Social Anxiety Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Group
This group is designed for socially anxious adults. This is a structured, 20-week group teaching cognitive-behavioral skills, and strategies to help members overcome their social anxiety and achieve personal goals (eg. making friends, socializing, dating, intimacy, public speaking, assertiveness).
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Hosted by Larry Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, A-CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
This group is designed for socially anxious adults. This is a structured, 20-week group teaching cognitive-behavioral skills, and strategies to help members overcome their social anxiety and achieve personal goals (eg. making friends, socializing, dating, intimacy, public speaking, assertiveness).
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Virtual Coed Anger Management Group
The Power Counseling PLLC will offer 12-week virtual group therapy for anger management, beginning on Thursday October 1st, 2020. Zoom Video conference will be used. This coeducational group will draw participants from Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey where ...
Hosted by Azubike Aliche (Approved Sw Supervisor)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
The Power Counseling PLLC will offer 12-week virtual group therapy for anger management, beginning on Thursday October 1st, 2020. Zoom Video conference will be used. This coeducational group will draw participants from Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey where ...
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Group
A 15 week treatment group that focuses on clinical issues of pre and postpartum depression and anxiety. Babies are welcome, along with parents.
Hosted by Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
A 15 week treatment group that focuses on clinical issues of pre and postpartum depression and anxiety. Babies are welcome, along with parents.
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
Hosted by Adrienne Harding, MA, LPC — Optimal Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20005
Young Adult (26-36 yo) Anxiety Group
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It meets in person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. The group is led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several anxiety groups in the past. The cost ...
Hosted by DC Talk Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It meets in person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. The group is led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several anxiety groups in the past. The cost ...
Understanding Self & Others
Hosted by Dr. Emilie B Joseph
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
Sahaya Therapy, LLC
Please visit our website https://sahayatherapy.com
Hosted by Sahaya Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
Please visit our website https://sahayatherapy.com
Adolescent Social Skills
Our Social Skills Group will introduce your child to new friends, and support interactions in a fun and motivating way. This group offers an engaging, yet controlled group setting, allowing participants to become familiar and comfortable with their peers and ...
Hosted by Laytrayal A Simmons
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20002
Our Social Skills Group will introduce your child to new friends, and support interactions in a fun and motivating way. This group offers an engaging, yet controlled group setting, allowing participants to become familiar and comfortable with their peers and ...
Young Adult (YA) Group
We are relaunching the YA group. This is an open group for people between the ages of 18 and 26. Designed to provide a safe space for YAs to explore their developmental stage and discuss life challenges in a supportive ...
Hosted by Melea Johnson
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
We are relaunching the YA group. This is an open group for people between the ages of 18 and 26. Designed to provide a safe space for YAs to explore their developmental stage and discuss life challenges in a supportive ...
Grow Your Anxiety Toolbox
This 6-week, skills-based group will help teens gain the tools needed to cope with stress and anxiety.
Hosted by Stephanie Gilbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This 6-week, skills-based group will help teens gain the tools needed to cope with stress and anxiety.
Social Anxiety Skills Groups
Elementary age and middle-school age groups that reinforce social skills and address any deficits in social actions or perceptions in social interactions.
Hosted by Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
Elementary age and middle-school age groups that reinforce social skills and address any deficits in social actions or perceptions in social interactions.
New Year...New You... Self Care and Self Alignment
This is open for 6 people and will repeat for more people at successive times on Saturday at 12:30 pm. The group focuses on Self-Care and Alignment with Interactive Exercises with a focus on Stress management, and Self Esteem. A ...
Hosted by Sahaya Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
This is open for 6 people and will repeat for more people at successive times on Saturday at 12:30 pm. The group focuses on Self-Care and Alignment with Interactive Exercises with a focus on Stress management, and Self Esteem. A ...
Intro to Adulting - Coping with Life's Stressors
Transitioning to adulthood can be difficult. This group is designed to help you better manage the stressors that come with leaving home, starting or graduating school, entering the workforce, or beginning a relationship.
Hosted by Stephanie Gilbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Transitioning to adulthood can be difficult. This group is designed to help you better manage the stressors that come with leaving home, starting or graduating school, entering the workforce, or beginning a relationship.
Coping with life as a teenager girl:
With the onset of social media and the experiences related to the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in adolescents struggling with more overall distress. The need for adaptive coping tools is even more necessary. We will use art, ...
Hosted by Hilary Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
With the onset of social media and the experiences related to the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in adolescents struggling with more overall distress. The need for adaptive coping tools is even more necessary. We will use art, ...
Gay/Bisexual Men's Group
A weekly process oriented psychotherapy group for male identified gay/bisexual men. Topics often covered include coming out, relationships, body image, addictions, sex and sexuality, gender identity, coping with general life stress.
Hosted by Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, Sex, Therapi
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
A weekly process oriented psychotherapy group for male identified gay/bisexual men. Topics often covered include coming out, relationships, body image, addictions, sex and sexuality, gender identity, coping with general life stress.
Support group for parents
A processing virtual group for parents that would like to share their struggles and challenges in their parenting. This is a group meant to normalize raising kids with mental health diagnosis, to share learning experiences, and to learn techniques to ...
Hosted by Inma Iglesias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
A processing virtual group for parents that would like to share their struggles and challenges in their parenting. This is a group meant to normalize raising kids with mental health diagnosis, to share learning experiences, and to learn techniques to ...
OnLiNe High School Process Group
This group is for young people who want to connect with others to process anxiety and stress. This group is for young people who may have anxiety, be a little shy or those who could benefit from practicing social skills ...
Hosted by Sherell Hebert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This group is for young people who want to connect with others to process anxiety and stress. This group is for young people who may have anxiety, be a little shy or those who could benefit from practicing social skills ...
Voices: Middle School Girls Group
A group for self-discovery and empowerment for girls. VOICES encourages girls to seek and celebrate their "true selves" by giving them a safe space, encouragement, structure, and support to embrace their important journey of self-discovery. The focus is on issues ...
Hosted by Inma Iglesias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
A group for self-discovery and empowerment for girls. VOICES encourages girls to seek and celebrate their "true selves" by giving them a safe space, encouragement, structure, and support to embrace their important journey of self-discovery. The focus is on issues ...
Mindful Eating (Virtual Sessions)- 2022
Insurance Accepted. Want satisfaction from your eating experience? for individuals who want to reduce guilt and judgement of their eating habits and begin to develop a pleasant eating experience. Bring a snack/meal and virtually join Jamie Marchetti, LGPC and Registered ...
Hosted by 180 Urban Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Insurance Accepted. Want satisfaction from your eating experience? for individuals who want to reduce guilt and judgement of their eating habits and begin to develop a pleasant eating experience. Bring a snack/meal and virtually join Jamie Marchetti, LGPC and Registered ...
Improving Sleep
The quality of our sleep can have a big impact how we go through our days. The way that we go through our days can also have an impact on the quality of sleep. This 8 week group is an ...
Hosted by Mary Szegda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
The quality of our sleep can have a big impact how we go through our days. The way that we go through our days can also have an impact on the quality of sleep. This 8 week group is an ...
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.