THE SANCTUARY
A room where you don't have to
explain yourself first.
A 10-week, professionally facilitated support group for women who are ready to stop carrying it alone.
WHAT IS THIS
Because what you carry is specific. It belongs to the woman who was raised to be strong. Who learned that needing help was a weakness. Who became so good at holding everything together that she forgot she was a person underneath it all.
The Sanctuary exists for that woman. Not to fix her. Not to tell her she's doing it wrong. But to put her in a room with seven other women who understand, without explanation, what it means to carry this.
You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone in what you're carrying.
“It was like a breath of fresh air talking to someone who was raised the same way and dealing with the same things.”
THE PROGRAM
10 weeks. Three phases.
One room that changes everything.
01
Weeks 1–3
Recognition & Naming
Before anything can change, it has to be seen. We begin by naming what we're carrying — clearly, honestly, without judgment. Many women have never had this experience before.
02
Weeks 4–8
Examination & Understanding
Where did these patterns come from? What are they protecting? What are they costing? This is the deepest work of The Sanctuary — understanding the roots so we can begin to make choices.
03
Weeks 9–10
Identity & Release
Who are you outside of what you do for everyone else? This is where we begin to answer that question — not with a theory, but with the lived experience of having been truly seen.
THE CURRICULUM
The 10-week journey.
01: Orientation
03: What Is Being Superwoman Costing You?
05: If I Don't Do It, No One Will
07: Feel It, Damn It
09: Who Am I Without the Role?
02: Who Taught Me This?
04: The Perfect Mask
06: Who Takes Care of You?
08: When the System Breaks
10: Release Ceremony
THE DETAILS
Everything you need to know.
Group Size
Limited to 8 women per session, intentionally small for real intimacy and trust.
Sessions
90 minutes per week for 10 weeks.
Format
In-person in Homewood, IL, and virtually.
Facilitator
All groups facilitated by Marissa Goldman, LCSW.
Investment
Contact us for current pricing and availability: hello@thevesseltherapy.com
Is This Therapy?
The Sanctuary is a support group, not individual therapy. It is facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker and is designed to complement, not replace, individual mental health care.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
The Sanctuary might be exactly what you need.
This is for you if...
You have spent most of your life caring for others
You feel isolated, even when surrounded by people
You've never found a room where people understood without a long explanation
You are tired of being the strong one, but don't know how to put it down
You are ready to do something for yourself, maybe for the first time
This is not for you if...
You are in an active crisis and need individual clinical support
You are not open to the experiences of other women in the group
You are looking for individual therapy: learn more here
Ready to find your room?
Groups fill quickly due to the 8-person limit. Reach out to learn about upcoming groups and availability.