Psychotherapy Group for Depression and Anxiety
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
Hosted by The Snow Psychology Group, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
Basics Group Practice, LLC
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Hosted by Basics Group Practice, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, CAMF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forestville, MD 20747
Take The First Step In Making A Positive Change In Your Life And Contact Us Today!
Chesapeake Behavioral Health Center, LLC
At Chesapeake Behavioral Health our providers not only diagnose and treat based on our expertise but use a collaborative team approach of medication and therapy. We recognize the importance, synergy that occurs when both therapy and medication are used together ...
Hosted by Chesapeake Behavioral Health, Clinical Director
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reisterstown, MD 21136
At Chesapeake Behavioral Health our providers not only diagnose and treat based on our expertise but use a collaborative team approach of medication and therapy. We recognize the importance, synergy that occurs when both therapy and medication are used together ...
Virtual Teen Process Group with Mindfulness
This group is designed for teens 13-17. Group members will have the opportunity to connect with other teens who are struggling with similar mental health challenges and life circumstances they can each relate to and support one another with. Participants ...
Hosted by Kim Wiltshire
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This group is designed for teens 13-17. Group members will have the opportunity to connect with other teens who are struggling with similar mental health challenges and life circumstances they can each relate to and support one another with. Participants ...
Coed Adult Insight Oriented Process Group
Group members are high functioning successful adults working on improving their relationships, self-efficacy, self esteem and mood. Group goals are to recognize, understand, and work through what gets in our way as we strive to have more in our lives. ...
Group members are high functioning successful adults working on improving their relationships, self-efficacy, self esteem and mood. Group goals are to recognize, understand, and work through what gets in our way as we strive to have more in our lives. ...
Psychotherapy Group for Depression and Anxiety
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
Igbene Consulting
Hosted by Thrive Behavioral Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maryland City, MD 20724
Young Adults (18 - 25 years old) Process Group
Feeling a bit stuck and trying to figure out what's next for you in life? Tired of analyzing your "performance" after every social interaction but longing to connect with others? Don't have much experience talking about your feelings but interesting ...
Hosted by Alex Berthé
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Feeling a bit stuck and trying to figure out what's next for you in life? Tired of analyzing your "performance" after every social interaction but longing to connect with others? Don't have much experience talking about your feelings but interesting ...
Willow Pond Counseling
At Willow Pond Counseling, we help you embark on a journey of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-growth. We focus on creating a warm, comfortable, and welcoming space for you to explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences associated with your unique story. ...
At Willow Pond Counseling, we help you embark on a journey of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-growth. We focus on creating a warm, comfortable, and welcoming space for you to explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences associated with your unique story. ...
Everyday Mindfulness Skills Group
The Everyday Mindfulness Skills Group is a 12-week therapy group for adults who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and would like to learn mindfulness skills to increase a sense of life balance, resiliency, and feelings of peace and well-being. Learn ...
The Everyday Mindfulness Skills Group is a 12-week therapy group for adults who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and would like to learn mindfulness skills to increase a sense of life balance, resiliency, and feelings of peace and well-being. Learn ...
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Groups
I am partnering with Healing Practice Counseling, Inc. (HPC) in offering an intimate KAP-IFS group processing experience. Ketamine is now an alternative treatment for various chronic "treatment-resistant" mental conditions and is used in our clinical setting. Coupled with psychotherapy for ...
Hosted by Shantell Pitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Takoma Park, MD 20912
I am partnering with Healing Practice Counseling, Inc. (HPC) in offering an intimate KAP-IFS group processing experience. Ketamine is now an alternative treatment for various chronic "treatment-resistant" mental conditions and is used in our clinical setting. Coupled with psychotherapy for ...
Psychotherapy Group for Depression and Anxiety
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
Grief and Loss
Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ...
Hosted by Christy Huang
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20904
Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ...
"The Other BLACK Girl" Process Group
In today's ever-evolving social and political landscape, the achievements and triumphs of unapologetically successful Black Women in the professional world are gaining the recognition they truly deserve. We will use the book "The Other BLACK Girl" as a foundation to ...
In today's ever-evolving social and political landscape, the achievements and triumphs of unapologetically successful Black Women in the professional world are gaining the recognition they truly deserve. We will use the book "The Other BLACK Girl" as a foundation to ...
Yoga for Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD
Gentle therapeutic yoga is effective in reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD . The class promotes overall physical and emotional well-being. Smaller class size enhances the sense of safety and provides individual attention from the teacher. The combination ...
Hosted by Pinnacle Center, Mental Health Services
Counselor, LCPC, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Gentle therapeutic yoga is effective in reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD . The class promotes overall physical and emotional well-being. Smaller class size enhances the sense of safety and provides individual attention from the teacher. The combination ...
Cervello-wellness, LLC
Cervello-Wellness is a Mental Health practice that uses a variety of treatments, including psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial interventions, psychotherapy, and medication management. Our specialty is devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. We use an integrative approach as a holistic ...
Hosted by Maura Constance
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MPH, PMHNP, FNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laurel, MD 20707
Cervello-Wellness is a Mental Health practice that uses a variety of treatments, including psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial interventions, psychotherapy, and medication management. Our specialty is devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. We use an integrative approach as a holistic ...
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
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Hosted by Stephanie Dawn Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
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Teen Girls Group
My teen group is a well established group that has been ongoing since 2008. All female identifying and nonbinary teens are welcomed as how they identify and pronouns are respected. Its focused on support in a nonjudgmental safe environment. Members ...
Hosted by Kerry Morrison
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Towson, MD 21204
My teen group is a well established group that has been ongoing since 2008. All female identifying and nonbinary teens are welcomed as how they identify and pronouns are respected. Its focused on support in a nonjudgmental safe environment. Members ...
Men's Issues/Support Group
Often times men need a forum where they can feel supported and encouraged to explore the holistic parameters of being a man in today's complex world. Stressors and anxiety that can associated with family, spouses, partners, children ,and work are ...
Hosted by Lester Lee Burney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, HS-BCP, CSAM, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Catonsville, MD 21228
Often times men need a forum where they can feel supported and encouraged to explore the holistic parameters of being a man in today's complex world. Stressors and anxiety that can associated with family, spouses, partners, children ,and work are ...
Multi-Family Teen DBT skills group
Our IN PERSON Multi-Family DBT Skills Groups pair parents with their adolescents to learn DBT skills together. Teens and their families can choose from a group on Tuesdays (6:30-8:30pm), Wednesdays (6:30-8:30pm) or Thursdays (6-8pm). In each group, you will learn ...
Hosted by DBT Maryland LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Our IN PERSON Multi-Family DBT Skills Groups pair parents with their adolescents to learn DBT skills together. Teens and their families can choose from a group on Tuesdays (6:30-8:30pm), Wednesdays (6:30-8:30pm) or Thursdays (6-8pm). In each group, you will learn ...
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.