Support Groups in Fairfax, VA
Men's Group Therapy
Research shows that men who are emotionally self-aware are clear in their understanding of what they do well, what drives and satisfies them, and which people and situations can be triggering. Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate ...
Hosted by Paul W. Sarigianis
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Research shows that men who are emotionally self-aware are clear in their understanding of what they do well, what drives and satisfies them, and which people and situations can be triggering. Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate ...
Social Skills Group
Social Skills Group-Ages 6-9 Wednesday 2:30-3:30
June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2nd Reynolds & Rubino · Groups are $50/session; your insurance may cover some or all of this cost. · Learn about self-regulation ...
Hosted by Sarah J Vavredge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Social Skills Group-Ages 6-9 Wednesday 2:30-3:30
June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2nd Reynolds & Rubino · Groups are $50/session; your insurance may cover some or all of this cost. · Learn about self-regulation ...
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 ...
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.
Grief during Covid
Virtual Group for adult survivors who have had a loved one die during this time of a pandemic. The normal process of grief and mourning were disrupted with alterations in funerals, gatherings of family and friends, and religious rituals. This ...
Hosted by Nancy Wachtenheim, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Virtual Group for adult survivors who have had a loved one die during this time of a pandemic. The normal process of grief and mourning were disrupted with alterations in funerals, gatherings of family and friends, and religious rituals. This ...
Have You Called Your Mother?! -in person
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 Christina Frank
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Interpersonal and Social Dynamics: Teens
September 20th - November 15, 2023: This nine week group is offered to teens (9th - 12th) looking to develop and grow their interpersonal skills alongside of managing social constructs. In addition, this group will also focus on skills to ...
Hosted by Heather Ann Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
September 20th - November 15, 2023: This nine week group is offered to teens (9th - 12th) looking to develop and grow their interpersonal skills alongside of managing social constructs. In addition, this group will also focus on skills 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 ...
Renewal of the Mind
group practice
Hosted by Valeria Cuzzi
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCr
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
group practice
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: ...
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 Couples Therapy at The Center for Connection
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 ...
Anger Management Group Englisn & Spanish
The course price includes your certificate of completion. We do not charge additional fees for providing these documents.
Hosted by Mirna Quiroga
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
The course price includes your certificate of completion. We do not charge additional fees for providing these documents.
Child Social Skills Group Therapy (ages 7-11)
Please join our weekly group every Tuesday at 5pm where we will work on conversation skills, joining in, listening, attention, emotional awareness, managing anger and avoiding bullying. Our group will have a maximum of 7 children and while we'll be ...
Hosted by Jennifer Shore
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Please join our weekly group every Tuesday at 5pm where we will work on conversation skills, joining in, listening, attention, emotional awareness, managing anger and avoiding bullying. Our group will have a maximum of 7 children and while we'll be ...
Teen Girls Group (ages 13-18)
Process group for teen girls navigating today's complicated world. We process anxiety including social anxiety,panic, low self-esteem, body image issues and negative thinking patterns. We cover issues related to depression, school stress, and parental conflict. This group is limited to ...
Hosted by Jessica O. Hunter
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Process group for teen girls navigating today's complicated world. We process anxiety including social anxiety,panic, low self-esteem, body image issues and negative thinking patterns. We cover issues related to depression, school stress, and parental conflict. This group is limited to ...
Grief Support Group (Homicide Loss Specific)
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
Hosted by Leannah Farbotko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
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.
Men's Emotional Health Group Therapy - Tuesday
Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities, both in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation to get there. We are here to help. With ...
Hosted by Michael M. Fahmy
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities, both in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation to get there. We are here to help. With ...
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.
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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.