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Online Teen Summer Dungeons & Dragons Group
This group will allow teens to build social skills, make better connections with peers, learn teamwork and have fun! Whether you have played before or are new to role playing games, this fun experience can provide a safe place to ...
Hosted by Chris Farley
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20910
This group will allow teens to build social skills, make better connections with peers, learn teamwork and have fun! Whether you have played before or are new to role playing games, this fun experience can provide a safe place to ...
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Parent Support Group
Therhappie offers parent support and education groups to clients in a parenting role. The group helps to enhance the knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents of adolescents and young adults that are on their treatment journey. Each session brings parents ...
Hosted by Therhappie
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20907
Therhappie offers parent support and education groups to clients in a parenting role. The group helps to enhance the knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents of adolescents and young adults that are on their treatment journey. Each session brings parents ...
True Confidence Men's Therapy Group
This group helps those who have been socialized as men notice, have compassion for, and find new ways of relating with masculine norms that no longer serve them. My co-leader and I use mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), an ...
Hosted by Jeremy Mohler
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20901
This group helps those who have been socialized as men notice, have compassion for, and find new ways of relating with masculine norms that no longer serve them. My co-leader and I use mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), an ...
Multi Family Group Therapy
We believe that family involvement is integral and necessary for the successful recovery of our clients. A person exists within a family and should be treated within the context of the family. To improve the quality of life as a ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, CSAC-A, CAI-II, MD, LPC, LAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
We believe that family involvement is integral and necessary for the successful recovery of our clients. A person exists within a family and should be treated within the context of the family. To improve the quality of life as a ...
DMV Medical Group
“At DMV Medical Group, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that promotes our patients' mental well-being and overall health. We are committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered services that empower individuals to overcome challenges, enhance their resilience, and ...
Hosted by Dr. Tonisha Melvin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, CRRN, ANP-C, PMHNPBC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
“At DMV Medical Group, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that promotes our patients' mental well-being and overall health. We are committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered services that empower individuals to overcome challenges, enhance their resilience, and ...
Moms after Separation/Divorce (Virtual)
Parenting can become infinitely harder after separation or divorce - coparenting, finances, solo parenting, blending into a new family. It can feel more hopeful with the supports of other people who have walked in these shoes. Those who identify as ...
Hosted by Jen K Floran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20910
Parenting can become infinitely harder after separation or divorce - coparenting, finances, solo parenting, blending into a new family. It can feel more hopeful with the supports of other people who have walked in these shoes. Those who identify as ...
Multi Family Group Therapy
We believe that family involvement is integral and necessary for the successful recovery of our clients. A person exists within a family and should be treated within the context of the family. To improve the quality of life as a ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
We believe that family involvement is integral and necessary for the successful recovery of our clients. A person exists within a family and should be treated within the context of the family. To improve the quality of life as a ...
Anxiety Support Group for Teens
Join us for a teen support group where we discuss anxiety and how it affects our daily lives. Teens will feel less alone and more understood by meeting other peers who are dealing with similar issues. Along with the help ...
Hosted by Andrea Zawatsky- Voted Top Therapist By Washington Family Magazine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Bethesda, MD 20852
Join us for a teen support group where we discuss anxiety and how it affects our daily lives. Teens will feel less alone and more understood by meeting other peers who are dealing with similar issues. Along with the help ...
Mother Voyage: Personal Growth Group for Moms
The Mother Voyage Group offers mothers a unique chance to talk with other mothers about their experience as a mom, to gain a moment for self-reflection, and to receive support and feedback about their journey as moms. It has been ...
Hosted by Lisa Makstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20901
The Mother Voyage Group offers mothers a unique chance to talk with other mothers about their experience as a mom, to gain a moment for self-reflection, and to receive support and feedback about their journey as moms. It has been ...
After School Teen Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group
Gaming is being used more and more throughout the United States and worldwide to help get teens interested in and willing to participate in therapy. My hope is to use this interesting and exciting supplement to group therapy as a ...
Hosted by Chris Farley
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20910
Gaming is being used more and more throughout the United States and worldwide to help get teens interested in and willing to participate in therapy. My hope is to use this interesting and exciting supplement to group therapy as a ...
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, CSAC-A, CAI-II, MD, LPC, LAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Burnout Prevention for Therapists group
This is a group for mental health professionals to prevent secondary trauma and burnout, by creating a safe space to process the difficult work that we do. The group is time-limited so please contact me for details and start dates.
Hosted by Rina Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20901
This is a group for mental health professionals to prevent secondary trauma and burnout, by creating a safe space to process the difficult work that we do. The group is time-limited so please contact me for details and start dates.
Bringing Baby Home Workshop
Bringing Baby Home Workshop from The Gottman Institute: A 3-Day Workshop for New Parents. Gain skills to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood! In this workshop, learn how to: - Increase friendship in your relationship - Deal effectively with ...
Hosted by Voted "Best Of- Practice" - Potomac Therapy Group
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Bringing Baby Home Workshop from The Gottman Institute: A 3-Day Workshop for New Parents. Gain skills to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood! In this workshop, learn how to: - Increase friendship in your relationship - Deal effectively with ...
Open Psychodrama Grops
This group offers the opportunity to explore issues in depth, connect with other participants, and share your experiences. This group doesn’t have a particular theme, but is open to participants to explore issues they have addressed in individual therapy and ...
Hosted by Paula Catalan Lcpc Pat
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CP, PAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group offers the opportunity to explore issues in depth, connect with other participants, and share your experiences. This group doesn’t have a particular theme, but is open to participants to explore issues they have addressed in individual therapy and ...
Navigating Life Post-COVID for Millennials
Join this group designed exclusively for Millennial Aged persons. Members focus on life stage challenges such as career or relationship issues as well as exploring gender identity and sexual orientation/preferences. We meet virtually (for now) from 5 pm-6:30 pm on ...
Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Join this group designed exclusively for Millennial Aged persons. Members focus on life stage challenges such as career or relationship issues as well as exploring gender identity and sexual orientation/preferences. We meet virtually (for now) from 5 pm-6:30 pm on ...
Take Care of Yourself: Escaping Codependence
Join this diverse, mixed gender group designed to help men and women gain the tools needed to live a fulfilled life. This group will offer tips for learning to love yourself, understanding how to practice empathy, exuding authenticity, expanding the ...
Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Join this diverse, mixed gender group designed to help men and women gain the tools needed to live a fulfilled life. This group will offer tips for learning to love yourself, understanding how to practice empathy, exuding authenticity, expanding the ...
Men's Self-Awareness Group
Men are socialized to be goal driven and emotionally controlled and often have difficulty identifying their emotional needs or clearly expressing them in relationships. This group offers a safe space to explore needs and discover commonalities, indeed, a fellowship that ...
Hosted by Michael Milgraum
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Men are socialized to be goal driven and emotionally controlled and often have difficulty identifying their emotional needs or clearly expressing them in relationships. This group offers a safe space to explore needs and discover commonalities, indeed, a fellowship that ...
relationship
Age range is 29 to 75, males and females,mixture of sexual orientations, and ethinicall diverse. Focus is on relationships with partners, parents children, and extended family members,work and lack thereof, career goals,dealing with loss and stresses of daily life, as ...
Hosted by Maurine K Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, FIPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20902
Age range is 29 to 75, males and females,mixture of sexual orientations, and ethinicall diverse. Focus is on relationships with partners, parents children, and extended family members,work and lack thereof, career goals,dealing with loss and stresses of daily life, as ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Wheaton?
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.