Survive and Thrive Support Group
Tea & Empathy Counseling will be hosting an 8-week long group counseling, centered around support for trauma survivors and education on growing through a traumatic history. With sufficient interest, the group will begin May 9th and will run Thursdays from ...
Hosted by Tea & Empathy Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Tea & Empathy Counseling will be hosting an 8-week long group counseling, centered around support for trauma survivors and education on growing through a traumatic history. With sufficient interest, the group will begin May 9th and will run Thursdays from ...
Coming to Our Senses: Stress & Trauma Recovery
This is an interactive 6 week class to support all of you-- mind/body/spirit-- in your recovery from stress and trauma. You will learn tools and receive support for lessening anxiety, depression and fear while growing in your sense of connection ...
Hosted by Waller Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, SEP, NARM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23235
This is an interactive 6 week class to support all of you-- mind/body/spirit-- in your recovery from stress and trauma. You will learn tools and receive support for lessening anxiety, depression and fear while growing in your sense of connection ...
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 ...
Unspoken Stressors And First Responders
Starting in December, these groups will run every Friday, from 12pm-1pm. These groups will not be like your typical group therapy. Rather, it will just be conversational, between whoever is attending and the Instructor. We will go into topics that ...
Hosted by Greg Podolak
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Starting in December, these groups will run every Friday, from 12pm-1pm. These groups will not be like your typical group therapy. Rather, it will just be conversational, between whoever is attending and the Instructor. We will go into topics that ...
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.
Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services
Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services, LLC offers a nurturing space for transformative healing and self-discovery, welcoming children, adolescents, adults, and the LGBTIA+ community. Our team provides tailored therapies, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, fostering deep personal connections for growth. We ...
Hosted by Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services, LLC offers a nurturing space for transformative healing and self-discovery, welcoming children, adolescents, adults, and the LGBTIA+ community. Our team provides tailored therapies, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, fostering deep personal connections for growth. We ...
Integrative Group for Treatment of Trauma
Quarterly enrollment, closed trauma group focused on healing negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors associated with traumatic life experiences throughout the lifetime. Participants engage in intensive and transformative process which includes, clinical psychotherapy in a supportive group environment while learning useful ...
Hosted by Painted Bird Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gloucester, VA 23061
Quarterly enrollment, closed trauma group focused on healing negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors associated with traumatic life experiences throughout the lifetime. Participants engage in intensive and transformative process which includes, clinical psychotherapy in a supportive group environment while learning useful ...
Meridian Psychotherapy
These 3-day workshops assist those struggling in three relationships. Love addicts assign too much time, attention and value to another person while neglecting to care for themselves. Love avoidants systematically use relational walls during intimate contact in order to prevent ...
Hosted by Cara Ruth Weed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23455
These 3-day workshops assist those struggling in three relationships. Love addicts assign too much time, attention and value to another person while neglecting to care for themselves. Love avoidants systematically use relational walls during intimate contact in order to prevent ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Have You Called Your Mother?! Women's Group
Weekly in-person process group for women with emotionally immature mothers. Did you experience emotional neglect or abuse as a child, mother’s substance use, narcissism, shame/criticism, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness? This group is a space to explore these hurts along with ...
Hosted by Fairfax Integrative Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Weekly in-person process group for women with emotionally immature mothers. Did you experience emotional neglect or abuse as a child, mother’s substance use, narcissism, shame/criticism, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness? This group is a space to explore these hurts along with ...
Women's Support Group Survivors of Sexual Assault
The virtual support group is for survivors of sexual assault that are currently learning to cope with lingering feelings. Survivors will have a safe place to share, while exploring various topics related to sexual abuse/assault. Every survivor of sexual abuse ...
Hosted by The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23601
The virtual support group is for survivors of sexual assault that are currently learning to cope with lingering feelings. Survivors will have a safe place to share, while exploring various topics related to sexual abuse/assault. Every survivor of sexual abuse ...
Anam Therapy Counseling, Inc.
We are a Telehealth Group Practice specializing in the treatment of adolescents (and their families), young adults, adults and couples. Our goal is to help our clients live happier, more successful lives. We strive to provide a safe, space to ...
Hosted by Anam Therapy Counseling Inc. Group Practice- Heather Whitney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23321
We are a Telehealth Group Practice specializing in the treatment of adolescents (and their families), young adults, adults and couples. Our goal is to help our clients live happier, more successful lives. We strive to provide a safe, space to ...
Military/First Responder Spouses Group
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
Hosted by Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
When available: Abuse, Relationship, Depression
Hosted by Lainie Hinnant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23113
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 ...
The Corvus Center For Mental Health Services
Individualized, Effective, Evidence-Based Treatment for PTSD and Emotional Dysregulation The Corvus Center provides gold standard Evidence-Based treatments specializing in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and serving those with Depression, Anxiety and Emotional Dysregulation. We focus on specialist model of care, rather than ...
Hosted by Sarah B Mulhaul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Individualized, Effective, Evidence-Based Treatment for PTSD and Emotional Dysregulation The Corvus Center provides gold standard Evidence-Based treatments specializing in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and serving those with Depression, Anxiety and Emotional Dysregulation. We focus on specialist model of care, rather than ...
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 ...
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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.