounseling.com    

Facilitators: 

Christine Beehler LCSW-C comfortcovecounseling.com      

Susan McGilloway LCPC-S susanmcgilloway@outlook.com 

Daisy Lopez-Duke LCPC https://oasiscounselingwellness.com 

Julie Hanson, LCPC, LCMFT (she/her) www.inner-evolution.com 

Laina Santamaria, LCSW-C lainasantamaria.lcswc@gmail.com 

Margaret Williams www.resourcingcenter.com/therapy 

Maia Gemignani LCSW-C www.foresttherapy.org 

Meghan MurphyLCSW-C (she/her)connectwithhealing.com

Group Goals • Build community and decrease isolation • Learn grounding and stress-management skills • Reflect and share without pressure to disclose trauma • Support one another with empathy and curiosity • Protect emotional safety for all members 

Group Expectations & Guidelines

1. Be Present: Arrive on time and minimize distractions. 

2. Get Comfortable: Sit how you need, take breaks as needed. 

3. Listen Deeply: Allow others to speak without interruption. 

4. Speak Your Truth: Share your own experiences; no one is required to share deeply. 

5. Share With Care: Avoid graphic or highly traumatic detail. Use the “1–10 Sharing Scale” (aim for 3–6, avoid 10-level content). 

6. Confidentiality: Share only your own experience outside the group, not others’. 

7. Respect Boundaries: Consider the emotional impact on others when sharing. 

8. Stay Curious & Empathetic: Approach others with openness and kindness.