Support Groups in Portland, OR
Men's Support/Process Group - noon Thursdays
For all male-identified humans wishing to grow, support self and others in a safe, structured, facilitated group. How often do we get to be real and be supported in community? Come be a part of transformative sessions. Group therapy provides ...
Hosted by Percy Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
For all male-identified humans wishing to grow, support self and others in a safe, structured, facilitated group. How often do we get to be real and be supported in community? Come be a part of transformative sessions. Group therapy provides ...
Self Exploration Through SoulCollage®
SoulCollage® is a self care process that uses images collaged together on 8"x5" cards to create a personal visual journal. Over time one may develop a deck of cards. These cards call upon your inner wisdom to explore the many ...
Hosted by Robin Kellett, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
SoulCollage® is a self care process that uses images collaged together on 8"x5" cards to create a personal visual journal. Over time one may develop a deck of cards. These cards call upon your inner wisdom to explore the many ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Queer Teens Therapy Group
Join Full Spectrum Therapy's Queer Teens Therapy Group! A weekly in-person meet-up in SE Portland, OR for queer teens ages 12-18. Share experiences, connect, and build community. Start Date: January 10, 2024 (No sessions on federal holidays). Fees: $100-$300 per ...
Hosted by Full Spectrum Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, LAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Join Full Spectrum Therapy's Queer Teens Therapy Group! A weekly in-person meet-up in SE Portland, OR for queer teens ages 12-18. Share experiences, connect, and build community. Start Date: January 10, 2024 (No sessions on federal holidays). Fees: $100-$300 per ...
Parenting with Collaboration & Empathy
(EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP, NOT A THERAPY GROUP) For parents desiring stronger & more meaningful relationships with their kids & supporting their kids' developing more insight & skills for self-control, self-expression, & relating to others. Derived from presenter's experience using Collaborative Problem ...
Hosted by Teletherapy Telehealth Counseling Eric Lane Eubank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
(EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP, NOT A THERAPY GROUP) For parents desiring stronger & more meaningful relationships with their kids & supporting their kids' developing more insight & skills for self-control, self-expression, & relating to others. Derived from presenter's experience using Collaborative Problem ...
RO DBT Skills Group
Hosted by Mary J DiOrio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Celebrating That You Don't Fit In A Neat Box!
Hosted by Zoe Garbarini
MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Women's Processing and Self-Expression Group
Weekly group alternating between self-expression and processing of women's issues. Ladies are invited to join for either or both. The expression piece will be experiential and focused on finding empowerment within yourself, improving self-esteem/worth, and discovering your authentic identity. Members ...
Hosted by Kristen Tryniszewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Weekly group alternating between self-expression and processing of women's issues. Ladies are invited to join for either or both. The expression piece will be experiential and focused on finding empowerment within yourself, improving self-esteem/worth, and discovering your authentic identity. Members ...
Expressive Writing & Religious Trauma (Virtual)
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Hosted by Julie Bloom
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Change Curious Group
A safe space to practice skills and connect, Change Curious is crafted to meet you where you are at as you contemplate making a big change in your life. 8-12 persons max, online group.
Hosted by Change Curious Group Therapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LMHC, SUDP, CADC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97201
A safe space to practice skills and connect, Change Curious is crafted to meet you where you are at as you contemplate making a big change in your life. 8-12 persons max, online group.
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 ...
UpWell Psychiatry
At UpWell, we strive to bring human connection back to psychiatry, and to make accessing mental health care a supportive experience. We provide person-centered, evidence based care for all.
Hosted by Dr. Katharine Frissora
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97229
At UpWell, we strive to bring human connection back to psychiatry, and to make accessing mental health care a supportive experience. We provide person-centered, evidence based care for all.
Mindful Clay
Learn the basics of ceramics from wheel throwing to handbuilding, and mindfulness practices over six weeks. Each three hour meeting will include a ceramic demonstration, mindfulness practices that incorporate clay, and a reflection session in which participants discuss their experiences ...
Hosted by Casey Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
Learn the basics of ceramics from wheel throwing to handbuilding, and mindfulness practices over six weeks. Each three hour meeting will include a ceramic demonstration, mindfulness practices that incorporate clay, and a reflection session in which participants discuss their experiences ...
Mastering Anxiety Online Group 03/06 – 05/01/2024
Mastering Anxiety: An online 9-week therapy group helps members gain tools to manage their anxiety by teaching the principles of Mindfulness, CBT, and the polyvagal theory. This group mixes art therapy, somatic awareness and psychoeducation to group members. Group members ...
Hosted by Celine Elise Redfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR, EFT, MP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Mastering Anxiety: An online 9-week therapy group helps members gain tools to manage their anxiety by teaching the principles of Mindfulness, CBT, and the polyvagal theory. This group mixes art therapy, somatic awareness and psychoeducation to group members. Group members ...
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 ...
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, ...
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.
Movement Based Expressive Art Therapy
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.co m for more information and start dates.
Hosted by Wren Christine Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.co m for more information and start dates.
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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.