Men's Group Therapy
Research shows that men who are emotionally self-aware are clear in their understanding of what they do well, what drives and satisfies them, and which people and situations can be triggering. Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate ...
Hosted by Paul W. Sarigianis
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Research shows that men who are emotionally self-aware are clear in their understanding of what they do well, what drives and satisfies them, and which people and situations can be triggering. Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate ...
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 ...
Teen girls aged 13-17
Monthly groups for teen girls who experience anxiety, depression, peer relationship issues, communication issues, identity concerns, and child/parent conflicts. Please call or email for more details. >>> Monthly group held last Saturday of each month<<<<
Hosted by Take Time for You, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Monthly groups for teen girls who experience anxiety, depression, peer relationship issues, communication issues, identity concerns, and child/parent conflicts. Please call or email for more details. >>> Monthly group held last Saturday of each month<<<<
Wind Over Water
Hosted by Kendra Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CEDS-S, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ivy, VA 22945
True Story Diabetes
Calling all people with pre/diabetes who are confused, overwhelmed, tired of medications, and fed up with falling off the wagon with lifestyle changes. Together, we will get clear on reliable information sources to educate yourself and be an informed patient, ...
Hosted by Jennie Samuel Coaching
Occupational Therapist, OTD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Calling all people with pre/diabetes who are confused, overwhelmed, tired of medications, and fed up with falling off the wagon with lifestyle changes. Together, we will get clear on reliable information sources to educate yourself and be an informed patient, ...
Center for Seeking Peace, PLLC
Hosted by Genise Binns
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Batterer Intervention
Separate groups for men and women wishing to learn non-violent alternatives to conflict.
Hosted by Judith Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Separate groups for men and women wishing to learn non-violent alternatives to conflict.
BBH Therapists
Balance Behavioral Health, PLLC
Hosted by Stephen Strunk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23112
Balance Behavioral Health, PLLC
Teen Support Group - Virtual Group
This group gives teenagers struggling with mental health (ages 13-16) a space to share their experiences and feel less alone in the issues they face. Members will learn coping skills and participate in guided interventions to help face various challenging ...
Hosted by Alana Chandler
Art Therapist, MS, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23226
This group gives teenagers struggling with mental health (ages 13-16) a space to share their experiences and feel less alone in the issues they face. Members will learn coping skills and participate in guided interventions to help face various challenging ...
The Afterglow - Prenatal & Postpartum Group
The Afterglow Virtual Support Group welcomes mothers who are struggling with Postpartum Depression and/or Anxiety, or who feel they are struggling with the transition into motherhood. This group aims to be a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to learn and ...
Hosted by Christina Vanzella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdowne, VA 20176
The Afterglow Virtual Support Group welcomes mothers who are struggling with Postpartum Depression and/or Anxiety, or who feel they are struggling with the transition into motherhood. This group aims to be a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to learn and ...
The "Anxious Mind" therapy group - Virtual Only
Start date June 4, 2024 (8 week session) .......The Anxious Mind therapy group is here to help you regain control over your mind. Through my expert guidance and evidence-based techniques, you will learn to quieten the anxious thoughts, overcome rumination, ...
Hosted by Find Your Balance Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Start date June 4, 2024 (8 week session) .......The Anxious Mind therapy group is here to help you regain control over your mind. Through my expert guidance and evidence-based techniques, you will learn to quieten the anxious thoughts, overcome rumination, ...
Support Group for Bipolar Professionals
The group meets every other week and is limited to six individuals.
Hosted by Russ Federman
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22903
The group meets every other week and is limited to six individuals.
Relationship, Breakup, Betrayal & Divorce Support
What happens when your relationship starts to feel like a sh** show? This can happen when an affair or betrayal impacts not just your relationship, but makes your whole life feel completely devastated. Maybe you are the one who was ...
What happens when your relationship starts to feel like a sh** show? This can happen when an affair or betrayal impacts not just your relationship, but makes your whole life feel completely devastated. Maybe you are the one who was ...
LCSW Supervision Group
Clinical supervision group for supervisees seeking LCSW licensure. Group is currently meeting biweekly & space is limited. Supervisees must meet all requirements for supervision towards LCSW licensure & receive approval for registration of supervision from the Virginia Board of Social ...
Hosted by Katherine Meyersohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 500, Reiki
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23220
Clinical supervision group for supervisees seeking LCSW licensure. Group is currently meeting biweekly & space is limited. Supervisees must meet all requirements for supervision towards LCSW licensure & receive approval for registration of supervision from the Virginia Board of Social ...
Anger Management, Parenting, Covid19 Support Group
Offering: anger management, parenting and covid-19 support groups for children returning to school.
Hosted by Lowery Coaching & Consulting Services, LLC
QMHP-A, QMHP-C , CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23223
Offering: anger management, parenting and covid-19 support groups for children returning to school.
DBT - Dealing with Difficult Emotions 101
A dialectical behavior therapy skills group that focuses on recognizing, dealing with, accepting, and changing our emotions specifically through the use of the first two DBT skills: mindfulness and distress tolerance. I offer both an evening and a daytime group. ...
Hosted by Crystal Hamling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
A dialectical behavior therapy skills group that focuses on recognizing, dealing with, accepting, and changing our emotions specifically through the use of the first two DBT skills: mindfulness and distress tolerance. I offer both an evening and a daytime group. ...
Thrivers: Trauma Survivors Group
Group counseling has demonstrated to be an effective tool to help support clients with a history of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual maltreatment. The THRIVERS Group at Aurora aims to create a compassionate setting to safely engage with others who ...
Hosted by Laura Anne Copley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Group counseling has demonstrated to be an effective tool to help support clients with a history of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual maltreatment. The THRIVERS Group at Aurora aims to create a compassionate setting to safely engage with others who ...
Together and Thriving Couples Group (Virtual)
Join us for a transformative 9-week journey in our educational, interactive, and supportive virtual group led by Nicole Fogel, LCSW. With over 20 years of experience in couples therapy, Nicole is a seasoned expert dedicated to helping you create a ...
Hosted by Nicole Fogel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdowne, VA 20176
Join us for a transformative 9-week journey in our educational, interactive, and supportive virtual group led by Nicole Fogel, LCSW. With over 20 years of experience in couples therapy, Nicole is a seasoned expert dedicated to helping you create a ...
HSP(highly sensitive person) psychoeducation Group
Is being a highly sensitive person (HSP) your superpower? As an HSP we are born with characteristics that make us different. These characteristics are our greatest asset; however, unless you know how to work with the nervous system; overwhelm, burnout ...
Hosted by Ashton Ralston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Is being a highly sensitive person (HSP) your superpower? As an HSP we are born with characteristics that make us different. These characteristics are our greatest asset; however, unless you know how to work with the nervous system; overwhelm, burnout ...
Military/First Responder Spouses Group
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
Hosted by Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Virginia?
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.