Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Hosted by Crystal Boateng
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas Park, VA 20111
Altered Pages
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic ...
Hosted by Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dumfries, VA 22026
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic ...
High School Social and Anxiety Support
This group is for boys and girls ages 14-18 (must still be enrolled in high school), to establish more connections socially for support and strong coping skills. Clients learn from each other and the counselor how to listen, learn, and ...
Hosted by Mary Kirkpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
This group is for boys and girls ages 14-18 (must still be enrolled in high school), to establish more connections socially for support and strong coping skills. Clients learn from each other and the counselor how to listen, learn, and ...
After Your Child Leaves
Your child defined who you were as a person for the last 18 plus years of your life. You changed their diapers, calmed their fears and gave them the best of who you were. Your child was your life and ...
Hosted by Anew Hope LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Your child defined who you were as a person for the last 18 plus years of your life. You changed their diapers, calmed their fears and gave them the best of who you were. Your child was your life and ...
Military/First Responder Spouses Group
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
Hosted by Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
Social Strides 10-12 yrs
"Social Strides" is a weekly counseling group designed to help 10–12-year-olds develop the social skills and confidence needed to navigate relationships and interactions with their peers. The group provides a supportive and structured environment where participants can learn, practice, and ...
Hosted by Lisa Dutzman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
"Social Strides" is a weekly counseling group designed to help 10–12-year-olds develop the social skills and confidence needed to navigate relationships and interactions with their peers. The group provides a supportive and structured environment where participants can learn, practice, and ...
Brave Hearts- Grief group
Coping with loss is undeniably challenging, but finding solace in a supportive community can ease the journey. This group offers a safe, confidential space for individuals navigating grief in any form. Our objectives include equipping members with coping skills, providing ...
Hosted by Revati S Deshpande
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA , PGDSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
Coping with loss is undeniably challenging, but finding solace in a supportive community can ease the journey. This group offers a safe, confidential space for individuals navigating grief in any form. Our objectives include equipping members with coping skills, providing ...
Lead Change :Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy
Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy is an evidenced-based experiential framework designed to allow participants the opportunity to safely interact with horses to learn and grow using the horse-human relationship. Groups focus on communication skills, leadership, self-control, problem-solving skills, recovery, self-awareness ...
Hosted by Susan Patricia Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy is an evidenced-based experiential framework designed to allow participants the opportunity to safely interact with horses to learn and grow using the horse-human relationship. Groups focus on communication skills, leadership, self-control, problem-solving skills, recovery, self-awareness ...
Divorce and forgiveness
This group is for women who are struggling with divorce and the inability to forgive, let go and move on.
Hosted by Angel Bartlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CPLC, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
This group is for women who are struggling with divorce and the inability to forgive, let go and move on.
Women's Trauma Group in person at PWFC only
This group is geard specifically for women who experienced Trauma and is guided and directed by John one of our licensed providers. This group has been established and continuing for the last year and has very good feedback. If you ...
Hosted by Prince William Family Counseling
PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20109
This group is geard specifically for women who experienced Trauma and is guided and directed by John one of our licensed providers. This group has been established and continuing for the last year and has very good feedback. If you ...
Young Adult Social Anxiety Group
Meets every two weeks.
Hosted by Wendy Radding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, CATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
Meets every two weeks.
Friendship Groups for Elementary Age Children
We have several Friendship Groups during afterschool hours to help children learn to develop effective peer relationship skills. The group is appropriate for children who have ADHD, anxiety, depression, extremely shy and socially awkward. The groups are divided by age: ...
Hosted by Phoenix Counseling Group & Play Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAATS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
We have several Friendship Groups during afterschool hours to help children learn to develop effective peer relationship skills. The group is appropriate for children who have ADHD, anxiety, depression, extremely shy and socially awkward. The groups are divided by age: ...
Woodbridge Psychological Associates
Hosted by Claudia L Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
Autism Spectrum Social Support Group
Starting February 2022 GROUP OUTCOMES 1. Facilitating behavioral change. 2. Helping improve the child's ability to both establish and maintain relationships. 3. Helping enhance the child's effectiveness and ability to cope. 4. Helping promote the decision-making process while facilitating child's ...
Hosted by Courtney Shaughnessy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
Starting February 2022 GROUP OUTCOMES 1. Facilitating behavioral change. 2. Helping improve the child's ability to both establish and maintain relationships. 3. Helping enhance the child's effectiveness and ability to cope. 4. Helping promote the decision-making process while facilitating child's ...
Office Based Opioid Dependence Therapy
Weekly for Opiate dependent patient on Buprenorphine treatment
Hosted by Husam K Alathari
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22191
Weekly for Opiate dependent patient on Buprenorphine treatment
Psychodrama Group Therapy - Beginning 10/28/23
Do you have unresolved trauma from your past? Want to learn a unique way to work on trauma reduction in a group setting? Psychodrama is a fantastic way to face unresolved trauma and grief. Groups are a proven medium for ...
Hosted by Kenni Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas Park, VA 20111
Do you have unresolved trauma from your past? Want to learn a unique way to work on trauma reduction in a group setting? Psychodrama is a fantastic way to face unresolved trauma and grief. Groups are a proven medium for ...
Gainesville Psychotherapy Services
Hosted by Ceres Artico Ph. D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
True Story Diabetes
Calling all people with pre/diabetes who are confused, overwhelmed, tired of medications, and fed up with falling off the wagon with lifestyle changes. Together, we will get clear on reliable information sources to educate yourself and be an informed patient, ...
Hosted by Jennie Samuel Coaching
Occupational Therapist, OTD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Calling all people with pre/diabetes who are confused, overwhelmed, tired of medications, and fed up with falling off the wagon with lifestyle changes. Together, we will get clear on reliable information sources to educate yourself and be an informed patient, ...
Relationship
I take a warm and accepting approach to strengthening and stabilizing relationship issues and individuals through developing healthy coping, improving communication, and improving self-esteem. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for you to work through your ...
Hosted by Angelique Lawrence. Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, CASAC, MAMP, DM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20109
I take a warm and accepting approach to strengthening and stabilizing relationship issues and individuals through developing healthy coping, improving communication, and improving self-esteem. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for you to work through your ...
Cardinal Family Counseling
My office location for in-person visits is a shared space with Cardinal Counseling.
Hosted by Maria Flick
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
My office location for in-person visits is a shared space with Cardinal Counseling.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Prince William County?
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.