Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Adult Grief/loss Now open for registration
This is a 4 week guided bereavement group. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues. It can be helpful just getting to talk with other people who are in the same situation. A group can help you cope better ...
Hosted by Seattle Grief Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This is a 4 week guided bereavement group. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues. It can be helpful just getting to talk with other people who are in the same situation. A group can help you cope better ...
Maiden to Mother: A Matrescence Mini Day Retreat
Are you a new mother who is juggling life with young kids? Are just now coming up for air after the complex newborn months? Are you yearning to get reoriented to the woman you are now? Do you want to ...
Hosted by Michelle Jones
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
Are you a new mother who is juggling life with young kids? Are just now coming up for air after the complex newborn months? Are you yearning to get reoriented to the woman you are now? Do you want to ...
SMART Recovery Family & Friends
Do you have a loved one who has problems with alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors? Attend a Family & Friends support meeting to learn how you can develop skills to help you cope and help your loved one choose recovery. ...
Hosted by Jessie Thuy Brooks-Janzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Do you have a loved one who has problems with alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors? Attend a Family & Friends support meeting to learn how you can develop skills to help you cope and help your loved one choose recovery. ...
Seattle Young Widows Support Group (in-person)
Young widowhood can be lonely and isolating. Once-close relationships don't seem to 'fit' anymore and no one seems to really understand what you are going through. If you are 55 and under, you've lost your partner within the last 18 ...
Hosted by Dr. Jill Gross
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Young widowhood can be lonely and isolating. Once-close relationships don't seem to 'fit' anymore and no one seems to really understand what you are going through. If you are 55 and under, you've lost your partner within the last 18 ...
UpWell Psychiatry
At UpWell Psychiatry, we aim to bring the human connection back to healthcare. We are a team of PMHNPs who with strong backgrounds of clinical experience in mental health, who above all else, deeply care. We seek to partner with ...
Hosted by Shannon La Douce
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
At UpWell Psychiatry, we aim to bring the human connection back to healthcare. We are a team of PMHNPs who with strong backgrounds of clinical experience in mental health, who above all else, deeply care. We seek to partner with ...
Gay & Gray
A support group for gay men 50+
Hosted by Christopher Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98144
A support group for gay men 50+
Support for Neurodiverse Women
This group is a safe space for neurodiverse women* to discuss the challenges of navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world, share resources, and learn new skills. There is healing power in peer support and groups can be excellent way to ...
Hosted by Kelly Hill
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98116
This group is a safe space for neurodiverse women* to discuss the challenges of navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world, share resources, and learn new skills. There is healing power in peer support and groups can be excellent way to ...
Harmniy behavioral health & wellness
Harmniy behavioral health & wellness, DBA Harmniy health is experienced in helping with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, ADHD, Adjustment disorder, OCD, and substance use disorder and addiction. We are currently accepting new clients at our practice, send a ...
Hosted by Roselyne Ogola-Mwangale Dnp Pmhnp
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Harmniy behavioral health & wellness, DBA Harmniy health is experienced in helping with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, ADHD, Adjustment disorder, OCD, and substance use disorder and addiction. We are currently accepting new clients at our practice, send a ...
Present Centered Group Therapy for PTSD
New telehealth Present-Centered Group Therapy (PCGT) for PTSD. PCGT is an evidenced based, twelve session group effective in reducing and managing symptoms. PCGT educates group members on symptoms of PTSD and related reactions. The core focus of treatment empowers members ...
Hosted by Daniel Gross, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
New telehealth Present-Centered Group Therapy (PCGT) for PTSD. PCGT is an evidenced based, twelve session group effective in reducing and managing symptoms. PCGT educates group members on symptoms of PTSD and related reactions. The core focus of treatment empowers members ...
Bisexual/Pansexual Support Group
This online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring identity, and helping you ...
Hosted by Jessica Bahr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
This online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring identity, and helping you ...
Couples Therapy Consultation Group
This group is currently on hiatus: Couples work is a significant part of my practice and I have trained extensively in this area. I provide a twice monthly consultation group for experienced therapists who want to further hone and support ...
Hosted by Susan Nelson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
This group is currently on hiatus: Couples work is a significant part of my practice and I have trained extensively in this area. I provide a twice monthly consultation group for experienced therapists who want to further hone and support ...
Out of Control Sexual Behavior Group for Men
This is a psychotherapy process group for men who are erotically conflicted or who are struggling with Out of Control Sexual Behavior (aka "sex addiction").
Hosted by Carly Haeck Rappaport
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98122
This is a psychotherapy process group for men who are erotically conflicted or who are struggling with Out of Control Sexual Behavior (aka "sex addiction").
Sex Addiction Recovery for Porn & Sex Addicts
I facilitate a men's sex addiction group. It is a non-judgmental, supportive group helping men deepen their understanding about themselves, what fuels addictive living, how to regain integrity and learn to handle the many challenges of their lives responsibly.
Hosted by Hirsch Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
I facilitate a men's sex addiction group. It is a non-judgmental, supportive group helping men deepen their understanding about themselves, what fuels addictive living, how to regain integrity and learn to handle the many challenges of their lives responsibly.
Men's Authentic Sharing Group
https://www.bu-evolution. com/ Zoom We're delighted to open up weekly men's discussion groups with Dr Wayne Carr. Men, consider these dimensions so that our group can: 1) Truly stay “open” 2) Prevent the dangerous “diseases” of “hardening of the categories”, arrested ...
Hosted by Wayne E Carr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
https://www.bu-evolution. com/ Zoom We're delighted to open up weekly men's discussion groups with Dr Wayne Carr. Men, consider these dimensions so that our group can: 1) Truly stay “open” 2) Prevent the dangerous “diseases” of “hardening of the categories”, arrested ...
Science of Happiness
Much of mental health care focuses on what goes wrong; how do we heal trauma, forgive others, and care for the pain in our worlds. While this is a worthy venture, and one I work with consistently, I think we ...
Hosted by Shaquille Sinclair
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98118
Much of mental health care focuses on what goes wrong; how do we heal trauma, forgive others, and care for the pain in our worlds. While this is a worthy venture, and one I work with consistently, I think we ...
Thursday Night Seattle Men's Group
Tending the Fire Within: This is an on-going, facilitated process group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief, and sense ...
Hosted by Jordan K. Wolfe
Counselor, LMHC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Tending the Fire Within: This is an on-going, facilitated process group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief, and sense ...
Jet City Psychological Services, PLLC
Jet City Psychological Services offers evidence-based, culturally responsive individual therapy for adults across Washington state via telehealth. We empower individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through the use of evidence-based treatments and skills. We work with each person to ...
Hosted by Dr. Kristen Strack
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98116
Jet City Psychological Services offers evidence-based, culturally responsive individual therapy for adults across Washington state via telehealth. We empower individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through the use of evidence-based treatments and skills. We work with each person to ...
Building Confidence and Self-Discovery
This group will aim towards providing a collaborative, structured community led by intern clinicians in order to educate, understand, and learn about the self and topics in mental health. This group provides a safe place to discuss various topics such ...
Hosted by Marlene Otero
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98104
This group will aim towards providing a collaborative, structured community led by intern clinicians in order to educate, understand, and learn about the self and topics in mental health. This group provides a safe place to discuss various topics such ...
DnD Therapy Group
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
Hosted by Melissa Rudolf
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
SXY Radiance - "Get Your Sexy Back"!!
Feeling depleted? Not sexy nor sensual? Then join us in JANUARY 2023 for a powerful 9-month journey where we support you in "Getting Your Sexy Back"... This is a journey to support you on your journey back to Your-Self! In ...
Hosted by SXY Radiance PLLC, Angelica Gutierrez
LSWAIC, MS, LMSW, CYT, CSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98122
Feeling depleted? Not sexy nor sensual? Then join us in JANUARY 2023 for a powerful 9-month journey where we support you in "Getting Your Sexy Back"... This is a journey to support you on your journey back to Your-Self! In ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Seattle?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip 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 zip 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 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.