Support Groups in 97202
Mindfulness In Everyday Life
Mindfulness is an age-old practice to alleviate human suffering. Current research shows its usefulness in our lives by alleviating stress, anxiety, fear, and thinking patterns that are critical and judging. Mindfulness In Everyday Life is an ongoing group that cultivates ...
Hosted by Diane C Steinbrecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, MSWAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Mindfulness is an age-old practice to alleviate human suffering. Current research shows its usefulness in our lives by alleviating stress, anxiety, fear, and thinking patterns that are critical and judging. Mindfulness In Everyday Life is an ongoing group that cultivates ...
Queer Authenticity & Attachment
For children growing up in volatile homes, making the “choice” between attachment (to our caregivers) and authenticity (within ourselves) is rarely a choice at all – our survival demands we choose attachment. Now adults, the process of trying to integrate ...
Hosted by Present Beings Couple & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
For children growing up in volatile homes, making the “choice” between attachment (to our caregivers) and authenticity (within ourselves) is rarely a choice at all – our survival demands we choose attachment. Now adults, the process of trying to integrate ...
Creative Visualization Group
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Hosted by Kellyjoy Kanaley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Archetypal Animals Studio 1
In this online studio course we will explore internal and external psychological landscapes through the lens of animal archetypes. Across times and cultures archetypal animal images have played a healing role in communities, through individual and shamanic work. Over the ...
Hosted by Justin Hamacher, Cascade Jungian Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
In this online studio course we will explore internal and external psychological landscapes through the lens of animal archetypes. Across times and cultures archetypal animal images have played a healing role in communities, through individual and shamanic work. Over the ...
Teen Grief Group: Parent Loss, Long-Term Illness
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent from a long term illness. Facilitated by a down-to-earth licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just a ...
Hosted by Maren Corbly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent from a long term illness. Facilitated by a down-to-earth licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just a ...
Adopted Kids Group
A five-week group for adopted kids from ages 7-10. The group will focus on thoughts and feelings adopted kids struggle with at this age. There will be art projects and fun activities to supplement the curriculum. Currently taking names and ...
Hosted by Nancy F Nasser-Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
A five-week group for adopted kids from ages 7-10. The group will focus on thoughts and feelings adopted kids struggle with at this age. There will be art projects and fun activities to supplement the curriculum. Currently taking names and ...
Women's Divorce or Separated Group
The mission: to provide a safe and comfortable space for women to share their experience and resources, process challenging emotions, gain and give support, and to feel connected and held throughout the divorce and separation process. *Disclaimer: This group is ...
Hosted by Janean Vedova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #T1945
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
The mission: to provide a safe and comfortable space for women to share their experience and resources, process challenging emotions, gain and give support, and to feel connected and held throughout the divorce and separation process. *Disclaimer: This group is ...
Female Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Hosted by Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Healing Through: Developmental Trauma
Do you have difficulty in relationships? Did you experience trauma in your childhood? Through warmth, humor, and compassion for one another, our group processes developmental trauma and realigns values to assist in developing stronger, more meaningful relationships.
Hosted by Holistic Healing Pdx
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, QMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Do you have difficulty in relationships? Did you experience trauma in your childhood? Through warmth, humor, and compassion for one another, our group processes developmental trauma and realigns values to assist in developing stronger, more meaningful relationships.
Couples Fundamentals Workshop
Create Your Best Relationship - Join us for a positive and informative workshop where you will get direct and active support to help you: feel more connected to each other, learn how to shift out of conflict into collaboration, and ...
Create Your Best Relationship - Join us for a positive and informative workshop where you will get direct and active support to help you: feel more connected to each other, learn how to shift out of conflict into collaboration, and ...
LCSW,LMFT, LPC Supervision groups
Provide Licensure supervision for masters level professionals
Hosted by Kit Kryger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Provide Licensure supervision for masters level professionals
Queer Teens Therapy Group
Join Full Spectrum Therapy's Queer Teens Therapy Group! A weekly in-person meet-up in SE Portland, OR for queer teens ages 12-18. Share experiences, connect, and build community. Start Date: January 10, 2024 (No sessions on federal holidays). Fees: $100-$300 per ...
Hosted by Full Spectrum Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, LAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Join Full Spectrum Therapy's Queer Teens Therapy Group! A weekly in-person meet-up in SE Portland, OR for queer teens ages 12-18. Share experiences, connect, and build community. Start Date: January 10, 2024 (No sessions on federal holidays). Fees: $100-$300 per ...
Recovery support, Communication, Self Compassion
A weekly 90 minute support group to process ongoing recovery.
Hosted by Jenene Belshe
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, CADCII, QMHA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
A weekly 90 minute support group to process ongoing recovery.
Psychoanalytic group
Group is one of my specialties. It is an effective way of gaining insight into one's own feelings and behavior patterns. Co-ed l process group for people with at least some therapy experience. No planned weekly agenda. Leader's role to ...
Hosted by Linda K Eisenberg
Psychological Associate, MA, MEd, LPC, LPA, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Group is one of my specialties. It is an effective way of gaining insight into one's own feelings and behavior patterns. Co-ed l process group for people with at least some therapy experience. No planned weekly agenda. Leader's role to ...
Teen Grief Group: Parent Loss, Sudden
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent suddenly (singular medical event, suicide, accident, etc). Facilitated by a licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just ...
Hosted by Maren Corbly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent suddenly (singular medical event, suicide, accident, etc). Facilitated by a licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just ...
Quieting The Mind Through Living Mindfully
Hosted by Diane C Steinbrecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, MSWAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Nonbinary/Trans Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
This group unites nonbinary, genderqueer, and trans adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of a variety of gender expressions and may include AMAB and AFAB individuals. This group focuses on creating a safe and ...
Hosted by Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This group unites nonbinary, genderqueer, and trans adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of a variety of gender expressions and may include AMAB and AFAB individuals. This group focuses on creating a safe and ...
Explore, Share, Grow: Trans Adult Group Therapy!
Join us for a journey of self-discovery and connection. Weekly sessions for trans adults ages 30-50 to discuss gender and mental health in a supportive community. Your space to process and thrive together! Weekly Meetings: Thursdays, 6-7:30 PM (No sessions ...
Hosted by Full Spectrum Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, LAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Join us for a journey of self-discovery and connection. Weekly sessions for trans adults ages 30-50 to discuss gender and mental health in a supportive community. Your space to process and thrive together! Weekly Meetings: Thursdays, 6-7:30 PM (No sessions ...
Erotic Intimacy Facilitated Disc Group -Fridays 11
For people wishing to bring more intention and vitality to their erotic lives. How often do we get to unhook from toxic programming and build shame resiliency around intimacy together? This group includes non-sexual experiential practices with movement, writing & ...
Hosted by Percy Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
For people wishing to bring more intention and vitality to their erotic lives. How often do we get to unhook from toxic programming and build shame resiliency around intimacy together? This group includes non-sexual experiential practices with movement, writing & ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 97202?
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.