Parenting without a Partner- Single Mother Support
This group is curated for single mothers who are challenged with the high demands of parenting children with little support. The group meets weekly - Thursdays from 5 pm- 6:30 pm. The group offers: Healthy coping skills and ways to ...
Hosted by Inspired Life Psychological Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fredericksburg, VA 22401
This group is curated for single mothers who are challenged with the high demands of parenting children with little support. The group meets weekly - Thursdays from 5 pm- 6:30 pm. The group offers: Healthy coping skills and ways to ...
Women's Therapy Group for Chronic Illness & Pain
Online therapy group for women in their 20's and 30's living in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland & New York. Support group designed to provide trauma informed CBT & mindfulness tools and hope for women navigating chronic pain or chronic illness ...
Hosted by Kelsey Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Online therapy group for women in their 20's and 30's living in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland & New York. Support group designed to provide trauma informed CBT & mindfulness tools and hope for women navigating chronic pain or chronic illness ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Virtual
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live more in the moment, better manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve their relationships. We go over coping skills and strategies from the modules of DBT: mindfulness, ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live more in the moment, better manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve their relationships. We go over coping skills and strategies from the modules of DBT: mindfulness, ...
Men's Divorce/Separation Support Group
This group is for men who are recently separated, in the middle of a divorce, or already divorced. Separation can feel frustrating, depressing, and lonely. We will help navigate the stressors of this difficult time by learning and growing together. Topics ...
Hosted by Dan McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
This group is for men who are recently separated, in the middle of a divorce, or already divorced. Separation can feel frustrating, depressing, and lonely. We will help navigate the stressors of this difficult time by learning and growing together. Topics ...
Empower Counseling, PC
Empower Counseling, PC is an intimate counseling practice that addresses the vast and specific needs of women and adolescent girls. Our goal is to provide a safe, sacred, and honest place for any woman to understand and release the shame, ...
Hosted by Tara Cothren
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
Empower Counseling, PC is an intimate counseling practice that addresses the vast and specific needs of women and adolescent girls. Our goal is to provide a safe, sacred, and honest place for any woman to understand and release the shame, ...
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.
Post-Partum Depression
Post-Partum Depression group focuses on using the healing effect of group therapy to support new mothers who are adjusting to motherhood. This is Mindfulness based group that assist members in working through their feelings, and elevating their mood, all while ...
Hosted by Peaceful Mind, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsburg, VA 23185
Post-Partum Depression group focuses on using the healing effect of group therapy to support new mothers who are adjusting to motherhood. This is Mindfulness based group that assist members in working through their feelings, and elevating their mood, all while ...
AAMFT
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 112 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Hosted by Nelson & Bullitt County Counseling Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, MMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 112 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
DQS Communications Healthcare Group, LLC
Our office has a genre of therapists available to service Hampton Roads. I founded this group over 15 years ago. My dream is to provide that miss piece the community needed to find relatable individuals that are dedicated to their ...
Hosted by Sadie F Sheafe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, ABSDip, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23608
Our office has a genre of therapists available to service Hampton Roads. I founded this group over 15 years ago. My dream is to provide that miss piece the community needed to find relatable individuals that are dedicated to their ...
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 ...
College Transition Group
Group being offered to first time college /university students. Topics will include addressing safety, managing classes, well being, nutrition, conflicts, adjustment to being away from home, budgeting.
Hosted by Tawanda Turner Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Group being offered to first time college /university students. Topics will include addressing safety, managing classes, well being, nutrition, conflicts, adjustment to being away from home, budgeting.
ADHD Groups for Children and Teens
Our ADD and ADHD groups are thorough in that we run two groups simultaneously -- one for the children/teens and one for the parents. Two highly trained Ph.D level child psychologists run the groups. We believe parents need to be ...
Hosted by Michael Oberschneider
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Our ADD and ADHD groups are thorough in that we run two groups simultaneously -- one for the children/teens and one for the parents. Two highly trained Ph.D level child psychologists run the groups. We believe parents need to be ...
Renewal of the Mind
Hosted by Melissa Addessi
Resident in Counseling, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Herndon, VA 20171
Psychodrama Group Therapy - Beginning 10/28/23
Do you have unresolved trauma from your past? Want to learn a unique way to work on trauma reduction in a group setting? Psychodrama is a fantastic way to face unresolved trauma and grief. Groups are a proven medium for ...
Hosted by Kenni Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas Park, VA 20111
Do you have unresolved trauma from your past? Want to learn a unique way to work on trauma reduction in a group setting? Psychodrama is a fantastic way to face unresolved trauma and grief. Groups are a proven medium for ...
Relational Psychotherapy Group - In Person
This group is exploratory and promotes the growth of self and how to have healthy relationships in which there is mutual understanding and the ability to take care of oneself, while maintaining a sensitivity to the needs of others. We ...
Hosted by Mary Jean Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22044
This group is exploratory and promotes the growth of self and how to have healthy relationships in which there is mutual understanding and the ability to take care of oneself, while maintaining a sensitivity to the needs of others. We ...
Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program
The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program is designed for adults dealing with co-existing mental health and substance use issues. Topics for discussion may include: sobriety, career, relationships, and mental or physical health. The DDRP groups may be supplemented with individual, family, ...
Hosted by Cynthia Turner
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program is designed for adults dealing with co-existing mental health and substance use issues. Topics for discussion may include: sobriety, career, relationships, and mental or physical health. The DDRP groups may be supplemented with individual, family, ...
Interpersonal relationship and connection building
Traditional therapy group using experiential learning to better understand one's interpersonal relational style and to give the opportunity to practice new behaviors in a judgment free setting.
Traditional therapy group using experiential learning to better understand one's interpersonal relational style and to give the opportunity to practice new behaviors in a judgment free setting.
Adult Interpersonal Effectiveness Group
New to Adulthood? Navigating Neurodiversity in a world often made for Neurotypicals? Feeling isolated? Is the unknown of adulthood amplifying your anxiety? Join us in a confidential, virtual office space, to connect, gain insight, and learn the essential skills you ...
Hosted by Scott F Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22193
New to Adulthood? Navigating Neurodiversity in a world often made for Neurotypicals? Feeling isolated? Is the unknown of adulthood amplifying your anxiety? Join us in a confidential, virtual office space, to connect, gain insight, and learn the essential skills you ...
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 ...
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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.