Support Groups in Portland, OR
Women Honoring Instincts, Senses, Experiences
WHISE: This group is for people who identify as a woman (or were socialized as a girl), and the focus of the group is on building confidence. It is my perspective that a significant part of the female experience in ...
Hosted by Brianne Copeland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
WHISE: This group is for people who identify as a woman (or were socialized as a girl), and the focus of the group is on building confidence. It is my perspective that a significant part of the female experience in ...
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.
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 ...
Touched by Adoption- for Adults adopted as Childre
This group is for men and women:
* Who were adopted
* Who may not have started the "search"
* Are considering a search
* Those who have been through their search for parents and birth families
* Those who ...
Hosted by Laney Kibel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
This group is for men and women:
* Who were adopted
* Who may not have started the "search"
* Are considering a search
* Those who have been through their search for parents and birth families
* Those who ...
Couples Fundamentals Workshop
Create Your Best Relationship - Join us for a positive and informative workshop where you will get direct and active support to help you: feel more connected to each other, learn how to shift out of conflict into collaboration, and ...
Hosted by Tracey Hoffman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Create Your Best Relationship - Join us for a positive and informative workshop where you will get direct and active support to help you: feel more connected to each other, learn how to shift out of conflict into collaboration, and ...
AAMFT
Hosted by Andrea J. Wright Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97201
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 ...
Social/Emotional Skills Training
Social/Emotional Skills Training is for children in grades k-12 who struggle to manage anxiety, initiate/sustain friendships, read social/emotional cues, communicate effectively, understand others' point of view (theory of mind), lose/win graciously or manage emotional reactivity/impulsivity. Groups are age-appropriate and play-based ...
Hosted by Catherine Lazen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97212
Social/Emotional Skills Training is for children in grades k-12 who struggle to manage anxiety, initiate/sustain friendships, read social/emotional cues, communicate effectively, understand others' point of view (theory of mind), lose/win graciously or manage emotional reactivity/impulsivity. Groups are age-appropriate and play-based ...
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 ...
Groups for Survivors of Trauma
These women only process groups are designed to give you a safe and confidential environment to heal from your trauma and will allow you to build a community of other survivors that have been through similar experiences. Group is appropriate ...
Hosted by Deborah Lyda High
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
These women only process groups are designed to give you a safe and confidential environment to heal from your trauma and will allow you to build a community of other survivors that have been through similar experiences. Group is appropriate ...
Movement Based Expressive Art Therapy
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.co m for more information and start dates.
Hosted by Wren Christine Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.co m for more information and start dates.
Dream Group for Socially Anxious Humans
By delving into the realm of dreams, participants gain invaluable insights into themselves and others, opening doors to fresh perspectives and understanding. Members have the opportunity to explore hidden aspects of themselves with honesty and compassion. This process of self-discovery ...
Hosted by Naomi Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
By delving into the realm of dreams, participants gain invaluable insights into themselves and others, opening doors to fresh perspectives and understanding. Members have the opportunity to explore hidden aspects of themselves with honesty and compassion. This process of self-discovery ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Coping Skills Group
Let's connect via teletherapy. In this 75 minutes online weekly group, you will learn skills that promote emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, getting through difficult times and mindfulness practices.
Hosted by Cary Lazara Coll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
Let's connect via teletherapy. In this 75 minutes online weekly group, you will learn skills that promote emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, getting through difficult times and mindfulness practices.
DBT-Informed Skills group
I offer 2 online, 90 minute psychoeducation skills groups, informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other mindfulness models. Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. There are three 10-12 week modules, which run consecutively. Clients are invited to attend any or all ...
Hosted by Kent Kreiselmaier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
I offer 2 online, 90 minute psychoeducation skills groups, informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other mindfulness models. Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. There are three 10-12 week modules, which run consecutively. Clients are invited to attend any or all ...
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 ...
Virtual Pet Loss Grief Support Group
Telehealth Pet Loss Grief Support Group focuses on emotional support and helpful information.
Hosted by Kathy Link
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Telehealth Pet Loss Grief Support Group focuses on emotional support and helpful information.
Women's Processing Circle
We use movement, meditation, journaling, and sharing to process major and minor life events, build resilience, create authentic connection, and shift damaging patterns of thought and behavior. Seeing ourselves reflected in others can aid in our recovery and healing. This ...
Hosted by Shannon Glade, MFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, QMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
We use movement, meditation, journaling, and sharing to process major and minor life events, build resilience, create authentic connection, and shift damaging patterns of thought and behavior. Seeing ourselves reflected in others can aid in our recovery and healing. This ...
Psychoanalytic group
Group is one of my specialties. It is an effective way of gaining insight into one's own feelings and behavior patterns. Co-ed l process group for people with at least some therapy experience. No planned weekly agenda. Leader's role to ...
Hosted by Linda K Eisenberg
Psychological Associate, MA, MEd, LPC, LPA, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Group is one of my specialties. It is an effective way of gaining insight into one's own feelings and behavior patterns. Co-ed l process group for people with at least some therapy experience. No planned weekly agenda. Leader's role to ...
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.
UpWell Psychiatry
At UpWell, we strive to bring human connection back to psychiatry, and to make accessing mental health care a supportive experience. We provide person-centered, evidence based care for all.
Hosted by Dr. Katharine Frissora
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97229
At UpWell, we strive to bring human connection back to psychiatry, and to make accessing mental health care a supportive experience. We provide person-centered, evidence based care for all.
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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.