Group Therapy Services

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to walk into a room and not have to explain your sensory needs, your "tangents," or your identity? Are you curious about how much faster you could heal if you weren't doing it alone?

I blend evidence-based treatments with my own lived experience to create a space for true connection without the performance.

The Logistics & My Clinical Support

• A Clinical Space: These are professional psychotherapy groups led by Kat Atienza, LMFT (CA License #161292)

• Insurance & Superbills: While I don't bill insurance directly, I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

• The Investment: $50 per 90-minute session (special launch rate)

• The Commitment: I keep our groups small (max 5 members) to ensure you always have "floor time" and feel heard.

The First Step: Your Group Screening

To protect the safety and "flow" of our community, I require a brief 15-minute screening for all new group members.

Why a screening?
Starting group therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you have specific sensory needs or ways of relating that matter deeply. This conversation is a gentle way for us to get to know each other and make sure the space feels supportive for you.

We’ll talk about what you’re hoping for, what helps you feel comfortable, and how (or if) body-based practices fit for you. Group work can be powerful (our brains and nervous systems learn through safe connection) but it works best when you feel at ease and respected.

This isn’t about being “the right fit.” It’s about creating a space where you can show up as you are, at your own pace.

A Note from Kat:

As a San Diego native and therapist who lives in the "real world" just like you, I know how much it matters to find a space where you don't have to explain yourself. My practice is built on the belief that when we stop hiding, we start flowing. I can't wait to meet you.

Also, check out the FAQs if you’re interested in learning more about the difference between Group Therapy and Support Groups.

Please see below for the different groups offered at Unmask & Flow

Elevated clinical support rooted in genuine human connection.

1 hour virtual individual therapy session

My therapeutic approach blends trauma-informed care with the kind of deep, authentic presence that an algorithm simply can’t replicate. Expect evidence-based treatment, creative action, and honestly… probs some laughter. You aren’t a data point, and your therapy shouldn't feel like one.

I trade the generic advice for literal tools that help you shift your relationship with your mind. From kids finding their footing to adults seeking flow, I provide a specialized therapeutic space for children, pre-teens, teens, and adult humans (ages 6+) to finally unmask & flow.

Ages 6-11 Screening Protocol (Required)

Honoring the Human, Not the Calendar

Age is just one data point in a much bigger picture. Whether you’re an Old Soul in a young body or navigating the world with a vibrant Inner Child, your therapy should match your actual capacity. For ages 6–11, I require a Digital Readiness Screening to make sure Telehealth (virtual therapy) is a tool for connection and growth, not just another source of sensory fatigue and digital distraction.

San Diego’s Newest Walk & Talk Therapy

A new era of neuroaffirming care

Unmask & Flow is San Diego’s newest coastal Walk & Talk practice, built for the neurospicy soul.

Walk & Talk Therapy is a premium individual service for humans ages 25+

Bilateral Stimulation is a fancy way of describing a simple, powerful rhythm: the alternating tap of your left and right feet as we move. This back-and-forth motion engages both sides of your brain, helping you process heavy emotions while staying grounded in the present. Walking side-by-side removes the performance of a clinical setting. No staring, no sensory overwhelm, no 'masking' required. It’s therapy that moves at your pace. It’s healing in motion.

Note: This specialized service requires a brief screening process to make sure this environment supports your safety and your therapy goals.

A Note for my 18–24 Explorers:

At Unmask & Flow, we respect that age is just a number, but we also respect the neurobiology of the Pre-fron-tal Cor-tex.

This part of the brain (the one that helps us manage sudden impulses) is usually still receiving its final updates until age 25. To keep our sessions creative and grounded, a mandatory screening is required for those under 25 (18-24). Since the San Diego coast has a lot of 'random inputs,' I want to make sure your nervous system feels steady enough to Unmask & Flow safely in an outdoor setting. If the shore isn’t the right match yet, don't worry, I’ll find another creative way to support your growth.

4 Specialized 80-Minute Sessions for Neurodivergent Souls (Ages 6+)

Standard 50-minute sessions can feel like you’re just getting started when the timer goes off. This bundle is designed to bypass the "rush" and give your brain the space it actually needs to process, unmask, and regulate.

Every session includes a dedicated Nervous System Reset: a tailored transition to help you move from the "noise" of the outside world into a state of safe, internal flow.

01. For the Small Humans (Children’s Bundle)

I’m bringing “Ms. Rachel” vibrance mixed with Filipino-American soul. In my culture, an Ate is a protector and guide. I’ve created a space where your child is celebrated, not "fixed."

• The Double Empathy Advantage: I’m neurodivergent, too. We skip the clinical awkwardness and go straight to a shared language of trust.

• Special Interest Roadmaps: Whether it’s dinosaurs, space or drum beats, we use what they love to navigate big emotions and regulation.

• The "Parent First, Then Play" Structure:

  • The Parental Sanctuary (20-30 Min): Before I focus on your child, I focus on you. Vent, process the week, and regulate. You cannot pour from an empty cup.

  • Child Play Therapy (Remaining Time):Once you feel supported, we transition to our virtual, creative play therapy with your child. I use creative techniques to help them process big emotions, build communication skills, and strengthen connection.

02. For the Big Humans (Adult Bundle)

Whether you have a formal diagnosis or have spent a lifetime suspecting your brain moves to a different rhythm, this space is for you. We move out of "survival mode" and into a true state of flow.

The 80-Minute Flow Breakdown:

1. The Nervous System Reset (20 Min): We skip the small talk. We start with "bottom-up" somatic regulation and grounding to lower the mental static.

2. The Unmasked Flow State (45 Min): A spacious, "no-filter" zone. Process burnout or navigate late-identified identity without the pressure of a ticking clock.

3. The Integration & Vibe Check (15 Min): We never end abruptly. We ground your discoveries so you feel regulated before returning to your day.

Why 80 Minutes?

Neurodivergent brains need time to transition and "drop in." The extended format respects the transition, allows for actual creative breakthroughs, and ensures you never feel rushed through your own healing.

The Investment: The Legacy Rate Opportunity

I am honoring those who start this journey with me during this launch phase.

• The Launch Rate:$500 for four 80-minute sessions (or $150 per individual session).

• The Legacy Status: The first 8 families and 8 adults to sign up lock in this $500 rate.

• The "Good Fit" Guarantee: If after our first 80-minute session you feel we aren’t the right match, I will provide a full $400 refund. No questions asked.

• The Horizon: After August 2026, the investment for this Unmask & Flow Bundle package will increase to $800.

  A Note from Kat: I’m not here to fix how your brain works… I’m here to help you fall in love with it.

  Ready to shift the frequency? Let’s Unmask & Flow. Join the waitlist today.