Support Groups in Portland, OR
Wednesday All Gender Therapy Group
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for ...
Hosted by Sarah K Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for ...
Art Therapy for Grief
Six-weeks Art Therapy for Grief group offered in-person in SE Portland (Woodstock neighborhood.) The next group will be May 7- June 11th, 2024. No experience in art is necessary to benefit from this group. The groups are designed for adults ...
Hosted by Sally Foster Rudolph
Art Therapist, LCAT, ART-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97206
Six-weeks Art Therapy for Grief group offered in-person in SE Portland (Woodstock neighborhood.) The next group will be May 7- June 11th, 2024. No experience in art is necessary to benefit from this group. The groups are designed for adults ...
Controlling Anger by Managing Yourself
This is an ongoing group for learning why losing control of one's emotions and letting anger become a chronic problem is not what you want to do. The consequences can be disastrous. This is CBT approach to learning how to ...
Hosted by Solutions for Integrated Health
Counselor, MA, MAC, CADCIII, QMHP, abd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
This is an ongoing group for learning why losing control of one's emotions and letting anger become a chronic problem is not what you want to do. The consequences can be disastrous. This is CBT approach to learning how to ...
Sexual Addiction Treatment Group
Hosted by Steven P DeLugach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
Yoga and Mindfulness group for Children
Yoga and Mindfulness for children, focusing on concentration and calming skills through fun yoga adventures and mindful meditation.
Hosted by Harini Sukumaran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Yoga and Mindfulness for children, focusing on concentration and calming skills through fun yoga adventures and mindful meditation.
UpWell Psychiatry
At UpWell, we strive to bring human connection back to psychiatry, and to make accessing mental health care a supportive experience. We provide person-centered, evidence based care for all.
Hosted by Dr. Katharine Frissora
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97229
At UpWell, we strive to bring human connection back to psychiatry, and to make accessing mental health care a supportive experience. We provide person-centered, evidence based care for all.
Introductory Group for Codependency - Online
Next group: APRIL 19TH 6 - 8 PM If you have a deep belief that you're not good enough or unloveable, feel a persistent anxiety about not being perfect, an unrelenting fear of saying no, and an avoidance of conflict ...
Hosted by Goode Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CADCI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Next group: APRIL 19TH 6 - 8 PM If you have a deep belief that you're not good enough or unloveable, feel a persistent anxiety about not being perfect, an unrelenting fear of saying no, and an avoidance of conflict ...
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Befriend yourself in any situation. This group combines a six week course in MSC with group processing work. Participants will gain practical skills to meet themselves with kind-care and appreciation, reduce self-critical tendencies, manage stressful situations and relationships in their ...
Hosted by John Lenkin
LPC Intern, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Befriend yourself in any situation. This group combines a six week course in MSC with group processing work. Participants will gain practical skills to meet themselves with kind-care and appreciation, reduce self-critical tendencies, manage stressful situations and relationships in their ...
Female Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Hosted by Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Well Coast Medical Corporation
Accessible, compassionate psychiatric care specializing in evaluating and managing a variety of mental health diagnosis, including ADHD and more.
Hosted by Melanie Ramsey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Accessible, compassionate psychiatric care specializing in evaluating and managing a variety of mental health diagnosis, including ADHD and more.
Mastering Anxiety Online Group 03/06 – 05/01/2024
Mastering Anxiety: An online 9-week therapy group helps members gain tools to manage their anxiety by teaching the principles of Mindfulness, CBT, and the polyvagal theory. This group mixes art therapy, somatic awareness and psychoeducation to group members. Group members ...
Hosted by Celine Elise Redfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR, EFT, MP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Mastering Anxiety: An online 9-week therapy group helps members gain tools to manage their anxiety by teaching the principles of Mindfulness, CBT, and the polyvagal theory. This group mixes art therapy, somatic awareness and psychoeducation to group members. Group members ...
AAMFT
Hosted by Andrea J. Wright Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97201
Sexual addiction group
For individuals dealing with sexual addiction. Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate through the Internatiional Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. IITAP and Dr. Patrick Carnes' "Recovery Start Kit". Utilize group therapy to deal with the complex factors involved with ...
Hosted by Caroline Gearing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97280
For individuals dealing with sexual addiction. Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate through the Internatiional Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. IITAP and Dr. Patrick Carnes' "Recovery Start Kit". Utilize group therapy to deal with the complex factors involved with ...
Teen Body Image
Learn to develop a relationship with your body that will provide you a secure base for wherever life takes you. **group-only intake is required prior to start of group**
Hosted by deep space
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Learn to develop a relationship with your body that will provide you a secure base for wherever life takes you. **group-only intake is required prior to start of group**
Chronic Pain & Illness Group Therapy
This group will support you in building a new relationship with your pain, body, communicate boundaries, and sustain wellness. We will promote safety and connection as you discover new avenues toward pleasure and wellness when living with chronic pain and ...
Hosted by Eden Baron-Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
This group will support you in building a new relationship with your pain, body, communicate boundaries, and sustain wellness. We will promote safety and connection as you discover new avenues toward pleasure and wellness when living with chronic pain and ...
Yoga Nidra
Please check my website for details of upcoming groups, or message me if interested. I offer Yoga Nidra guided meditation classes via Zoom for clients seeking release from symptoms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Hosted by Erin Fanshier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Please check my website for details of upcoming groups, or message me if interested. I offer Yoga Nidra guided meditation classes via Zoom for clients seeking release from symptoms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Compassionate Communication Group
Do you have difficulty identifying and communicating your needs? Are you dissatisfied in your relationships or at work? Would you like to understand common barriers to communication and overcome them? I offer a 12-week course in Nonviolent Communication, where you ...
Hosted by Aaron L Good
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Do you have difficulty identifying and communicating your needs? Are you dissatisfied in your relationships or at work? Would you like to understand common barriers to communication and overcome them? I offer a 12-week course in Nonviolent Communication, where you ...
Movement Based Expressive Art Therapy
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.co m for more information and start dates.
Hosted by Wren Christine Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.co m for more information and start dates.
Racial Trauma Support Group
This group is strictly for BIPOC individuals who have experienced racial trauma from a multicultural lens. The goal of the group is to provide support, validation, community, trauma processing, advocacy, healing, and coping mechanisms for navigating a white supremacist society. ...
Hosted by Zara Roth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP, CADC, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97216
This group is strictly for BIPOC individuals who have experienced racial trauma from a multicultural lens. The goal of the group is to provide support, validation, community, trauma processing, advocacy, healing, and coping mechanisms for navigating a white supremacist society. ...
Relapse Prevention Planning
If you suffer from relapses, relapse prevention education is one way to help you stop and begin to enjoy the sober lifestyle. I offer a 7-week online group course that takes you through the process of developing your personal path ...
Hosted by Laura C Chase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
If you suffer from relapses, relapse prevention education is one way to help you stop and begin to enjoy the sober lifestyle. I offer a 7-week online group course that takes you through the process of developing your personal path ...
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How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.