Support Groups in Portland, OR
Hello Me Therapy
We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.
Hosted by Megan "M" Lesowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.
Living Healthy, Co-Occurring Disorders Group
The Living Healthy Group at Bridgetown Recovery & Mental Health Services is conducted by licensed therapists and addresses the identification of protective factors which sustain long term recovery from relapse of chemical addiction and co-occurring mental health symptoms. Join our ...
Hosted by Bridgetown Recovery & Mental Health Services
Psychiatrist, MD, SAP, MRO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
The Living Healthy Group at Bridgetown Recovery & Mental Health Services is conducted by licensed therapists and addresses the identification of protective factors which sustain long term recovery from relapse of chemical addiction and co-occurring mental health symptoms. Join our ...
Introductory Group for Codependency - Online
Next group: APRIL 19TH 6 - 8 PM If you have a deep belief that you're not good enough or unloveable, feel a persistent anxiety about not being perfect, an unrelenting fear of saying no, and an avoidance of conflict ...
Hosted by Goode Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CADCI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Next group: APRIL 19TH 6 - 8 PM If you have a deep belief that you're not good enough or unloveable, feel a persistent anxiety about not being perfect, an unrelenting fear of saying no, and an avoidance of conflict ...
Touched by Adoption- for Adults adopted as Childre
This group is for men and women:
* Who were adopted
* Who may not have started the "search"
* Are considering a search
* Those who have been through their search for parents and birth families
* Those who ...
Hosted by Laney Kibel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
This group is for men and women:
* Who were adopted
* Who may not have started the "search"
* Are considering a search
* Those who have been through their search for parents and birth families
* Those who ...
Chronic Pain & Illness Group Therapy
This group will support you in building a new relationship with your pain, body, communicate boundaries, and sustain wellness. We will promote safety and connection as you discover new avenues toward pleasure and wellness when living with chronic pain and ...
Hosted by Eden Baron-Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
This group will support you in building a new relationship with your pain, body, communicate boundaries, and sustain wellness. We will promote safety and connection as you discover new avenues toward pleasure and wellness when living with chronic pain and ...
Productivity Coaching Group
Small-Group Coaching: Three-Month Program. More info and sign up here: http://bit.ly/Progroup
Hosted by Ursina Teuscher
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97204
Small-Group Coaching: Three-Month Program. More info and sign up here: http://bit.ly/Progroup
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 ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, ...
Hosted by Crestview Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, ...
Clinical Consultation for a sustainable practice
This group is ideal for early career or established psychologists interested in shifting into private practice. We will balance focus on practice logistics, clinical case material, and self care. I am interested in some experiential activities that will allow self ...
Hosted by Maura D Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
This group is ideal for early career or established psychologists interested in shifting into private practice. We will balance focus on practice logistics, clinical case material, and self care. I am interested in some experiential activities that will allow self ...
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 ...
Saturday Women's Group
Six consecutive week courses starting September 23rd. These gatherings are a celebratory and creative, safe space for exploration of your personal self through the body and mind. Facilitated by a licensed massage therapist and a licensed mental health therapist and ...
Hosted by Blue Prism Therapy
Counselor, LMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
Six consecutive week courses starting September 23rd. These gatherings are a celebratory and creative, safe space for exploration of your personal self through the body and mind. Facilitated by a licensed massage therapist and a licensed mental health therapist and ...
Mid Day Mindfulness
Mindfulness based treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress reduction for adults of all ages. This small group is in a very comfortable and friendly setting conducive to building skills that improve mood, overall health and wellbeing, and extend those in ...
Hosted by David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97203
Mindfulness based treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress reduction for adults of all ages. This small group is in a very comfortable and friendly setting conducive to building skills that improve mood, overall health and wellbeing, and extend those in ...
Supervision support group
I am trained as a Counseling Psychologist with a specialty in family therapy and I have been teaching and supervising clinical training in counseling and family therapy since 2000 as full time faculty at various universities in the country including ...
Hosted by Pilar Hernandez-Wolfe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
I am trained as a Counseling Psychologist with a specialty in family therapy and I have been teaching and supervising clinical training in counseling and family therapy since 2000 as full time faculty at various universities in the country including ...
Chasing Perfectionism
Beginning Thursday, February 7, 2024, this 8-session process-oriented group offers support for those who struggle with perfectionism, black and white thinking, and the pursuit of "goodness." The book "On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price We ...
Hosted by Christine Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97206
Beginning Thursday, February 7, 2024, this 8-session process-oriented group offers support for those who struggle with perfectionism, black and white thinking, and the pursuit of "goodness." The book "On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price We ...
Sexual Addiction Treatment Group
Hosted by Steven P DeLugach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
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 ...
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 ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Coping Skills Group
Let's connect via teletherapy. In this 75 minutes online weekly group, you will learn skills that promote emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, getting through difficult times and mindfulness practices.
Hosted by Cary Lazara Coll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
Let's connect via teletherapy. In this 75 minutes online weekly group, you will learn skills that promote emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, getting through difficult times and mindfulness practices.
Dharma Book Study Group
We'll be working out of the book “In Love with the World” by Mingyur Rinpoche. The book describes Rinpoche's adventures after leaving his monastery in 2011 and also profound applications of the Buddha’s teachings - including the Tibetan bardo teachings. ...
Hosted by Thomas Fuller, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, (Ca)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97206
We'll be working out of the book “In Love with the World” by Mingyur Rinpoche. The book describes Rinpoche's adventures after leaving his monastery in 2011 and also profound applications of the Buddha’s teachings - including the Tibetan bardo teachings. ...
Yoga Nidra
Please check my website for details of upcoming groups, or message me if interested. I offer Yoga Nidra guided meditation classes via Zoom for clients seeking release from symptoms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Hosted by Erin Fanshier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Please check my website for details of upcoming groups, or message me if interested. I offer Yoga Nidra guided meditation classes via Zoom for clients seeking release from symptoms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
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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.