Emotional Eating/Binge Eating Support Group
This group is comprised of women 30 and over who are motivated to stop engaging in emotional eating and binge eating. The group focuses on offering support and on establishing emotional connections with others who are struggling and utilizes a ...
This group is comprised of women 30 and over who are motivated to stop engaging in emotional eating and binge eating. The group focuses on offering support and on establishing emotional connections with others who are struggling and utilizes a ...
DBT Skills Group for Substance Use
This group provides practical ways to approach managing substance use disorders. Each group begins with a mindfulness activity, a foundational skill in DBT used address impulsivity and improve awareness, attunement to emotions and intentional decision making. Next comes homework review. ...
This group provides practical ways to approach managing substance use disorders. Each group begins with a mindfulness activity, a foundational skill in DBT used address impulsivity and improve awareness, attunement to emotions and intentional decision making. Next comes homework review. ...
PEERS® for Young Adults
PEERS® for Young Adults (Ages 19-29) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skill ...
Hosted by Hope Harris-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
PEERS® for Young Adults (Ages 19-29) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skill ...
Teen Eating Disorder Recovery Group
A therapist in my practice is planning to start a teen eating disorder recovery group within the next few months. You can reach out to get on our interest list to be the first to know when the group starts.
Hosted by Jennifer Rollin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
A therapist in my practice is planning to start a teen eating disorder recovery group within the next few months. You can reach out to get on our interest list to be the first to know when the group starts.
Grow Yourself! Girls Expressive Arts Therapy
Group 1: Girls ages 9-11, Grow Yourself! begin to understand your inner emotional world a resource, create inner calm and acceptance through mindfulness and creative expression, feel more empowered to express your unique strengths and authentic sense of self by ...
Hosted by Kelly McCabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Group 1: Girls ages 9-11, Grow Yourself! begin to understand your inner emotional world a resource, create inner calm and acceptance through mindfulness and creative expression, feel more empowered to express your unique strengths and authentic sense of self by ...
Yoga in the Park- Healing Chronic Stress
Meet me in the park for outdoor yoga! We will combine yin style gentle yoga with somatic movement to release stress stored in the body.
Hosted by Maxine Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clarksburg, MD 20871
Meet me in the park for outdoor yoga! We will combine yin style gentle yoga with somatic movement to release stress stored in the body.
Skills and Support for Parents of Teens
A virtual group for parents to build effective skills and improve connection with their teen. In this 6 week series you will learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction and the Teenage Brain - What changes to expect and ...
Hosted by Laura Helbling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
A virtual group for parents to build effective skills and improve connection with their teen. In this 6 week series you will learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction and the Teenage Brain - What changes to expect and ...
Immigrants & First Gen Identity Group
Come experience a safe, nonjudgmental space as we share what our ethnic identities mean to us, while expanding our awareness of cultural terminology, assimilation and acculturation. Who: immigrants and First Gen people ages 18-30 What: In Person Closed Group, Sign ...
Hosted by Turntable Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DBH, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burtonsville, MD 20866
Come experience a safe, nonjudgmental space as we share what our ethnic identities mean to us, while expanding our awareness of cultural terminology, assimilation and acculturation. Who: immigrants and First Gen people ages 18-30 What: In Person Closed Group, Sign ...
Everyday Mindfulness Skills Group
The Everyday Mindfulness Skills Group is a 12-week therapy group for adults who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and would like to learn mindfulness skills to increase a sense of life balance, resiliency, and feelings of peace and well-being. Learn ...
The Everyday Mindfulness Skills Group is a 12-week therapy group for adults who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and would like to learn mindfulness skills to increase a sense of life balance, resiliency, and feelings of peace and well-being. Learn ...
The Woolf Center Adult Mindfulness Group
Mindfulness Therapy Group Details: New Session starting March 18 through May 6. Time and Dates: Every Monday from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost: $200 total for the 8 sessions Where: In-Person & Online Sign up: Call us at (240) 630-0393 or email us ...
Hosted by The Woolf Center | Therapy and Coaching
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Mindfulness Therapy Group Details: New Session starting March 18 through May 6. Time and Dates: Every Monday from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost: $200 total for the 8 sessions Where: In-Person & Online Sign up: Call us at (240) 630-0393 or email us ...
Group Psychotherapy for Trauma Disorders
This group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with trauma or dissociative disorders and are looking for a process group to supplement individual treatment.
Individuals in this group generally already have a foundation of symptom management skills. The focus ...
This group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with trauma or dissociative disorders and are looking for a process group to supplement individual treatment.
Individuals in this group generally already have a foundation of symptom management skills. The focus ...
Washington Integrative Mental Health Services, LLC
At WIHMS, we believe that people are resilient, sacred and powerful. That our lives, no matter how hard, have meaning and that our past struggles, no matter how painful, can lead to a future of strength and joy. We believe ...
At WIHMS, we believe that people are resilient, sacred and powerful. That our lives, no matter how hard, have meaning and that our past struggles, no matter how painful, can lead to a future of strength and joy. We believe ...
Anxiety and Self Esteem Teen Group
An in-person group for adolescents who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, and self-esteem.Learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction & Basics-The difference between stress and anxiety and why you need different strategies for each -Increasing emotional awareness -The 3 ...
Hosted by Laurie Weitzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20878
An in-person group for adolescents who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, and self-esteem.Learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction & Basics-The difference between stress and anxiety and why you need different strategies for each -Increasing emotional awareness -The 3 ...
Grief and Loss Support Group
Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ...
Hosted by Mindology Counseling and Wellness Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20904
Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ...
Weight loss
Individuals meeting to lend support, learn from each other, and receive instruction/coaching from therapist who is certified nutrition counselor with long track record of success.
Hosted by Joan Weill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20910
Individuals meeting to lend support, learn from each other, and receive instruction/coaching from therapist who is certified nutrition counselor with long track record of success.
Through a New Lens
Help your Teen challenge and change their perspective to help manage stress, regulate emotions, and have confidence to face the challenges of their everyday life. Maryland Therapy Collective's mood management and coping skills teen group is built on the foundation ...
Hosted by Rachel Bender
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olney, MD 20832
Help your Teen challenge and change their perspective to help manage stress, regulate emotions, and have confidence to face the challenges of their everyday life. Maryland Therapy Collective's mood management and coping skills teen group is built on the foundation ...
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Groups
I am partnering with Healing Practice Counseling, Inc. (HPC) in offering an intimate KAP-IFS group processing experience. Ketamine is now an alternative treatment for various chronic "treatment-resistant" mental conditions and is used in our clinical setting. Coupled with psychotherapy for ...
Hosted by Shantell Pitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Takoma Park, MD 20912
I am partnering with Healing Practice Counseling, Inc. (HPC) in offering an intimate KAP-IFS group processing experience. Ketamine is now an alternative treatment for various chronic "treatment-resistant" mental conditions and is used in our clinical setting. Coupled with psychotherapy for ...
Assertiveness Group
Assertiveness Group: Now recruiting for our upcoming Assertiveness Group. Do you struggle with saying no, asking for something, or feeling a sense of self-respect? You may benefit from support and skills training to help you with assertiveness. Many people think ...
Assertiveness Group: Now recruiting for our upcoming Assertiveness Group. Do you struggle with saying no, asking for something, or feeling a sense of self-respect? You may benefit from support and skills training to help you with assertiveness. Many people think ...
True Confidence Men's Therapy Group
This group helps those who have been socialized as men notice, have compassion for, and find new ways of relating with masculine norms that no longer serve them. My co-leader and I use mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), an ...
This group helps those who have been socialized as men notice, have compassion for, and find new ways of relating with masculine norms that no longer serve them. My co-leader and I use mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), an ...
Partners of Sex Addicts
The group is a therapeutic group for partners of sex addicts, which will focus upon understanding Sex Addiction, interpersonal support, and relationship recovery.The group will also provide an opportunity to meet and share with other partners of sex addicts who ...
Hosted by Naomit Abend
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
The group is a therapeutic group for partners of sex addicts, which will focus upon understanding Sex Addiction, interpersonal support, and relationship recovery.The group will also provide an opportunity to meet and share with other partners of sex addicts who ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Montgomery County?
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.