Support Groups in Tacoma, WA

Conquering Depression and Anxiety
Join us for a one day seminar to help combat common symptoms of depression and anxiety. Learn how to challenge unwanted thoughts, increase motivation, and how the cycle of depression and anxiety work so you can better manage symptoms. Please ...
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Hosted by Megan Schemp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98407
Join us for a one day seminar to help combat common symptoms of depression and anxiety. Learn how to challenge unwanted thoughts, increase motivation, and how the cycle of depression and anxiety work so you can better manage symptoms. Please ...
(253) 200-0046 View (253) 200-0046
Bisexual/Pansexual Support Group
Co-hosted by Jessica Bahr, this online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring ...
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Hosted by Veronica Botsford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
Co-hosted by Jessica Bahr, this online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring ...
(253) 264-0525 View (253) 264-0525
DBT Skills Group - Starting June 1, 2024
Amethyst Therapeutics PLLC invites adults (25-60) to navigate emotional challenges with our Group Therapy Program, emphasizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Feel overwhelmed or stuck in emotional patterns? Our program offers a supportive community and practical skills for emotional management, acceptance, ...
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Hosted by Philip A Bower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
Amethyst Therapeutics PLLC invites adults (25-60) to navigate emotional challenges with our Group Therapy Program, emphasizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Feel overwhelmed or stuck in emotional patterns? Our program offers a supportive community and practical skills for emotional management, acceptance, ...
(253) 525-5618 View (253) 525-5618
Body Rebel
The Body Rebel group is for adult, female-identifying folx, and all body sizes. This group focuses on destigmatizing bodies and learning ways to rebel against diet culture. We will explore self-love and body acceptance through the Health at Every Size ...
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Hosted by Rainy Day Therapy, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98403
The Body Rebel group is for adult, female-identifying folx, and all body sizes. This group focuses on destigmatizing bodies and learning ways to rebel against diet culture. We will explore self-love and body acceptance through the Health at Every Size ...
(206) 202-8028 View (206) 202-8028
Help Her Heal Men's Group
***NEW GROUP STARTING IN APRIL***If you have betrayed your spouse, then you know she is hurting. If even after you told her the truth and said ‘I’m sorry’ her pain continues to show up, then this 12-week group is for ...
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Hosted by Unchained Recovery
Counselor, CC, MHSC, CSAT, APSAT-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
***NEW GROUP STARTING IN APRIL***If you have betrayed your spouse, then you know she is hurting. If even after you told her the truth and said ‘I’m sorry’ her pain continues to show up, then this 12-week group is for ...
(253) 400-3980 View (253) 400-3980
Sound Wellness Group
Formerly known as Jennifer Croke Psychotherapy, Sound Wellness is honored to have formed a collective of mental health practitioners to address the high demand of need for counseling services in the South Sound area, specifically NE Tacoma. Our practice brings ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Croke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98422
Formerly known as Jennifer Croke Psychotherapy, Sound Wellness is honored to have formed a collective of mental health practitioners to address the high demand of need for counseling services in the South Sound area, specifically NE Tacoma. Our practice brings ...
(253) 259-3202 View (253) 259-3202
Ignite A Path to Wellness
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Hosted by Ignite A Path to Wellness
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 242-8587 View (253) 242-8587
Sound Wellness Group Psychotherapy, PLLC
Formerly known as Jennifer Croke Psychotherapy, Sound Wellness is honored to have formed a collective of mental health practitioners to address the high demand of need for counseling services in the South Sound area, specifically NE Tacoma. Our practice brings ...
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Hosted by Germé Poston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98422
Formerly known as Jennifer Croke Psychotherapy, Sound Wellness is honored to have formed a collective of mental health practitioners to address the high demand of need for counseling services in the South Sound area, specifically NE Tacoma. Our practice brings ...
(253) 242-9677 View (253) 242-9677
Grit City Counseling
Grit City Counseling is a queer owned practice that provides therapy throughout the state of Washington via telehealth. We serve adults, couples, and youth who are 10+. We offer specialties in LGBTQIA+, parenting, perinatal mental health, imposter syndrome, trauma, life ...
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Hosted by Maddie Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98406
Grit City Counseling is a queer owned practice that provides therapy throughout the state of Washington via telehealth. We serve adults, couples, and youth who are 10+. We offer specialties in LGBTQIA+, parenting, perinatal mental health, imposter syndrome, trauma, life ...
(253) 302-4639 View (253) 302-4639
Men's Recovery Groups
This is a task and process oriented group for men recovering from sexual/porn addiction. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions are considered).
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Hosted by Matt Gullett
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
This is a task and process oriented group for men recovering from sexual/porn addiction. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions are considered).
(253) 693-3267 View (253) 693-3267
Caregiver Psychoeducation Process Group
Family caregiver support
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Hosted by Suzanne Horton LMHC
Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98408
Family caregiver support
(253) 242-9782 View (253) 242-9782
Aggression Replacement Therapy
This group will be twice a week for adolescent boys and will be taught by: Mellisa Clark & Gary Mayne. There are three components to these group counseling sessions which are social skills, anger management and problem solving skills. One ...
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Hosted by Transcending Connections Counseling & Wellness
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
This group will be twice a week for adolescent boys and will be taught by: Mellisa Clark & Gary Mayne. There are three components to these group counseling sessions which are social skills, anger management and problem solving skills. One ...
(253) 499-6786 View (253) 499-6786
Take the Scenic Route - Outdoor Art Therapy Group
Sometimes we are so worried about getting to our destination, that we may forget to look at the world around us. Taking the scenic route doesn't just mean slowing down— it also means finding adventure along the way, enjoying the ...
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Hosted by Jenn Parretta - Relationship And Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, ABS, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
Sometimes we are so worried about getting to our destination, that we may forget to look at the world around us. Taking the scenic route doesn't just mean slowing down— it also means finding adventure along the way, enjoying the ...
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Job Club Group
WCS offers an exciting Job Club in a Deaf friendly environment with ASL communication access. The Deaf Job Club will consist of a 12-week program with a two- hour session each week. Our goal is to see you improve your ...
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Hosted by Wilson Clinical Services, PLLC. (Psychiatric Meds)
Psychologist, PhD, ABN, ABPP, MSCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
WCS offers an exciting Job Club in a Deaf friendly environment with ASL communication access. The Deaf Job Club will consist of a 12-week program with a two- hour session each week. Our goal is to see you improve your ...
(253) 785-9909 View (253) 785-9909
Men's Sexual Addiction Group
Men's Sexual Recovery Group. The group is two hours long, and the focus is on the process of recovery as well as what is happening with each member in the group. The main focus is dealing with toxic shame.
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Hosted by Center for Healing and Recovery
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
Men's Sexual Recovery Group. The group is two hours long, and the focus is on the process of recovery as well as what is happening with each member in the group. The main focus is dealing with toxic shame.
(253) 271-4925 View (253) 271-4925
Healing from Betrayal Women's Zoom Group
A Process group for Women struggling with betrayal from a partners Sex or Love Addiction. Join other women who are trying to find their way after discovering their partners sexual acting out secrets. Goal of the group is to heal ...
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Hosted by Teresa A Zuvela
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT, C-EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
A Process group for Women struggling with betrayal from a partners Sex or Love Addiction. Join other women who are trying to find their way after discovering their partners sexual acting out secrets. Goal of the group is to heal ...
(253) 271-4896 View (253) 271-4896
Mindful Habit Change: Anxiety, Overeating, Smoking
Combine: expert and peer support with an app which delivers daily content and short guided practices. Group is facilitated by Mary Ford: Nurse, yoga teacher, and Habit Change Facilitator. You choose one app: Eat Right Now, Unwinding Anxiety, or Craving ...
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Hosted by Mary Ford
PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98409
Combine: expert and peer support with an app which delivers daily content and short guided practices. Group is facilitated by Mary Ford: Nurse, yoga teacher, and Habit Change Facilitator. You choose one app: Eat Right Now, Unwinding Anxiety, or Craving ...
(603) 667-6743 View (603) 667-6743
Life Transformation for Men
LIVE ONLINE THERAPY GROUP FOR MEN! REDUCE anxiety, emotional pain, anger, shame, and addictive behavior! Men face unique challenges in a society that promotes unhealthy, self-destructive behavior that causes more hurt, pain, anxiety, anger, and addiction. "Destructive Cycles" grow worse ...
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Hosted by Robert Olsen
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CTT+
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98409
LIVE ONLINE THERAPY GROUP FOR MEN! REDUCE anxiety, emotional pain, anger, shame, and addictive behavior! Men face unique challenges in a society that promotes unhealthy, self-destructive behavior that causes more hurt, pain, anxiety, anger, and addiction. "Destructive Cycles" grow worse ...
(253) 345-4467 View (253) 345-4467
Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor
With over 28 years of experience in private practice with a focus on sex and porn addiction, PTSD and trauma, and relationship issues, I bring a unique understanding of the challenges facing providers in helping clients who deal with issues ...
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Hosted by Eric Cuestas-Thompson, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LISAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
With over 28 years of experience in private practice with a focus on sex and porn addiction, PTSD and trauma, and relationship issues, I bring a unique understanding of the challenges facing providers in helping clients who deal with issues ...
(253) 348-2242 View (253) 348-2242
Couple's
Couples process group which address issues of how to relate authentically and meet the real needs within the relationship. Which includes sexual issues, communication, financial and monogamy.
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Hosted by Center for Healing and Recovery
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98403
Couples process group which address issues of how to relate authentically and meet the real needs within the relationship. Which includes sexual issues, communication, financial and monogamy.
(253) 271-4925 View (253) 271-4925
FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in Tacoma?

Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

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.

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.