Creative Visualization Group
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Hosted by Kellyjoy Kanaley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Bowen Theory Supervision and Consultation
This is a monthly open group to all clinicians interested in deepening their understanding and utilization of Bowen natural family systems theory in their life and practice. This group has been in continuous existence for many years. The typical four ...
Hosted by James D Boyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97229
This is a monthly open group to all clinicians interested in deepening their understanding and utilization of Bowen natural family systems theory in their life and practice. This group has been in continuous existence for many years. The typical four ...
Expressive Writing & Religious Trauma (Virtual)
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Hosted by Julie Bloom
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Overeating, Emotional Eating, and Binge Eating
MAY GROUP IS FULL! SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST FOR NEXT GROUP. Do you often deal with difficult emotions by eating food to comfort or calm yourself? Do you eat when you are stressed, bored, upset, ...
Hosted by Jennifer Nelson-Tripathi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97301
MAY GROUP IS FULL! SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST FOR NEXT GROUP. Do you often deal with difficult emotions by eating food to comfort or calm yourself? Do you eat when you are stressed, bored, upset, ...
Life Discovery Counseling
Hosted by Megan Coggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clackamas, OR 97015
Productivity Coaching Group
Small-Group Coaching: Three-Month Program. More info and sign up here: http://bit.ly/Progroup
Small-Group Coaching: Three-Month Program. More info and sign up here: http://bit.ly/Progroup
Mohandessi Psych, LLC Portland Office
Office hours 9 am to 5 pm by appointment only
Hosted by Soroush Mohandessi
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Office hours 9 am to 5 pm by appointment only
CSWA Licensure Supervision
Offering licensure supervision for CSWA's in Oregon State. I offer group and individual licensure supervision with a focus on mental health treatment including assessment and diagnosis and EMDR. Other specialties include; medical and integrative social work, geriatric social work, crisis ...
Hosted by Heidi Scanlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beaverton, OR 97005
Offering licensure supervision for CSWA's in Oregon State. I offer group and individual licensure supervision with a focus on mental health treatment including assessment and diagnosis and EMDR. Other specialties include; medical and integrative social work, geriatric social work, crisis ...
Pornography Recovery Men's Group (virtual)
This virtual only group provides support and accountability for men dealing with pornography and other unwanted sexual compulsive behaviors. The group blends a focus on process and structure to support member’s goals. The group has been running continuously since 2014. ...
Hosted by Brent Cichoski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherwood, OR 97140
This virtual only group provides support and accountability for men dealing with pornography and other unwanted sexual compulsive behaviors. The group blends a focus on process and structure to support member’s goals. The group has been running continuously since 2014. ...
Dandelion Project
The Dandelion Project provides female youth a space to examine the social and psychological impact mass media has on their self-esteem, self-expression and ability to engage in healthy relationships. The interventions utilized in this group include cognitive behavioral therapy, art ...
Hosted by Kimberly Eikenberry @ Braveheart Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MBA, QMHP, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Medford, OR 97504
The Dandelion Project provides female youth a space to examine the social and psychological impact mass media has on their self-esteem, self-expression and ability to engage in healthy relationships. The interventions utilized in this group include cognitive behavioral therapy, art ...
Success Pattern Discovery 5-Day Workshop
The goal of this group is to identify the steps that each person takes unique to his/her life that brings them positive results. Because each person's Success Pattern is different, it is set up as an 5-day workshop and participants ...
Hosted by Stephanie Alley
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, ACC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97223
The goal of this group is to identify the steps that each person takes unique to his/her life that brings them positive results. Because each person's Success Pattern is different, it is set up as an 5-day workshop and participants ...
Neurotribe (Zoom)
Learning about and exploring our neurodivergent brains through resource sharing, group discussions, and interactive engagement. The goal for this group is to better understand the strengths and challenges of neurodivergence through skills practice, sharing "hacks", validating each other's experiences, learning ...
Hosted by Kiana Kurzynowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MCOUN, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bend, OR 97703
Learning about and exploring our neurodivergent brains through resource sharing, group discussions, and interactive engagement. The goal for this group is to better understand the strengths and challenges of neurodivergence through skills practice, sharing "hacks", validating each other's experiences, learning ...
FREE Queer and (or) Trans Drop-In Support Group
This is a free drop-in group open to those who are over 18 that live in Oregon, and who identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community, or are exploring gender expression and/or queer identity. This group meets virtually every week ...
Hosted by Connective Therapy Collective
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97215
This is a free drop-in group open to those who are over 18 that live in Oregon, and who identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community, or are exploring gender expression and/or queer identity. This group meets virtually every week ...
Dharma Book Study Group
We'll be working out of the book “In Love with the World” by Mingyur Rinpoche. The book describes Rinpoche's adventures after leaving his monastery in 2011 and also profound applications of the Buddha’s teachings - including the Tibetan bardo teachings. ...
Hosted by Thomas Fuller, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, (Ca)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97206
We'll be working out of the book “In Love with the World” by Mingyur Rinpoche. The book describes Rinpoche's adventures after leaving his monastery in 2011 and also profound applications of the Buddha’s teachings - including the Tibetan bardo teachings. ...
Healing with Hypnosis
An innovative class for women using Hypnosis and guided meditation to help you make positive changes in your life. Hypnosis is safe, gentle and powerful - helping you achieve your goals. Empower yourself for change. Reduce stress & anxiety. Release ...
An innovative class for women using Hypnosis and guided meditation to help you make positive changes in your life. Hypnosis is safe, gentle and powerful - helping you achieve your goals. Empower yourself for change. Reduce stress & anxiety. Release ...
Integration Support Group Starting January 16
Starting Tuesday January 16! Powerful, perspective-shifting experiences come to us from many different angles. Spiritual awakenings, psychedelic experiences, dreams, somatic releases, and many others can offer profound shifts in our awareness. Oftentimes, these transformative encounters do not have the space, ...
Hosted by Broken Top Counseling
Treatment Center, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bend, OR 97703
Starting Tuesday January 16! Powerful, perspective-shifting experiences come to us from many different angles. Spiritual awakenings, psychedelic experiences, dreams, somatic releases, and many others can offer profound shifts in our awareness. Oftentimes, these transformative encounters do not have the space, ...
Men's Emotinal Skill/Relapse Prevention
Comfortable, shame-free, friendly open men's group for getting awareness and useful skills for handling emotions and situations instead if acting them out. Welcome
Hosted by Dana S Dedolph
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADCIII, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Astoria, OR 97103
Comfortable, shame-free, friendly open men's group for getting awareness and useful skills for handling emotions and situations instead if acting them out. Welcome
No groups at this time
Hosted by Philip Yassenoff
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukie, OR 97222
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Sex for Women
The issues women face with perimenopause and menopause, and physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes with aging that influence sex. Group size is limited to ten participants. In-person with a Zoom option. Starting September 7th for six sessions.
The issues women face with perimenopause and menopause, and physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes with aging that influence sex. Group size is limited to ten participants. In-person with a Zoom option. Starting September 7th for six sessions.
CBT 101 - virtual group
Learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools in 6 weeks; apply them for a lifetime! Learn to... LET GO of all the "What Ifs" keeping you up at night? Learn to SHIFT YOUR MOOD, quickly and easily? Have more EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ...
Hosted by Brooke Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hillsboro, OR 97123
Learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools in 6 weeks; apply them for a lifetime! Learn to... LET GO of all the "What Ifs" keeping you up at night? Learn to SHIFT YOUR MOOD, quickly and easily? Have more EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Oregon?
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.