Women’s Healing Circle

The Women’s Healing Circle: A Space for Collective Healing

Women sitting in a circle outdoors with fire.

At St. Charles Advanced Therapy™, we recognize that women often carry an "invisible weight"—the silent pressure of balancing career, family, and personal transitions. Our Women’s Healing Circle and Support Group in Batavia offers more than just a conversation; it is a dedicated hour for you to set that weight down.

A Truly Different Approach

Unlike traditional support groups that focus solely on advice-giving, our Circle utilizes unique therapeutic modalities designed to help you process emotions at a deeper level. Facilitated by Melissa Hill, LCSW, ACHT, who brings over 35 years of clinical expertise, this group provides a calm, nurturing environment where vulnerability is met with strength and shared wisdom.

What to Expect

Our Sunday sessions are structured to be both grounding and transformative. We focus on:

  • Navigating Life Transitions: Whether you are facing a career shift, "empty nest" syndrome, or personal loss.

  • Emotional Resilience: Learning to face fears and finish the healing process in a safe, non-judgmental space.

  • Integrative Wellness: Moving beyond talk therapy to incorporate holistic perspectives on health and well-being.

Upcoming Series: The Women’s Healing Circle

Our Women’s Circle follows a unique 4-Week Series Format designed to move you from theory to practice:

  • Week 1: Teaching and education on the monthly topic.

  • Week 2: An interactive activity to deepen your experience.

  • Week 3: A process group for shared reflection and connection.

  • Week 4: A concluding meditation or spiritual exercise.

2026 Curriculum & Topics

April 12 – May 3

Taming the Hormone Rollercoaster: Holistic strategies for mood, energy, and natural balance.

May 10 – June 7 (There will be No Group on May 24th)

Don’t Flip the Table: Practical tools for regulating emotional overwhelm.

June 14 – July 12

It Takes a Village: Parenting strategies that protect your personal peace.

July 19 – Aug 9

Show Me the Money: Financial independence and values-based budgeting.

Group Schedule & Location

To ensure an intimate and focused experience, our Circle meets weekly in our beautiful Fox Valley office.

  • When: Every Sunday | 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

  • Where: 1128 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510

  • Who: Women from Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and the surrounding Fox Valley area seeking deeper connection and professional guidance.

A Note on Privacy: To maintain the sanctity of our therapeutic space, we ask that participants arrive on time.

Registration & Investment

We strive to make high-level care accessible.

  • Insurance: Many participants find that our group sessions are reimbursable through their insurance providers. We are happy to provide the necessary documentation for your claim.

  • How to Join: Space is limited to preserve the group's intimacy. Please Click Here or call our office to confirm your spot.

Women's circle. Fire pit. Outdoors. A calm and private therapy room in Batavia, IL, optimized for EMDR, hypnotherapy, and somatic healing sessions.