Cultivating the Gifts of Addiction and Recovery
Guided practices and group process to transform the root of craving and suffering, connect with community, and deepen your recovery. Although addiction takes so much from our lives, the process of recovery - inviting courage, compassion, present moment attunement, and ...
Hosted by Victor Bucklew
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bon Air, VA 23235
Guided practices and group process to transform the root of craving and suffering, connect with community, and deepen your recovery. Although addiction takes so much from our lives, the process of recovery - inviting courage, compassion, present moment attunement, and ...
EMDR Consultation
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Hosted by Mary C. Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Grief Support Group (Homicide Loss Specific)
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
Hosted by Leannah Farbotko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Process Group
If you identify as an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault/abuse/trauma, you might find it beneficial to join a therapy group, in which you can process your experiences in a judgment-free and safe space. This therapy group will help you ...
Hosted by Jennifer Semaan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
If you identify as an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault/abuse/trauma, you might find it beneficial to join a therapy group, in which you can process your experiences in a judgment-free and safe space. This therapy group will help you ...
Hill City Counseling & Consulting, LLC
We are a systems-focused and faith integrated group of licensed clinicians, residents and interns.
Hosted by Suzanne E. Mikkelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
We are a systems-focused and faith integrated group of licensed clinicians, residents and interns.
The Sacred No: Meeting Anger
A group curriculum for anger management that is centered on mindfulness and somatic self regulation. (This group is currently transitioning to be online-only. It fulfills court requirements for anger management therapy.)
Hosted by April Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22902
A group curriculum for anger management that is centered on mindfulness and somatic self regulation. (This group is currently transitioning to be online-only. It fulfills court requirements for anger management therapy.)
Unvaled Psychological
Therapy for Individuals & Families suffering from trauma and other psychological disorders
Hosted by Shannon 'libby' Cutshall
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norfolk, VA 23502
Therapy for Individuals & Families suffering from trauma and other psychological disorders
Sex Addiction Group
The group is 1 1/2 hrs. and it focuses on recovery from sex addiction (compulsion). Problematic sexual behavior is viewed as a disease. The focus is to assist each individual to make the necessary changes to achieve healthy relationships with ...
Hosted by Patty Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CSAT, CAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23455
The group is 1 1/2 hrs. and it focuses on recovery from sex addiction (compulsion). Problematic sexual behavior is viewed as a disease. The focus is to assist each individual to make the necessary changes to achieve healthy relationships with ...
HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic, LLC
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you ...
Hosted by Mi-Kyong Kwon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you ...
Thrivers: Trauma Survivors Group
Group counseling has demonstrated to be an effective tool to help support clients with a history of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual maltreatment. The THRIVERS Group at Aurora aims to create a compassionate setting to safely engage with others who ...
Hosted by Laura Anne Copley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Group counseling has demonstrated to be an effective tool to help support clients with a history of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual maltreatment. The THRIVERS Group at Aurora aims to create a compassionate setting to safely engage with others who ...
Industrial Post Traumatic Stress Evaluation
Individual/group assessment and evaluation for post-traumatic stress related to workplace trauma. Service consists of a evaluation of a formal psychometric screening instrument, individual evaluation interview, and formal evaluation results and fitness for return to work recommendations.
Hosted by Byron S. Branham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CCTP, NPT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roanoke, VA 24018
Individual/group assessment and evaluation for post-traumatic stress related to workplace trauma. Service consists of a evaluation of a formal psychometric screening instrument, individual evaluation interview, and formal evaluation results and fitness for return to work recommendations.
Elysian Psychological Services
When life gets complicated, it’s natural for our mental health state to follow suit. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way, and you certainly don’t have to walk the healing path alone. Our collective of top-tier doctors, all of ...
When life gets complicated, it’s natural for our mental health state to follow suit. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way, and you certainly don’t have to walk the healing path alone. Our collective of top-tier doctors, all of ...
Altered Pages
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic ...
Hosted by Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dumfries, VA 22026
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic ...
Virtual High School Adoptee Group
STARTING TUESDAY 3/21. This is a six week virtual group for High School students who are preparing for ending high school (juniors and seniors) who are also adoptees. Adoptees struggle even more with identity as we prepare for next steps ...
STARTING TUESDAY 3/21. This is a six week virtual group for High School students who are preparing for ending high school (juniors and seniors) who are also adoptees. Adoptees struggle even more with identity as we prepare for next steps ...
Bloom: Social Group for Women
A safe and supportive space to share, connect, and learn through exploration of body image, body kindness, and confidence-building using proven-to-work methods. Virtual Meetings on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This group is free but does require pre-registration. ...
Hosted by Rachel Micheletti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23320
A safe and supportive space to share, connect, and learn through exploration of body image, body kindness, and confidence-building using proven-to-work methods. Virtual Meetings on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This group is free but does require pre-registration. ...
Women's Trauma Group
Please call for more information about the group. New group beginning on February 20, 2023.
Hosted by Kristi Madison
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSATP, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20110
Please call for more information about the group. New group beginning on February 20, 2023.
Partners of Sex or Porn Addicts
Partners of Sex or Pornography Addicts.
Hosted by Susie Hanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Partners of Sex or Pornography Addicts.
Experiential Therapy for Therapists
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Hosted by Sibila Jahangiri
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Men's Sex Addiction Group
This men's sex addiction group is for those who have entered into a recovery process and are focused on exploring the underlying trauma issues and family-of-origin dynamics contributing to the addictive behavior. In addition there is emphasis on improving relationship ...
Hosted by Relational Recovery Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This men's sex addiction group is for those who have entered into a recovery process and are focused on exploring the underlying trauma issues and family-of-origin dynamics contributing to the addictive behavior. In addition there is emphasis on improving relationship ...
Light and Life Therapy LLC
Light and Life Therapy uses tele-health to provide high-quality, person-centered, mental health care rooted in the values of love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness to bring healing to the world.
Hosted by John Diamantis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Light and Life Therapy uses tele-health to provide high-quality, person-centered, mental health care rooted in the values of love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness to bring healing to the world.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.