Support Groups in District Of Columbia, DC
Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy Group
A weekly and ongoing psychotherapy group for established clients. The group emphasis is on bringing awareness and compassion to life transitions and relationships. These qualities of attention are cultivated both within the group dynamic and to life experiences outside the ...
Hosted by Vicki Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20015
A weekly and ongoing psychotherapy group for established clients. The group emphasis is on bringing awareness and compassion to life transitions and relationships. These qualities of attention are cultivated both within the group dynamic and to life experiences outside the ...
Men's Therapy Group
Men can learn from one-another if they have a similar experience. Unfortunately, there are moments when our life experiences are not so common, and sometimes men in our circle cannot relate to our struggles. So we are left to deal ...
Hosted by Troy A Waller
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
Men can learn from one-another if they have a similar experience. Unfortunately, there are moments when our life experiences are not so common, and sometimes men in our circle cannot relate to our struggles. So we are left to deal ...
Anger Management
We meet on a one-on-one basis to discuss why we get angry; techniques to prevent angry; location of body angry and the hidden forces behind our issues. Textbook and workbook provided; certificate of completion given upon completion of 9 weeks ...
We meet on a one-on-one basis to discuss why we get angry; techniques to prevent angry; location of body angry and the hidden forces behind our issues. Textbook and workbook provided; certificate of completion given upon completion of 9 weeks ...
PATH Psychological Assessment &Therapeutic Healing
Hosted by Natalie Schuberth
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
Hosted by Adrienne Harding, MA, LPC — Optimal Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20005
Money Problems Are Money Solutions
Group members will take part in a 3 month discussion and support group setting. The group will meet twice a month. Group members will receive two coaching sessions each month. 'It's our relationship with money, our interaction with it, where ...
Hosted by Adapting2Change
BSSW, MSW, MAT, ICF, Nutriti
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
Group members will take part in a 3 month discussion and support group setting. The group will meet twice a month. Group members will receive two coaching sessions each month. 'It's our relationship with money, our interaction with it, where ...
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Group
A 15 week treatment group that focuses on clinical issues of pre and postpartum depression and anxiety. Babies are welcome, along with parents.
Hosted by Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
A 15 week treatment group that focuses on clinical issues of pre and postpartum depression and anxiety. Babies are welcome, along with parents.
Thought Center, LLC
Hosted by Rose R Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20024
Support for female partners of sex addicts
Meet other women whose partners engage in compulsive sexual behavior. Receive validation and support in an affirming environment where you are not viewed as a co-addict or codependent, but as someone who has experienced acute relational trauma. Understand your symptoms ...
Hosted by Suzanne Miller Friedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
Meet other women whose partners engage in compulsive sexual behavior. Receive validation and support in an affirming environment where you are not viewed as a co-addict or codependent, but as someone who has experienced acute relational trauma. Understand your symptoms ...
Understanding One's Self in Relationships
A mixed group of professionals, age 30+, who are developing interpersonal awareness and seeking to understand who they truly are in relation to others. Participants often work on their own individual matters, and also share a commitment to helping one ...
Hosted by Karen E Eberwein
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
A mixed group of professionals, age 30+, who are developing interpersonal awareness and seeking to understand who they truly are in relation to others. Participants often work on their own individual matters, and also share a commitment to helping one ...
Women in Their 20s: Relationships
A therapy group for clients in their 20s who identify as women and want to strengthen their relationships and work on underlying issues. Focusing on relationships, sex, self esteem, body image, identity, sexual orientation, anxiety, career uncertainty, financial issues, family ...
Hosted by Lisa Smith-Couples Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
A therapy group for clients in their 20s who identify as women and want to strengthen their relationships and work on underlying issues. Focusing on relationships, sex, self esteem, body image, identity, sexual orientation, anxiety, career uncertainty, financial issues, family ...
Resilient Parenting
This group intervention aims to support parents who are intentional about raising strong, independent and successful children. For African-American, diaspora and immigrant parents who struggle, or are challenged, with understanding, guiding and communicating effectively with their teenage and pre-teenage children.
Hosted by Daniel Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
This group intervention aims to support parents who are intentional about raising strong, independent and successful children. For African-American, diaspora and immigrant parents who struggle, or are challenged, with understanding, guiding and communicating effectively with their teenage and pre-teenage children.
Women's Group (20s and 30s)
This group brings together women who are working on themselves in some way and who could really benefit from having more support and connection in that process. This is a great group to join if you are trying to navigate ...
Hosted by Erin Reese
Psychologist, MA, MAIPCR, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This group brings together women who are working on themselves in some way and who could really benefit from having more support and connection in that process. This is a great group to join if you are trying to navigate ...
Young Adult (26-36 yo) Anxiety Group
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It meets in person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. The group is led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several anxiety groups in the past. The cost ...
Hosted by DC Talk Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It meets in person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. The group is led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several anxiety groups in the past. The cost ...
Adult Process Group
This is a long-term co-ed process group. The goal of the group is to provide a safe space for exploration of challenging life transitions such as career changes, marriage, parenthood, grief and identity. We examine relationship difficulties, family stressors and ...
Hosted by Adriana P. Robertson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This is a long-term co-ed process group. The goal of the group is to provide a safe space for exploration of challenging life transitions such as career changes, marriage, parenthood, grief and identity. We examine relationship difficulties, family stressors and ...
Mindful Mamas
A support group for new moms looking for comfort and calm amidst the chaos of the first year.
Hosted by Sheryl Aaron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
A support group for new moms looking for comfort and calm amidst the chaos of the first year.
Interpersonal Development Therapy Group
Individuals join groups to help improve their relationships with themselves and others. This specific group works by utilizing the group process to explore interpersonal interactions that happen with group members in the present moment. Group members challenge themselves within group ...
Individuals join groups to help improve their relationships with themselves and others. This specific group works by utilizing the group process to explore interpersonal interactions that happen with group members in the present moment. Group members challenge themselves within group ...
Moksha Living
Moksha Living in Washington, D.C. is a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines life coaching with psychotherapy and holistic services such as yoga, hypnotherapy, flower essences, and meditation. The meaning of Moksha, and our goal as practice group is ...
Moksha Living in Washington, D.C. is a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines life coaching with psychotherapy and holistic services such as yoga, hypnotherapy, flower essences, and meditation. The meaning of Moksha, and our goal as practice group is ...
Total Anger Management Education
A comprehensive Anger Management program
Hosted by Mind's Eye Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20001
A comprehensive Anger Management program
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in District Of Columbia?
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.
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.