Support Groups in Portland, OR
Co-Ed Process Group
A process group is different from other groups in that there is no curriculum. Instead we safely, slowly explore members' current life issues and present-moment experiences within the group itself. This creates a more enjoyable experience that increases the member's ...
Hosted by Sean Donahue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
A process group is different from other groups in that there is no curriculum. Instead we safely, slowly explore members' current life issues and present-moment experiences within the group itself. This creates a more enjoyable experience that increases the member's ...
NeuStart Psychiatry
Hosted by Tallon Reeder Lamoreaux
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
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 ...
AAMFT
Hosted by Andrea J. Wright Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97201
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 ...
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Hosted by Whole Heart Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, NCC, MAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
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Bridgetown Counseling
Hosted by Jane Plagge
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
Racial Trauma Support Group
This group is strictly for BIPOC individuals who have experienced racial trauma from a multicultural lens. The goal of the group is to provide support, validation, community, trauma processing, advocacy, healing, and coping mechanisms for navigating a white supremacist society. ...
Hosted by Zara Roth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP, CADC, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97216
This group is strictly for BIPOC individuals who have experienced racial trauma from a multicultural lens. The goal of the group is to provide support, validation, community, trauma processing, advocacy, healing, and coping mechanisms for navigating a white supremacist society. ...
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Are you anxious about the future? Ruminate over your past? Feel overwhelmed on a daily basis? Can't quit enjoy every day life due to your constant thinking & worrying? My group is your answer to creating a calm presence. You ...
Hosted by Central Oregon Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Are you anxious about the future? Ruminate over your past? Feel overwhelmed on a daily basis? Can't quit enjoy every day life due to your constant thinking & worrying? My group is your answer to creating a calm presence. You ...
Sexual addiction group
For individuals dealing with sexual addiction. Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate through the Internatiional Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. IITAP and Dr. Patrick Carnes' "Recovery Start Kit". Utilize group therapy to deal with the complex factors involved with ...
Hosted by Caroline Gearing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97280
For individuals dealing with sexual addiction. Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate through the Internatiional Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. IITAP and Dr. Patrick Carnes' "Recovery Start Kit". Utilize group therapy to deal with the complex factors involved with ...
Empowered Ethical Non Monogamy
Whether you are becoming interested in ethical non-monogamy or have been practicing for a while, navigating relationships can be confusing, overwhelming and challenging. In this group we support one another in unpacking our experiences and learning healthy dynamics, in order ...
Hosted by Justine Cuthbertson (Accepting New Clients)
Clinical Social Work Associate
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97217
Whether you are becoming interested in ethical non-monogamy or have been practicing for a while, navigating relationships can be confusing, overwhelming and challenging. In this group we support one another in unpacking our experiences and learning healthy dynamics, in order ...
Thrive Together: Bridging Hearts Across Neurotypes
Enrolling for Spring/Summer 2024: An online, educational therapy group for neurotypical partners of late-identified Autistic and/or ADHD people. We believe neurodiversity is a good thing! And... learning later in life that your partner is neurodivergent often comes with some unique ...
Hosted by Madeline Warnick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MCoun
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Enrolling for Spring/Summer 2024: An online, educational therapy group for neurotypical partners of late-identified Autistic and/or ADHD people. We believe neurodiversity is a good thing! And... learning later in life that your partner is neurodivergent often comes with some unique ...
Dual Diagnosis
A safe, therapeutic group environment for those clients who experience both mental health and substance use issues. Reduce mental health symptoms and maintain sobriety through behavior modification. Clients will learn coping skills and practice mindfulness using a cognitive behavioral therapy ...
Hosted by Dr. John K Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, CADCIII, CGACI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
A safe, therapeutic group environment for those clients who experience both mental health and substance use issues. Reduce mental health symptoms and maintain sobriety through behavior modification. Clients will learn coping skills and practice mindfulness using a cognitive behavioral therapy ...
Well Coast Medical Corporation
Accessible, compassionate psychiatric care specializing in evaluating and managing a variety of mental health diagnosis, including ADHD and more.
Hosted by Melanie Ramsey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Accessible, compassionate psychiatric care specializing in evaluating and managing a variety of mental health diagnosis, including ADHD and more.
Mohandessi Psych, LLC Portland Office
Office hours 9 am to 5 pm by appointment only
Hosted by Soroush Mohandessi
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Office hours 9 am to 5 pm by appointment only
Virtual Pet Loss Grief Support Group
Telehealth Pet Loss Grief Support Group focuses on emotional support and helpful information.
Hosted by Kathy Link
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Telehealth Pet Loss Grief Support Group focuses on emotional support and helpful information.
Clinical Licensure Supervision for LPC interns
No Current Group Available but am accepting Individual Supervisees. Feel free to email me a jennifer@renewtherapynw.c om. Post Graduate Clinical Supervisor for LPC interns since 2011.
Hosted by Jennifer Jim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97225
No Current Group Available but am accepting Individual Supervisees. Feel free to email me a jennifer@renewtherapynw.c om. Post Graduate Clinical Supervisor for LPC interns since 2011.
Teen Girls Group for Managing Anxiety & Depression
Teens are in need of connection. The rise in anxiety, depression and fear of socialization has inspired me to form this group. My intention is to help teens learn mindfulness practices to self regulate and gain tools for self awareness ...
Hosted by Angela Guerrero Chapin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Teens are in need of connection. The rise in anxiety, depression and fear of socialization has inspired me to form this group. My intention is to help teens learn mindfulness practices to self regulate and gain tools for self awareness ...
DBT-Informed Skills group
I offer 2 online, 90 minute psychoeducation skills groups, informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other mindfulness models. Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. There are three 10-12 week modules, which run consecutively. Clients are invited to attend any or all ...
Hosted by Kent Kreiselmaier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
I offer 2 online, 90 minute psychoeducation skills groups, informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other mindfulness models. Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. There are three 10-12 week modules, which run consecutively. Clients are invited to attend any or all ...
Women's Processing Circle
We use movement, meditation, journaling, and sharing to process major and minor life events, build resilience, create authentic connection, and shift damaging patterns of thought and behavior. Seeing ourselves reflected in others can aid in our recovery and healing. This ...
Hosted by Shannon Glade, MFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, QMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
We use movement, meditation, journaling, and sharing to process major and minor life events, build resilience, create authentic connection, and shift damaging patterns of thought and behavior. Seeing ourselves reflected in others can aid in our recovery and healing. This ...
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How can I find a support group in Portland?
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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.