Support Groups in Portland, OR
Adult ADHD Counseling and Skills
The Adult ADHD Counseling and Skills Group focuses on providing a safe space where adults with ADHD can discuss and explore their thoughts, and feelings related to issues they experience, and acquire skills and strategies designed to help better manage ...
Hosted by Cameron Earle
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
The Adult ADHD Counseling and Skills Group focuses on providing a safe space where adults with ADHD can discuss and explore their thoughts, and feelings related to issues they experience, and acquire skills and strategies designed to help better manage ...
Men's Psychotherapy Group - currently closed
This group will focus on the experience of being a man in today's world, inclusive of all lived experiences. We will explore the challenges of being in relationship, whether steady, stagnant, or in transition. This group is ideal for men ...
Hosted by Harley Steen Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
This group will focus on the experience of being a man in today's world, inclusive of all lived experiences. We will explore the challenges of being in relationship, whether steady, stagnant, or in transition. This group is ideal for men ...
Aspire Psychology
Hosted by Brian Pollock
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
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 ...
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Befriend yourself in any situation. This group combines a six week course in MSC with group processing work. Participants will gain practical skills to meet themselves with kind-care and appreciation, reduce self-critical tendencies, manage stressful situations and relationships in their ...
Hosted by John Lenkin
LPC Intern, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Befriend yourself in any situation. This group combines a six week course in MSC with group processing work. Participants will gain practical skills to meet themselves with kind-care and appreciation, reduce self-critical tendencies, manage stressful situations and relationships in their ...
Tai Chi for Arthritis
I teach a gentle, short form of T'ai Chi that is appropriate for anyone who seeks a style that is easy on the joints. I'm currently teaching an in-person Tai Chi for Arthritis class for adults 55+ years of age ...
Hosted by Ruth Q. Leibowitz
Psychologist, PhD, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
I teach a gentle, short form of T'ai Chi that is appropriate for anyone who seeks a style that is easy on the joints. I'm currently teaching an in-person Tai Chi for Arthritis class for adults 55+ years of age ...
UpWell Psychiatry
At UpWell Psychiatry, we aim to bring the human connection back to healthcare. We are a team of PMHNPs who with strong backgrounds of clinical experience in mental health, who above all else, deeply care. We seek to partner with ...
Hosted by Shannon LaDouce
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97218
At UpWell Psychiatry, we aim to bring the human connection back to healthcare. We are a team of PMHNPs who with strong backgrounds of clinical experience in mental health, who above all else, deeply care. We seek to partner with ...
Integrated mind, body, spirit, earth
Many suffer from a kind of heartache which comes from deep separation both internally and externally. This group will focus on the relationships to our deep selves and each other. We will discuss our relationship to our food, shelter, water ...
Hosted by Norma Schell, PhD, MA, OIM, LPC,
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, OIM, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Many suffer from a kind of heartache which comes from deep separation both internally and externally. This group will focus on the relationships to our deep selves and each other. We will discuss our relationship to our food, shelter, water ...
CRAFT family group
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is an evidence based practice which aids family members in gaining skills to support a loved one struggling with substance use. This group will help you: understand your loved one's behaviors improve communication skills ...
Hosted by Sisu Healing Partners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CADCIII, QMHP, CIP, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is an evidence based practice which aids family members in gaining skills to support a loved one struggling with substance use. This group will help you: understand your loved one's behaviors improve communication skills ...
Staying Sober Men's Group
Hosted by Martha Darkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
"Sex Addiction" Recovery Group for Men
Professionally-facilitate d group psychotherapy can be an important aspect of treatment for men recovering from out-of-control sexual behavior. This specialized weekly treatment can help men regain control of sexual behavior, strengthen relationships, and maintain their personal vision of sexual health. ...
Hosted by Seth Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Professionally-facilitate d group psychotherapy can be an important aspect of treatment for men recovering from out-of-control sexual behavior. This specialized weekly treatment can help men regain control of sexual behavior, strengthen relationships, and maintain their personal vision of sexual health. ...
www.portlandhearingvoices.net
Portland Hearing Voices is a community group to promote mental diversity. We create public education, discussion groups, training, and community support related to hearing voices, seeing visions, and having unusual beliefs and sensory experiences often labeled as psychosis, bipolar, mania, ...
Hosted by Will Hall
MA, DiplPW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97210
Portland Hearing Voices is a community group to promote mental diversity. We create public education, discussion groups, training, and community support related to hearing voices, seeing visions, and having unusual beliefs and sensory experiences often labeled as psychosis, bipolar, mania, ...
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. ...
Support Group for 'Empaths'
Empaths are kind people who care deeply for others but sometimes experience hardships other people may not be aware of. As a fellow Empath and Highly-Sensitive Person, I understand these difficulties and am offering a Support Group for Empaths to ...
Hosted by Jenna Washburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
Empaths are kind people who care deeply for others but sometimes experience hardships other people may not be aware of. As a fellow Empath and Highly-Sensitive Person, I understand these difficulties and am offering a Support Group for Empaths to ...
FREE Queer and (or) Trans Drop-In Support Group
This is a free drop-in group open to those who are over 18 that live in Oregon, and who identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community, or are exploring gender expression and/or queer identity. This group meets virtually every week ...
Hosted by Connective Therapy Collective
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
This is a free drop-in group open to those who are over 18 that live in Oregon, and who identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community, or are exploring gender expression and/or queer identity. This group meets virtually every week ...
UpWell Pyschiatry, LLC
Hosted by Megan Sapp
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNM, FNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97218
Birchwood Counseling, LLC
Birchwood Counseling is a group therapy practice that focuses on offering evidence-based therapy with a warm touch. Our therapeutic services support healing from trauma with mental health treatment for individuals, couples, and groups. We also offer opportunities for family psychoeducation ...
Hosted by Cat Bice Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Birchwood Counseling is a group therapy practice that focuses on offering evidence-based therapy with a warm touch. Our therapeutic services support healing from trauma with mental health treatment for individuals, couples, and groups. We also offer opportunities for family psychoeducation ...
AAMFT
Hosted by Andrea J. Wright Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97201
Living with a Disability
Would you like to share experiences and ideas with others who identify as living with a disability? Do you struggle with feeling like you belong at work, in your family gatherings, or doing fun activities with your friends? Lets create ...
Hosted by Angel Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Would you like to share experiences and ideas with others who identify as living with a disability? Do you struggle with feeling like you belong at work, in your family gatherings, or doing fun activities with your friends? Lets create ...
Celebrating That You Don't Fit In A Neat Box!
Hosted by Zoe Garbarini
MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
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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.