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. ...
Social Anxiety
At this particular time, I do not have a Social Anxiety running but would like to start one. Isolation and social anxiety seems to be a prevalent problem, particularly during COVID. Many people feel isolated and fearful of the future. ...
Hosted by Seth Andrew Greenblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20815
At this particular time, I do not have a Social Anxiety running but would like to start one. Isolation and social anxiety seems to be a prevalent problem, particularly during COVID. Many people feel isolated and fearful of the future. ...
Healing Hearts Carroll LLC
Healing Hearts Carroll is a group practice of caring clinicans that offer both in office and telehealth sessions. We also offer Memorial Art groups and building other workshop/group opportunities. We have current openings for Medicaid, Cigna and self pay clients. ...
Hosted by Laura Coulter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westminster, MD 21157
Healing Hearts Carroll is a group practice of caring clinicans that offer both in office and telehealth sessions. We also offer Memorial Art groups and building other workshop/group opportunities. We have current openings for Medicaid, Cigna and self pay clients. ...
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 ...
Yudaguru Integrative Wellness
YOU ARE PRECIOUS BEYOND WORDS AND WE ARE ONE IN MIND BODY & SPIRIT. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE DOUBT UPON HEARING THESE WORDS. WHERE THIS DOUBT ARISES IS WHERE WE WILL BEGIN TO HEAL & REINTEGRATE MIND BODY & SPIRIT SO ...
Hosted by John Gingrich
Counselor, MCPAT, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ellicott City, MD 21042
YOU ARE PRECIOUS BEYOND WORDS AND WE ARE ONE IN MIND BODY & SPIRIT. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE DOUBT UPON HEARING THESE WORDS. WHERE THIS DOUBT ARISES IS WHERE WE WILL BEGIN TO HEAL & REINTEGRATE MIND BODY & SPIRIT SO ...
Living with Chronic Pain
Ask yourself if your medical/mental condition is getting in the way of things you used to love to do. Does your medical illness create anxiety depression, fear or anger? If this is the case for you, please join me in ...
Ask yourself if your medical/mental condition is getting in the way of things you used to love to do. Does your medical illness create anxiety depression, fear or anger? If this is the case for you, please join me in ...
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 ...
Substance abuse
Devine Interventions' group substance abuse program focuses on recovery through community support. Participants share experiences and develop coping strategies in a safe, supportive environment. The program uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), combined with peer support. ...
Hosted by Devine Interventions LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW-C, LPC, PhD, LAC, CAC-III
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenbelt, MD 20770
Devine Interventions' group substance abuse program focuses on recovery through community support. Participants share experiences and develop coping strategies in a safe, supportive environment. The program uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), combined with peer support. ...
Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group
If you’re feeling stuck in emotional suffering, a DBT therapy group can help you better manage mood or behavior instability; poor self-image; negative, judgmental or rigid thinking; and relationship issues. DBT therapy can also help with: depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma ...
Hosted by Wyvonne Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
If you’re feeling stuck in emotional suffering, a DBT therapy group can help you better manage mood or behavior instability; poor self-image; negative, judgmental or rigid thinking; and relationship issues. DBT therapy can also help with: depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma ...
DBT Group
The aim of DBT is to help you understand and accept your difficult feelings and learn skills to manage them! We will practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
Hosted by Zoe Zollinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
The aim of DBT is to help you understand and accept your difficult feelings and learn skills to manage them! We will practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group
I offer DBT groups for individuals struggling with intense emotions, and needing skills to regulate.
Hosted by Cara Baltimore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21208
I offer DBT groups for individuals struggling with intense emotions, and needing skills to regulate.
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
www.washingtonnutritionan dcounseling.com
Hosted by Cassandra Edwards
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
www.washingtonnutritionan dcounseling.com
Basics Group Practice, LLC
Take The First Step In Making A Positive Change In Your Life And Contact Us Today!
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!
Mindfulness Stress Management Currently Telehealth
Although we are physically separated, we need to connect to others. Please reach out as I am forming new groups and adding to current groups. We share, encourage each other and practice DBT Skills, Mindfulness, CBT and Yoga to build ...
Hosted by Elizabeth D Robinson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Although we are physically separated, we need to connect to others. Please reach out as I am forming new groups and adding to current groups. We share, encourage each other and practice DBT Skills, Mindfulness, CBT and Yoga to build ...
Adolescent Workshop Series
Details coming soon. To hear more about these workshops please contact me at Healing-Circle.
Details coming soon. To hear more about these workshops please contact me at Healing-Circle.
Mending Minds Wellness Center
The Women's group meets bi-weekly to discuss various issues surrounding self esteem, relationships, parenting, anxiety, stress and grief. The group provides a safe space to unite with other women who share similar life experiences. The group is supportive and encourages ...
Hosted by Jene' Gould
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bowie, MD 20715
The Women's group meets bi-weekly to discuss various issues surrounding self esteem, relationships, parenting, anxiety, stress and grief. The group provides a safe space to unite with other women who share similar life experiences. The group is supportive and encourages ...
Anxiety and Burnout Group - Michael
With Counseling on Call, get the support you need from the comfort of your own home. Join this group led by Michael and learn emotion regulation skills to help you cope with anxiety and burnout. This group provides a safe ...
Hosted by Siyu Wang - Counseling On Call
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21224
With Counseling on Call, get the support you need from the comfort of your own home. Join this group led by Michael and learn emotion regulation skills to help you cope with anxiety and burnout. This group provides a safe ...
Long term group therapy
Mixed therapy group, interpersonal focus, improving communication skills and self-awareness, skill building through interacting and observing social interactions in a safe and accepting environment.
Mixed therapy group, interpersonal focus, improving communication skills and self-awareness, skill building through interacting and observing social interactions in a safe and accepting environment.
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 ...
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 ...
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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.