Women's Group
Psychodynamically process oriented group which focuses on building self esteem through relationships. Skills discussed are assertiveness, communication, parenting, women's health,relationships, sexuality ,marriage , dating and more.
Hosted by The Family Therapy Center of Old Town
RNMSNCS, LMFT, PMHCNS-
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Psychodynamically process oriented group which focuses on building self esteem through relationships. Skills discussed are assertiveness, communication, parenting, women's health,relationships, sexuality ,marriage , dating and more.
Support Group for Bipolar Professionals
The group meets every other week and is limited to six individuals.
Hosted by Russ Federman
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22903
The group meets every other week and is limited to six individuals.
Ubuntu Power Circle - adult male group
Ubuntu Power Circle is a virtual psychotherapy group for adult, African American men. The group will offer a safe, inviting, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for adult, African American men to discuss a variety of daily occurrences (parenting, careers, relationships, family ...
Hosted by Each One Reach One
Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22304
Ubuntu Power Circle is a virtual psychotherapy group for adult, African American men. The group will offer a safe, inviting, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for adult, African American men to discuss a variety of daily occurrences (parenting, careers, relationships, family ...
FREE Resources for Families
Research shows the likelihood long-term recovery increases significantly if loved ones are actively involved. Families can sign up on HOPETRACKER.ORG for free access to a 10-session course on addiction. You also get a community of thousands of other families to ...
Hosted by Ambrosia Treatment Center
Treatment Center, PsyD, LCSW, CCTSA, CCTSI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23322
Research shows the likelihood long-term recovery increases significantly if loved ones are actively involved. Families can sign up on HOPETRACKER.ORG for free access to a 10-session course on addiction. You also get a community of thousands of other families to ...
Virtual Adoptee Corner (young adults)
Young adult (18-23 years old) group for adoptees starting February 2023. This is a six week closed group for young adult adoptees focusing on transitions to adulthood, identity, and building connections with other adoptees. New clients will be required to ...
Hosted by Christa Carlton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
Young adult (18-23 years old) group for adoptees starting February 2023. This is a six week closed group for young adult adoptees focusing on transitions to adulthood, identity, and building connections with other adoptees. New clients will be required to ...
Women in Relationships
This group is for women seeking to strengthen and maintain healthy relationships with their significant others. Clear boundaries, positive communication strategies, and attachment backgrounds will be reviewed and discussed. Participants will be asked to actively participate in group discussions where ...
Hosted by The Relationship Center of Hampton Roads
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, DCMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsburg, VA 23185
This group is for women seeking to strengthen and maintain healthy relationships with their significant others. Clear boundaries, positive communication strategies, and attachment backgrounds will be reviewed and discussed. Participants will be asked to actively participate in group discussions where ...
Auricular Acupuncture Drop-In Sessions
Performed by: Kristy Bazzanella, LPC, ADS Cost per session: $10 Auricular Acupuncture Drop-In Sessions are offered in 1-hour time frames in which individuals may walk in and receive a 30 minute auricular acupuncture treatment by NADA-trained professionals who work collboratively ...
Hosted by Kristy L. Bazzanella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mineral, VA 23117
Performed by: Kristy Bazzanella, LPC, ADS Cost per session: $10 Auricular Acupuncture Drop-In Sessions are offered in 1-hour time frames in which individuals may walk in and receive a 30 minute auricular acupuncture treatment by NADA-trained professionals who work collboratively ...
Clinical Supervision Group for Supervisees/ LCSWAs
Provide clinical supervision for supervisees in social work obtaining hours towards licensure, online and face-to-face supervision hours
Hosted by Whole Journey Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23320
Provide clinical supervision for supervisees in social work obtaining hours towards licensure, online and face-to-face supervision hours
Handling Anxiety in College
Join our college anxiety support group! Designed for students seeking strategies to manage stress and anxiety, we offer a safe space to share experiences and learn coping techniques. Led by a licensed therapist, sessions focus on mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and ...
Hosted by Dr. Tiara McIntosh
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norfolk, VA 23502
Join our college anxiety support group! Designed for students seeking strategies to manage stress and anxiety, we offer a safe space to share experiences and learn coping techniques. Led by a licensed therapist, sessions focus on mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and ...
Men's Emotional Health Group Therapy
Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation. Employing psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will help ...
Hosted by Andrew (Andy) E. Hart
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation. Employing psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will help ...
Anger Management
Anger management group provides many opportunities for adults to manage their angry behaviors. I welcome anyone who is interested in learning anger management coping skills to handle various anger provoking situations.
Hosted by Laura A Ponds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portsmouth, VA 23703
Anger management group provides many opportunities for adults to manage their angry behaviors. I welcome anyone who is interested in learning anger management coping skills to handle various anger provoking situations.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT is a blend of Mindfulness training coupled with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This method has been researched and shown to help with depression and anxiety as well as those with chronic illnesses and/or high levels of stress. It is an ...
MBCT is a blend of Mindfulness training coupled with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This method has been researched and shown to help with depression and anxiety as well as those with chronic illnesses and/or high levels of stress. It is an ...
Women's Issues Group
This group meets to offer strength, hope and solutions for women's issues like separation and divorce, co-dependency, parenting, and many other challenges.
Hosted by David Heebner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chantilly, VA 20151
This group meets to offer strength, hope and solutions for women's issues like separation and divorce, co-dependency, parenting, and many other challenges.
Mindfulness for BIPOC Women
Are you ready to rediscover who you are? Starting 01/09/2023, Join us for a 4-week group focused on creating space for yourself as you rediscover your passions and purpose. Begins 09/30 . We will meet virtually on Monday's at 6:30pm ...
Hosted by Jettie Z.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23227
Are you ready to rediscover who you are? Starting 01/09/2023, Join us for a 4-week group focused on creating space for yourself as you rediscover your passions and purpose. Begins 09/30 . We will meet virtually on Monday's at 6:30pm ...
Grief and Loss Support Group
This closed group was created to allow individuals a safe, caring space to tell their story of the loved one who has passed. This group will begin on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6pm until 7pm. Please call Provider at ...
Hosted by Ameka Michelle Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23606
This closed group was created to allow individuals a safe, caring space to tell their story of the loved one who has passed. This group will begin on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6pm until 7pm. Please call Provider at ...
Men's Sex and Porn Addiction Recovery Group
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach ...
Hosted by Nan Tilbury
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach ...
Adult Processing Group
Hosted by Vincent DAvena
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in McLean, VA 22101
LPC Supervision
Sarah Pitkin, LPC, is a registered supervisor offering individual and group supervision services that are designed to provide residents in counseling with the pre-requisite skills required to function independently as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. ...
Hosted by Sarah Pitkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22301
Sarah Pitkin, LPC, is a registered supervisor offering individual and group supervision services that are designed to provide residents in counseling with the pre-requisite skills required to function independently as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. ...
Defining Your Inner You
Begin Date: Quarterly
Ages: Young Adults
Cost: $80 - $95
Hosted by FOCUS Group Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RES LPC, INTERN, LSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stafford, VA 22554
Begin Date: Quarterly
Ages: Young Adults
Cost: $80 - $95
Self-Esteem for Teen Girls
Being a girl can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. This group will empower girls by building self-esteem and confidence, making positive choices, and creating healthy relationships. This group will be offered in April, July, and October.
Hosted by Dr. Daphne King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Potomac Falls, VA 20165
Being a girl can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. This group will empower girls by building self-esteem and confidence, making positive choices, and creating healthy relationships. This group will be offered in April, July, and October.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Virginia?
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.