Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Books of Flesh and Bone Therapeutic Writing Groups
We write and share our life stories, looking at them through both literary and therapeutic eyes. We look at the plot, characters, scenes, dialogue, and themes of our lives. Occasionally we will also explore through visual art, drama, music or ...
Hosted by Karen Fallen-Rhodes: Books Of Flesh And Bone
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98122
We write and share our life stories, looking at them through both literary and therapeutic eyes. We look at the plot, characters, scenes, dialogue, and themes of our lives. Occasionally we will also explore through visual art, drama, music or ...
PTSD Support Group
We offer a Bi-Weekly PTSD Support group. This is a FREE resource. If you cannot make it live, we will also have a Zoom option available. Don't hesitate to contact team@fcpsych.com or call (206) 624-3800 for the initial screening call. ...
Hosted by The PTSD Institute
BCN, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98101
We offer a Bi-Weekly PTSD Support group. This is a FREE resource. If you cannot make it live, we will also have a Zoom option available. Don't hesitate to contact team@fcpsych.com or call (206) 624-3800 for the initial screening call. ...
Northwest DBT Adult Skills Group- Tuesday Evening
This is a six-month curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. The modules are: Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance. Clients must actively be in therapy with myself or another therapist and make a commitment ...
Hosted by Cory Applegate
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
This is a six-month curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. The modules are: Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance. Clients must actively be in therapy with myself or another therapist and make a commitment ...
Recovery Group
Small group focused on processing the challenges of early recovery from substance abuse, addiction or a troubling behavior. All stages of change are welcome.
Hosted by Heather Robinson
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Small group focused on processing the challenges of early recovery from substance abuse, addiction or a troubling behavior. All stages of change are welcome.
Riverbank Therapy
Hosted by Maegan Lovell
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Group for Women Considering Egg & Embryo Donation
This is a virtual 8 week support group for women that are considering or actively pursuing parenthood through egg or embryo donation. It will be co-facilitated by two seasoned therapists, Krista Murtfeldt and Hilary Myerberg. Each week the group will ...
Hosted by Hilary H. Myerberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
This is a virtual 8 week support group for women that are considering or actively pursuing parenthood through egg or embryo donation. It will be co-facilitated by two seasoned therapists, Krista Murtfeldt and Hilary Myerberg. Each week the group will ...
Maiden to Mother: A Matrescence Mini Day Retreat
Are you a new mother who is juggling life with young kids? Are just now coming up for air after the complex newborn months? Are you yearning to get reoriented to the woman you are now? Do you want to ...
Hosted by Michelle Jones
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
Are you a new mother who is juggling life with young kids? Are just now coming up for air after the complex newborn months? Are you yearning to get reoriented to the woman you are now? Do you want to ...
2207 NE 65th St, #204, Seattle, WA 98115
Hosted by Erjing Cui
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
Healing Circle for BIPOC and BIPOC Immigrant Folks
Starting April 2nd, I will offer a 5-week VIRTUAL support group for BIPOC and BIPOC immigrant folks of all genders to gather & build beloved community to sustainably navigate the world. We will make room for our 1000 sorrows and ...
Hosted by Gitika Talwar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98104
Starting April 2nd, I will offer a 5-week VIRTUAL support group for BIPOC and BIPOC immigrant folks of all genders to gather & build beloved community to sustainably navigate the world. We will make room for our 1000 sorrows and ...
Men's Authentic Sharing Group
https://www.bu-evolution. com/ Zoom We're delighted to open up weekly men's discussion groups with Dr Wayne Carr. Men, consider these dimensions so that our group can: 1) Truly stay “open” 2) Prevent the dangerous “diseases” of “hardening of the categories”, arrested ...
Hosted by Wayne E Carr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
https://www.bu-evolution. com/ Zoom We're delighted to open up weekly men's discussion groups with Dr Wayne Carr. Men, consider these dimensions so that our group can: 1) Truly stay “open” 2) Prevent the dangerous “diseases” of “hardening of the categories”, arrested ...
Healing The Emotional Wounds from Caregivers
Did you have a caregiver who was not emotionally responsive, enmeshed, emotionally reactive or abusive? Do you struggle with feeling secure and healthy in your relationships or with self loathing? Healing is possible and it is best done together in ...
Hosted by Erika Nelson (Accepting New Clients)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Did you have a caregiver who was not emotionally responsive, enmeshed, emotionally reactive or abusive? Do you struggle with feeling secure and healthy in your relationships or with self loathing? Healing is possible and it is best done together in ...
Intro to DBT Skills centering LGBTQ+ Teens
Sequoia's 12-week DBT Skills Group is a great option for youth needing more coping skills. DBT is an evidence-based therapy used to treat a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma. This group will ...
Hosted by Alaina Boyle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
Sequoia's 12-week DBT Skills Group is a great option for youth needing more coping skills. DBT is an evidence-based therapy used to treat a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma. This group will ...
Shelterwood Collective
Hosted by Jenny Gerow -Golden Embers Therapy
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
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 ...
Hosted by Jennifer Watson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
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 ...
Financial Marriage Prep
Hosted by Kate Dorman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
DBT Skills Training
Hosted by Elisabeth Rehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Anchor Light Therapy Collective
We are a community of compassionate, collaborative therapists that that are dedicated to serving our community by normalizing and destigmatizing mental health treatment. We offer ethical and professional mental health services to individuals, couples, and families with respect to all ...
Hosted by Anchor Light Therapy Collective
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98119
We are a community of compassionate, collaborative therapists that that are dedicated to serving our community by normalizing and destigmatizing mental health treatment. We offer ethical and professional mental health services to individuals, couples, and families with respect to all ...
Pandemic Processing Group for Kids 8-11
Kids and teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For ...
Hosted by Jennifer Alsdorf
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Kids and teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For ...
DnD Therapy Group
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
Hosted by Melissa Rudolf
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
National OCD Support Group
Topics explored will include the following: -Intrusive thoughts (what are they, why do they happen, how do I manage them?) -Compulsions (what are they, why they don't help) -The OCD cycle: How to use ERP and ACT, to break the ...
Hosted by Tamara Harrison
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
Topics explored will include the following: -Intrusive thoughts (what are they, why do they happen, how do I manage them?) -Compulsions (what are they, why they don't help) -The OCD cycle: How to use ERP and ACT, to break the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Seattle?
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.