Support Groups in Annandale, VA
Mixed Adult Psychotherapy Group
Group therapy provides an outstanding opportunity to work on interpersonal skills in a safe "laboratory" experience. Active participation in group helps members improve communication and learn to accept and use the feedback they receive from others to promote growth and ...
Hosted by Roger Craig Rothman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Group therapy provides an outstanding opportunity to work on interpersonal skills in a safe "laboratory" experience. Active participation in group helps members improve communication and learn to accept and use the feedback they receive from others to promote growth and ...
Envision Counseling Center
A wonderful, flourishing and dynamic practice of clinicians supporting each other and clients. Visit us at envision to learn more about our work! https://www.ncgenvision.c om/
Hosted by Sofia Anna Crowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
A wonderful, flourishing and dynamic practice of clinicians supporting each other and clients. Visit us at envision to learn more about our work! https://www.ncgenvision.c om/
Adult Grief and loss Group
Grief/Loss group for adults who are dealing with loss related to death, illness, infertility, adoption, or sudden death.
Hosted by Mari J Itzkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Grief/Loss group for adults who are dealing with loss related to death, illness, infertility, adoption, or sudden death.
High School and MIddle School Teen Groups
In-person support group for pre-teens and teens at our Annandale office. Discussing social skills, anxiety, self-care, depression, resolving conflicts, and more. Insurance accepted! Middle school group 3-4 pm and High school 4-5 pm
Hosted by Stephanie Barbour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
In-person support group for pre-teens and teens at our Annandale office. Discussing social skills, anxiety, self-care, depression, resolving conflicts, and more. Insurance accepted! Middle school group 3-4 pm and High school 4-5 pm
A Course in Miracles
Closed Group
Hosted by Open Heart Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Closed Group
Pathwork groups
"Pathwork is a body of practical spiritual wisdom to deepen your connection with yourself, others, and Spirit. It offers a voyage of discovery to the Real Self, by working through the layers of our defenses, denial and fear." pathwork.org
Hosted by Open Heart Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
"Pathwork is a body of practical spiritual wisdom to deepen your connection with yourself, others, and Spirit. It offers a voyage of discovery to the Real Self, by working through the layers of our defenses, denial and fear." pathwork.org
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Mixed Adult Psychotherapy Group
Group therapy provides an outstanding opportunity to work on interpersonal skills in a safe "laboratory" experience. Active participation in group helps members improve communication and learn to accept and use the feedback they receive from others to promote growth and ...
Hosted by Roger Craig Rothman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Group therapy provides an outstanding opportunity to work on interpersonal skills in a safe "laboratory" experience. Active participation in group helps members improve communication and learn to accept and use the feedback they receive from others to promote growth and ...
Envision Counseling Center
A wonderful, flourishing and dynamic practice of clinicians supporting each other and clients. Visit us at envision to learn more about our work! https://www.ncgenvision.c om/
Hosted by Sofia Anna Crowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
A wonderful, flourishing and dynamic practice of clinicians supporting each other and clients. Visit us at envision to learn more about our work! https://www.ncgenvision.c om/
Adult Grief and loss Group
Grief/Loss group for adults who are dealing with loss related to death, illness, infertility, adoption, or sudden death.
Hosted by Mari J Itzkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Grief/Loss group for adults who are dealing with loss related to death, illness, infertility, adoption, or sudden death.
High School and MIddle School Teen Groups
In-person support group for pre-teens and teens at our Annandale office. Discussing social skills, anxiety, self-care, depression, resolving conflicts, and more. Insurance accepted! Middle school group 3-4 pm and High school 4-5 pm
Hosted by Stephanie Barbour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
In-person support group for pre-teens and teens at our Annandale office. Discussing social skills, anxiety, self-care, depression, resolving conflicts, and more. Insurance accepted! Middle school group 3-4 pm and High school 4-5 pm
A Course in Miracles
Closed Group
Hosted by Open Heart Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Closed Group
Pathwork groups
"Pathwork is a body of practical spiritual wisdom to deepen your connection with yourself, others, and Spirit. It offers a voyage of discovery to the Real Self, by working through the layers of our defenses, denial and fear." pathwork.org
Hosted by Open Heart Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
"Pathwork is a body of practical spiritual wisdom to deepen your connection with yourself, others, and Spirit. It offers a voyage of discovery to the Real Self, by working through the layers of our defenses, denial and fear." pathwork.org
Therapy Group for High Schoolers
Do you ever wish you had people in your life who better understood you? Are you looking for a place where you can be fully yourself? Our brains and bodies are wired for connection, yet so many people struggle with ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22042
Do you ever wish you had people in your life who better understood you? Are you looking for a place where you can be fully yourself? Our brains and bodies are wired for connection, yet so many people struggle with ...
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 Alexandria, VA 22312
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 ...
Next Generation Core: Core Energetics Training
Next Generation Core will give you the skills and confidence to build the life you want. We begin with the stages of exploring your Mask, Higher-Self, Lower-Self in order to better understand your needs and define the direction of your ...
Hosted by Barra Kahn
MA, ACCEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22044
Next Generation Core will give you the skills and confidence to build the life you want. We begin with the stages of exploring your Mask, Higher-Self, Lower-Self in order to better understand your needs and define the direction of your ...
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 Alexandria, VA 22312
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 ...
Academic and Vocational Counseling
In addition to our evidence-based substance use and mental health therapy services, We provide robust academic support by certified and credentialed teachers to ensure the client’s schoolwork stays up to date. We help clients catch up on school work and ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22312
In addition to our evidence-based substance use and mental health therapy services, We provide robust academic support by certified and credentialed teachers to ensure the client’s schoolwork stays up to date. We help clients catch up on school work and ...
Therapy Group for High Schoolers
Our brains and bodies are wired for connection, yet so many people struggle with feeling isolated, as if no one truly knows or understands them. Not only does group therapy provide an environment where individuals can connect with others who ...
Hosted by Kristen Reid
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22042
Our brains and bodies are wired for connection, yet so many people struggle with feeling isolated, as if no one truly knows or understands them. Not only does group therapy provide an environment where individuals can connect with others who ...
Core Energetics Process Group
Process Groups are composed of a small group of individuals who are committed to change. While individual therapy provides deep transformation, supporting that with a small group in the context of a safe space helps to solidify and lead to ...
Hosted by Barra Kahn
MA, ACCEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22044
Process Groups are composed of a small group of individuals who are committed to change. While individual therapy provides deep transformation, supporting that with a small group in the context of a safe space helps to solidify and lead to ...
Meeting Legitimate Needs in Healthier Ways
Have you found yourself numbing your unmet needs with food, alcohol, binge-watching TV, doom-scrolling on social media, etc.? Are you beginning to experience isolation and other consequences from using these things to meet your legitimate needs? This confidential, non-judgmental group ...
Hosted by Angela Gilmour, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burke, VA 22015
Have you found yourself numbing your unmet needs with food, alcohol, binge-watching TV, doom-scrolling on social media, etc.? Are you beginning to experience isolation and other consequences from using these things to meet your legitimate needs? This confidential, non-judgmental group ...
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How can I find a support group in Annandale?
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.