The Third Floor
symbolizes the decade of your 30s—a place between where you've been and where you are going, offering space for reflection, connection, and growth.
Your 30s can be a surprisingly complicated time for friendship.
Life may look different than it did a decade ago. Careers grow, relationships change, families expand, people move away, priorities shift, and the friendships that once felt effortless can become harder to maintain. You may find yourself feeling disconnected, out of sync with old friends, longing for deeper connections, or wondering why making new friends feels so much harder than it used to.
The Third Floor is a therapist-facilitated support group for women who are navigating the changing landscape of friendship and community during this stage of life.
Together, we'll explore:
Outgrowing friendships and navigating friendship breakups
Maintaining meaningful connections through life's transitions
Building new friendships as an adult
Managing loneliness, comparison, and feelings of being left behind
Navigating different life paths, relationship statuses, and family choices
Setting healthy boundaries and communicating your needs
Cultivating self-worth, belonging, and authentic connection
This is a space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and genuine support. Whether you're feeling lonely, stuck, disconnected, or simply looking to build stronger relationships, you'll be surrounded by women who understand the unique challenges of this season of life.
The goal isn't just to talk about friendship—it's to create it. Through meaningful discussion, reflection, and connection, you'll have the opportunity to build community, gain insight, and leave feeling more supported, understood, and connected.
GROUP DETAILS:
Format: Closed group
Who: Woman in their 30’s
Length: 8 weeks, starring Thursday, July 9th - August 27th
Session Duration: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Group Size: 4-8 participants
Where: Renew’s Community Room: 3925 Blenheim Blvd Unit 52-B, Fairfax, VA 22030
Cost: TBD
ABOUT GROUP LEADERs, Amanda Williams & DANIELLE DORFMAN
Meet Amanda
Amanda Williams is a Resident in Counseling who brings a warm, relational, and trauma-informed approach to her work. She believes that growth and healing happen through connection—to ourselves, to others, and to the stories that shape our lives. Amanda creates a supportive and compassionate space where participants can feel seen, heard, and understood as they navigate life's challenges and transitions.
Amanda's approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and creative therapeutic practices to help individuals build self-awareness, strengthen meaningful connections, and develop greater confidence in navigating change.
Amanda has a particular passion for supporting individuals exploring questions of identity, belonging, self-acceptance, and personal growth. Her own experiences growing up between cultures—living in Italy while being deeply connected to her West African roots as a first-generation individual—have shaped her appreciation for the complexity of identity and the importance of feeling understood and connected.
Known for her curiosity, empathy, and authenticity, Amanda encourages individuals to bring their whole selves into the space. Whether through conversation, reflection, or creative exploration, she believes that meaningful change begins when people feel safe enough to connect with themselves and others. Through this group, Amanda hopes to foster a sense of community, support, and shared understanding for those navigating the unique transitions and challenges of life in their 30s.
Meet Danielle
Danielle Dorfman is a Counseling Intern pursuing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings warmth, creativity, and curiosity to her work, helping individuals explore life's challenges with greater self-compassion and authenticity.
With a background in acting and musical theatre, Danielle brings a unique perspective to the group experience. Her work is informed by the belief that our stories matter and that understanding ourselves often begins with giving voice to experiences that may have gone unspoken. She is especially interested in the role creativity, reflection, and self-expression can play in helping people better understand who they are and what they need during times of transition.
Danielle's professional interests include supporting individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, self-esteem concerns, identity exploration, relationship difficulties, and major life changes. She is particularly drawn to helping people move through periods of uncertainty with greater confidence, resilience, and self-awareness.
Danielle's path to counseling grew from her experiences in the performing arts, where she witnessed the emotional demands of environments that often prioritize achievement over well-being. Those experiences deepened her appreciation for the importance of connection, vulnerability, and having space to process life's challenges. She approaches this group with the belief that growth doesn't require having all the answers—it begins with showing up, being open to exploration, and allowing yourself to be supported along the way.