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  • Establishing the Self is an in-person psychotherapy group for adults of all genders. Members are encouraged to slow down, notice their internal experience in real time, and explore new relational patterns within the group process. This experiential psychotherapy group integrates AEDP, attachment theory, and the work of Pia Mellody.

    Group members will practice speaking from an “I” position, identifying emotions and bodily sensations, expressing needs and boundaries, and listening without fixing or rescuing. Sessions may include experiential exercises, role playing, psychoeducation, and therapist modeling.

    Topics may include:

    • attachment patterns

    • shame and self-concept

    • boundaries and emotional honesty

    • caretaking and over functioning

    • emotional regulation

    • needs, vulnerability, and dependency

    • grief, anger, and self-abandonment

  • This group may be a good fit for adults who:

    • struggle with people pleasing, over functioning, or difficulty setting boundaries

    • feel disconnected from their emotions, needs, or sense of self

    • experience anxiety, shame, or fear of conflict in relationships

    • notice recurring patterns of codependency or emotional enmeshment

    • are interested in experiential and attachment focused therapy

    Participants are required to either:

    • be actively engaged in individual therapy during the course of the group, or

    • complete a brief video consultation prior to beginning group if not currently working with an individual therapist.

    Due to the experiential and emotionally focused nature of the group, consultation with an individual therapist may be recommended when clinically appropriate and with participant consent.

  • Weekly Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
    June - August 2026
    In Person in Little Rock, Arkansas

    900 S Shackleford Rd Ste 300
    Little Rock, AR 72211

    $40 per individual session
    In network with Aetna, UHC, and UMR.


    Registration is limited to 10 participants

    Consistent attendance supports emotional safety, trust, and continuity within the group process. Payment will be charged at the time of each group session. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance or the full session fee will be charged.

    Following registration, participants will be required to complete informed consent and intake paperwork prior to beginning group.

Meet Your Facilitator

Jamie Amitrano, LMFT

Jamie Amitrano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of The Amitrano Center for Relational Healing in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Her work integrates AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), attachment theory, interpersonal process work, embodiment, and trauma-informed care to help clients deepen emotional experiencing, strengthen boundaries, anddevelop a stronger sense of self in relationships

Jamie is passionate about facilitating real-time group experiences that foster safety, vulnerability, self- and other- understanding, and meaningful relational growth. Her clinical approach emphasizes emotional attunement, experiential processing, and the healing potential of authentic human connection.

Register to Secure Your Spot

How to Register

  1. Complete the registration form here.

  2. Complete the intake paperwork that will be sent to you through the client portal.

  3. If you are not currently in individual therapy, you will be contacted to schedule a brief video consultation with the facilitator.

Please contact Jamie Amitrano, LMFT with any questions:

jamie@amitranopsych.com