Pace - Mental Health Groups 4+

I joined pace about six months ago and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. I’m in two groups (it’s such great value that you can be in several groups - up to 3 I think - for no extra cost) and they are both amazing. I think that has a lot to do with the matching process - I’m in groups with people who are at similar life stages and are working through similar issues. I am amazed at how deep both groups have gone in such a short time and how deeply connected we feel to each other. The facilitators are beyond excellent and create really safe containers in which we feel totally confident being vulnerable and in which we feel heard, held, and receive loving support. Before joining pace I was concerned that something would be lost in the online experience (vs in-person) but the opposite has proven to be true. The convenience of joining from anywhere and having the opportunity to connect with people from all over has made pace far more rewarding than an IRL meeting. I have no doubt that some of the people I’ve met through pace will become lifelong friends. Truly a 10/10 experience in every way.

I’ve done a lot of therapy over the past 30 years, both individual and group. My Pace group is led by a psychologist who insists this isn’t group therapy because it doesn’t focus on diagnosis and pathology, but I can tell you it’s just like group therapy, except conducted over a proprietary Zoom-like app. They probably have business or regulatory reasons to say it’s not group therapy. Can you imagine the red tape involved in licensing in 50 states? Anyway, it’s well done, the app works fine. It’s inexpensive and convenient. Highly recommend.

There are some very negative reviews on here and I just wanted to jump in and say I love Pace. It has exceeded my expectations. I have found a lot of comfort in hearing from people with similar perspectives. I’ve also been stretched by hearing other perspectives. I now see my individual therapist less and do pass every week. Try it out with an open mind!