Adult Children of Narcissistic Abuse - Fall 2024
For people who grew up with an emotionally or physically unsafe parent or caregiver. Maintaining and managing relationships with unsafe people is challenging and we need tools. This a peer support group for people to come together and share experiences ...
For people who grew up with an emotionally or physically unsafe parent or caregiver. Maintaining and managing relationships with unsafe people is challenging and we need tools. This a peer support group for people to come together and share experiences ...
Men's Relationship Enhancement Group
Sustaining a satisfying connection with a spouse or a partner is hard when friction and conflict take the place of warmth and caring. The goal: increase relationship awareness, develop emotional intelligence and deepen self-understanding. You will learn: to diffuse emotional ...
Hosted by Ryne Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98122
Sustaining a satisfying connection with a spouse or a partner is hard when friction and conflict take the place of warmth and caring. The goal: increase relationship awareness, develop emotional intelligence and deepen self-understanding. You will learn: to diffuse emotional ...
young womens group
women ages 18 to 26 struggling with the transition to adulthood.By invitation only. Call to confirm.
women ages 18 to 26 struggling with the transition to adulthood.By invitation only. Call to confirm.
Financial Marriage Prep
Hosted by Kate Dorman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
Thursday Night Seattle Men's Group
Tending the Fire Within: This is an on-going, facilitated process group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief, and sense ...
Tending the Fire Within: This is an on-going, facilitated process group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief, and sense ...
Ideal Mental Health and Wellness
Hosted by Debbie Davieca Singh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Debbie Davieca Singh, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98101
DBT - Distress Tolerance - Via Zoom
This module is about learning skills that will help you to make it through the tough times in life. Situations and circumstances that we cannot control or change are often sources of great emotional distress. It is those situations that ...
Hosted by Kaitlyn Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Auburn, WA 98002
This module is about learning skills that will help you to make it through the tough times in life. Situations and circumstances that we cannot control or change are often sources of great emotional distress. It is those situations that ...
Writing your Grief Group
New group beginning Jan. 2022 This grief group will meet online on Monday evening for an hour of writing, sharing, and learning about the grief journey.
Hosted by Charlene Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Langley, WA 98260
New group beginning Jan. 2022 This grief group will meet online on Monday evening for an hour of writing, sharing, and learning about the grief journey.
Optimal Sexual Experiences (OSE)
RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND ENHANCE YOUR SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP. We're excited to be the only therapists in Seattle to offer a unique group therapy experience for couples. 15 years of research is packed into an 8-week closed group therapy for 4-6 couples ...
RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND ENHANCE YOUR SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP. We're excited to be the only therapists in Seattle to offer a unique group therapy experience for couples. 15 years of research is packed into an 8-week closed group therapy for 4-6 couples ...
Men's Group
We look at ways we can be happier, live in harmony with those we care about and be the man who is inside of us. Some topics we may look at are; feel more powerful and confident, create the kind ...
Hosted by Richard Sirota Rational Treatment Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98006
We look at ways we can be happier, live in harmony with those we care about and be the man who is inside of us. Some topics we may look at are; feel more powerful and confident, create the kind ...
Men's Therapy Group
Men healing in a group of men: this may seem contradictory given the wounds that sometimes occur between fathers, sons, brothers. Yet through the sharing of stories with other men we gain perspective, compassion and the insight necessary to move ...
Men healing in a group of men: this may seem contradictory given the wounds that sometimes occur between fathers, sons, brothers. Yet through the sharing of stories with other men we gain perspective, compassion and the insight necessary to move ...
Relationship Group
If you are wanting to improve your dating skills, building friendships or improving your ability to be intimate, then this interactive Group will help you learn how others perceive you. This Group creates a safe environment to experiment with new ...
If you are wanting to improve your dating skills, building friendships or improving your ability to be intimate, then this interactive Group will help you learn how others perceive you. This Group creates a safe environment to experiment with new ...
Queer Men's Group
This group provides an affirming and supportive space for Queer identified men to discuss personal challenges and cultivate community. Members will have the opportunity to grow their connection with others by exploring their intersectional identities, practicing emotional support and vulnerability, ...
This group provides an affirming and supportive space for Queer identified men to discuss personal challenges and cultivate community. Members will have the opportunity to grow their connection with others by exploring their intersectional identities, practicing emotional support and vulnerability, ...
Anxiety Support Group
Space Available in an adult patient group for Anxiety. Group meets every Thursday from 10 to 11 am. The fee is $32 a group. Call for an appointment. Tracey Hunt, LICSW 253-335-2412
Hosted by Tracey Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Federal Way, WA 98003
Space Available in an adult patient group for Anxiety. Group meets every Thursday from 10 to 11 am. The fee is $32 a group. Call for an appointment. Tracey Hunt, LICSW 253-335-2412
Sexual Compulsivity Group
This group is structured to help men who are struggling with acting on their sexuality in ways that create dysfunction within themselves or their interpersonal relationships. We are currently meeting through Telehealth means but eventually will transition to in-person soon. ...
Hosted by Nolan Giesbers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonds, WA 98020
This group is structured to help men who are struggling with acting on their sexuality in ways that create dysfunction within themselves or their interpersonal relationships. We are currently meeting through Telehealth means but eventually will transition to in-person soon. ...
Men's Grief Group
Grief often takes a backseat for men. It comes in many forms such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, loss of a relationship, loss of a job, or a major transition. In this group we will meet ...
Grief often takes a backseat for men. It comes in many forms such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, loss of a relationship, loss of a job, or a major transition. In this group we will meet ...
Women's Intimacy Support Group- June next group!
This In-person, small group is specifically designed for women who are experiencing difficulty in their intimate lives including relationship issues, self doubt, anxiety and depression. Through kind experiments, group discussion, and self reflection we will increase connection to our own ...
This In-person, small group is specifically designed for women who are experiencing difficulty in their intimate lives including relationship issues, self doubt, anxiety and depression. Through kind experiments, group discussion, and self reflection we will increase connection to our own ...
Family Dynamics Counseling Services, Inc
I work with Individuals, Family Systems and Groups that have been impacted negatively due to substance use and abuse and issues of neglect within the family. I work to redirect and help the individual or family system to process the ...
Hosted by Karen Larkin
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC, CCTP, FNCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spokane Valley, WA 99037
I work with Individuals, Family Systems and Groups that have been impacted negatively due to substance use and abuse and issues of neglect within the family. I work to redirect and help the individual or family system to process the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Washington?
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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.