LGBT+ Teen Process Group
Roland Scheppske and Brian Rink, LCSW will be leading a weekly in-person process group for LGBT+ teenagers between 14 - 18 years old beginning Sept 2024 on Tuesdays at 6p. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on ...
Hosted by Roland Scheppske
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Roland Scheppske and Brian Rink, LCSW will be leading a weekly in-person process group for LGBT+ teenagers between 14 - 18 years old beginning Sept 2024 on Tuesdays at 6p. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on ...
Sexual Assault Support group for Adolescences
As of June 2022, Sexual Assault support groups for all genders and all sexual identities will be available for adolescents. As a group, the focus will be on how sexual violence or how the assault has affected the teen's mental ...
Hosted by Christina R. Phelps
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, QMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
As of June 2022, Sexual Assault support groups for all genders and all sexual identities will be available for adolescents. As a group, the focus will be on how sexual violence or how the assault has affected the teen's mental ...
Inner Expressions: An IFS Group for Therapists
Inner Expressions is a therapeutic and educational group for therapists who want to deepen their understanding of Internal Family Systems. As a Certified Level 3 IFS Therapist and an endorsed IFS supervisor, I know first-hand how meaningful and enriching it ...
Hosted by Bethany Larson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesterfield, VA 23832
Inner Expressions is a therapeutic and educational group for therapists who want to deepen their understanding of Internal Family Systems. As a Certified Level 3 IFS Therapist and an endorsed IFS supervisor, I know first-hand how meaningful and enriching it ...
Mindful parenting groups
This group introduces the technique of mindfulness and inculcating mindfulness in parenting. Parents are encouraged to bring their parenting concerns and issues. Discussions ensue around how best to deal with these issues while utilizing the mindfulness techniques to bring about ...
This group introduces the technique of mindfulness and inculcating mindfulness in parenting. Parents are encouraged to bring their parenting concerns and issues. Discussions ensue around how best to deal with these issues while utilizing the mindfulness techniques to bring about ...
Group Therapy for Men
You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel ...
Hosted by Couples Therapy at The Center for Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel ...
Families For Addiction Recovey
This support group is open to those with a substance use disorder, families & caretakers. What to expect: Gather support from those who understand you, feel validated on where you are and how you feel, and receive psycho-education from the ...
Hosted by Jennifer Lynn Tanner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
This support group is open to those with a substance use disorder, families & caretakers. What to expect: Gather support from those who understand you, feel validated on where you are and how you feel, and receive psycho-education from the ...
Relationship, Breakup, Betrayal & Divorce Support
What happens when your relationship starts to feel like a sh** show? This can happen when an affair or betrayal impacts not just your relationship, but makes your whole life feel completely devastated. Maybe you are the one who was ...
What happens when your relationship starts to feel like a sh** show? This can happen when an affair or betrayal impacts not just your relationship, but makes your whole life feel completely devastated. Maybe you are the one who was ...
Relationships Group in Falls Church
This on-going process group offers a safe and supportive environment for women and men to pursue personal and interpersonal growth. You can be in individual therapy or not. Unfortunately nowadays there is no enough support to process real life. A ...
Hosted by Isabel B Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, IFS, AEDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
This on-going process group offers a safe and supportive environment for women and men to pursue personal and interpersonal growth. You can be in individual therapy or not. Unfortunately nowadays there is no enough support to process real life. A ...
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.
Living Beyond Anxiety
Living Beyond Anxiety is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based group that offers tools to unhook from anxious thoughts and feelings, increase your mindful awareness, and live for what truly matters to you. To register, please contact intake@healthinmind.net or call ...
Hosted by Health In Mind
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23113
Living Beyond Anxiety is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based group that offers tools to unhook from anxious thoughts and feelings, increase your mindful awareness, and live for what truly matters to you. To register, please contact intake@healthinmind.net or call ...
Intensive In Home Services for Virginia Medicaid
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Individuals qualifying for in-home counseling shall demonstrate a clinical necessity for the service arising from mental, behavioral or emotional illness which results in significant functional impairments in major life activities. The diagnosis must be the primary clinical issue ...
Hosted by Connect to Care Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC-S, LPC-AS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Individuals qualifying for in-home counseling shall demonstrate a clinical necessity for the service arising from mental, behavioral or emotional illness which results in significant functional impairments in major life activities. The diagnosis must be the primary clinical issue ...
Elysian Psychological Services
Here at Elysian we believe that the foundation of therapy is the collaborative relationship between client and therapist exploring possibilities and solutions to transcend suffering, face reality and remove barriers to wellbeing. Our life experiences shape our perspective, altering our ...
Here at Elysian we believe that the foundation of therapy is the collaborative relationship between client and therapist exploring possibilities and solutions to transcend suffering, face reality and remove barriers to wellbeing. Our life experiences shape our perspective, altering our ...
Teen Group for Girls w/Depression or Anxiety
Teens will find validation and connection with others, within a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space. Topics will include Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Loneliness, Authenticity, Leadership, Confidence, Self-Esteem, Relationships, Friendships, Belonging. Teens will come away from the group with a stronger sense ...
Teens will find validation and connection with others, within a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space. Topics will include Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Loneliness, Authenticity, Leadership, Confidence, Self-Esteem, Relationships, Friendships, Belonging. Teens will come away from the group with a stronger sense ...
Anger Management
Individual and Group work defining anger, learning techniques to deescalate anger, learning communication techniques to allow one to express themselves appropriately
Hosted by JPCounseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsburg, VA 23185
Individual and Group work defining anger, learning techniques to deescalate anger, learning communication techniques to allow one to express themselves appropriately
Office Based Opioid Dependence Therapy
Weekly for Opiate dependent patient on Buprenorphine treatment
Hosted by Husam K Alathari
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22191
Weekly for Opiate dependent patient on Buprenorphine treatment
Anger Management Groups
Participants will work on anger management skills and reducing harmful reactions.
Participants will work on anger management skills and reducing harmful reactions.
The Value of ME
Seeking those interested: The Value of ME is a self-esteem focused group held during lunch time every Wednesday from 12:00pm - 1:15pm. You can build a circle of support while learning skills to develop, build, and nurture self-esteem, self-confidence, self-awareness, ...
Hosted by Future Masters Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23608
Seeking those interested: The Value of ME is a self-esteem focused group held during lunch time every Wednesday from 12:00pm - 1:15pm. You can build a circle of support while learning skills to develop, build, and nurture self-esteem, self-confidence, self-awareness, ...
Reclaiming Your Peace
A 6-week online group to help adults struggling with anxiety. Learn calming techniques and healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Are you experiencing symptoms of restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, or excessive worry? These ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Autrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
A 6-week online group to help adults struggling with anxiety. Learn calming techniques and healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Are you experiencing symptoms of restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, or excessive worry? These ...
Young Adult &HS Co-occurring Treatment Groups
These groups are designed to assist high school students or young adults (18-23) with struggles related to launching, individuation and managing family, school, employment and court related issues. The focus is on improving mental health, decision making and being abstinent ...
Hosted by George Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burke, VA 22015
These groups are designed to assist high school students or young adults (18-23) with struggles related to launching, individuation and managing family, school, employment and court related issues. The focus is on improving mental health, decision making and being abstinent ...
Men's Struggles
This therapy group works with men on navigating through the stressors of daily life along with the expectations that society has placed on them. Whether you are a new parent, long time parent, newly married, single, college student, or someone ...
Hosted by Darrius Omar Bethel
Resident in Counseling, LMHP-R, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
This therapy group works with men on navigating through the stressors of daily life along with the expectations that society has placed on them. Whether you are a new parent, long time parent, newly married, single, college student, or someone ...
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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.