Women's Process Group
Our women’s healing group is a place to join with and support each other as we navigate our various individual struggles. No more suffering in silence. No more pretending everything is okay. It is time to be seen, heard, accepted, ...
Our women’s healing group is a place to join with and support each other as we navigate our various individual struggles. No more suffering in silence. No more pretending everything is okay. It is time to be seen, heard, accepted, ...
I, Me, We Teen Group
Interactive teen skills and support group. "Exploring your identity in the context of self, family, and community: using creative expression, embodiment and connection to heal."
Hosted by Annaliese Jacobsson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Interactive teen skills and support group. "Exploring your identity in the context of self, family, and community: using creative expression, embodiment and connection to heal."
Caregiver Psychoeducation Process Group
Family caregiver support
Hosted by Suzanne Horton LMHC
Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98408
Family caregiver support
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 ...
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 ...
Intensive Outpatient & Outpatient
Addiction can be crippling not only for the individual, but also for their loved ones. We strive for progress, not perfection. The greatest success in the process of recovery comes from being involved with the culture of sobriety and dedication ...
Hosted by Freedom Recovery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Addiction can be crippling not only for the individual, but also for their loved ones. We strive for progress, not perfection. The greatest success in the process of recovery comes from being involved with the culture of sobriety and dedication ...
Therapeutic Dungeons and Dragons for teens
Hello, do you like excitement? Do you cherish adventure? If so, come join me, therapeutic dungeon master, on the adventure of a lifetime! You will face horrible monsters in dungeons and deadly dragons in their lairs. Along the way, you ...
Hello, do you like excitement? Do you cherish adventure? If so, come join me, therapeutic dungeon master, on the adventure of a lifetime! You will face horrible monsters in dungeons and deadly dragons in their lairs. Along the way, you ...
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 ...
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 ...
DBT Teen Group
This group is led by our certified DBT therapist, Tamra Davis. You can view her profile on our website at integratedtherapynw.com. Our DBT Teen group works with the teen and caregiver to develop coping skills to help teen better navigate ...
Hosted by Jenelle Larson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in University Place, WA 98466
This group is led by our certified DBT therapist, Tamra Davis. You can view her profile on our website at integratedtherapynw.com. Our DBT Teen group works with the teen and caregiver to develop coping skills to help teen better navigate ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Licensed SUDP working with dual diagnosis and substance abuse issues.
Teen Art & Games Group
Weekly teen group working on interpersonal skills, social skills, and LBGTQ issues. The therapy approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based with a focus on creative art and interactive games.
Weekly teen group working on interpersonal skills, social skills, and LBGTQ issues. The therapy approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based with a focus on creative art and interactive games.
Evergreen Cognitive Behavioral Therapy PLLC
Online counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress, and sleep problems. All services are provided via telehealth, which involves receiving psychotherapy or psychodiagnostic assessment from a licensed provider using a secure video connection. Telehealth offers convenience, safety during the ...
Hosted by Dr. Michael Gramlich
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakewood, WA 98498
Online counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress, and sleep problems. All services are provided via telehealth, which involves receiving psychotherapy or psychodiagnostic assessment from a licensed provider using a secure video connection. Telehealth offers convenience, safety during the ...
Healing from psychological abuse
Psychoeducation on narcissistic abuse and behavior. To understand how emotional abuse affects our ability to function in everyday life. This group also provides support, so you do not feel alone, in this journey. The group is 1 hour long and ...
Hosted by Michele Cunningham
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP, CLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sumner, WA 98390
Psychoeducation on narcissistic abuse and behavior. To understand how emotional abuse affects our ability to function in everyday life. This group also provides support, so you do not feel alone, in this journey. The group is 1 hour long and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pride Program
Our Pride Program is focused on providing a safe, therapeutic environment to help foster resilience and compassion with members of the LGBTQ+ community and family members. Therapists are trained in working with individuals, families, and couples in this community from ...
Hosted by Integrated Therapy Services NW, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in University Place, WA 98466
Our Pride Program is focused on providing a safe, therapeutic environment to help foster resilience and compassion with members of the LGBTQ+ community and family members. Therapists are trained in working with individuals, families, and couples in this community from ...
A.R.C.H. Domestic Violence Intervention
DVIT Group for Men. Assessment required prior to joining.
Hosted by Steffanee Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in University Place, WA 98466
DVIT Group for Men. Assessment required prior to joining.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Pierce 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.