Substance Use Disorder/Recovery Groups
These groups are designed for first time offenders that must complete short term treatment and are also in need of a 20 hour psycho-educational course to meet court mandated treatment. The Recovery Group is designed for those individuals who have ...
Hosted by Dr. Grandela - Bridge to Wellness Centers LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LSATP , PsyD, LMFT , LPC - S, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22182
These groups are designed for first time offenders that must complete short term treatment and are also in need of a 20 hour psycho-educational course to meet court mandated treatment. The Recovery Group is designed for those individuals who have ...
Boundary Setting with Your Family
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Hosted by Betsy Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23223
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Empower Counseling, PC
Hosted by Adam Cothren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
Yoga & Mindfulness for Grief & Loss
Grief is not just mental and emotional, it exists in the body. This group is focused on grief while we explore using Yoga(gentle movement), Journaling and Mindfulness as tools for healing.
Hosted by Chereen Gamal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RYT500, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22202
Grief is not just mental and emotional, it exists in the body. This group is focused on grief while we explore using Yoga(gentle movement), Journaling and Mindfulness as tools for healing.
Women's Circle: Thrive After Divorce
Feeling the ups & downs of parenting post-divorce? Join our supportive group where you'll find a warm community of parents who "get it." Share experiences, tips, laughter, & tears in a safe, judgment-free space. Together, we navigate co-parenting, self-care & ...
Feeling the ups & downs of parenting post-divorce? Join our supportive group where you'll find a warm community of parents who "get it." Share experiences, tips, laughter, & tears in a safe, judgment-free space. Together, we navigate co-parenting, self-care & ...
The Rockbridge Wellness Group, LLC
Hosted by Jennifer Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, VA 24450
Pregnancy and Postpartum Group
Are you pregnant, postpartum, or early in your parenting journey? Join me and other parents to learn how to gain clarity, confidence, and connection as you learn to cope with this new role. Together we will normalize the ups and ...
Hosted by Sarah Hagen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you pregnant, postpartum, or early in your parenting journey? Join me and other parents to learn how to gain clarity, confidence, and connection as you learn to cope with this new role. Together we will normalize the ups and ...
Unstoppable Self Worth Group
Do you find yourself getting to the same type of relationships? When you look in the mirror how do you feel about yourself? It all boils down to your self worth and your confidence. What you feel about you guides ...
Hosted by Samantha Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Do you find yourself getting to the same type of relationships? When you look in the mirror how do you feel about yourself? It all boils down to your self worth and your confidence. What you feel about you guides ...
Reclaiming Your Peace
A 6-week online group to help adults struggling with anxiety. Learn calming techniques and healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Are you experiencing symptoms of restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, or excessive worry? These ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Autrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
A 6-week online group to help adults struggling with anxiety. Learn calming techniques and healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Are you experiencing symptoms of restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, or excessive worry? These ...
Women's Empowerment Circle
Supportive and welcoming gathering of like- minded women looking to make changes and bring greater wellbeing into their lives. The circle is somewhere between a support group and workshop. We meet biweekly in the evenings. Facilitated by a registered, board ...
Hosted by Kate Tedeschi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Supportive and welcoming gathering of like- minded women looking to make changes and bring greater wellbeing into their lives. The circle is somewhere between a support group and workshop. We meet biweekly in the evenings. Facilitated by a registered, board ...
Parents of struggling young adults
Are you experiencing confusion, frustration, sadness, and exhaustion dealing with your young adult child' struggles? Do you alternate between praying with hope and giving up? Do you hope to have a better relationship with your young adult children? Are you ...
Hosted by Peri (Farag) Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chantilly, VA 20151
Are you experiencing confusion, frustration, sadness, and exhaustion dealing with your young adult child' struggles? Do you alternate between praying with hope and giving up? Do you hope to have a better relationship with your young adult children? Are you ...
Managing Emotions- DBT model
This group is workbook based and focuses on managing big emotions from DBT lens. This is part didactic and processing. Come join us.
Hosted by Amplify Counseling & Coaching LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23225
This group is workbook based and focuses on managing big emotions from DBT lens. This is part didactic and processing. Come join us.
Building Blocks (Ages 6-12)
This 12-week social skills group will cover several social skills topics and will incorporate mindfulness exercises and a skill building activity each week to help explain the social skills and allow the group members to practice the skills. Discussion and ...
This 12-week social skills group will cover several social skills topics and will incorporate mindfulness exercises and a skill building activity each week to help explain the social skills and allow the group members to practice the skills. Discussion and ...
Grief and Loss Support Group - Adults, 2x a month
VIRTUAL Launching 04/09/24. Meets every other Tuesday through June. Join and find a safe space and empathetic support to speak candidly and learn how to better understand and cope with the struggles of grief and loss around death and illness. ...
Hosted by Tara R. Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
VIRTUAL Launching 04/09/24. Meets every other Tuesday through June. Join and find a safe space and empathetic support to speak candidly and learn how to better understand and cope with the struggles of grief and loss around death and illness. ...
Interpersonal Therapy Group for Eating Disorders
Embarking on the recovery journey can be a scary experience, and it is important to know you're not alone. This group is designed to give you a space to connect to others who are new to recovery, develop realistic expectations ...
Hosted by Meredith Luttrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
Embarking on the recovery journey can be a scary experience, and it is important to know you're not alone. This group is designed to give you a space to connect to others who are new to recovery, develop realistic expectations ...
Children of Military Families Support Group
Virtual Counseling Support Group for Middle School Aged Children of Military Families that will cover topics: such as moving, anxiety, making new friends and deployment. Starting on November 29th.
Hosted by Christal Platt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Virtual Counseling Support Group for Middle School Aged Children of Military Families that will cover topics: such as moving, anxiety, making new friends and deployment. Starting on November 29th.
Dogwood Counseling Center (Formerly Couples&Kids)
Private practice
Hosted by Carson Halufska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, ITC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
Private practice
Elysian Psychological Services
Here at Elysian we believe that the foundation of therapy is the collaborative relationship between client and therapist exploring possibilities and solutions to transcend suffering, face reality and remove barriers to wellbeing. Our life experiences shape our perspective, altering our ...
Here at Elysian we believe that the foundation of therapy is the collaborative relationship between client and therapist exploring possibilities and solutions to transcend suffering, face reality and remove barriers to wellbeing. Our life experiences shape our perspective, altering our ...
Parenting Workshops
Thoughtfully designed workshops are designed to equip parents with valuable insights, effective interventions, and practical techniques to provide optimal support for their child's mental well-being. Each Parent Workshop is self-contained, affording parents the flexibility to select the sessions that best ...
Hosted by Kimberly L Baker
LPC Intern, Intern, VCU
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23236
Thoughtfully designed workshops are designed to equip parents with valuable insights, effective interventions, and practical techniques to provide optimal support for their child's mental well-being. Each Parent Workshop is self-contained, affording parents the flexibility to select the sessions that best ...
Don't Pop Your Cork!
Manage your anger in don't pop your cork!
Hosted by Courtney Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, L, M, F, T
Verified Verified
Group meets in Great Falls, VA 22066
Manage your anger in don't pop your cork!
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Virginia?
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.