Free Eating Disorders Art Therapy Support Group
The free art therapy support group is a safe and supportive group. Although led by a therapist, it is not therapy but educational. It is for adults who have an from eating disorder or body image issues who are at ...
Hosted by A Better Way Counseling Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
The free art therapy support group is a safe and supportive group. Although led by a therapist, it is not therapy but educational. It is for adults who have an from eating disorder or body image issues who are at ...
EMDR Consultation Group
I offer group EMDR consultation for therapists who are looking to fulfill the consultation requirement for the EMDR Basic Training, become EMDR Certified, or who want to participate in Advanced EMDR Consultation. Please contact me for more details.
Hosted by Ross Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
I offer group EMDR consultation for therapists who are looking to fulfill the consultation requirement for the EMDR Basic Training, become EMDR Certified, or who want to participate in Advanced EMDR Consultation. Please contact me for more details.
Jungian Education & Consultation Group
Longstanding group of eight female therapists who seek to learn and practice the methods of depth psychology. Members read Jung and post-Jungians, bring cases for discussion, practice working dreams, reflect on ethical issues, and support each other. Two CEs for ...
Hosted by Martha Blake
Psychologist, MBA, NCPsyA, Psychol
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tualatin, OR 97062
Longstanding group of eight female therapists who seek to learn and practice the methods of depth psychology. Members read Jung and post-Jungians, bring cases for discussion, practice working dreams, reflect on ethical issues, and support each other. Two CEs for ...
Healing through Connection
I offer small group sessions for participants to learn about connecting from a space of authenticity, compassion, and self-compassion. We explore what prevents authentic connection and how awareness helps us to reconnect compassionately with ourselves and others. Please contact me ...
I offer small group sessions for participants to learn about connecting from a space of authenticity, compassion, and self-compassion. We explore what prevents authentic connection and how awareness helps us to reconnect compassionately with ourselves and others. Please contact me ...
Trinity Counseling Center
Hosted by Darnel Owens Scott - Evolve Counseling And Neurofeedback Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Medford, OR 97504
Expressive Writing & Religious Trauma (Virtual)
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Hosted by Julie Bloom
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Wednesday All Gender Therapy Group
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for ...
Hosted by Sarah K Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
This is a process group for 7 adults who want to learn more about themselves and their relationship with others; be it family, partnership, professional or friendships. It's a practice ground for real life with here and now support for ...
mens group
Based on "The Way of the Superior Man" exploring the spiritual challenges of women, work and sexual desire.
Hosted by Joel Turgesen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Medford, OR 97501
Based on "The Way of the Superior Man" exploring the spiritual challenges of women, work and sexual desire.
Life In The Herd: Group Therapy for Teens
This is a weekly group (4-8 participants) serving teens aged 13-18. We meet in the barn with horses for our sessions. Our focus is on building awareness, coping skills, emotion management, and interpersonal skills.
Hosted by Forward Stride
Treatment Center, LPC, EAGALA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beaverton, OR 97007
This is a weekly group (4-8 participants) serving teens aged 13-18. We meet in the barn with horses for our sessions. Our focus is on building awareness, coping skills, emotion management, and interpersonal skills.
Near death, past life, or kundalini experiences
If you have had a spiritual or exceptionally transformative experience, are you longing for others who understand what happened? You are invited to share the depth of your experience and learn strategies to guide you in how to communicate with ...
If you have had a spiritual or exceptionally transformative experience, are you longing for others who understand what happened? You are invited to share the depth of your experience and learn strategies to guide you in how to communicate with ...
Controlling Anger by Managing Yourself
This is an ongoing group for learning why losing control of one's emotions and letting anger become a chronic problem is not what you want to do. The consequences can be disastrous. This is CBT approach to learning how to ...
Hosted by Solutions for Integrated Health
Counselor, MA, MAC, CADCIII, QMHP, abd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
This is an ongoing group for learning why losing control of one's emotions and letting anger become a chronic problem is not what you want to do. The consequences can be disastrous. This is CBT approach to learning how to ...
Autism Parents/Caregiver Support Group Zoom Meet
The Autism/Asperger's Parents and Caregivers support group is a free of charge and meets the first Thursday of each month 7-9 pm. It has been happening since 2003. It is an opportunity for guardians and family members of ASD affected ...
The Autism/Asperger's Parents and Caregivers support group is a free of charge and meets the first Thursday of each month 7-9 pm. It has been happening since 2003. It is an opportunity for guardians and family members of ASD affected ...
Women's Post-Natal Group
A group for women to navigate the post-natal world with other like-minded women. Up to 24 months post-partum. This is a small group, 5 women max. Meets weekly for 8 sessions. Ongoing.
Hosted by Megan Vaughn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
A group for women to navigate the post-natal world with other like-minded women. Up to 24 months post-partum. This is a small group, 5 women max. Meets weekly for 8 sessions. Ongoing.
Head Well
Integrative psychiatric practice located in Eugene offering virtual appointments throughout Oregon.
Hosted by April Dvorak
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eugene, OR 97401
Integrative psychiatric practice located in Eugene offering virtual appointments throughout Oregon.
Women's Processing and Self-Expression Group
Weekly group alternating between self-expression and processing of women's issues. Ladies are invited to join for either or both. The expression piece will be experiential and focused on finding empowerment within yourself, improving self-esteem/worth, and discovering your authentic identity. Members ...
Hosted by Kristen Tryniszewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Weekly group alternating between self-expression and processing of women's issues. Ladies are invited to join for either or both. The expression piece will be experiential and focused on finding empowerment within yourself, improving self-esteem/worth, and discovering your authentic identity. Members ...
Adopted Kids Group
A five-week group for adopted kids from ages 7-10. The group will focus on thoughts and feelings adopted kids struggle with at this age. There will be art projects and fun activities to supplement the curriculum. Currently taking names and ...
Hosted by Nancy F Nasser-Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
A five-week group for adopted kids from ages 7-10. The group will focus on thoughts and feelings adopted kids struggle with at this age. There will be art projects and fun activities to supplement the curriculum. Currently taking names and ...
EMDR Group Therapy
I am a trauma expert. Groups allow us to heal and thrive together. They remind us that no matter the pain we feel, we are not alone. While in connection with others you will work on your own individual disturbance ...
Hosted by Adrianne Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW CP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Medford, OR 97504
I am a trauma expert. Groups allow us to heal and thrive together. They remind us that no matter the pain we feel, we are not alone. While in connection with others you will work on your own individual disturbance ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, ...
Hosted by Crestview Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, ...
UpWell Psychiatry, LLC
UpWell Psychiatry is a group practice focused on evidence-based and client centered care. We believe that you are the expert of your experience, and we seek to partner with you to provide medication management and therapy support to help you ...
Hosted by Dr. Kelly C. Aldinger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97218
UpWell Psychiatry is a group practice focused on evidence-based and client centered care. We believe that you are the expert of your experience, and we seek to partner with you to provide medication management and therapy support to help you ...
Bipolar Skills Group
This group teaches participants cognitive behavioral skills as well as early symptom recognition in addition to interpersonal/social rhythym theories and holistic treatment. Specific skills include changing negative thinking patterns, tracking symptoms and pleasant activities to empower clients ability to intervene ...
Hosted by Erica L Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eugene, OR 97401
This group teaches participants cognitive behavioral skills as well as early symptom recognition in addition to interpersonal/social rhythym theories and holistic treatment. Specific skills include changing negative thinking patterns, tracking symptoms and pleasant activities to empower clients ability to intervene ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Oregon?
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.