Support Groups in District Of Columbia, DC
Women's Career Group
This is a virtual group for female-identifying professionals dealing with a range of career-related concerns. The group is designed to provide emotional support, practical guidance, and increased self-awareness. Members make an initial commitment of 8 weeks, with the potential to ...
This is a virtual group for female-identifying professionals dealing with a range of career-related concerns. The group is designed to provide emotional support, practical guidance, and increased self-awareness. Members make an initial commitment of 8 weeks, with the potential to ...
Adult Process Group
This is a long-term co-ed process group. The goal of the group is to provide a safe space for exploration of challenging life transitions such as career changes, marriage, parenthood, grief and identity. We examine relationship difficulties, family stressors and ...
Hosted by Adriana P. Robertson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This is a long-term co-ed process group. The goal of the group is to provide a safe space for exploration of challenging life transitions such as career changes, marriage, parenthood, grief and identity. We examine relationship difficulties, family stressors and ...
Adult Stutterers Group
A group is being formed for adult stutterers who have had speech therapy and are not motivated to use speech techniques that modify their stuttering, like speaking at a slow rate or using 'Hollins," because they are embarrassed about how ...
A group is being formed for adult stutterers who have had speech therapy and are not motivated to use speech techniques that modify their stuttering, like speaking at a slow rate or using 'Hollins," because they are embarrassed about how ...
Removing Barriers and Love Well
Utilizing Principles from NY Times best-selling book, "Calling in the 'One'," this group will be for single women who are seeking to deepen their potential for happy, healthy love. Group Membership Requirements: An ability to be self-reflective; Willingness to embrace ...
Utilizing Principles from NY Times best-selling book, "Calling in the 'One'," this group will be for single women who are seeking to deepen their potential for happy, healthy love. Group Membership Requirements: An ability to be self-reflective; Willingness to embrace ...
Connected Clinician - Supervision Group
If you are looking for opportunities to increase your clinical skills, or acquire your hours towards your DC or MD license, this group will support you. I am trained to create safety to support your growth as a clinician. I ...
Hosted by Dr. Kerley Perminio Most
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
If you are looking for opportunities to increase your clinical skills, or acquire your hours towards your DC or MD license, this group will support you. I am trained to create safety to support your growth as a clinician. I ...
Professionals' Group
Hosted by Graham Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
Narrative Therapy Processing Group (10-WK virtual)
Do you feel driven and exhausted by seeking results, fearful of getting it wrong or missing out? Is it difficult to be present in life because anxiety has your thoughts racing and working overtime? In this 10-week Narrative Processing group ...
Hosted by Adrian S Hosler
Counselor, MA, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
Do you feel driven and exhausted by seeking results, fearful of getting it wrong or missing out? Is it difficult to be present in life because anxiety has your thoughts racing and working overtime? In this 10-week Narrative Processing group ...
Psychotherapy Group, Tuesdays 5-6:15 p (also M&F)
My co-therapist and I run this (and other groups), composed of professional men and women, every Tuesday evening. Topics include home and/or professional life, relationships, recovery, and family of origin issues, to name a few. There is currently one opening. ...
Hosted by Jane Baxter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
My co-therapist and I run this (and other groups), composed of professional men and women, every Tuesday evening. Topics include home and/or professional life, relationships, recovery, and family of origin issues, to name a few. There is currently one opening. ...
Gay Men's Support Group
Explore Personal Stress, Anxiety, Loneliness, Emptiness, and Isolation Deepen Self-Awareness Develop Skills for Healthy Relationships This group will enable members to explore personal issues and to deepen their self-awareness of the manner in which they interact with others. A structured ...
Hosted by Robert T Phillips
Pastoral Counselor, DMin
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
Explore Personal Stress, Anxiety, Loneliness, Emptiness, and Isolation Deepen Self-Awareness Develop Skills for Healthy Relationships This group will enable members to explore personal issues and to deepen their self-awareness of the manner in which they interact with others. A structured ...
Group Supervision for Licensed Social Workers
Currently forming a group for Licensed Social Workers. This is a wonderful way to develop professional relationships as well as offer insight and support to one another in addition to receiving feedback from me.
Hosted by Hilary Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
Currently forming a group for Licensed Social Workers. This is a wonderful way to develop professional relationships as well as offer insight and support to one another in addition to receiving feedback from me.
Yoga for Survivors
Want to feel at home in your body again? Yoga is an evidenced based practice for helping people work through trauma, including sexual assault and abuse. Our group will be a safe space to reconnect with your mind, body, and ...
Hosted by Anna D Savage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20018
Want to feel at home in your body again? Yoga is an evidenced based practice for helping people work through trauma, including sexual assault and abuse. Our group will be a safe space to reconnect with your mind, body, and ...
Group Therapy for Black Women
We do not heal in isolation. Many people are turning to group therapy to make sense of the global health pandemic, racial injustices, and violence against women. It’s a lot to handle by yourself. Each meeting, we’ll get together for ...
Hosted by Afiya Mangum Mbilishaka
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
We do not heal in isolation. Many people are turning to group therapy to make sense of the global health pandemic, racial injustices, and violence against women. It’s a lot to handle by yourself. Each meeting, we’ll get together for ...
Virtual Interpersonal Process Group
Hosted by Krystal Ginzl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
PATH Psychological Assessment &Therapeutic Healing
Hosted by Natalie Schuberth
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
The "Strong Friend" Support Group
Struggling to find a community to be your authentic self in? Are you the "go-to person" for all your friends problems; but feel there is no where for you to turn? Well this support group may be for you! This ...
Hosted by Allyson Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT, MPM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20005
Struggling to find a community to be your authentic self in? Are you the "go-to person" for all your friends problems; but feel there is no where for you to turn? Well this support group may be for you! This ...
Moksha Living
Moksha Living in Washington, D.C. is a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines life coaching with psychotherapy and holistic services such as yoga, hypnotherapy, flower essences, and meditation. The meaning of Moksha, and our goal as practice group is ...
Moksha Living in Washington, D.C. is a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines life coaching with psychotherapy and holistic services such as yoga, hypnotherapy, flower essences, and meditation. The meaning of Moksha, and our goal as practice group is ...
Art Transforming Trauma
Because words are not enough. Expressive art is a catalyst for profound breakthroughs leading to growth and change. Through creating art, you can begin to define and acknowledge what is important to you and recognize your unique needs and strengths. ...
Hosted by Restoration 1:99
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDBT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
Because words are not enough. Expressive art is a catalyst for profound breakthroughs leading to growth and change. Through creating art, you can begin to define and acknowledge what is important to you and recognize your unique needs and strengths. ...
Online Singles Support & Process Group
Throughout my 11 years in private practice, there are 3 common conditions that frequently surface with my clients - How to navigate: finding someone to date in a time when dating apps are yielding poor results and are no longer ...
Hosted by Brooke Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Throughout my 11 years in private practice, there are 3 common conditions that frequently surface with my clients - How to navigate: finding someone to date in a time when dating apps are yielding poor results and are no longer ...
Men of Color Psychotherapy Group
Barbershops often serve as a place where men of color can get a haircut and have “talk therapy” at the same time. It might be easier to discuss personal matters in a barber’s chair than a therapist’s couch. However, if ...
Hosted by Jonathan Goode
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20059
Barbershops often serve as a place where men of color can get a haircut and have “talk therapy” at the same time. It might be easier to discuss personal matters in a barber’s chair than a therapist’s couch. However, if ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in District Of Columbia?
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.