Women's Support Group
The current cultural and political climate are traumatizing. Join me to process the recent triggering events and daily challenges of womanhood. We will wrap up groups with celebrations of our womanhood and our femme power! (This group welcomes women of ...
Hosted by Jennifer Sowers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21230
The current cultural and political climate are traumatizing. Join me to process the recent triggering events and daily challenges of womanhood. We will wrap up groups with celebrations of our womanhood and our femme power! (This group welcomes women of ...
Grief and Loss
Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ...
Hosted by Christy Huang
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20904
Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ...
Anxiety & Depression
ReEvolve, LLC is a diverse Practice, dedicated and committed to providing individualized client Centered treatment to meet the needs of our clients. Our Anxiety and Depression Group, is a 8 week group which focuses on the whole person to get ...
Hosted by ReEvolve,LLC, Solutions for Optimum Living
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20877
ReEvolve, LLC is a diverse Practice, dedicated and committed to providing individualized client Centered treatment to meet the needs of our clients. Our Anxiety and Depression Group, is a 8 week group which focuses on the whole person to get ...
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Groups
I am partnering with Healing Practice Counseling, Inc. (HPC) in offering an intimate KAP-IFS group processing experience. Ketamine is now an alternative treatment for various chronic "treatment-resistant" mental conditions and is used in our clinical setting. Coupled with psychotherapy for ...
Hosted by Shantell Pitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Takoma Park, MD 20912
I am partnering with Healing Practice Counseling, Inc. (HPC) in offering an intimate KAP-IFS group processing experience. Ketamine is now an alternative treatment for various chronic "treatment-resistant" mental conditions and is used in our clinical setting. Coupled with psychotherapy for ...
Social Anxiety
At this particular time, I do not have a Social Anxiety running but would like to start one. Isolation and social anxiety seems to be a prevalent problem, particularly during COVID. Many people feel isolated and fearful of the future. ...
Hosted by Seth Andrew Greenblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20815
At this particular time, I do not have a Social Anxiety running but would like to start one. Isolation and social anxiety seems to be a prevalent problem, particularly during COVID. Many people feel isolated and fearful of the future. ...
DBT Groups
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): a highly specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to help people with difficulties managing their emotions. In group, clients learn skills for better management of emotions, relationships, distress and focusing on the present moment. ...
Hosted by The Counseling Center of Maryland
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): a highly specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to help people with difficulties managing their emotions. In group, clients learn skills for better management of emotions, relationships, distress and focusing on the present moment. ...
Nexus Wellness Group
Hosted by Lisa Marie Jibril
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Owings Mills, MD 21117
"The Other BLACK Girl" Process Group
In today's ever-evolving social and political landscape, the achievements and triumphs of unapologetically successful Black Women in the professional world are gaining the recognition they truly deserve. We will use the book "The Other BLACK Girl" as a foundation to ...
In today's ever-evolving social and political landscape, the achievements and triumphs of unapologetically successful Black Women in the professional world are gaining the recognition they truly deserve. We will use the book "The Other BLACK Girl" as a foundation to ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group
I offer DBT groups for individuals struggling with intense emotions, and needing skills to regulate.
Hosted by Cara Baltimore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21208
I offer DBT groups for individuals struggling with intense emotions, and needing skills to regulate.
Group for Young Adult Women in Their 20s and 30s
This group meets virtually on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm. We discuss a wide range of topics including self-esteem, social anxiety, depression, stress, and body image. How to have healthier relationships, increase independence, and live happier lives are all part of ...
This group meets virtually on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm. We discuss a wide range of topics including self-esteem, social anxiety, depression, stress, and body image. How to have healthier relationships, increase independence, and live happier lives are all part of ...
Men's Issues/Support Group
Often times men need a forum where they can feel supported and encouraged to explore the holistic parameters of being a man in today's complex world. Stressors and anxiety that can associated with family, spouses, partners, children ,and work are ...
Hosted by Lester Lee Burney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, HS-BCP, CSAM, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Catonsville, MD 21228
Often times men need a forum where they can feel supported and encouraged to explore the holistic parameters of being a man in today's complex world. Stressors and anxiety that can associated with family, spouses, partners, children ,and work are ...
Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group
If you’re feeling stuck in emotional suffering, a DBT therapy group can help you better manage mood or behavior instability; poor self-image; negative, judgmental or rigid thinking; and relationship issues. DBT therapy can also help with: depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma ...
Hosted by Wyvonne Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
If you’re feeling stuck in emotional suffering, a DBT therapy group can help you better manage mood or behavior instability; poor self-image; negative, judgmental or rigid thinking; and relationship issues. DBT therapy can also help with: depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma ...
Virtual Teen Process Group with Mindfulness
This group is designed for teens 13-17. Group members will have the opportunity to connect with other teens who are struggling with similar mental health challenges and life circumstances they can each relate to and support one another with. Participants ...
Hosted by Kim Wiltshire
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This group is designed for teens 13-17. Group members will have the opportunity to connect with other teens who are struggling with similar mental health challenges and life circumstances they can each relate to and support one another with. Participants ...
DBT Group
The aim of DBT is to help you understand and accept your difficult feelings and learn skills to manage them! We will practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
Hosted by Zoe Zollinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
The aim of DBT is to help you understand and accept your difficult feelings and learn skills to manage them! We will practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
High School Girls Group
A weekly, in person process group. A place where girls can find and give support in a safe space. A place to feel empowered to be your real self. Where we talk through the tough stuff without judgement. We work ...
Hosted by Samantha Stuart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Timonium, MD 21093
A weekly, in person process group. A place where girls can find and give support in a safe space. A place to feel empowered to be your real self. Where we talk through the tough stuff without judgement. We work ...
Healing Hearts Carroll LLC
Healing Hearts Carroll is a group practice of caring clinicans that offer both in office and telehealth sessions. We also offer Memorial Art groups and building other workshop/group opportunities. We have current openings for Medicaid, Cigna and self pay clients. ...
Hosted by Laura Coulter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westminster, MD 21157
Healing Hearts Carroll is a group practice of caring clinicans that offer both in office and telehealth sessions. We also offer Memorial Art groups and building other workshop/group opportunities. We have current openings for Medicaid, Cigna and self pay clients. ...
Mindful Living
Mindful Living is a course taught over 8 weeks to teach stress reduction, mindfulness and emotion regulation skills. This course will promote well being and give participants the ability to make effective choices in caring for their minds and bodies. ...
Hosted by Vicki Weidman Counseling For Mindful Living
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Mindful Living is a course taught over 8 weeks to teach stress reduction, mindfulness and emotion regulation skills. This course will promote well being and give participants the ability to make effective choices in caring for their minds and bodies. ...
Coming Home to Your Self
You are invited to join a five week educational and experiential group beginning Oct 12- Nov 9. We will meet on Thursdays. This group is designed for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, uneasy and struggling to manage parts of their ...
Hosted by Dara Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
You are invited to join a five week educational and experiential group beginning Oct 12- Nov 9. We will meet on Thursdays. This group is designed for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, uneasy and struggling to manage parts of their ...
Mending Minds Wellness Center
The Women's group meets bi-weekly to discuss various issues surrounding self esteem, relationships, parenting, anxiety, stress and grief. The group provides a safe space to unite with other women who share similar life experiences. The group is supportive and encourages ...
Hosted by Jene' Gould
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bowie, MD 20715
The Women's group meets bi-weekly to discuss various issues surrounding self esteem, relationships, parenting, anxiety, stress and grief. The group provides a safe space to unite with other women who share similar life experiences. The group is supportive and encourages ...
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
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Hosted by Bentley Noland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.