Rock Landing Psychological Group
A group practice with a diverse group of clinicians.
Hosted by Carolyn Foster Tighe
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23606
A group practice with a diverse group of clinicians.
Yoga for Anxiety Group
Stressed out and need a healthy, holistic way to unwind? Yoga and meditation will help you feel more grounded, safe, and calm inside yourself. Banish chaos and become calm and centered in everyday life. Get underneath all the worry and ...
Hosted by Meaghan de Roos
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, ERYT500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norfolk, VA 23518
Stressed out and need a healthy, holistic way to unwind? Yoga and meditation will help you feel more grounded, safe, and calm inside yourself. Banish chaos and become calm and centered in everyday life. Get underneath all the worry and ...
Grief Recovery Method One-on-One
As an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist Certified by the Grief Recovery Method Institute, Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Founder of JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting, "Matters of the Heart" is for men and women who have experienced loss of any kind and ...
Hosted by JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting Group, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DSL, CSAC, CAC, AGRMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23220
As an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist Certified by the Grief Recovery Method Institute, Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Founder of JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting, "Matters of the Heart" is for men and women who have experienced loss of any kind and ...
The Foundation
This group is for those in early stages of Recovery, meaning their first four months.
Hosted by Excelsior Addiction Services LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CSAC, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This group is for those in early stages of Recovery, meaning their first four months.
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. ...
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.
mother/ daughter - self-esteem and body image
This seminar will address: how culture, media, and advertising can affect how we feel about ourselves - what we learn through the media about our roles as women - thinking patterns that contribute to self-esteem - how mothers can help ...
Hosted by Karen Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This seminar will address: how culture, media, and advertising can affect how we feel about ourselves - what we learn through the media about our roles as women - thinking patterns that contribute to self-esteem - how mothers can help ...
Pregnancy and Postpartum Group
Are you pregnant, postpartum, or early in your parenting journey? Join me and other parents to learn how to gain clarity, confidence, and connection as you learn to cope with this new role. Together we will normalize the ups and ...
Hosted by Sarah Hagen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you pregnant, postpartum, or early in your parenting journey? Join me and other parents to learn how to gain clarity, confidence, and connection as you learn to cope with this new role. Together we will normalize the ups and ...
Psychotherapy Process Groups
Participants work on intimacy and relationship issues as well as depression, social and other anxieties, stress, and communication difficulties. The focus is on understanding more about yourself within the context of your relationships and how you get in your own ...
Hosted by Aaron J. Dodini
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
Participants work on intimacy and relationship issues as well as depression, social and other anxieties, stress, and communication difficulties. The focus is on understanding more about yourself within the context of your relationships and how you get in your own ...
DBT Mindfulness Skills Group
VIRTUAL DBT SKILLS GROUP! This MINDfulness Group will explore the core DBT skills and mindfulness techniques include breathing exercises, body awareness, meditations, listening, and the art of compassion. Contact me for more details.
Hosted by Dr. Cheryl Outen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23230
VIRTUAL DBT SKILLS GROUP! This MINDfulness Group will explore the core DBT skills and mindfulness techniques include breathing exercises, body awareness, meditations, listening, and the art of compassion. Contact me for more details.
Thriving Together: A Therapy Group for Students
This 8-week virtual group is designed to help students cope with college-related stress. Topics for discussion include maintaining healthy relationships with peers and family, dealing with “pressure” culture, preventing burnout, setting boundaries, and managing the transition into young adulthood. This ...
Hosted by Angela Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22902
This 8-week virtual group is designed to help students cope with college-related stress. Topics for discussion include maintaining healthy relationships with peers and family, dealing with “pressure” culture, preventing burnout, setting boundaries, and managing the transition into young adulthood. This ...
Nurturing Fathers Program
Hosted by Leon Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22901
Untangled Relationships (4 week group)
This is a codependency psychoeducational group. This group is designed to help individuals understand and cope with problems in their relationships. Group members will share life experiences, patterns of unhealthy behaviors and learn tools to break generational curses to promote ...
Hosted by Deborah Howard-Dobbins(Talk Work Heal)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23294
This is a codependency psychoeducational group. This group is designed to help individuals understand and cope with problems in their relationships. Group members will share life experiences, patterns of unhealthy behaviors and learn tools to break generational curses to promote ...
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.
Eating Disorder Support and Processing Group
Are you looking for support and understanding in your journey towards recovery from an eating disorder? Join our Adult Eating Disorder Group, where you will find a safe and non-judgmental space to share experiences, gain insights, and build connections with ...
Hosted by Kristin Nygaard-Daugherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA , LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Are you looking for support and understanding in your journey towards recovery from an eating disorder? Join our Adult Eating Disorder Group, where you will find a safe and non-judgmental space to share experiences, gain insights, and build connections with ...
Grief during Covid
Virtual Group for adult survivors who have had a loved one die during this time of a pandemic. The normal process of grief and mourning were disrupted with alterations in funerals, gatherings of family and friends, and religious rituals. This ...
Hosted by Nancy Wachtenheim, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Virtual Group for adult survivors who have had a loved one die during this time of a pandemic. The normal process of grief and mourning were disrupted with alterations in funerals, gatherings of family and friends, and religious rituals. This ...
Meal Support Therapy Group (In-person or Virtual)
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely ...
Hosted by Rock Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely ...
Symbiosis Mental Health and Wellness, LLC
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in ...
Hosted by Adrienne Terese Iannazzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22203
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in ...
Parent Loss Support Group for Young Adults
MEETS ONLINE: For young adults in their 20's and 30's who have lost a parent, either recently or years ago. Meets Tuesday evenings online. Building on the success of the group that met in late 2023. For more information and ...
Hosted by Sarah Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
MEETS ONLINE: For young adults in their 20's and 30's who have lost a parent, either recently or years ago. Meets Tuesday evenings online. Building on the success of the group that met in late 2023. For more information and ...
Social Strides 10-12 yrs
"Social Strides" is a weekly counseling group designed to help 10–12-year-olds develop the social skills and confidence needed to navigate relationships and interactions with their peers. The group provides a supportive and structured environment where participants can learn, practice, and ...
Hosted by Lisa Dutzman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
"Social Strides" is a weekly counseling group designed to help 10–12-year-olds develop the social skills and confidence needed to navigate relationships and interactions with their peers. The group provides a supportive and structured environment where participants can learn, practice, and ...
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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.