BIPOC Therapy Group in Brookline, MA
The Return Home Project
Healing Beyond Survival
The Return Home Project is a therapy group for BIPOC adults in Brookline, Boston and the Greater Boston area. This process-oriented group explores self-criticism, perfectionism, racialized stress, belonging, emotional wellbeing, and healing in community.
Many of the experiences we struggle with, such as self-criticism, perfectionism, emotional suppression, and burnout, do not develop in isolation. This group explores how these patterns can develop in response to our lived experiences and broader social, cultural, and historical contexts.
Before asking participants to change these patterns, the group encourages them to understand where they came from and how they may have helped them navigate difficult experiences.
Grounded in self-compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and culturally responsive frameworks, this group supports participants in developing greater self-understanding, emotional wellbeing, and connection.
Who Can Benefit from a BIPOC Therapy Group?
This group is designed for adults who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC).
Including individuals who identify as African American, Hispanic or Latine, Asian or Asian American, Middle Eastern or North African (MENA), Indigenous, multiracial people of color, and individuals from other racialized communities.
This group may be a good fit for BIPOC adults who:
Struggle with self-criticism or shame
Experience perfectionism or over-functioning
Navigate racialized stress
Have difficulty expressing emotions
Feel disconnected from yourself or others
Want a supportive space for healing
Benefits of Group Therapy
Group therapy offers a unique opportunity to learn, reflect, and heal alongside others. Many people find comfort in connecting with individuals who may share similar experiences and challenges.
Group therapy can help reduce feelings of isolation, foster a sense of belonging, and provide new perspectives that support growth and healing.
Through shared discussion and reflection, participants can build self-understanding while experiencing the support of a therapeutic community.
Group Details
For BIPOC adults (18+)
Weekly 60-minute sessions
Closed, process-oriented therapy group
Facilitated by Danika Charles, Ph.D.
Screening/intake required before enrollment
Fee: $35 per session
What Makes This Group Different?
The Return Home Project is designed specifically for BIPOC adults and offers a culturally responsive space for healing, reflection, and connection.
Unlike many traditional wellness approaches, this group recognizes that personal struggles, such as self-criticism, perfectionism, burnout, and emotional suppression, often develop within broader social and cultural contexts. The goal is not to simply reduce symptoms, but to help participants understand themselves with greater context and compassion.
Participants can:
Connect with others who may share similar experiences
Explore identity and belonging
Understand survival-based coping patterns
Build meaningful community
Move toward more intentional, values-based living
What to Expect
The Return Home Project is a closed, clinician-led therapy group facilitated by Dr. Danika Charles, Ph.D.
Sessions may include:
Psychoeducation
Experiential exercises
Mindfulness and grounding practices
Reflection
ACT-informed skills
Optional between session practices.
Participants will remain with the same group throughout the program, allowing for deeper connection and shared growth. A brief screening call will help determine if the group is a good fit for you.
Meet Dr. Danika Charles
Dr. Danika Charles specializes in culturally responsive care and supporting individuals in exploring identity, emotional well-being and belonging.
Culturally Responsive Group Therapy in Brookline and Boston
Serving Brookline, Boston, and the Greater Boston Area
Our Brookline and Back Bay therapy offices support individuals throughout:
Brookline
Boston (including Back Bay and the South End)
Cambridge
Newton
Allston
Brighton
Jamaica Plain
Surrounding Massachusetts communities
Brookline Office
COOLIDGE CORNER
Brookline, MA 02446
1330 Beacon St, #209
(617) 618 3026
BACK BAY
Boston Office
376 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 618 3026
Prefer virtual appointments?
We also provide online therapy across Massachusetts.
Our hope is that participants develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and connection. Rather than viewing struggles as personal shortcomings, participants are encouraged to recognize how many of these patterns make sense in the context of their lived experiences and to move forward with greater agency and care for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A BIPOC therapy group is a therapist-led group designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Participants have the opportunity to explore emotional wellbeing, identity, belonging, and lived experiences in a supportive and culturally responsive environment.
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Culturally responsive therapy recognizes that culture, identity, community, and lived experiences can influence mental health. Rather than viewing challenges in isolation, culturally responsive therapy considers the broader context of a person's life and experiences.
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Group therapy can provide a supportive space to explore the emotional impact of racialized stress, identity-related challenges, belonging, and self-criticism. Many people find it helpful to connect with others who share similar experiences while receiving guidance from a trained clinician.
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The Return Home Project is a clinician-led therapy group facilitated by Danika Charles, Ph.D. Sessions include guided discussion, reflection, experiential exercises, and evidence-based approaches such as self-compassion and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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This group was specifically designed to explore patterns such as perfectionism, over-functioning, shame, and self-criticism. Participants are encouraged to better understand these patterns and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
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Not necessarily. A screening call is required before enrollment to determine whether the group is a good fit for your needs and goals.
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A culturally responsive therapy group recognizes that identity, culture, and lived experiences can influence mental health. Participants are encouraged to explore these experiences in a supportive and affirming environment.