Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Self Space
Self Space is a small, group therapy private practice with offices in Seattle and on the Eastside. We aim to provide the highest quality therapeutic services, and support our therapists to perform at their best, while taking great care of ...
Hosted by Marcus Berley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Self Space is a small, group therapy private practice with offices in Seattle and on the Eastside. We aim to provide the highest quality therapeutic services, and support our therapists to perform at their best, while taking great care of ...
Professional Substance Use Support Group
This group provides a safe place for professionals, mandated or self-referred, to participate in substance use harm reduction treatment and support. This group is currently facilitated via teletherapy.
Hosted by Frankie M. Kennedy
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98101
This group provides a safe place for professionals, mandated or self-referred, to participate in substance use harm reduction treatment and support. This group is currently facilitated via teletherapy.
Thursday Night Seattle Men's Group
Tending the Fire Within: This is an on-going, facilitated process group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief, and sense ...
Hosted by Jordan K. Wolfe
Counselor, LMHC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Tending the Fire Within: This is an on-going, facilitated process group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief, and sense ...
psychodrama groups (total of 4 ongoing groups)
Psychodrama is a trauma-informed, action-oriented therapy that uses creative play to help adults overcome trauma. Often described as "kindergarten for adults," it enables participants to experiment with new roles and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Group members act as ...
Hosted by Carolyn Elizabeth Skolnick
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
Psychodrama is a trauma-informed, action-oriented therapy that uses creative play to help adults overcome trauma. Often described as "kindergarten for adults," it enables participants to experiment with new roles and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Group members act as ...
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 La Douce
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
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 ...
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 Dr. Katharine Frissora
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
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 ...
Building Confidence and Self-Discovery
This group will aim towards providing a collaborative, structured community led by intern clinicians in order to educate, understand, and learn about the self and topics in mental health. This group provides a safe place to discuss various topics such ...
Hosted by Nick Fury
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98104
This group will aim towards providing a collaborative, structured community led by intern clinicians in order to educate, understand, and learn about the self and topics in mental health. This group provides a safe place to discuss various topics such ...
Chronic Illness Support Group- Low Cost
Living with chronic pain can present significant challenges, both physically and emotionally. This 6-week group therapy experience is designed to help individuals who experience chronic pain cope with their pain, regulate their emotions, and process their experience in a supportive ...
Hosted by Stephanie Angione
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Living with chronic pain can present significant challenges, both physically and emotionally. This 6-week group therapy experience is designed to help individuals who experience chronic pain cope with their pain, regulate their emotions, and process their experience in a supportive ...
Racial Trauma Group Therapy
This group cultivates a healing space for those who have experienced racial trauma. The focus is to foster understanding, validation, and healing. This is done through group support, psychoeducation, and the development of coping strategies. The group consist of 8-10 ...
Hosted by Barbara Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98108
This group cultivates a healing space for those who have experienced racial trauma. The focus is to foster understanding, validation, and healing. This is done through group support, psychoeducation, and the development of coping strategies. The group consist of 8-10 ...
Generations Dance Group
As a first-time mom myself, I know parenthood can be a daunting task, especially as your own body changes and you begin to feel that new life moving inside of you. In this open group, we will bond as pregnant ...
Hosted by Caitlyn Gilmore
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
As a first-time mom myself, I know parenthood can be a daunting task, especially as your own body changes and you begin to feel that new life moving inside of you. In this open group, we will bond as pregnant ...
Mindful Therapy Group
Mindful Support Services, Inc. is an administrative and supportive vehicle designed to meet the needs in our community for high quality mental health care. We provide opportunities for growth in private practice, in that each member of our group is ...
Hosted by Michelle Webster
MSN, FNP, ARNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98188
Mindful Support Services, Inc. is an administrative and supportive vehicle designed to meet the needs in our community for high quality mental health care. We provide opportunities for growth in private practice, in that each member of our group is ...
Northwest Institute on Intimacy
Less than 5% of therapists have training in these five areas: Individual, Couple, Family, Spiritual Intimacy, and Sex Therapy. Yet, each of our therapists has completed years of advanced training. Life's challenges affect all corners of our lives and we ...
Hosted by Tina Schermer Sellers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98117
Less than 5% of therapists have training in these five areas: Individual, Couple, Family, Spiritual Intimacy, and Sex Therapy. Yet, each of our therapists has completed years of advanced training. Life's challenges affect all corners of our lives and we ...
Parents of Neurodivergent Kids
What: An online support group for parents of neurodivergent kids (ages little - college) who seek support and learning in community. Who: Facilitated by two seasoned therapists and parents who understand. How: Together we’ll explore themes relevant to the experience ...
Hosted by Kristin Beck
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
What: An online support group for parents of neurodivergent kids (ages little - college) who seek support and learning in community. Who: Facilitated by two seasoned therapists and parents who understand. How: Together we’ll explore themes relevant to the experience ...
Men's Group Therapy
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Hosted by Kyle Petricek
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Jet City Psychological Services
Jet City Psychological Services offers evidence-based, culturally responsive individual therapy for adults across Washington state (in-person and telehealth). We empower individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through the use of evidence-based treatments and skills. We work with each person ...
Hosted by Janelle Painter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
Jet City Psychological Services offers evidence-based, culturally responsive individual therapy for adults across Washington state (in-person and telehealth). We empower individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through the use of evidence-based treatments and skills. We work with each person ...
Supervision for LMHCAs, 1:1 and group options
Supervision for LMHCA's and others. Consultation for professionals. Format includes online and/or in-person.
Hosted by Laura Stone
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
Supervision for LMHCA's and others. Consultation for professionals. Format includes online and/or in-person.
Pandemic Processing Group for Kids 8-11
Kids and teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For ...
Hosted by Jennifer Alsdorf
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Kids and teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For ...
Finding More Me
Feeling like your always on the hamster wheel and can't figure out how to find peace? Finding More Me facilitates gaining a better understanding of your relational patterns and educates you in key relational material. This ultimately moves you to ...
Hosted by Ali Clark
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98136
Feeling like your always on the hamster wheel and can't figure out how to find peace? Finding More Me facilitates gaining a better understanding of your relational patterns and educates you in key relational material. This ultimately moves you to ...
CPTSD Survivors Group
Group is full, but starting a waitlist for next group. A goal-oriented group for adult survivors of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a closed group of 5-7 participants meeting virtually for 4 months. Open to Washington state residents. Starts ...
Hosted by Samantha Holsather
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98116
Group is full, but starting a waitlist for next group. A goal-oriented group for adult survivors of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a closed group of 5-7 participants meeting virtually for 4 months. Open to Washington state residents. Starts ...
Panic Support Group
Monthly Support Group for adults in cognitive-behavioral treatment for Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia). Size: 3-8 members. Where appropriate, members are encouraged to assist one another with exposure practices between sessions. Meeting for approx. 20+ years. Discounts available for ...
Hosted by David J Kosins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98119
Monthly Support Group for adults in cognitive-behavioral treatment for Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia). Size: 3-8 members. Where appropriate, members are encouraged to assist one another with exposure practices between sessions. Meeting for approx. 20+ years. Discounts available for ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Seattle?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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.