EMDR Consultation
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Hosted by Mary C. Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Experiential Therapy for Therapists
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Hosted by Sibila Jahangiri
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Retreats
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy ...
Hosted by Lauren Fisher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22301
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy ...
EMDR Zoom Consultation
Meet via the internet on Zoom with other EMDR practitioners to enhance your capacity to accelerate your clients' healing from trauma. Stay in tune with new developments. Learn specific protocols for various client concerns. Collaborate with other professionals as you ...
Hosted by Mary C. Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Meet via the internet on Zoom with other EMDR practitioners to enhance your capacity to accelerate your clients' healing from trauma. Stay in tune with new developments. Learn specific protocols for various client concerns. Collaborate with other professionals as you ...
Relational Trauma
The purpose of this group is to define, explore and process the Components of Relationship Trauma and its effects on the individual. Exploring tactics used by high conflict individuals, the Cycle of Abuse and experiences, as well as learning healthier ...
Hosted by Nikki Lemke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
The purpose of this group is to define, explore and process the Components of Relationship Trauma and its effects on the individual. Exploring tactics used by high conflict individuals, the Cycle of Abuse and experiences, as well as learning healthier ...
Intensive In Home Services for Virginia Medicaid
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Individuals qualifying for in-home counseling shall demonstrate a clinical necessity for the service arising from mental, behavioral or emotional illness which results in significant functional impairments in major life activities. The diagnosis must be the primary clinical issue ...
Hosted by Connect to Care Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC-S, LPC-AS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Individuals qualifying for in-home counseling shall demonstrate a clinical necessity for the service arising from mental, behavioral or emotional illness which results in significant functional impairments in major life activities. The diagnosis must be the primary clinical issue ...
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Retreats
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy ...
Hosted by Eleni Boosalis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22301
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy ...
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EMDR Consultation
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Hosted by Mary C. Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Experiential Therapy for Therapists
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Hosted by Sibila Jahangiri
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Retreats
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy ...
Hosted by Lauren Fisher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22301
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy ...
EMDR Zoom Consultation
Meet via the internet on Zoom with other EMDR practitioners to enhance your capacity to accelerate your clients' healing from trauma. Stay in tune with new developments. Learn specific protocols for various client concerns. Collaborate with other professionals as you ...
Hosted by Mary C. Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Meet via the internet on Zoom with other EMDR practitioners to enhance your capacity to accelerate your clients' healing from trauma. Stay in tune with new developments. Learn specific protocols for various client concerns. Collaborate with other professionals as you ...
Elysian Psychological Services
When life gets complicated, it’s natural for our mental health state to follow suit. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way, and you certainly don’t have to walk the healing path alone. Our collective of top-tier doctors, all of ...
Hosted by Donna Frank
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
When life gets complicated, it’s natural for our mental health state to follow suit. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way, and you certainly don’t have to walk the healing path alone. Our collective of top-tier doctors, all of ...
Symbiosis Mental Health and Wellness, LLC
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in ...
Hosted by Adrienne Terese Iannazzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22203
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in ...
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. ...
Meal Support Therapy Group (In-person or Virtual)
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely ...
Hosted by Rock Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely ...
20s/30's Women's Process Group
Sarah Nealy leads an in-person weekly process group for those identifying as female in their 20s and 30s. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. ...
Hosted by Sarah Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Sarah Nealy leads an in-person weekly process group for those identifying as female in their 20s and 30s. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. ...
Got Your 6 - OIF/OEF/OND Veterans Support Group
Discussion, Support, Information, Motivation and Community. Peer support to help navigate transition, change and challenges unique to veterans and their families.
Hosted by Yael Israel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
Discussion, Support, Information, Motivation and Community. Peer support to help navigate transition, change and challenges unique to veterans and their families.
Meeting Legitimate Needs in Healthier Ways
Have you found yourself numbing your unmet needs with food, alcohol, binge-watching TV, doom-scrolling on social media, etc.? Are you beginning to experience isolation and other consequences from using these things to meet your legitimate needs? This confidential, non-judgmental group ...
Hosted by Angela Gilmour, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burke, VA 22015
Have you found yourself numbing your unmet needs with food, alcohol, binge-watching TV, doom-scrolling on social media, etc.? Are you beginning to experience isolation and other consequences from using these things to meet your legitimate needs? This confidential, non-judgmental group ...
12-week Religious Trauma Process & Support Group
Returning June 10 2024 virtually, this group will focus on psychoeducation around religious trauma, breaking down shame/judgment, restructuring relational patterns, exploring identity outside of religious doctrines, purity culture, perfectionism, boundary setting, and increasing autonomy in individual choices toward or away ...
Hosted by Sarah Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Returning June 10 2024 virtually, this group will focus on psychoeducation around religious trauma, breaking down shame/judgment, restructuring relational patterns, exploring identity outside of religious doctrines, purity culture, perfectionism, boundary setting, and increasing autonomy in individual choices toward or away ...
Relational Trauma
The purpose of this group is to define, explore and process the Components of Relationship Trauma and its effects on the individual. Exploring tactics used by high conflict individuals, the Cycle of Abuse and experiences, as well as learning healthier ...
Hosted by Nikki Lemke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
The purpose of this group is to define, explore and process the Components of Relationship Trauma and its effects on the individual. Exploring tactics used by high conflict individuals, the Cycle of Abuse and experiences, as well as learning healthier ...
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.