Support Groups in District Of Columbia, DC
Ongoing Mixed-Gender Process Group
This group is an ongoing, mixed-gender process group for adults.
Hosted by Jessica M Chan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This group is an ongoing, mixed-gender process group for adults.
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 ...
Dandelion Collective DC - LGBT office sublet
Dandelion Collective DC: Shared office sublet for LGBTQ and allied human service providers. Features: Trans/queer owned and operated, office suites, large enough for individual/large group work/events/workshops, relaxing client lounge, gender-neutral bathrooms, private staff lounge and kitchenette, utilities/Wifi included, rental options ...
Hosted by Kris Oseth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC, CPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20010
Dandelion Collective DC: Shared office sublet for LGBTQ and allied human service providers. Features: Trans/queer owned and operated, office suites, large enough for individual/large group work/events/workshops, relaxing client lounge, gender-neutral bathrooms, private staff lounge and kitchenette, utilities/Wifi included, rental options ...
Mental Health & Metaphysics Group
A group where mental health and metaphysical sciences meet! As a therapist I incorporate various intergrative approaches to support my clients with self understanding and (ideally) acceptance. This group seeks to expand that space to help build community amongst folk ...
Hosted by Asha Henson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20015
A group where mental health and metaphysical sciences meet! As a therapist I incorporate various intergrative approaches to support my clients with self understanding and (ideally) acceptance. This group seeks to expand that space to help build community amongst folk ...
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 ...
Personal Growth Group
Group Therapy is a supportive and caring environment for people seeking help with a variety of life issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, assertiveness, sexuality, emotional openness and honesty.
Group therapy is an environment where you can develop your capacity to ...
Hosted by Shelley Annaís Karliner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
Group Therapy is a supportive and caring environment for people seeking help with a variety of life issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, assertiveness, sexuality, emotional openness and honesty.
Group therapy is an environment where you can develop your capacity to ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Training Grp
Based on the work of Marsha Linehan, Ph.D, The DBT Skills Training Group is a 13 week group intervention that teaches one skills to make a life worth living. During the group participants will develop core mindfulness skills, radical acceptance ...
Hosted by Mary Hope Blase
MS, APRN, CNS
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
Based on the work of Marsha Linehan, Ph.D, The DBT Skills Training Group is a 13 week group intervention that teaches one skills to make a life worth living. During the group participants will develop core mindfulness skills, radical acceptance ...
Coed Adult Therapy Group (3 Groups)
Ongoing coed psychotherapy groups (Tues 7:45-9am; Weds 5:45-7pm; Thurs 12-1:15pm) where participants process all areas of relationships and their functioning in groups. The dialogue and process is supportive, intimate and intense and members learn how to better relate, assert themselves, ...
Ongoing coed psychotherapy groups (Tues 7:45-9am; Weds 5:45-7pm; Thurs 12-1:15pm) where participants process all areas of relationships and their functioning in groups. The dialogue and process is supportive, intimate and intense and members learn how to better relate, assert themselves, ...
Embracing Your Power: Women's ADHD Group
If you've ever felt boxed in by the way you are "supposed" to do things with ADHD, come join this group! Connect with other women to embrace the power of your brain, practice self-compassion, and let go of guilt. Staff ...
If you've ever felt boxed in by the way you are "supposed" to do things with ADHD, come join this group! Connect with other women to embrace the power of your brain, practice self-compassion, and let go of guilt. Staff ...
Bluestone Counseling Group, PLLC
At Bluestone Counseling group we provide supportive teletherapy for individuals and families in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. We have a focus on maternal wellbeing supporting families struggling with fertility through the experience of postpartum and into the new identity ...
Hosted by Ali Weisbrot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20011
At Bluestone Counseling group we provide supportive teletherapy for individuals and families in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. We have a focus on maternal wellbeing supporting families struggling with fertility through the experience of postpartum and into the new identity ...
Connected Clinician - Supervision Group
If you are looking for opportunities to increase your clinical skills, or acquire your hours towards your DC or MD license, this group will support you. I am trained to create safety to support your growth as a clinician. I ...
Hosted by Dr. Kerley Perminio Most
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
If you are looking for opportunities to increase your clinical skills, or acquire your hours towards your DC or MD license, this group will support you. I am trained to create safety to support your growth as a clinician. I ...
Our Resilience
Our Resilience is a processing group for survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and violence. This virtual group is intended to create an intentional, safe space for survivors to connect and support each other in their healing from trauma. Each group ...
Hosted by Alex Swales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20002
Our Resilience is a processing group for survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and violence. This virtual group is intended to create an intentional, safe space for survivors to connect and support each other in their healing from trauma. Each group ...
Psychotherapy Group
People join a therapy group to learn about themselves, and through this process, improve their relationships. This group and the one described below, focus on the relationships that develop between you and the other members of the group, and between ...
Hosted by Steven Van Wagoner
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20037
People join a therapy group to learn about themselves, and through this process, improve their relationships. This group and the one described below, focus on the relationships that develop between you and the other members of the group, and between ...
Washington Nutriton and Counseling Group
Hosted by Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20005
Young Adult Support Group (for ppl in their 20s!)
Moving to a new city or starting a new job can be exciting and scary, all at the same time. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by all of the changes or to feel lonely while you adjust to your new ...
Hosted by Stephanie Musa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Moving to a new city or starting a new job can be exciting and scary, all at the same time. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by all of the changes or to feel lonely while you adjust to your new ...
Psychotherapy Group
This weekly group focuses on opening up and being vulnerable, understanding and expressing your emotional experience in the moment, connecting with others, and gaining insight into your relationship patterns. This group is not currently accepting new members.
Hosted by Ashley Morrison
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20001
This weekly group focuses on opening up and being vulnerable, understanding and expressing your emotional experience in the moment, connecting with others, and gaining insight into your relationship patterns. This group is not currently accepting new members.
A Group For Women About Life
All women/all ages join this 10-week group to explore our roles as women in the world today.(2 hours/week). Learn about what is activated in our daily experience and the energies/archetypes that affect our lives. Feel nurtured. Explore your own possibilities. ...
Hosted by Liz Goll Lerner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
All women/all ages join this 10-week group to explore our roles as women in the world today.(2 hours/week). Learn about what is activated in our daily experience and the energies/archetypes that affect our lives. Feel nurtured. Explore your own possibilities. ...
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 ...
Navigating Relationships
Figuring out how you want to love and be loved? This group is a process group focused on seeking, exploring and building healthy relationships. Come join us in this safe and supportive space to create more positive relationships for yourself.
Hosted by Mari Clemson-Hines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
Figuring out how you want to love and be loved? This group is a process group focused on seeking, exploring and building healthy relationships. Come join us in this safe and supportive space to create more positive relationships for yourself.
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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.