Hello,
I’m organizing a free 8-week therapeutic group for people experiencing hikikomori or related forms of severe withdrawal. The group will begin once we have around 8 committed participants.
There is no pressure to participate in any specific way; you’re welcome to keep your camera off, and speaking is not required. You can communicate through chat, or simply listen. That said, the group is intended for those who may be open to gradually articulating their experiences and connecting with others in real time.
I’ll be facilitating the group, drawing both from my clinical work and my own experience as a hikikomori, with the aim of creating a supportive space for those in need. I chose to offer this group for free because many of the individuals I’ve worked with face financial barriers to care, and access to therapy, particularly in places like California, can be prohibitively expensive.
Because of licensing requirements, the group is currently limited to individuals located in California. However, I am also planning a separate, non-clinical (process-based) group for those who do not live in California, or in the U.S. If you’re interested in either option, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Feel free to reach out with questions or to express interest:
Email: codysnydertherapist@gmail.com
Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?search=cody+snyder
Prelicensed in California (#94029495)
Supervised by Dr. Cheryl Tien (CA #36121)