Support Groups in Portland, OR
Men's Group
This is a group designed specifically for men who are feeling stuck in their lives professionally or personally. It offers a collaborative and supportive environment.
NOTE THIS GROUP HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND A NEW ONE WILL BE FORMING SHORTLY. PLEASE LET ...
Hosted by MyPDXLifeCoach, Inc.
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
This is a group designed specifically for men who are feeling stuck in their lives professionally or personally. It offers a collaborative and supportive environment.
NOTE THIS GROUP HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND A NEW ONE WILL BE FORMING SHORTLY. PLEASE LET ...
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 ...
Adult ADHD Group
A safe space for adults with ADHD. Explore your thoughts and feelings related to ADHD issues. Learn strategies for better life management. Receive counseling and skills development in a supportive environment.
Hosted by Shannon Mason
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
A safe space for adults with ADHD. Explore your thoughts and feelings related to ADHD issues. Learn strategies for better life management. Receive counseling and skills development in a supportive environment.
Separation/Divorce Support Group
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Hosted by Robin L Magdahlen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Struggling to Launch: Support for Young Adults
This therapy group is for young adults struggling to manage aspects of daily life including finding work, completing college, managing finances and other responsibilities. Each week we will explore another skill area, develop strategies, discuss obstacles and make a plan ...
Hosted by Ana Cragnolino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This therapy group is for young adults struggling to manage aspects of daily life including finding work, completing college, managing finances and other responsibilities. Each week we will explore another skill area, develop strategies, discuss obstacles and make a plan ...
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 ...
UpWell Pyschiatry, LLC
Hosted by Megan Sapp
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNM, FNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97218
Imagination in the Body Dream Group
Using a community-healing dreamwork approach, this group explores dreams, community ritual, and the body.
Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Using a community-healing dreamwork approach, this group explores dreams, community ritual, and the body.
Clinical Consultation for a sustainable practice
This group is ideal for early career or established psychologists interested in shifting into private practice. We will balance focus on practice logistics, clinical case material, and self care. I am interested in some experiential activities that will allow self ...
Hosted by Maura D Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
This group is ideal for early career or established psychologists interested in shifting into private practice. We will balance focus on practice logistics, clinical case material, and self care. I am interested in some experiential activities that will allow self ...
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 ...
Adult Anxiety Group
This group is open to anyone 18 and older who struggle with any form of anxiety.
Hosted by NW Anxiety Institute, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
This group is open to anyone 18 and older who struggle with any form of anxiety.
Clinical Licensure Supervision for LPC interns
No Current Group Available but am accepting Individual Supervisees. Feel free to email me a jennifer@renewtherapynw.c om. Post Graduate Clinical Supervisor for LPC interns since 2011.
Hosted by Jennifer Jim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97225
No Current Group Available but am accepting Individual Supervisees. Feel free to email me a jennifer@renewtherapynw.c om. Post Graduate Clinical Supervisor for LPC interns since 2011.
Transgender and Non-Binary Teen Support Group
Does your teen want more support with gender and transition? Are you a teen looking for a place to explore your identity among peers? In this weekly group, members come together to build community, share about their experiences, and develop ...
Hosted by Kaden Winterkorn
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
Does your teen want more support with gender and transition? Are you a teen looking for a place to explore your identity among peers? In this weekly group, members come together to build community, share about their experiences, and develop ...
Support Group for 'Empaths'
Empaths are kind people who care deeply for others but sometimes experience hardships other people may not be aware of. As a fellow Empath and Highly-Sensitive Person, I understand these difficulties and am offering a Support Group for Empaths to ...
Hosted by Jenna Washburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
Empaths are kind people who care deeply for others but sometimes experience hardships other people may not be aware of. As a fellow Empath and Highly-Sensitive Person, I understand these difficulties and am offering a Support Group for Empaths to ...
Resourcing with the Elements
This group provides participants the opportunity to explore ways to connect to the elements of Ether, Water, Wind, Fire and Earth as a source of wisdom and support/resourcing. We will use ceremony & altar; breath & sound; movement & acupressure, ...
Hosted by Catherine Fixe Chapin
MSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
This group provides participants the opportunity to explore ways to connect to the elements of Ether, Water, Wind, Fire and Earth as a source of wisdom and support/resourcing. We will use ceremony & altar; breath & sound; movement & acupressure, ...
Gottman Couples workshop - Saturday, Febraury 3rd
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
Hosted by Ivana Maclay
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
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 ...
Dual Diagnosis
A safe, therapeutic group environment for those clients who experience both mental health and substance use issues. Reduce mental health symptoms and maintain sobriety through behavior modification. Clients will learn coping skills and practice mindfulness using a cognitive behavioral therapy ...
Hosted by Dr. John K Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, CADCIII, CGACI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
A safe, therapeutic group environment for those clients who experience both mental health and substance use issues. Reduce mental health symptoms and maintain sobriety through behavior modification. Clients will learn coping skills and practice mindfulness using a cognitive behavioral therapy ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, ...
Hosted by Crestview Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, ...
Aspire Psychology
Hosted by Brian Pollock
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
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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.