Support Groups in Portland, OR
Wednesday All Gender Therapy Group
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for ...
Hosted by Sarah K Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for ...
Co-Ed Process Group
A process group is different from other groups in that there is no curriculum. Instead we safely, slowly explore members' current life issues and present-moment experiences within the group itself. This creates a more enjoyable experience that increases the member's ...
Hosted by Sean Donahue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
A process group is different from other groups in that there is no curriculum. Instead we safely, slowly explore members' current life issues and present-moment experiences within the group itself. This creates a more enjoyable experience that increases the member's ...
Self Exploration Through SoulCollage®
SoulCollage® is a self care process that uses images collaged together on 8"x5" cards to create a personal visual journal. Over time one may develop a deck of cards. These cards call upon your inner wisdom to explore the many ...
Hosted by Robin Kellett, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
SoulCollage® is a self care process that uses images collaged together on 8"x5" cards to create a personal visual journal. Over time one may develop a deck of cards. These cards call upon your inner wisdom to explore the many ...
Healing Motherhood Art Therapy Group
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
Hosted by Glynis 'glee' Lumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
Introductory Group for Codependency - Online
Next group: APRIL 19TH 6 - 8 PM If you have a deep belief that you're not good enough or unloveable, feel a persistent anxiety about not being perfect, an unrelenting fear of saying no, and an avoidance of conflict ...
Hosted by Goode Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CADCI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Next group: APRIL 19TH 6 - 8 PM If you have a deep belief that you're not good enough or unloveable, feel a persistent anxiety about not being perfect, an unrelenting fear of saying no, and an avoidance of conflict ...
Hello Me Therapy
We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.
Hosted by Megan "M" Lesowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.
Support Group for Men
Hosted by Samuel Trillo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97216
Separation/Divorce Support Group
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Hosted by Robin L Magdahlen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Adult Anxiety Group
This group is open to anyone 18 and older who struggle with any form of anxiety.
Hosted by NW Anxiety Institute, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
This group is open to anyone 18 and older who struggle with any form of anxiety.
Yoga and Mindfulness group for Children
Yoga and Mindfulness for children, focusing on concentration and calming skills through fun yoga adventures and mindful meditation.
Hosted by Harini Sukumaran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Yoga and Mindfulness for children, focusing on concentration and calming skills through fun yoga adventures and mindful meditation.
Teen Grief Group: Parent Loss, Long-Term Illness
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent from a long term illness. Facilitated by a down-to-earth licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just a ...
Hosted by Maren Corbly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent from a long term illness. Facilitated by a down-to-earth licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just a ...
Support Group for 'Empaths'
Empaths are kind people who care deeply for others but sometimes experience hardships other people may not be aware of. As a fellow Empath and Highly-Sensitive Person, I understand these difficulties and am offering a Support Group for Empaths to ...
Hosted by Jenna Washburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
Empaths are kind people who care deeply for others but sometimes experience hardships other people may not be aware of. As a fellow Empath and Highly-Sensitive Person, I understand these difficulties and am offering a Support Group for Empaths to ...
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Sex for Women
The issues women face with perimenopause and menopause, and physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes with aging that influence sex. Group size is limited to ten participants. In-person with a Zoom option. Starting September 7th for six sessions.
Hosted by Kelly Rees
MBA, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
The issues women face with perimenopause and menopause, and physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes with aging that influence sex. Group size is limited to ten participants. In-person with a Zoom option. Starting September 7th for six sessions.
Resourcing with the Elements
This group provides participants the opportunity to explore ways to connect to the elements of Ether, Water, Wind, Fire and Earth as a source of wisdom and support/resourcing. We will use ceremony & altar; breath & sound; movement & acupressure, ...
Hosted by Catherine Fixe Chapin
MSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
This group provides participants the opportunity to explore ways to connect to the elements of Ether, Water, Wind, Fire and Earth as a source of wisdom and support/resourcing. We will use ceremony & altar; breath & sound; movement & acupressure, ...
Yoga Nidra
Please check my website for details of upcoming groups, or message me if interested. I offer Yoga Nidra guided meditation classes via Zoom for clients seeking release from symptoms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Hosted by Erin Fanshier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Please check my website for details of upcoming groups, or message me if interested. I offer Yoga Nidra guided meditation classes via Zoom for clients seeking release from symptoms of trauma, anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Befriend yourself in any situation. This group combines a six week course in MSC with group processing work. Participants will gain practical skills to meet themselves with kind-care and appreciation, reduce self-critical tendencies, manage stressful situations and relationships in their ...
Hosted by John Lenkin
LPC Intern, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Befriend yourself in any situation. This group combines a six week course in MSC with group processing work. Participants will gain practical skills to meet themselves with kind-care and appreciation, reduce self-critical tendencies, manage stressful situations and relationships in their ...
Living with a Disability
Would you like to share experiences and ideas with others who identify as living with a disability? Do you struggle with feeling like you belong at work, in your family gatherings, or doing fun activities with your friends? Lets create ...
Hosted by Angel Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Would you like to share experiences and ideas with others who identify as living with a disability? Do you struggle with feeling like you belong at work, in your family gatherings, or doing fun activities with your friends? Lets create ...
Mid Day Mindfulness
Mindfulness based treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress reduction for adults of all ages. This small group is in a very comfortable and friendly setting conducive to building skills that improve mood, overall health and wellbeing, and extend those in ...
Hosted by David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97203
Mindfulness based treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress reduction for adults of all ages. This small group is in a very comfortable and friendly setting conducive to building skills that improve mood, overall health and wellbeing, and extend those in ...
Surviving and Thriving/ Therapy Support Group
This is a small, weekly therapy support group limited to six people. Group therapy can be an extraordinary space and opportunity to gain support, validation, and increase positive social connections with others. Please call for more information.
Hosted by Alexandra Saperstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
This is a small, weekly therapy support group limited to six people. Group therapy can be an extraordinary space and opportunity to gain support, validation, and increase positive social connections with others. Please call for more information.
Lifecraft!
Lifecraft is an exciting new treatment method which uses games to facilitate change. Currently we use Dungeons and Dragons as a therapy aid to help with social skills, social anxiety, personal growth, and mild depression. Find out more at lifecraftgaming.com.
Hosted by Cory Miguel Cordero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Lifecraft is an exciting new treatment method which uses games to facilitate change. Currently we use Dungeons and Dragons as a therapy aid to help with social skills, social anxiety, personal growth, and mild depression. Find out more at lifecraftgaming.com.
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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.