Support Groups in Portland, OR
Women's Post-Natal Group
A group for women to navigate the post-natal world with other like-minded women. Up to 24 months post-partum. This is a small group, 5 women max. Meets weekly for 8 sessions. Ongoing.
Hosted by Megan Vaughn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
A group for women to navigate the post-natal world with other like-minded women. Up to 24 months post-partum. This is a small group, 5 women max. Meets weekly for 8 sessions. Ongoing.
DBT skills training group
This group offers clients a space to learn many important skills to help them build the life they want. The material includes mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hosted by Tracy Jendritza
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97210
This group offers clients a space to learn many important skills to help them build the life they want. The material includes mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Separation/Divorce Support Group
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Hosted by Robin L Magdahlen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Bridgetown Counseling
Hosted by Jane Plagge
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
Healing Motherhood Art Therapy Group
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
Hosted by Glynis 'glee' Lumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
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 ...
Social/Emotional Skills Training
Social/Emotional Skills Training is for children in grades k-12 who struggle to manage anxiety, initiate/sustain friendships, read social/emotional cues, communicate effectively, understand others' point of view (theory of mind), lose/win graciously or manage emotional reactivity/impulsivity. Groups are age-appropriate and play-based ...
Hosted by Catherine Lazen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97212
Social/Emotional Skills Training is for children in grades k-12 who struggle to manage anxiety, initiate/sustain friendships, read social/emotional cues, communicate effectively, understand others' point of view (theory of mind), lose/win graciously or manage emotional reactivity/impulsivity. Groups are age-appropriate and play-based ...
RO DBT Skills Group
Hosted by Mary J DiOrio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Resourcing with the Elements
This group provides participants the opportunity to explore ways to connect to the elements of Ether, Water, Wind, Fire and Earth as a source of wisdom and support/resourcing. We will use ceremony & altar; breath & sound; movement & acupressure, ...
Hosted by Catherine Fixe Chapin
MSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
This group provides participants the opportunity to explore ways to connect to the elements of Ether, Water, Wind, Fire and Earth as a source of wisdom and support/resourcing. We will use ceremony & altar; breath & sound; movement & acupressure, ...
Reiki Meditation + Healing Circle
On the second Friday of every month, I hold a meditation and Reiki healing circle at my office in NW Portland. This is a donation-based and inclusive space. I believe energetic wellness is healthcare for the self, the community, and ...
Hosted by Satya Gaia Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CHT, RM, TRY
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
On the second Friday of every month, I hold a meditation and Reiki healing circle at my office in NW Portland. This is a donation-based and inclusive space. I believe energetic wellness is healthcare for the self, the community, and ...
Groups for Survivors of Trauma
These women only process groups are designed to give you a safe and confidential environment to heal from your trauma and will allow you to build a community of other survivors that have been through similar experiences. Group is appropriate ...
Hosted by Deborah Lyda High
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
These women only process groups are designed to give you a safe and confidential environment to heal from your trauma and will allow you to build a community of other survivors that have been through similar experiences. Group is appropriate ...
Heart of Freedom Mindfulness Meditation on Zoom
This drop-in class is offered on a donation basis and is open to anyone interested in learning how to mindfully meditate, or deepen practice. It includes guided and silent sitting in the practice. It also includes a talk on topics ...
Hosted by Douglas W Pullin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
This drop-in class is offered on a donation basis and is open to anyone interested in learning how to mindfully meditate, or deepen practice. It includes guided and silent sitting in the practice. It also includes a talk on topics ...
Thrive Together: Bridging Hearts Across Neurotypes
Enrolling for Fall 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 Fall 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 ...
Creative Visualization Group
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Hosted by Kellyjoy Kanaley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Transgender and Non-Binary Teen Support Group
Does your teen want more support with gender and transition? Are you a teen looking for a place to explore your identity among peers? In this weekly group, members come together to build community, share about their experiences, and develop ...
Hosted by Kaden Winterkorn
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
Does your teen want more support with gender and transition? Are you a teen looking for a place to explore your identity among peers? In this weekly group, members come together to build community, share about their experiences, and develop ...
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. ...
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 ...
Women's Rite of Passage Program
In the midst of life's journey, we often reach points where we feel stuck, standing at a crossroads and questioning our next steps. Do we cling to the familiar or embrace change? Sink into our current reality or boldly move ...
Hosted by Simone Isadora Levine
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
In the midst of life's journey, we often reach points where we feel stuck, standing at a crossroads and questioning our next steps. Do we cling to the familiar or embrace change? Sink into our current reality or boldly move ...
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.
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 ...
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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.