Support Groups in Portland, OR
interpersonal Process Group
Hosted by Karen Stallwood
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97210
Chronic Pain & Illness Group Therapy
This group will support you in building a new relationship with your pain, body, communicate boundaries, and sustain wellness. We will promote safety and connection as you discover new avenues toward pleasure and wellness when living with chronic pain and ...
Hosted by Eden Baron-Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
This group will support you in building a new relationship with your pain, body, communicate boundaries, and sustain wellness. We will promote safety and connection as you discover new avenues toward pleasure and wellness when living with chronic pain and ...
Mastering Anxiety Online Group 03/06 – 05/01/2024
Mastering Anxiety: An online 9-week therapy group helps members gain tools to manage their anxiety by teaching the principles of Mindfulness, CBT, and the polyvagal theory. This group mixes art therapy, somatic awareness and psychoeducation to group members. Group members ...
Hosted by Celine Elise Redfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR, EFT, MP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Mastering Anxiety: An online 9-week therapy group helps members gain tools to manage their anxiety by teaching the principles of Mindfulness, CBT, and the polyvagal theory. This group mixes art therapy, somatic awareness and psychoeducation to group members. Group members ...
The Daring Way(tm)
Hosted by Shane D Kennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
Saturday Women's Group
Six consecutive week courses starting September 23rd. These gatherings are a celebratory and creative, safe space for exploration of your personal self through the body and mind. Facilitated by a licensed massage therapist and a licensed mental health therapist and ...
Hosted by Blue Prism Therapy
Counselor, LMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
Six consecutive week courses starting September 23rd. These gatherings are a celebratory and creative, safe space for exploration of your personal self through the body and mind. Facilitated by a licensed massage therapist and a licensed mental health therapist and ...
Recovery support, Communication, Self Compassion
A weekly 90 minute support group to process ongoing recovery.
Hosted by Jenene Belshe
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, CADCII, QMHA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
A weekly 90 minute support group to process ongoing recovery.
Free Eating Disorder Support Group
This free peer support group runs from 6-7PM every Tuesday on Zoom. It's for folks 18+ of all genders. It's for all ED diagnoses (Binge Eating, OSFED, Bulimia, Anorexia, etc.). It's also open to folks who do not have a ...
Hosted by Diana Crane
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
This free peer support group runs from 6-7PM every Tuesday on Zoom. It's for folks 18+ of all genders. It's for all ED diagnoses (Binge Eating, OSFED, Bulimia, Anorexia, etc.). It's also open to folks who do not have a ...
Living Healthy, Co-Occurring Disorders Group
The Living Healthy Group at Bridgetown Recovery & Mental Health Services is conducted by licensed therapists and addresses the identification of protective factors which sustain long term recovery from relapse of chemical addiction and co-occurring mental health symptoms. Join our ...
Hosted by Bridgetown Recovery & Mental Health Services
Psychiatrist, MD, SAP, MRO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
The Living Healthy Group at Bridgetown Recovery & Mental Health Services is conducted by licensed therapists and addresses the identification of protective factors which sustain long term recovery from relapse of chemical addiction and co-occurring mental health symptoms. Join our ...
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 Licensure Supervision for LPC interns
No Current Group Available but am accepting Individual Supervisees. Feel free to email me a jennifer@renewtherapynw.c om. Post Graduate Clinical Supervisor for LPC interns since 2011.
Hosted by Jennifer Jim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97225
No Current Group Available but am accepting Individual Supervisees. Feel free to email me a jennifer@renewtherapynw.c om. Post Graduate Clinical Supervisor for LPC interns since 2011.
Men's Abuse Intervention Group
AIC's Abuse Intervention Groups provide an accountable and supportive setting for men to understand the role of male socialization, identify the ways they have been abusive or controlling of others, examine and change their beliefs about abuse, and practice acceptable ...
Hosted by Allies in Change
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97225
AIC's Abuse Intervention Groups provide an accountable and supportive setting for men to understand the role of male socialization, identify the ways they have been abusive or controlling of others, examine and change their beliefs about abuse, and practice acceptable ...
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**
Women's Processing and Self-Expression Group
Weekly group alternating between self-expression and processing of women's issues. Ladies are invited to join for either or both. The expression piece will be experiential and focused on finding empowerment within yourself, improving self-esteem/worth, and discovering your authentic identity. Members ...
Hosted by Kristen Tryniszewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Weekly group alternating between self-expression and processing of women's issues. Ladies are invited to join for either or both. The expression piece will be experiential and focused on finding empowerment within yourself, improving self-esteem/worth, and discovering your authentic identity. Members ...
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. ...
Beginning Meditation
For those interested in beginning a meditation practice. We will discuss postures, methods, mindfulness, implementing a home practice, sitting with a group, working with a teacher, along with some philosophical underpinnings of meditation. The length of the group will be ...
Hosted by Fran Miller, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97229
For those interested in beginning a meditation practice. We will discuss postures, methods, mindfulness, implementing a home practice, sitting with a group, working with a teacher, along with some philosophical underpinnings of meditation. The length of the group will be ...
Hey Dad...!
Hey Dad ... is a 4-part group for Dads only. The conversation is led from a culturally specific lens for dads who are parenting Black & Brown children. The group will collab on: 1) examining family and personal expectations that ...
Hosted by Anchor Within Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97220
Hey Dad ... is a 4-part group for Dads only. The conversation is led from a culturally specific lens for dads who are parenting Black & Brown children. The group will collab on: 1) examining family and personal expectations that ...
Healing Through: survivors of childhood trauma
Did you experience trauma in childhood? From divorced parents, bullying, or sexual trauma, to living with a parent with substance abuse or mental illness, adverse childhood experiences can often leave us lacking the closeness we want in our relationships or ...
Hosted by Lauren Summer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
Did you experience trauma in childhood? From divorced parents, bullying, or sexual trauma, to living with a parent with substance abuse or mental illness, adverse childhood experiences can often leave us lacking the closeness we want in our relationships or ...
Compassionate Communication Group
Do you have difficulty identifying and communicating your needs? Are you dissatisfied in your relationships or at work? Would you like to understand common barriers to communication and overcome them? I offer a 12-week course in Nonviolent Communication, where you ...
Hosted by Aaron L Good
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Do you have difficulty identifying and communicating your needs? Are you dissatisfied in your relationships or at work? Would you like to understand common barriers to communication and overcome them? I offer a 12-week course in Nonviolent Communication, where you ...
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 ...
Social skills group for kids
Combining art, and role play to teach verbal and non- verbal communication skills, make friends, build relationships, and improve conflict resolution. Registration: For existing clients, please discuss the group with your current therapist and a referral will be made. You’ll ...
Hosted by Joann Lundberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC , ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97210
Combining art, and role play to teach verbal and non- verbal communication skills, make friends, build relationships, and improve conflict resolution. Registration: For existing clients, please discuss the group with your current therapist and a referral will be made. You’ll ...
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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.