Support Groups in Ashland, VA
"Babies & Bagels"
A place to find connection, community, support, and strength in motherhood. Open to all new mothers up to two years postpartum. Come as you are with or without baby. Bagels & beverages will be provided.
Hosted by Jenna M Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
A place to find connection, community, support, and strength in motherhood. Open to all new mothers up to two years postpartum. Come as you are with or without baby. Bagels & beverages will be provided.
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 ...
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 ...
Partner/Spouse of someone with SUD Support Group
Virtual Psychoeducational & Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone who has an addiction.
Hosted by Thrive & Shine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Virtual Psychoeducational & Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone who has an addiction.
Partner/Spouse of someone with SUD Support Group
Virtual Psychoeducational and Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone with substance use disorder/addiction.
Hosted by Thrive & Shine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Virtual Psychoeducational and Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone with substance use disorder/addiction.
Single Parent Support Group
Virtual Support Group for any and all single parents--come to a safe space to vent, share, discuss, support one another in the challenging role of being a single parent. Meets every other Wednesday for 8 sessions. If interested, please email: ...
Hosted by Thrive & Shine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Virtual Support Group for any and all single parents--come to a safe space to vent, share, discuss, support one another in the challenging role of being a single parent. Meets every other Wednesday for 8 sessions. If interested, please email: ...
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"Babies & Bagels"
A place to find connection, community, support, and strength in motherhood. Open to all new mothers up to two years postpartum. Come as you are with or without baby. Bagels & beverages will be provided.
Hosted by Jenna M Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
A place to find connection, community, support, and strength in motherhood. Open to all new mothers up to two years postpartum. Come as you are with or without baby. Bagels & beverages will be provided.
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 ...
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 ...
Partner/Spouse of someone with SUD Support Group
Virtual Psychoeducational & Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone who has an addiction.
Hosted by Thrive & Shine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Virtual Psychoeducational & Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone who has an addiction.
Partner/Spouse of someone with SUD Support Group
Virtual Psychoeducational and Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone with substance use disorder/addiction.
Hosted by Thrive & Shine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Virtual Psychoeducational and Support Group for Spouses/Partners of someone with substance use disorder/addiction.
Single Parent Support Group
Virtual Support Group for any and all single parents--come to a safe space to vent, share, discuss, support one another in the challenging role of being a single parent. Meets every other Wednesday for 8 sessions. If interested, please email: ...
Hosted by Thrive & Shine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Virtual Support Group for any and all single parents--come to a safe space to vent, share, discuss, support one another in the challenging role of being a single parent. Meets every other Wednesday for 8 sessions. If interested, please email: ...
Anxiety Management Group
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Hosted by Sherry Bowman McClanahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
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Female sexual abuse survivors
This group is an option in addition to individual therapy with me.It is not available to clients with whom I do not work.
Hosted by Norma M Murdoch-Kitt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23227
This group is an option in addition to individual therapy with me.It is not available to clients with whom I do not work.
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Therapist Collective RVa
Hosted by Emily Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Henrico, VA 23229
Sequoia IOP
Regenerating Foundations: Intensive Outpatient Program is for adult clients ready to abstain from all mood-altering substances. Client will participate in group sessions that utilize experiential techniques to address deep connections between substance use and mental health symptoms. Client are supported ...
Hosted by Dominion Care - Sequoia Substance Use Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23228
Regenerating Foundations: Intensive Outpatient Program is for adult clients ready to abstain from all mood-altering substances. Client will participate in group sessions that utilize experiential techniques to address deep connections between substance use and mental health symptoms. Client are supported ...
Insight Physicians PC
Hosted by Insight Physicians PC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MD, PMHNP, PA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23294
Jungian oriented Dream Group
I am seeking 1 additional person to join the in person dream group so we can get started. Jung reported that dreams are a gift from the soul and a way to accelerate your psycho-spiritual development. The day/time will be ...
Hosted by Michelle Joyce Northrop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23228
I am seeking 1 additional person to join the in person dream group so we can get started. Jung reported that dreams are a gift from the soul and a way to accelerate your psycho-spiritual development. The day/time will be ...
DBT Skill Creative Arts Group (9th-12th grade)
This is a 8-week program. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live in the moment, manage emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve relationships. In this group, we cover coping skills based in DBT's modules: mindfulness, distress ...
Hosted by Caroline Crilley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
This is a 8-week program. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live in the moment, manage emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve relationships. In this group, we cover coping skills based in DBT's modules: mindfulness, distress ...
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How can I find a support group in Ashland?
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.