Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Mindful Therapy Group
Mental Health Services
Hosted by Into Action Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Mental Health Services
Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry
We offer counseling and psychiatric services to greater Seattle. We work with adults, children, teens, couples, and families of all constellations. We are home to the Seattle Relationship Clinic where our clinicians specialize in working with couples and helping individuals ...
Hosted by Changing Stories Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
We offer counseling and psychiatric services to greater Seattle. We work with adults, children, teens, couples, and families of all constellations. We are home to the Seattle Relationship Clinic where our clinicians specialize in working with couples and helping individuals ...
2207 NE 65th St, #204, Seattle, WA 98115
Hosted by Erjing Cui
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
Online Group Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emergent modality that uses an altered state induced by ketamine to help patients deepen their work in psychotherapy. KAP is often done one-on-one with a therapist, but in that format, patients do not have ...
Hosted by Lauren Donelson, IFS + Psychedelic Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emergent modality that uses an altered state induced by ketamine to help patients deepen their work in psychotherapy. KAP is often done one-on-one with a therapist, but in that format, patients do not have ...
Expressive Arts DBT-Informed Self Esteem Support
Expressive Arts Support Group for young adults ages 21 to 30 located in the state of Washington. There are 8 open spots for this opportunity. On February 24th no new applications for the group will be accepted. What: This is ...
Hosted by Chessie Rebecca Snider
Counselor, MEd-MHP, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98108
Expressive Arts Support Group for young adults ages 21 to 30 located in the state of Washington. There are 8 open spots for this opportunity. On February 24th no new applications for the group will be accepted. What: This is ...
Brave Spaces
BraveSpaces is a consultation group for new clinicians interested in developing their authentic therapeutic identity within a relational group space. Members can expect: A Space to work through the places you feel “stuck” with clients, understanding your client and the ...
Hosted by Carissa Singh
MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
BraveSpaces is a consultation group for new clinicians interested in developing their authentic therapeutic identity within a relational group space. Members can expect: A Space to work through the places you feel “stuck” with clients, understanding your client and the ...
Adult Children of Narcissistic Abuse - Fall 2024
For people who grew up with an emotionally or physically unsafe parent or caregiver. Maintaining and managing relationships with unsafe people is challenging and we need tools. This a peer support group for people to come together and share experiences ...
Hosted by Pamela Raphael
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
For people who grew up with an emotionally or physically unsafe parent or caregiver. Maintaining and managing relationships with unsafe people is challenging and we need tools. This a peer support group for people to come together and share experiences ...
Going Deeper: A four-week guided book club
This is a 4-week guided book club for fellow seekers and grievers to gather and dive more deeply into the text of a selected author. Together we'll explore the themes and insights presented in the text. Please visit my website ...
Hosted by Jessica Bowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACHt
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This is a 4-week guided book club for fellow seekers and grievers to gather and dive more deeply into the text of a selected author. Together we'll explore the themes and insights presented in the text. Please visit my website ...
WA Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
I have been a part of this dedicated group of individuals for 5 years. This helps me keep current on everyday issues and community wraparound.
Hosted by Sarah Townsend Counseling
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
I have been a part of this dedicated group of individuals for 5 years. This helps me keep current on everyday issues and community wraparound.
Somatic and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Panic
Panic and anxiety can be challenging to live with. This group will be led by Andrew Zorich, one of our therapists at PacMH, who specializations in contemplative and somatic psychotherapy. He has also dealt with panic and anxiety himself and ...
Hosted by Andrew Zorich
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98101
Panic and anxiety can be challenging to live with. This group will be led by Andrew Zorich, one of our therapists at PacMH, who specializations in contemplative and somatic psychotherapy. He has also dealt with panic and anxiety himself and ...
Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry
Hosted by Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
Self Space
Self Space is a small, group therapy private practice with offices in Seattle and on the Eastside. We aim to provide the highest quality therapeutic services, and support our therapists to perform at their best, while taking great care of ...
Hosted by Marcus Berley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Self Space is a small, group therapy private practice with offices in Seattle and on the Eastside. We aim to provide the highest quality therapeutic services, and support our therapists to perform at their best, while taking great care of ...
Athlete Skill Building
A weekly mental skills building group for athletes. Skills will include goal-setting, visualization, emotional regulation, mindfulness, breathing, imagery, and more. The course runs in a 10 week cycle; sessions are $15 per session or $100 for all ten sessions. Copies ...
Hosted by Connor Hartley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
A weekly mental skills building group for athletes. Skills will include goal-setting, visualization, emotional regulation, mindfulness, breathing, imagery, and more. The course runs in a 10 week cycle; sessions are $15 per session or $100 for all ten sessions. Copies ...
Relational Therapy Group for Adults
Am I being understood? Why do I feel disconnected? Relationships...How do I do it? Do these questions speak to your experience? If so, I would like to invite you to a therapy group for men and women which will address ...
Hosted by Jason Goldstein
Counselor, MSW, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
Am I being understood? Why do I feel disconnected? Relationships...How do I do it? Do these questions speak to your experience? If so, I would like to invite you to a therapy group for men and women which will address ...
Healing from Toxic Relationships
This therapy group is to talk, learn, and heal about toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, and/or intimate partner violence. This is for people who have experienced any toxic relationship, whether with a partner or within the family, domestic violence, or intimate ...
Hosted by Kate Mageau
Counselor, MS, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
This therapy group is to talk, learn, and heal about toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, and/or intimate partner violence. This is for people who have experienced any toxic relationship, whether with a partner or within the family, domestic violence, or intimate ...
Art-Infused Group Therapy
This intimate woman's group welcomes those struggling with emotional blocks, overwhelm in life and relationships, overall feeling stuck and lost.... the canvas is an invitation to another world, one that shifts our subconscious experience as soon as we begin imagining ...
Hosted by Melinda Stonecliffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98106
This intimate woman's group welcomes those struggling with emotional blocks, overwhelm in life and relationships, overall feeling stuck and lost.... the canvas is an invitation to another world, one that shifts our subconscious experience as soon as we begin imagining ...
Emotional Literacy: Language of Feelings (on hold)
We will examine four common emotions with which many of us struggle: anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger along with mixed emotions like guilt and overwhelm, and pleasant emotions like joy and gratitude. We will go to the heart of each ...
Hosted by Jenny Leung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
We will examine four common emotions with which many of us struggle: anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger along with mixed emotions like guilt and overwhelm, and pleasant emotions like joy and gratitude. We will go to the heart of each ...
Virtual Eating Disorder Support Group
Grace loves supporting individuals as they understand both the "why" and the "how" in eating disorder recovery. This is a small and intimate, yet casual setting where you can explore your relationship to your body and eating while getting support ...
Hosted by Grace K. Lautman
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Grace loves supporting individuals as they understand both the "why" and the "how" in eating disorder recovery. This is a small and intimate, yet casual setting where you can explore your relationship to your body and eating while getting support ...
Men’s Process Group
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Hosted by Bobby Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Sunday Men’s Sexual Addiction Recovery -Full
This is a therapeutic process group for men struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. Each sessions includes topic discussion, peer feedback, and psychoeducation. Topics include the cycle of addiction, early childhood history of abuse/neglect, the dangers of pornography, self-care, shame and ...
Hosted by DJ Burr - Addiction, Codependency & Trauma
MA, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
This is a therapeutic process group for men struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. Each sessions includes topic discussion, peer feedback, and psychoeducation. Topics include the cycle of addiction, early childhood history of abuse/neglect, the dangers of pornography, self-care, shame and ...
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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.