Professional Supervision Groups
I provide individual & group supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure as well as Licensed professionals seeking Clinical Consultation. Both In Office & Virtual are available.
Hosted by Karen M Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olympia, WA 98501
I provide individual & group supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure as well as Licensed professionals seeking Clinical Consultation. Both In Office & Virtual are available.
CPTSD Survivors Group
Group is full, but starting a waitlist for next group. A goal-oriented group for adult survivors of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a closed group of 5-7 participants meeting virtually for 4 months. Open to Washington state residents. Starts ...
Group is full, but starting a waitlist for next group. A goal-oriented group for adult survivors of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a closed group of 5-7 participants meeting virtually for 4 months. Open to Washington state residents. Starts ...
Hyland Counseling Services, PLLC
This is an individual practice providing telehealth therapy to individuals and couples.
Hosted by Melissa Hyland Wilson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98683
This is an individual practice providing telehealth therapy to individuals and couples.
Adoption Support (for Adoptee)
This is a small, interactive group for adoptees to share about their birth story, adoption story, and other adoption-related topics including grief and loss, attachment and relationships, and search experiences. Members will benefit from a supportive environment where they can ...
Hosted by Jordan Anderson PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, BSP II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
This is a small, interactive group for adoptees to share about their birth story, adoption story, and other adoption-related topics including grief and loss, attachment and relationships, and search experiences. Members will benefit from a supportive environment where they can ...
Help Her Heal Men's Group
***NEW GROUP STARTING IN APRIL***If you have betrayed your spouse, then you know she is hurting. If even after you told her the truth and said ‘I’m sorry’ her pain continues to show up, then this 12-week group is for ...
Hosted by Unchained Recovery
Counselor, CC, MHSC, CSAT, APSAT-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
***NEW GROUP STARTING IN APRIL***If you have betrayed your spouse, then you know she is hurting. If even after you told her the truth and said ‘I’m sorry’ her pain continues to show up, then this 12-week group is for ...
Adult Children of Emotionally Fucked Up Parents
Virtual Group therapy offers a safe space to express your emotions related to trauma with the support of a mental health clinician. Sharing these feelings with others who understand can be cathartic and can facilitate the healing process. Join me, ...
Hosted by Eryn E Hicker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
Virtual Group therapy offers a safe space to express your emotions related to trauma with the support of a mental health clinician. Sharing these feelings with others who understand can be cathartic and can facilitate the healing process. Join me, ...
DBT Parent Skills Group
Weekly 90-minute skills groups for parents or loved ones of teens/adults participating in our DBT program. Learn the same DBT or RO-DBT skills as your loved one so that you can better support them on their journey to better health ...
Hosted by Rachel Newman Glick
Counselor, MA, MRP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98004
Weekly 90-minute skills groups for parents or loved ones of teens/adults participating in our DBT program. Learn the same DBT or RO-DBT skills as your loved one so that you can better support them on their journey to better health ...
Women's Group
Supportive group therapy for women. Collecting applications now with intent to begin in Jan. 2016.
Hosted by Barbara Ann Barnes
Counselor, MA, RN, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bothell, WA 98011
Supportive group therapy for women. Collecting applications now with intent to begin in Jan. 2016.
Alcohol/Drug Recovery Support
Adult men and women identify personal strategies for sobriety and recovery and create a safe place for giving and receiving support. While we respect 12-step approaches, we are interested in helping those who are looking for an alternative to 12 ...
Hosted by Michael A Galloway
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
Adult men and women identify personal strategies for sobriety and recovery and create a safe place for giving and receiving support. While we respect 12-step approaches, we are interested in helping those who are looking for an alternative to 12 ...
Women's Recovery from Emotional Abuse Group
Being in an abusive relationship is traumatic. Your self-esteem and confidence gets whittled down by every insult, every demeaning comment, by making jokes about you, by gaslighting, by giving you the silent treatment, not allowing you to see your family ...
Being in an abusive relationship is traumatic. Your self-esteem and confidence gets whittled down by every insult, every demeaning comment, by making jokes about you, by gaslighting, by giving you the silent treatment, not allowing you to see your family ...
OptimalLife Wellness Center
We are a collective of independent contractors operating under the name OptimalLife Wellness Center. We offer holistic, mind-body oriented therapies to individuals, couples, and families from young children to the elderly.
Hosted by Shana Oconnor-Wolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98005
We are a collective of independent contractors operating under the name OptimalLife Wellness Center. We offer holistic, mind-body oriented therapies to individuals, couples, and families from young children to the elderly.
Teen Social Skills group
This group is geared towards children that are between the ages of 11-13 and focuses on teaching social skills to pre-teens that struggle with friendships, social problem solving, and other complex social aspects. This group is helpful for children who ...
This group is geared towards children that are between the ages of 11-13 and focuses on teaching social skills to pre-teens that struggle with friendships, social problem solving, and other complex social aspects. This group is helpful for children who ...
The Art and Science of Intentional Living
Embark on an 8-week transformative journey with 'Mastering the Art and Science of Intentional Living with Dr. Kristen'. This comprehensive online program blends the flexibility of self-paced learning with the dynamism of live group sessions. Experience personalized growth through one-on-one ...
Hosted by Kristen Kvamme
Psychologist, PsyD, FNTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Embark on an 8-week transformative journey with 'Mastering the Art and Science of Intentional Living with Dr. Kristen'. This comprehensive online program blends the flexibility of self-paced learning with the dynamism of live group sessions. Experience personalized growth through one-on-one ...
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. ...
Aggression Replacement Therapy
This group will be twice a week for adolescent boys and will be taught by: Mellisa Clark & Gary Mayne. There are three components to these group counseling sessions which are social skills, anger management and problem solving skills. One ...
Hosted by Transcending Connections Counseling & Wellness
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
This group will be twice a week for adolescent boys and will be taught by: Mellisa Clark & Gary Mayne. There are three components to these group counseling sessions which are social skills, anger management and problem solving skills. One ...
Women Partners in Recovery
Women Partners in Recovery Group is a therapy support group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal from their Partners. Our clinicians facilitate a welcoming, supportive environment to grow and embrace each other. The group topics are informed by the ...
Hosted by Sonja J Rudie
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT-S, CEMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98004
Women Partners in Recovery Group is a therapy support group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal from their Partners. Our clinicians facilitate a welcoming, supportive environment to grow and embrace each other. The group topics are informed by the ...
Somatic and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Panic
Panic and anxiety can be challenging to live with. This group will be led by Andrew Zorich, one of our therapists at PacMH, who specializations in contemplative and somatic psychotherapy. He has also dealt with panic and anxiety himself and ...
Hosted by Andrew Zorich
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98101
Panic and anxiety can be challenging to live with. This group will be led by Andrew Zorich, one of our therapists at PacMH, who specializations in contemplative and somatic psychotherapy. He has also dealt with panic and anxiety himself and ...
Going Deeper: A four-week guided book club
This is a 4-week guided book club for fellow seekers and grievers to gather and dive more deeply into the text of a selected author. Together we'll explore the themes and insights presented in the text. Please visit my website ...
Hosted by Jessica Bowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACHt
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This is a 4-week guided book club for fellow seekers and grievers to gather and dive more deeply into the text of a selected author. Together we'll explore the themes and insights presented in the text. Please visit my website ...
ADHD Lunch Hour (Free)
A gathering of neurodiverse adults connecting during a virtual lunch break and supporting one another as we discover how AdultADHD is impacting and changing our lives. Bring your lunch and let’s connect and support each other. Here we are Neurodiverse(ND) ...
Hosted by New Perceptions Counseling PLLC, Laural K. Casal
MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
A gathering of neurodiverse adults connecting during a virtual lunch break and supporting one another as we discover how AdultADHD is impacting and changing our lives. Bring your lunch and let’s connect and support each other. Here we are Neurodiverse(ND) ...
Pregnancy Loss Support Group
I offer a closed group for women who have experienced pregnancy loss. Join us for a time of sharing your story, remembering your baby, processing your grief, and finding the courage to hope again. Please contact me for more information. ...
Hosted by Jamie I Fenimore
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Federal Way, WA 98023
I offer a closed group for women who have experienced pregnancy loss. Join us for a time of sharing your story, remembering your baby, processing your grief, and finding the courage to hope again. Please contact me for more information. ...
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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.