Support Groups in Portland, OR
Racial Trauma Support Group
This group is strictly for BIPOC individuals who have experienced racial trauma from a multicultural lens. The goal of the group is to provide support, validation, community, trauma processing, advocacy, healing, and coping mechanisms for navigating a white supremacist society. ...
Hosted by Zara Roth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP, CADC, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97216
This group is strictly for BIPOC individuals who have experienced racial trauma from a multicultural lens. The goal of the group is to provide support, validation, community, trauma processing, advocacy, healing, and coping mechanisms for navigating a white supremacist society. ...
EMDR Consultation Group
I offer group EMDR consultation for therapists who are looking to fulfill the consultation requirement for the EMDR Basic Training, become EMDR Certified, or who want to participate in Advanced EMDR Consultation. Please contact me for more details.
Hosted by Ross Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
I offer group EMDR consultation for therapists who are looking to fulfill the consultation requirement for the EMDR Basic Training, become EMDR Certified, or who want to participate in Advanced EMDR Consultation. Please contact me for more details.
Female Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Hosted by Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Teen Body Image
Learn to develop a relationship with your body that will provide you a secure base for wherever life takes you. **group-only intake is required prior to start of group**
Hosted by deep space
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Learn to develop a relationship with your body that will provide you a secure base for wherever life takes you. **group-only intake is required prior to start of group**
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 ...
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 ...
Women's Post-Natal Group
A group for women to navigate the post-natal world with other like-minded women. Up to 24 months post-partum. This is a small group, 5 women max. Meets weekly for 8 sessions. Ongoing.
Hosted by Megan Vaughn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
A group for women to navigate the post-natal world with other like-minded women. Up to 24 months post-partum. This is a small group, 5 women max. Meets weekly for 8 sessions. Ongoing.
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 ...
Women Transitioning Through Divorce
Hosted by Dr. Kathleen R Gillis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
Gottman Couples workshop - Saturday, Febraury 3rd
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
Hosted by Ivana Maclay
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
Women's Rite of Passage Program
In the midst of life's journey, we often reach points where we feel stuck, standing at a crossroads and questioning our next steps. Do we cling to the familiar or embrace change? Sink into our current reality or boldly move ...
Hosted by Simone Isadora Levine
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
In the midst of life's journey, we often reach points where we feel stuck, standing at a crossroads and questioning our next steps. Do we cling to the familiar or embrace change? Sink into our current reality or boldly move ...
Clinical Consultation for a sustainable practice
This group is ideal for early career or established psychologists interested in shifting into private practice. We will balance focus on practice logistics, clinical case material, and self care. I am interested in some experiential activities that will allow self ...
Hosted by Maura D Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
This group is ideal for early career or established psychologists interested in shifting into private practice. We will balance focus on practice logistics, clinical case material, and self care. I am interested in some experiential activities that will allow self ...
Adult ADHD Group
A safe space for adults with ADHD. Explore your thoughts and feelings related to ADHD issues. Learn strategies for better life management. Receive counseling and skills development in a supportive environment.
Hosted by Shannon Mason
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
A safe space for adults with ADHD. Explore your thoughts and feelings related to ADHD issues. Learn strategies for better life management. Receive counseling and skills development in a supportive environment.
Men's Groups
These groups draw from the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Robert Bly, and others to explore the masculine psyche and issues relevant to all men including purpose, grief, shame, initiation, ancestry, spirituality, relationships, and more. Each week is different ...
Hosted by Alex Harrison
Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
These groups draw from the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Robert Bly, and others to explore the masculine psyche and issues relevant to all men including purpose, grief, shame, initiation, ancestry, spirituality, relationships, and more. Each week is different ...
Sexual addiction group
For individuals dealing with sexual addiction. Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate through the Internatiional Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. IITAP and Dr. Patrick Carnes' "Recovery Start Kit". Utilize group therapy to deal with the complex factors involved with ...
Hosted by Caroline Gearing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97280
For individuals dealing with sexual addiction. Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate through the Internatiional Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. IITAP and Dr. Patrick Carnes' "Recovery Start Kit". Utilize group therapy to deal with the complex factors involved with ...
The Daring Way(tm)
Hosted by Shane D Kennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
DBT Group
Working towards a life worth living and improving emotional regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance using the Dialectal Behavior Therapy model. This is 24 weeks in length and is once a week for 75 minutes. Group caps at 10 ...
Hosted by Karlee Coffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, LMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
Working towards a life worth living and improving emotional regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance using the Dialectal Behavior Therapy model. This is 24 weeks in length and is once a week for 75 minutes. Group caps at 10 ...
Bowen Theory Supervision and Consultation
This is a monthly open group to all clinicians interested in deepening their understanding and utilization of Bowen natural family systems theory in their life and practice. This group has been in continuous existence for many years. The typical four ...
Hosted by James D Boyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97229
This is a monthly open group to all clinicians interested in deepening their understanding and utilization of Bowen natural family systems theory in their life and practice. This group has been in continuous existence for many years. The typical four ...
CRAFT family group
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is an evidence based practice which aids family members in gaining skills to support a loved one struggling with substance use. This group will help you: understand your loved one's behaviors improve communication skills ...
Hosted by Sisu Healing Partners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CADCIII, QMHP, CIP, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is an evidence based practice which aids family members in gaining skills to support a loved one struggling with substance use. This group will help you: understand your loved one's behaviors improve communication skills ...
Arrival Counseling
Hosted by Annie Dolle @ Arrival Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
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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.