Support Groups in Fairfax, VA
International Student Adolescent Therapy Group
Is your child having trouble adjusting to life in the United States? Does your child feel homesick? Does your child feel isolated, angry, anxious or sad? I offer a six-week therapy group for students who have recently moved to the ...
Hosted by Constantina N. Kass
PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22031
Is your child having trouble adjusting to life in the United States? Does your child feel homesick? Does your child feel isolated, angry, anxious or sad? I offer a six-week therapy group for students who have recently moved to the ...
Group Therapy for Men
You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel ...
Hosted by The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel ...
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.
Marriage Wellness Group
This is a 6 week group / class offered to couples at varying times and at different locations throughout northern Virginia.
Hosted by Glen Denlinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This is a 6 week group / class offered to couples at varying times and at different locations throughout northern Virginia.
Renewal of the Mind
group practice
Hosted by Valeria Cuzzi
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCr
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
group practice
W.O.W (Women of Worth) Support Group
As women, we face many daily challenges and stressors. The purpose of the W.O.W group is to provide a supportive, and nurturing group therapy atmosphere to work through the daily struggles women encounter. Group members, together with a licensed professional ...
Hosted by Vanguard Therapy, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22031
As women, we face many daily challenges and stressors. The purpose of the W.O.W group is to provide a supportive, and nurturing group therapy atmosphere to work through the daily struggles women encounter. Group members, together with a licensed professional ...
Theraputic Gay Men's Group
Looking for meaningful and authentic relationships? Seeking closer connections and support from others? Join the gay men's group - meeting weekly for support, connection, and personal growth. Tuesdays (weekly) from 8:00 -9:00 pm | $60 per session | Group size: ...
Hosted by David Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Looking for meaningful and authentic relationships? Seeking closer connections and support from others? Join the gay men's group - meeting weekly for support, connection, and personal growth. Tuesdays (weekly) from 8:00 -9:00 pm | $60 per session | Group size: ...
HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic, LLC
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you ...
Hosted by Mi-Kyong Kwon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you ...
Coming Out Later in Life
This group is for women who have maybe lived in heterosexual circles or are married with kids who are questioning their sexuality, are ready to come out, are not ready but want to talk about it, religious or not, or ...
Hosted by Noelle Castoro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This group is for women who have maybe lived in heterosexual circles or are married with kids who are questioning their sexuality, are ready to come out, are not ready but want to talk about it, religious or not, or ...
Survivors of Narcissists Support-Accepting clients
This is an evening, virtual (zoom-based) support group for people residing in VA, NC or DC who have been in, or are still in, a close relationship with a Narcissist. Narcissist's make up 6+% of the population and severely negatively ...
Hosted by Jennifer Parrella - Decoding Relationships, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This is an evening, virtual (zoom-based) support group for people residing in VA, NC or DC who have been in, or are still in, a close relationship with a Narcissist. Narcissist's make up 6+% of the population and severely negatively ...
Relapse Prevention Support: Starts Mid 10/23
Support for those in recovey from a substances Group provides: weekly structure, support, psycho education on relapse prevention skills and strategies, and ongoing accountability. All meant to support sobriety, and increase overall well being.
Hosted by Joya Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22031
Support for those in recovey from a substances Group provides: weekly structure, support, psycho education on relapse prevention skills and strategies, and ongoing accountability. All meant to support sobriety, and increase overall well being.
Sex Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior Group
Open group for adult men with compulsive sexual behaviors/addiction and/or legal involvement.
Hosted by Tracey E Guard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Open group for adult men with compulsive sexual behaviors/addiction and/or legal involvement.
Trauma Process
A process group for adults who have done trauma work and would like additional support, connection, and to share their story. Learn coping, grounding, and integration as it specifically relates to trauma along with other people who have similar life ...
Hosted by Maureen S Bethea
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
A process group for adults who have done trauma work and would like additional support, connection, and to share their story. Learn coping, grounding, and integration as it specifically relates to trauma along with other people who have similar life ...
Women's Psychotherapy Group
Are you focusing your energy on taking care of others, even at the expense of your own personal fulfillment? Are you seeking deeper connections? Are you ready to find new ways to make meaningful changes in your life? You are ...
Hosted by Cathi Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22031
Are you focusing your energy on taking care of others, even at the expense of your own personal fulfillment? Are you seeking deeper connections? Are you ready to find new ways to make meaningful changes in your life? You are ...
Finding Solutions Counseling Centers
The journey to health & wholeness looks different for everyone. We walk alongside you, helping navigate your unique path. Therapy is a collaborative relationship, built on trust & empathy. Combining your strengths & our expertise, we'll help you get to ...
Hosted by C Coulter Weaver III
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
The journey to health & wholeness looks different for everyone. We walk alongside you, helping navigate your unique path. Therapy is a collaborative relationship, built on trust & empathy. Combining your strengths & our expertise, we'll help you get to ...
Trauma Consultation Group For Clinicians
Monthly case consultation group for those wishing to discuss complex cases involving trauma and dissociation. EMDR training through EMDRIA is required to be a member of this group. This group is limited to 7 participants and meets on the 2nd ...
Hosted by Jan Beauregard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CSAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Monthly case consultation group for those wishing to discuss complex cases involving trauma and dissociation. EMDR training through EMDRIA is required to be a member of this group. This group is limited to 7 participants and meets on the 2nd ...
Art Therapy for Emotional Self-Regulation
This Art Therapy group encourages children to identify, name, and express strong emotions in a healthy manner using art projects for self-exploration and selfregulation. In this group, kids are encouraged to share and communicate with peers while feeling a sense ...
Hosted by EverWhen Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This Art Therapy group encourages children to identify, name, and express strong emotions in a healthy manner using art projects for self-exploration and selfregulation. In this group, kids are encouraged to share and communicate with peers while feeling a sense ...
https://www.sondermind.com/providers/3m3s0697/tras
If you live in VA, register with this link to make appointments for virtual sessions with me.
Hosted by Trasie Marie Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22033
If you live in VA, register with this link to make appointments for virtual sessions with me.
COVID19 & Infertility Support
If COVID19 has impacted your family building plans, please join me virtually each Friday. Contact me directly for additional details and the video link.
Hosted by Phyllis (Martin) Fortunato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
If COVID19 has impacted your family building plans, please join me virtually each Friday. Contact me directly for additional details and the video link.
Why Are We Here?
Why We Are Here group begins the conversion of self-discovery of what brought you to substance abuse treatment. What consequences or lifestyle stressors did you experience? Accepting ownership of your behavior. Steps One, Two, and Three groups focus on the ...
Hosted by AEDA Associates, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CSAC, NCAC II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Why We Are Here group begins the conversion of self-discovery of what brought you to substance abuse treatment. What consequences or lifestyle stressors did you experience? Accepting ownership of your behavior. Steps One, Two, and Three groups focus on the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Fairfax?
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.