Support Groups in Ottawa, ON
Childhood Trauma Recovery - Phase 1 & 2
Childhood Trauma Recovery Phase I is a short-term, therapist-led group psychotherapy program designed for male survivors of childhood sexual and/or physical abuse. Its purpose is to begin men on their journey of trauma recovery through essential psycho-education, coaching on the ...
Hosted by Men & Healing: Psychotherapy for Men
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1S
Childhood Trauma Recovery Phase I is a short-term, therapist-led group psychotherapy program designed for male survivors of childhood sexual and/or physical abuse. Its purpose is to begin men on their journey of trauma recovery through essential psycho-education, coaching on the ...
Stress Management
The group focuses on skills to help us cope & address the challenges we are facing. This includes identifying: early warning signs of stress, stress related symptoms, key stressors, & current coping strategies. Participants will learn & practice effective strategies ...
Hosted by Heather Sutherland
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1V
The group focuses on skills to help us cope & address the challenges we are facing. This includes identifying: early warning signs of stress, stress related symptoms, key stressors, & current coping strategies. Participants will learn & practice effective strategies ...
It's Complicate thearpy located in Germany, Berlin
It's Complicated therapy is a Berlin-based therapy platform providing mental health services and support in Europe for expats that speak different languages.
Hosted by Max Morozkin
BA, ICF, ACD, PPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1N
It's Complicated therapy is a Berlin-based therapy platform providing mental health services and support in Europe for expats that speak different languages.
Stage 1: Online Domestic Violence Recovery Group
If you have left an abusive intimate partner relationship, group therapy can be a beneficial and healing experience for you. Connecting with other women with lived experience with IPV can be healing and transformative in a way that one to ...
Hosted by Julie Burnett
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2G
If you have left an abusive intimate partner relationship, group therapy can be a beneficial and healing experience for you. Connecting with other women with lived experience with IPV can be healing and transformative in a way that one to ...
Ottawa Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Group Therapy
Since in our western culture therapeutic treatments are mostly represented in the form of individual psychotherapy, most therapists and patients overlook group therapy as a potential solution to the psychological suffering we, as humans, go through. Group therapy is as ...
Hosted by Francesco Campanile
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Since in our western culture therapeutic treatments are mostly represented in the form of individual psychotherapy, most therapists and patients overlook group therapy as a potential solution to the psychological suffering we, as humans, go through. Group therapy is as ...
Addiction Support Group
I facilitate a virtual support group for folks 16+ of all genders who have substance use disorders or are struggling with other addictive behaviours and are seeking community and mutual support. I have extensive experience conducting groups and cultivate a ...
Hosted by Jacob Pollack
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1R
I facilitate a virtual support group for folks 16+ of all genders who have substance use disorders or are struggling with other addictive behaviours and are seeking community and mutual support. I have extensive experience conducting groups and cultivate a ...
Ottawa Ukrainian Mental Health
Ottawa Ukrainian Mental Health is a collective of mental health professionals and partner of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Ottawa Branch. We work to provide and meet the current need for psychosocial supports of Ukrainians in Ottawa. We have been doing ...
Hosted by Ivan Pityk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2B
Ottawa Ukrainian Mental Health is a collective of mental health professionals and partner of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Ottawa Branch. We work to provide and meet the current need for psychosocial supports of Ukrainians in Ottawa. We have been doing ...
Blissful Balance Counselling
Hosted by Blissful Balance Counselling
MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Yoga for Mental Health & Happiness
This 7 week experiential program + 1 ReConnecting session will provide you with an opportunity to experience the benefits of the integrating the Yoga tradition as a complete system of mind-body therapy within a modern psychotherapeutic approach to mental health. ...
Hosted by Lucille Villasenor-Caron
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, AWP, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1Y
This 7 week experiential program + 1 ReConnecting session will provide you with an opportunity to experience the benefits of the integrating the Yoga tradition as a complete system of mind-body therapy within a modern psychotherapeutic approach to mental health. ...
Supervisees
Hosted by Dr. David Crowe
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2B
Social Skills Group for Kids
(Ages 9 to 11) Social skills group for kids and their parents/guardians focused on helping young people to break down barriers in making friends and socializing. Key areas that will be covered include: Conflict resolution strategies • Anxiety and stress-reduction ...
Hosted by The Centre for Children, Youth And Familes
Psychologist, MSW, PhD, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2B
(Ages 9 to 11) Social skills group for kids and their parents/guardians focused on helping young people to break down barriers in making friends and socializing. Key areas that will be covered include: Conflict resolution strategies • Anxiety and stress-reduction ...
Psychotherapy for you
Hosted by Brittany Lepera @ Psychotherapy For You
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1G
CBT for ADHD
This evidenced-based 8-session program will teach participants EF compensatory skills to improve their functioning in life domains affected by ADHD. You will learn: How to make peace with the diagnosis, The ins and outs of time management, How to make ...
Hosted by Zsofia Grandpierre
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2J
This evidenced-based 8-session program will teach participants EF compensatory skills to improve their functioning in life domains affected by ADHD. You will learn: How to make peace with the diagnosis, The ins and outs of time management, How to make ...
Compassion-Focused Therapy Group
12-Weeks. A closed group that integrates education, open group processing/sharing, and experiential exercises aimed at cultivating realistic and compassionate ways of relating. This group is for those who want to actively change their ways of thinking and behaving to reduce ...
Hosted by Paul Grunberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
12-Weeks. A closed group that integrates education, open group processing/sharing, and experiential exercises aimed at cultivating realistic and compassionate ways of relating. This group is for those who want to actively change their ways of thinking and behaving to reduce ...
Invest in YOU: Manage Anxiety with Compassion
This in-person 8-week psycho-educational group is for individuals (18+) seeking to manage their anxiety in an accepting and mindful way by learning tools from dialectical behaviour and cognitive-behavioural therapies in combination with somatic and compassion-focused practices. Cost for the group ...
Hosted by Sonia Myre
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP/PA, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1Z
This in-person 8-week psycho-educational group is for individuals (18+) seeking to manage their anxiety in an accepting and mindful way by learning tools from dialectical behaviour and cognitive-behavioural therapies in combination with somatic and compassion-focused practices. Cost for the group ...
Site Supervision of (RP) Internships
This consultation group is open to all first, second and third year Master of Arts student's look for placement and site supervision for their psychotherapy and counselling hours.
Hosted by Gerard Vardy
Registered Psychotherapist, DMin, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2E
This consultation group is open to all first, second and third year Master of Arts student's look for placement and site supervision for their psychotherapy and counselling hours.
Virtual Clinical Group Supervision
Bi-weekly clinical supervision group every other Tuesday morning from 9:30-11am EST. Fee is $85/90 minutes. Focus is on individual psychotherapy.
Hosted by Catherine Howson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1P
Bi-weekly clinical supervision group every other Tuesday morning from 9:30-11am EST. Fee is $85/90 minutes. Focus is on individual psychotherapy.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
An 8-week program to support you to cope with stress through mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention, to the present moment, with acceptance. People come to the program seeking relief from family, work and financial stress, sleep ...
Hosted by Sandy Williams
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2A
An 8-week program to support you to cope with stress through mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention, to the present moment, with acceptance. People come to the program seeking relief from family, work and financial stress, sleep ...
ADHD Group Therapy for Adults
Wherever you are on your ADHD journey, you are welcome here! Thriving with ADHD goes beyond simply learning tips and techniques for managing symptoms. This is a group therapy program for adults with ADHD who want to connect with other ...
Hosted by Stephen Clark
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2M
Wherever you are on your ADHD journey, you are welcome here! Thriving with ADHD goes beyond simply learning tips and techniques for managing symptoms. This is a group therapy program for adults with ADHD who want to connect with other ...
Facing Heartbreak (FHB) - Partners of Sex Addicts
FHB is specifically for PARTNERS of sex addicts. FHB is a 20-22 week program using resources by Dr. Stefanie Carnes. It uses a Task-Centred model to help you cope with the trauma of discovering your loved one is a sex ...
Hosted by The Whitestone Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2E
FHB is specifically for PARTNERS of sex addicts. FHB is a 20-22 week program using resources by Dr. Stefanie Carnes. It uses a Task-Centred model to help you cope with the trauma of discovering your loved one is a sex ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Ottawa?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postal 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 postal 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 counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
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.