Learn to overcome anxiety by learning to trust yourself. Explore the Gifts of Grief by strengthening your personal spiritual beliefs. Cultivate secure relationships, and tap into Abundance Mindset. Email me for more info.
Hosted by Moksha Living
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LGPC, LGSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Learn to overcome anxiety by learning to trust yourself. Explore the Gifts of Grief by strengthening your personal spiritual beliefs. Cultivate secure relationships, and tap into Abundance Mindset. Email me for more info.
Eclectic Psychotherapy to Inspire; Breathe Courage, Find Peace. Embracing and nurturing the entirety of who we are and strive to be.
Hosted by Eclectic DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, WPA
Group meets in Washington, DC 20018
Eclectic Psychotherapy to Inspire; Breathe Courage, Find Peace. Embracing and nurturing the entirety of who we are and strive to be.
Virtual therapy group for women coping with the emotional impact of illness, medical treatment, cancer, chronic pain, or body-changing health experiences. Led by an art therapist with extensive experience supporting patients and families in hospital settings, this group offers space for reflection, emotional processing, and connection with others living through fear, uncertainty, identity shifts, grief, and changes in relationship to body and self. Incorporates guided art-based and reflective practices to help access experiences that can be difficult to fully express through conversation alone. No artistic experience needed. Wednesdays 12–1 PM. Virtual. DC/MD residents.
I'm a board-certified art therapist and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, including nearly a decade at Children's National Hospital, where I worked with adults, adolescents, and children navigating serious illness, trauma, and grief.
Virtual therapy group for women coping with the emotional impact of illness, medical treatment, cancer, chronic pain, or body-changing health experiences. Led by an art therapist with extensive experience supporting patients and families in hospital settings, this group offers space for reflection, emotional processing, and connection with others living through fear, uncertainty, identity shifts, grief, and changes in relationship to body and self. Incorporates guided art-based and reflective practices to help access experiences that can be difficult to fully express through conversation alone. No artistic experience needed. Wednesdays 12–1 PM. Virtual. DC/MD residents.
The Reclaiming Our Lives Group is a trauma-focused group which addresses life challenges that have may have caused you to be stuck in the past due to unresolved pain or trauma from childhood, past or current life problems. It is a confidential group that addresses physical abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, etc. for women and men separately.
The Reclaiming Our Lives Group is a trauma-focused group which addresses life challenges that have may have caused you to be stuck in the past due to unresolved pain or trauma from childhood, past or current life problems. It is a confidential group that addresses physical abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, etc. for women and men separately.
Aunque hayan pasado varios años desde que emigraste, sientes que algo en tu identidad ha cambiado. Experimentas un desarraigo que te dificulta encontrar un sentido de pertenencia. Cuando visitas tu lugar de origen, tampoco te sientes "en casa," como si fueras "ni de aquí, ni de allá." ¿Te gustaría encontrar un espacio seguro donde puedas explorar quién eras, quién eres, y quién quieres ser?
A supportive introductory group for immigrants facilitated by Alba Prados, LPC and Paula Otero, LPC.
Hosted by Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Group meets in Washington, DC 20010
Aunque hayan pasado varios años desde que emigraste, sientes que algo en tu identidad ha cambiado. Experimentas un desarraigo que te dificulta encontrar un sentido de pertenencia. Cuando visitas tu lugar de origen, tampoco te sientes "en casa," como si fueras "ni de aquí, ni de allá." ¿Te gustaría encontrar un espacio seguro donde puedas explorar quién eras, quién eres, y quién quieres ser?
A supportive introductory group for immigrants facilitated by Alba Prados, LPC and Paula Otero, LPC.
Support/therapy group for adults in their 20's - 30's who experienced loss of a parent or sibling in childhood or adolescence. A dynamic group experience that has been a great source of healing and inspiration for many individuals since 2018. Members tend to remain in this group for several years. Please inquire about openings. Virtual. Insurance accepted. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7pm until 8:45pm.
Hosted by Gina Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
Support/therapy group for adults in their 20's - 30's who experienced loss of a parent or sibling in childhood or adolescence. A dynamic group experience that has been a great source of healing and inspiration for many individuals since 2018. Members tend to remain in this group for several years. Please inquire about openings. Virtual. Insurance accepted. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7pm until 8:45pm.
This psychoeducation group is designed to be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate, offering both education and interpersonal support tailored for adults in LGBTQ+ relationships. Topics for Week 1-8: Orientation & Psychological Safety, Understanding Minority Stress in Relationships, Communication Foundations, Conflict &De-escalation Skills, Attachment & Emotional Safety, Relationships & Boundaries, Intimacy & Connection, Closure & Future Planning
I work with women and men to prevent or address depression, anger, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, grief and more.
This psychoeducation group is designed to be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate, offering both education and interpersonal support tailored for adults in LGBTQ+ relationships. Topics for Week 1-8: Orientation & Psychological Safety, Understanding Minority Stress in Relationships, Communication Foundations, Conflict &De-escalation Skills, Attachment & Emotional Safety, Relationships & Boundaries, Intimacy & Connection, Closure & Future Planning
Are you struggling with intense feelings of grief and loss? Has the loss of a loved one inhibited your day-to-day functioning? Has it been difficult to "move on" after a traumatic loss? This 8-week virtual Grief & Loss group will facilitate the mourning process and help with depression and anxiety. The group will provide emotional support as you work through grief in a safe environment. Participants will build coping skills to improve day-to-day functioning and begin to come to terms with loss.
Are you struggling with intense feelings of grief and loss? Has the loss of a loved one inhibited your day-to-day functioning? Has it been difficult to "move on" after a traumatic loss? This 8-week virtual Grief & Loss group will facilitate the mourning process and help with depression and anxiety. The group will provide emotional support as you work through grief in a safe environment. Participants will build coping skills to improve day-to-day functioning and begin to come to terms with loss.
Young adults across the board have been majorly affected by COVID lockdown, social media, a difficult economy, and the changing academic, social, and professional landscapes caused by technology and politics. Many in Gen Z are more open to therapy than previous generations, but those in individual therapy are siloed into doing their social work on their own between sessions, where they work with their therapist on their interpersonal struggles. A group setting allows group members to actively work on communicating with others in real time, while providing a beneficial space to get support and reality-test relational situations with peers and the group facilitators. ?????
Hosted by New Hope Counseling Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Washington, DC 20037
Young adults across the board have been majorly affected by COVID lockdown, social media, a difficult economy, and the changing academic, social, and professional landscapes caused by technology and politics. Many in Gen Z are more open to therapy than previous generations, but those in individual therapy are siloed into doing their social work on their own between sessions, where they work with their therapist on their interpersonal struggles. A group setting allows group members to actively work on communicating with others in real time, while providing a beneficial space to get support and reality-test relational situations with peers and the group facilitators. ?????
You don't have to navigate your healing journey alone. Reset Room is a low-cost, therapist-led virtual skills group for adults who want practical tools, emotional support, and community while managing stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, self-care challenges, and seasons of building confidence. Each month focuses on one theme with two sessions that build on each other. You’ll learn grounding strategies, coping tools, and reflection exercises you can use each day. Come as you are, share only what feels comfortable, and leave with support for your next step. Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 PM ET.
Hosted by Alyssa Louise McCall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
You don't have to navigate your healing journey alone. Reset Room is a low-cost, therapist-led virtual skills group for adults who want practical tools, emotional support, and community while managing stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, self-care challenges, and seasons of building confidence. Each month focuses on one theme with two sessions that build on each other. You’ll learn grounding strategies, coping tools, and reflection exercises you can use each day. Come as you are, share only what feels comfortable, and leave with support for your next step. Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 PM ET.
This is a time limited supportive psychotherapy group for women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss.
Hosted by Megan Flood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This is a time limited supportive psychotherapy group for women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss.
A weekly and ongoing psychotherapy group for established clients. The group emphasis is on bringing awareness and compassion to life transitions and relationships. These qualities of attention are cultivated both within the group dynamic and to life experiences outside the group.
Hosted by Vicki Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
A weekly and ongoing psychotherapy group for established clients. The group emphasis is on bringing awareness and compassion to life transitions and relationships. These qualities of attention are cultivated both within the group dynamic and to life experiences outside the group.
A space for processing loss and moving forward. This is a periodic group, please contact me with your interest.
A space for processing loss and moving forward. This is a periodic group, please contact me with your interest.
GROUP CONTAINER Political Grief: Healing with Sacred Rage Holding Rage, Fear, and Love in a World That Refuses to Keep Us Safe Format: 8-week closed group Length: 90 minutes per session 6–10 participants Modality: IFS Closed group: This group is closed to support trust, continuity, and relational safety. Who ;You are experiencing grief related to the current political climate You are carrying anger, fear, exhaustion, or heartbreak that has nowhere to land You want a space that does not minimize, debate, or bypass what is happening You can engage in group dialogue with care, accountability, and self-reflection.
Hosted by Infinite Zen Holistic Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ABS, LICSW, LCSW-S, CCATP, CST
Group meets in Washington, DC 20002
GROUP CONTAINER Political Grief: Healing with Sacred Rage Holding Rage, Fear, and Love in a World That Refuses to Keep Us Safe Format: 8-week closed group Length: 90 minutes per session 6–10 participants Modality: IFS Closed group: This group is closed to support trust, continuity, and relational safety. Who ;You are experiencing grief related to the current political climate You are carrying anger, fear, exhaustion, or heartbreak that has nowhere to land You want a space that does not minimize, debate, or bypass what is happening You can engage in group dialogue with care, accountability, and self-reflection.
For adults in their 20's - 40's who have experienced RECENT loss of a loved one -- parent or sibling -- typically within the last few months or few years. This group began in January 2020 and shifted to virtual in March of that year. Losing a loved one (even if it's been a difficult relationship) sooner than normally expected is a very different experience from a later in life loss. Group members provide tremendous support, validation, open acceptance and great humor in the face of complex emotions. Always open to new members. Insurance accepted. First & third Thursday 7pm till 8:45pm.
Hosted by Gina Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
For adults in their 20's - 40's who have experienced RECENT loss of a loved one -- parent or sibling -- typically within the last few months or few years. This group began in January 2020 and shifted to virtual in March of that year. Losing a loved one (even if it's been a difficult relationship) sooner than normally expected is a very different experience from a later in life loss. Group members provide tremendous support, validation, open acceptance and great humor in the face of complex emotions. Always open to new members. Insurance accepted. First & third Thursday 7pm till 8:45pm.
Grieving is a natural process, and individuals experience grief and loss in different ways and on different time tables. It can be helpful to share your experience with others who have been affected by the death of a significant person. Each session in this 6-week workshop series/support group includes dicussion of a particular topic (e.g., facts/myths about grieving, frustration with a lack of understanding/social support from others, changing life roles after a death, cultural and spiritual aspects of grief, traumatic grief), a coping strategy, and sharing of resources. Time will be based on members’ availability.
Grieving is a natural process, and individuals experience grief and loss in different ways and on different time tables. It can be helpful to share your experience with others who have been affected by the death of a significant person. Each session in this 6-week workshop series/support group includes dicussion of a particular topic (e.g., facts/myths about grieving, frustration with a lack of understanding/social support from others, changing life roles after a death, cultural and spiritual aspects of grief, traumatic grief), a coping strategy, and sharing of resources. Time will be based on members’ availability.
Join Emily Star & Beat the Bots Résumé Services for community, snacks, and supportive space to get hard things started. Who: Recent/current feds & government contractors & other impacted folks Date: Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 Location: Dandelion Collective in Columbia Heights, DC (address provided upon completion of registration - please note that the space is not wheelchair-accessible) Cost: Suggested donation $0-10, no one turned away for lack of funds please email emily@emily-star.com for registration
Hosted by Emily Star
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20011
Join Emily Star & Beat the Bots Résumé Services for community, snacks, and supportive space to get hard things started. Who: Recent/current feds & government contractors & other impacted folks Date: Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 Location: Dandelion Collective in Columbia Heights, DC (address provided upon completion of registration - please note that the space is not wheelchair-accessible) Cost: Suggested donation $0-10, no one turned away for lack of funds please email emily@emily-star.com for registration
Interpersonal group therapy is a powerful way to learn about ourselves and our relationships with others. My groups are usually 6 - 8 people who meet together weekly for 75 minutes with two therapists to work through relational issues that lead to psychological symptoms or dissatisfaction in relationships. People who join an interpersonal therapy group usually want to be able to relate better with others and to feel better about themselves.
Hosted by Kelly Haines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LICSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
Then, we get to the deeper work that helps you achieve work/life balance, resolve trauma, tolerate grief & loss, experience authentic connections in mutually satisfying relationships.
Interpersonal group therapy is a powerful way to learn about ourselves and our relationships with others. My groups are usually 6 - 8 people who meet together weekly for 75 minutes with two therapists to work through relational issues that lead to psychological symptoms or dissatisfaction in relationships. People who join an interpersonal therapy group usually want to be able to relate better with others and to feel better about themselves.
This is an interactive group coaching and supportive counseling experience that will aid participants in navigating the emotions and life impacts of prolonged unemployment or reduced income. Over time participants will be supported in minimizing the impacts of anxiety and fear as well as develop coping strategies for navigating their daily emotional, mental and physical responses and reactions. This specific group is open to anyone who is experiencing prolonged unemployment with a specific desire to support those impacted by the federal government reduction in force and shut down. Pay what you can and sponsorships available.
Hosted by Jeffrey Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, SUPV
Group meets in Washington, DC 20019
This is an interactive group coaching and supportive counseling experience that will aid participants in navigating the emotions and life impacts of prolonged unemployment or reduced income. Over time participants will be supported in minimizing the impacts of anxiety and fear as well as develop coping strategies for navigating their daily emotional, mental and physical responses and reactions. This specific group is open to anyone who is experiencing prolonged unemployment with a specific desire to support those impacted by the federal government reduction in force and shut down. Pay what you can and sponsorships available.
Join talk therapist and coach Jeffrey DeShawn Richardson for an interactive group session focused on supporting you in creating safer space to acknowledge grief and openly reflect on how grieving is impacting your current state and ability to vision forward. These sessions will focus in on developing coping skills to support you in and through your grief.
Hosted by Jeffrey Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, SUPV
Group meets in Washington, DC 20019
Join talk therapist and coach Jeffrey DeShawn Richardson for an interactive group session focused on supporting you in creating safer space to acknowledge grief and openly reflect on how grieving is impacting your current state and ability to vision forward. These sessions will focus in on developing coping skills to support you in and through your grief.
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.