Support Groups in Maryland

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20 Something Group
Are you trying to build your social circle but struggling? Do you have anxiety? This group is for individuals in their 20's to help promote self-esteem, improve interpersonal communication, and learn coping skills. Topics include social skills, self-image, relationships, anger ...
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Hosted by Ava Barron-Shasho
LCSW-C, ACC
Verified
Group meets in Pikesville, MD 21208
Are you trying to build your social circle but struggling? Do you have anxiety? This group is for individuals in their 20's to help promote self-esteem, improve interpersonal communication, and learn coping skills. Topics include social skills, self-image, relationships, anger ...
(410) 698-6803 View (410) 698-6803
Personal Focus Group
Everything that has to do with self esteem, self worth, self hatred, depression, sadness and anger problems fall within this Personal Focus group. All issues that are related to personal problems, relationship problems and whatever other dilemma you may experience. ...
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Hosted by DMV Life Coaching & Therapy Services
PhD, CLC, MBA, CBT, NLP
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Everything that has to do with self esteem, self worth, self hatred, depression, sadness and anger problems fall within this Personal Focus group. All issues that are related to personal problems, relationship problems and whatever other dilemma you may experience. ...
(301) 685-5999 View (301) 685-5999
Codependency Group
Utilize Codependent No More and work through understanding codependency and how to change patterns.
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Hosted by Adrienne Claire Jeffries
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Group meets in Huntingtown, MD 20639
Utilize Codependent No More and work through understanding codependency and how to change patterns.
(410) 431-2496 View (410) 431-2496
Teens Group
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Hosted by CAFY Counseling and Family Center
Treatment Center
Verified
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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Healing Space: Women's Trauma Recovery Group
This group meets on Thursday evenings, and serves as a place to give and receive support while processing and healing from traumatic events and experiences. If you have suffered in childhood or as an adult, you are welcome. This group ...
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Hosted by Marissa Keilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20910
This group meets on Thursday evenings, and serves as a place to give and receive support while processing and healing from traumatic events and experiences. If you have suffered in childhood or as an adult, you are welcome. This group ...
(301) 960-5738 View (301) 960-5738
Anger Management/Domestic Violence Batterers Group
Certified domestic violence batterers' intervention group and an anger management program for individuals seeking assistance in learning more appropriate communication and relationship skills. Insurance accepted and sliding scale fee available.
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Hosted by Allied Counseling Group
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, SAP
Verified
Group meets in Frederick, MD 21701
Certified domestic violence batterers' intervention group and an anger management program for individuals seeking assistance in learning more appropriate communication and relationship skills. Insurance accepted and sliding scale fee available.
(301) 278-8808 View (301) 278-8808
Acupunture Detoxification
The acupuncture detoxification process (NADA protocol) was invented in the 1970's as a supportive component for substance abuse recovery treatment. In this weekly drop-in group, client's will receive auricular acupuncture (five small sterilized needles into specific parts of both ears) ...
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Hosted by Kelly Burke
Counselor, LCPC, ACS, ADS
Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21223
The acupuncture detoxification process (NADA protocol) was invented in the 1970's as a supportive component for substance abuse recovery treatment. In this weekly drop-in group, client's will receive auricular acupuncture (five small sterilized needles into specific parts of both ears) ...
(410) 376-5126 View (410) 376-5126
Social Skills Group for teens and children
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Hosted by Multicultural Counseling & Consulting Center LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Beltsville, MD 20705
(240) 823-4580 View (240) 823-4580
Healing from Trauma (group for partners)
This group meets weekly via Zoom on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. and is led by Atar Stav. The group will focus on education about trauma and its effect on relationships, relationship skills (communication, validation, boundaries, expressing needs), and here ...
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Hosted by Atar Stav
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20878
This group meets weekly via Zoom on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. and is led by Atar Stav. The group will focus on education about trauma and its effect on relationships, relationship skills (communication, validation, boundaries, expressing needs), and here ...
(240) 202-2410 View (240) 202-2410
Coping With Crisis Unemployment
LOW COST/DEFERRED PAYMENT GROUP. In an effort to support those who lost jobs due to the current crisis, this support group will help members process grief, loss and stress they are experiencing due to job loss and life changes. Those ...
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Hosted by Elissa Israel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
LOW COST/DEFERRED PAYMENT GROUP. In an effort to support those who lost jobs due to the current crisis, this support group will help members process grief, loss and stress they are experiencing due to job loss and life changes. Those ...
(240) 512-9032 View (240) 512-9032
RTC Waiver Maryland
Wrap Around Maryland Expressive Therapies Group to improve relationships and communication,effective coping and self esteem.
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Hosted by Catherine S Cripps
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified
Group meets in Easton, MD 21601
Wrap Around Maryland Expressive Therapies Group to improve relationships and communication,effective coping and self esteem.
(410) 941-8547 View (410) 941-8547
Middle School Group
Rolling admission; anxiety, emotional regulation, and friendship
Photo of Jaclyn Halpern, Psychologist in Maryland
Hosted by Jaclyn Halpern
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Rolling admission; anxiety, emotional regulation, and friendship
(301) 684-5493 View (301) 684-5493
Substance abuse groups
Out Patient group and individual counseling. Offering Hope and Opportunities for recovery, Wellness and Independence.
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Hosted by Blue Spring Wellness Center (Mental Health Clinic)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH
Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21202
Out Patient group and individual counseling. Offering Hope and Opportunities for recovery, Wellness and Independence.
(443) 241-6770 View (443) 241-6770
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is the practice of maintaining awareness while in relaxation. Practice is 20 to 45 minutes in length. If you would like to participate in one of our sessions, please contact us at blockcpws@gmail.com. Facilitation is offered bi-weekly via ...
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Hosted by Chamika Block
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Laurel, MD 20707
Yoga Nidra is the practice of maintaining awareness while in relaxation. Practice is 20 to 45 minutes in length. If you would like to participate in one of our sessions, please contact us at blockcpws@gmail.com. Facilitation is offered bi-weekly via ...
(410) 237-0762 View (410) 237-0762
‘Space for Connection’
We are a private virtual trauma- informed mental health support group for BIPOC survivors of childhood trauma (ages 25+) looking to master the tools to break cycles that lead to conflict and disruption in the relationship they have with themselves. ...
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Hosted by Tamina Dixon Umana
Psychiatric Nurse, RN, BSN, RYT, MCPC
Verified
Group meets in Columbia, MD 21045
We are a private virtual trauma- informed mental health support group for BIPOC survivors of childhood trauma (ages 25+) looking to master the tools to break cycles that lead to conflict and disruption in the relationship they have with themselves. ...
(240) 896-2915 View (240) 896-2915
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
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Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified
Group meets in Crownsville, MD 21032
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
(240) 209-9886 View (240) 209-9886
Trap Therapy
Non-traditional music therapy that focuses on people of color creating awareness of daily levels of functioning as a result of listening to hip hop/rap music. Multiples topics to be explored including parenting skills, anger management issues, coping skills, early detection ...
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Hosted by First Choice Community Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MSW
Verified
Group meets in Camp Springs, MD 20746
Non-traditional music therapy that focuses on people of color creating awareness of daily levels of functioning as a result of listening to hip hop/rap music. Multiples topics to be explored including parenting skills, anger management issues, coping skills, early detection ...
(240) 255-9874 View (240) 255-9874
Eating Disorders
The group is for women with Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and body image issues.
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Hosted by Judith Asner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
The group is for women with Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and body image issues.
(202) 746-4444 View (202) 746-4444
Family Members & Loved Ones Impacted by Addiction
This group is geared towards family members & loved ones concerned about the impact of addiction and how to find help. & support. Topics discussed may include: Coping with your feelings, the Brain Disease of Addiction, Signs & Symptoms, Family ...
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Hosted by Mary Carlough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This group is geared towards family members & loved ones concerned about the impact of addiction and how to find help. & support. Topics discussed may include: Coping with your feelings, the Brain Disease of Addiction, Signs & Symptoms, Family ...
(240) 339-6853 View (240) 339-6853
Caregiver Support Group
This group will provide education and support for people caring for a loved one who is suffering from illness, dementia or Alzheimer's.
Photo of Jill Camm, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Maryland
Hosted by Jill Camm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
This group will provide education and support for people caring for a loved one who is suffering from illness, dementia or Alzheimer's.
(410) 431-3965 View (410) 431-3965


What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Maryland Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in Maryland is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in Maryland are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

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.

Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Maryland allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.

As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.

Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.

Group therapy and support groups in Maryland can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.