Moral Reconation Therapy
Evidence Based, Positive Behavioral Change
What is MRT?
Moral Reconation Therapy is a 12-step cognitive-behavioral program designed to help individuals improve decision-making and take positive control of their lives. It’s especially helpful for those who’ve faced legal issues or struggled with harmful behavior patterns. MRT focuses on building personal responsibility, healthier thinking, and stronger values. The ultimate goal is to support you in creating a more fulfilling, healthy, and law-abiding life—one based on choices that reflect your goals, values, and potential for growth.
- Structured Group Sessions: Participants engage in regular meetings to work through the MRT curriculum.
- Step-by-Step Process: The program involves systematic steps aimed at fostering self-reflection and personal growth.
- Focus on Moral Reasoning: By focusing on moral reasoning, MRT helps prevent relapse, strengthens resilience, supports long-term stability, and promotes sustained recovery.
Who Can Benefit From MRT?
We support individuals facing difficulty making healthy decisions, involvement in the criminal justice system, and issues related to drug and alcohol use. Whether you’re feeling stuck, dealing with harmful patterns, or navigating legal or personal consequences, we’re here to help without judgment. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can improve yourself and your relationships, plan for the future and start making meaningful changes.
MRT for men with Sexual Behavior Problems (SBP)
This 12-step program is designed to support men who have engaged in illegal or problematic sexual behaviors and are ready to make lasting, positive changes. The program focuses on accountability, healthy decision-making, and understanding the impact of one’s actions. Through structured steps, participants build skills to manage impulses and addictions, develop healthier relationships, and create a more fulfilling, responsible, and law-abiding life. The program is designed to improve decision-making, decrease sexually inappropriate behavior, develop healthy habits, relationships, and boundaries, and reduce the risk of recidivism and relapse.
- Group Format: Groups meet virtually (Zoom), once weekly, for 75 minutes.
- Facilitators: Groups are led by a licensed clinician and certified MRT facilitator.
- Fees: $25/session plus one-time workbook fee of $38.
Who Can Benefit From MRT for Men With SRP?
Moral Reconation Therapy for Sexual Behavior Problems (MRT for SRB) is designed for adult men who struggle with harmful or out-of-control sexual behaviors. This includes issues such as sexual offending, compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, chronic infidelity, stalking, or involvement with child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The program offers a structured, judgment-free space to build insight, take responsibility, and make lasting changes. The goal is to help participants develop healthier choices, stronger boundaries, and a more respectful, law-abiding way of life.
New Groups January 2026!
Teens with HeART: Art & Journaling Therapy Group
Beginning January 5th, Teens with HeART is a biweekly, in-person group designed for teens ages 13–16 to creatively explore emotions and build healthy coping skills. Using art and journaling tools—like emotions mapping, mask decorating, and expressive writing—participants will practice identifying feelings, communicating needs, and managing anxiety and depression. Join us every other Monday at 4:30pm to connect, create, and grow together! Please email to register or with questions.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Rediscover balance, build resilience, and break free from old patterns. This 8-week group combines evidence-based cognitive therapy with calming, accessible mindfulness practices to help you understand your thoughts, manage difficult emotions, and reduce the risk of future depressive episodes. In a supportive, guided setting, you’ll learn practical skills to quiet the mind, stay grounded in the present, and cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself.
Whether you’re navigating ongoing symptoms or wanting tools to prevent relapse, this group offers a safe space to heal, grow, and feel more in control.
This group will meet virtually on Saturdays at 10:00am beginning January 24, 2026. Please email to register or ask questions.
Participants can expect to:
- Learn practical coping skills for managing anxiety and depression
- Explore and express emotions through creative art and journaling activities
- Practice identifying and communicating feelings and needs in a safe, supportive environment
- Build self-awareness and self-esteem through guided self-reflection
- Connect with peers who share similar experiences
- Try hands-on projects like emotions mapping, mask decorating, and expressive writing
Participants can expect to:
- Learn practical mindfulness techniques to calm your mind and manage stress
- Understand and change unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression
- Develop skills to recognize early warning signs and prevent relapse
- Cultivate greater self-compassion and a kinder relationship with yourself
- Practice staying present
- Build resilience and confidence
- Share and connect with others in a supportive, nonjudgmental group setting
- Receive guidance from a licensed therapist experienced in cognitive therapy and mindfulness
Our Current Groups
Structured, supervised group sessions attended virtually.
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) for Men with Sexual Behavior Problems (SBP): MRT is a cognitive behavioral 12-step program focused on moral development and positive decision-making. This group is specifically geared toward men who have sexual behavior problems. The goal of the program is to increase healthy decision-making and reduce future sexually inappropriate behavior. This group meets virtually Fridays at 11:00. New group members are required to meet with Dr. Groth before joining.
- Women's Trauma Group: A safe space for women to process traumatic experiences and support each other's healing journey.
- Women's Infidelity and Betrayal Group: Are you a woman who has experienced infidelity or betrayal by your partner. Does your relationship feel like one big lie? Are you feeling angry, hurt, or confused about what to do next? This group is for you. This group utilizes a bibliotherapy model to help women to connect, heal, empower and gain support during this difficult time. This group meets bi-weekly via Zoom.
Group Sessions
General MRT
Men with Sexual Behavior Problems
Women’s Infidelity & Betrayal
Breaking the Chains of Trauma For Women