Men's Process Group
New men's support group forming (3/2/19) for men coping with emotional issues that are affecting their relationships. This group will focus on understanding men't emotional needs in a safe, therapeutic, and supportive group. Topics may include: communication, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, ...
Hosted by John Mollahan
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98665
New men's support group forming (3/2/19) for men coping with emotional issues that are affecting their relationships. This group will focus on understanding men't emotional needs in a safe, therapeutic, and supportive group. Topics may include: communication, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, ...
Dads United 4 Hope
Hosted by Colleen Lee
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynden, WA 98264
Couples Enrichment Group
Each week focuses on a different section of the PREPARE-ENRICH assessment. Join anytime for a light-hearted overview and share as much as you feel comfortable. April 7 - Communication, April 14 - Stress, April 21 Conflict Resolution, April 28 - ...
Hosted by Jade L Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Zillah, WA 98953
Each week focuses on a different section of the PREPARE-ENRICH assessment. Join anytime for a light-hearted overview and share as much as you feel comfortable. April 7 - Communication, April 14 - Stress, April 21 Conflict Resolution, April 28 - ...
Pediatric group- social skills thru music therapy
Small Pediatric Music Therapy Group for Special Needs Kids and Tweens -- 2-4 kids/group. Focus is based on needs of the kids/tweens such as social skills, anxiety; school challenges, physical/emotional/sensor y disability as defined by the family and the IEP ...
Hosted by Kim McMillin
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MA, MT-BC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spokane, WA 99202
Small Pediatric Music Therapy Group for Special Needs Kids and Tweens -- 2-4 kids/group. Focus is based on needs of the kids/tweens such as social skills, anxiety; school challenges, physical/emotional/sensor y disability as defined by the family and the IEP ...
Growing Our intimacy
Workshop for Couples: Relationship Renewal: Saturday June 10, 9a.m.-4p.m. Experience nature together: retreat from life routines into a relaxed setting out of the city; explore your wishes for a new relationship; and connect with your own courage, humility and playfulness. ...
Workshop for Couples: Relationship Renewal: Saturday June 10, 9a.m.-4p.m. Experience nature together: retreat from life routines into a relaxed setting out of the city; explore your wishes for a new relationship; and connect with your own courage, humility and playfulness. ...
Florescence Psychotherapy
Florescence Psychotherapy was created out of a desire to provide quality care for clients by utilizing the power of consistent and trustworthy connection to enable clients to develop curiosity about their lives and the support to courageously work towards growth. ...
Florescence Psychotherapy was created out of a desire to provide quality care for clients by utilizing the power of consistent and trustworthy connection to enable clients to develop curiosity about their lives and the support to courageously work towards growth. ...
Mindful Therapy Group
Mindful Support Services, Inc. is an administrative and supportive vehicle designed to meet the needs in our community for high quality mental health care. We provide opportunities for growth in private practice, in that each member of our group is ...
Mindful Support Services, Inc. is an administrative and supportive vehicle designed to meet the needs in our community for high quality mental health care. We provide opportunities for growth in private practice, in that each member of our group is ...
Mental Health Support Group
This is an ongoing support group for adults with a focus on building knowledge and skills to help group members manage and improve mental health symptoms. The group will have no more than 6 members. Formal diagnosis and insurance not ...
This is an ongoing support group for adults with a focus on building knowledge and skills to help group members manage and improve mental health symptoms. The group will have no more than 6 members. Formal diagnosis and insurance not ...
Panic Support Group
Monthly Support Group for adults in cognitive-behavioral treatment for Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia). Size: 3-8 members. Where appropriate, members are encouraged to assist one another with exposure practices between sessions. Meeting for approx. 20+ years. Discounts available for ...
Monthly Support Group for adults in cognitive-behavioral treatment for Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia). Size: 3-8 members. Where appropriate, members are encouraged to assist one another with exposure practices between sessions. Meeting for approx. 20+ years. Discounts available for ...
Mindful Therapy Group
Mental Health Providers providing access to mental health services across Washington and Oregon for multiple areas of mental health needs.
Hosted by Joy Meek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CDPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Mental Health Providers providing access to mental health services across Washington and Oregon for multiple areas of mental health needs.
Men's Recovery Groups (2-3 separate groups)
This is a task and process oriented group for men recovering from sexual/porn addiction. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions are considered).
Hosted by Matt Gullett
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
This is a task and process oriented group for men recovering from sexual/porn addiction. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions are considered).
NeuroPsych Program
The goal of modern psychiatry is to alleviate suffering by restoring one's full balance of health. Whether you have a psychiatric ailment or simply going through a difficult period in your life, the NeuroPsych Program is here to help (NPP)
The goal of modern psychiatry is to alleviate suffering by restoring one's full balance of health. Whether you have a psychiatric ailment or simply going through a difficult period in your life, the NeuroPsych Program is here to help (NPP)
Mind-Healing-Sleep (CBT-i)
Got Insomnia? Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBT-i) is a structured treatment which focuses on effective ways to change your thinking and routines around sleep. You can break the exhausting cycle of sleep deprivation. Mind-Healing-Sleep is a small group approach ...
Got Insomnia? Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBT-i) is a structured treatment which focuses on effective ways to change your thinking and routines around sleep. You can break the exhausting cycle of sleep deprivation. Mind-Healing-Sleep is a small group approach ...
Men's Anger Management Group
This is an ongoing men's group that meets on Tuesday's at 4pm. A participant may start on any Tuesday, as long as there is room in the class. The class is educational and is not usually covered by health insurance. ...
Hosted by David Chambers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Angeles, WA 98362
This is an ongoing men's group that meets on Tuesday's at 4pm. A participant may start on any Tuesday, as long as there is room in the class. The class is educational and is not usually covered by health insurance. ...
Healing from Betrayal Women's Zoom Group
A Process group for Women struggling with betrayal from a partners Sex or Love Addiction. Join other women who are trying to find their way after discovering their partners sexual acting out secrets. Goal of the group is to heal ...
Hosted by Teresa A Zuvela
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT, C-EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
A Process group for Women struggling with betrayal from a partners Sex or Love Addiction. Join other women who are trying to find their way after discovering their partners sexual acting out secrets. Goal of the group is to heal ...
Holistic Discovery Therapy, PLLC.
Wellness Groups, Treatment Planning, Goal Setting | Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, Psyched, Processing Groups, Coping Skills, and Expressive Arts | Holistic Recovery and More!
Hosted by Sandra Lee Sellam
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Hill, WA 98374
Wellness Groups, Treatment Planning, Goal Setting | Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, Psyched, Processing Groups, Coping Skills, and Expressive Arts | Holistic Recovery and More!
Lakewood Wellness Clinic
Clinic provides Adult Therapy Services and Child Adolescent Psychiatric Medication Management
Hosted by Jennifer A Rubio
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakewood, WA 98499
Clinic provides Adult Therapy Services and Child Adolescent Psychiatric Medication Management
IFS women's group and weeklong nature IFS retreats
Hosted by Terrilee (Terri) Ann Dalton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olympia, WA 98501
OCD Family Member Support Group
Do you love someone who has OCD? It can be massively confusing to understand what they're going through, and their symptoms often cause pain for loved ones. This family support group is here to turn the attention back to YOU. ...
Hosted by Lauren Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Do you love someone who has OCD? It can be massively confusing to understand what they're going through, and their symptoms often cause pain for loved ones. This family support group is here to turn the attention back to YOU. ...
Peace After Loss (Dr. Mary M Butler)
Life is truly an unpredictable journey full of ups and downs. We make new friends and lose others, fall in love then break up. We change schools, move to new places, change careers, get married, become parents, lose pets and ...
Hosted by Peace After Loss (Dr. Mary M. Butler)
MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ellensburg, WA 98926
Life is truly an unpredictable journey full of ups and downs. We make new friends and lose others, fall in love then break up. We change schools, move to new places, change careers, get married, become parents, lose pets and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Washington?
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.