Parenting Support Groups in Bethesda, MD

People seek out therapy for many different reasons. You may be seeking a therapist to help you through a difficult time or to help you strengthen your relationship with your significant other. Maybe you are struggling with the challenges of raising an adolescent and need the support to improve trust and communication at home. Or maybe still you are worried about your child and are looking to help them learn healthy coping or healthy decision making skills. No matter the reason, Family Therapy Center of Bethesda, LLC can help you!
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Hosted by Family Therapy Center of Bethesda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
People seek out therapy for many different reasons. You may be seeking a therapist to help you through a difficult time or to help you strengthen your relationship with your significant other. Maybe you are struggling with the challenges of raising an adolescent and need the support to improve trust and communication at home. Or maybe still you are worried about your child and are looking to help them learn healthy coping or healthy decision making skills. No matter the reason, Family Therapy Center of Bethesda, LLC can help you!
(240) 949-7990 View (240) 949-7990
Our IN PERSON Multi-Family DBT Skills Groups pair parents with their adolescents to learn DBT skills together. Teens and their families meet on Wednesdays at our Bethesda office from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. In group, you will learn skills from the following modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path.
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Hosted by DBT Maryland LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Our IN PERSON Multi-Family DBT Skills Groups pair parents with their adolescents to learn DBT skills together. Teens and their families meet on Wednesdays at our Bethesda office from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. In group, you will learn skills from the following modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path.
(240) 301-1474 View (240) 301-1474
Gather with other moms to express, release, and learn in a safe and trusting environment. Take time from the day that can be yours to nourish and rejuvenate.
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Hosted by Alison Fellowes Comly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Gather with other moms to express, release, and learn in a safe and trusting environment. Take time from the day that can be yours to nourish and rejuvenate.
(202) 643-7935 View (202) 643-7935
Take time from the day to gain support, solve problems, and explore what it is like to be a dad.
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Hosted by Alison Fellowes Comly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Take time from the day to gain support, solve problems, and explore what it is like to be a dad.
(202) 643-7935 View (202) 643-7935
New babies are a joy, but managing bottles, diapers, laundry, and naps is a whole different challenge. If you’ve figured out how to manage life on your own, adding a baby’s needs can feel overwhelming—especially with ADHD. This group will help you set up simple systems at home to tackle chores, adjust to this new stage of life, and create visual aids to stay on-task. Plus, connect with other moms who understand, share experiences, and problem-solve together. Find support, practical tips, and a sense of community as you navigate motherhood with ADHD.
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Hosted by Bethesda Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
New babies are a joy, but managing bottles, diapers, laundry, and naps is a whole different challenge. If you’ve figured out how to manage life on your own, adding a baby’s needs can feel overwhelming—especially with ADHD. This group will help you set up simple systems at home to tackle chores, adjust to this new stage of life, and create visual aids to stay on-task. Plus, connect with other moms who understand, share experiences, and problem-solve together. Find support, practical tips, and a sense of community as you navigate motherhood with ADHD.
(240) 332-0701 View (240) 332-0701
For mothers who seek to manage stress and anxiety better, feel more grounded amidst life's daily chaos, and discover new confidence, balance, and self-care tools, in a confidential, supportive group setting.
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Hosted by Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
For mothers who seek to manage stress and anxiety better, feel more grounded amidst life's daily chaos, and discover new confidence, balance, and self-care tools, in a confidential, supportive group setting.
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8 week course that is a combination of Skills and Process (support) groups that last 1.5hr. It is for parents located in MD/VA with children in high school or middles school who are dealing with POTS. Topics that will be addressed include Spoon Theory, medical trauma, school advocating, teaching life skills, structure, and power struggles.
Photo of Annie Bertran, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Hosted by Annie Bertran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
8 week course that is a combination of Skills and Process (support) groups that last 1.5hr. It is for parents located in MD/VA with children in high school or middles school who are dealing with POTS. Topics that will be addressed include Spoon Theory, medical trauma, school advocating, teaching life skills, structure, and power struggles.
(240) 512-8428 View (240) 512-8428
New babies are a joy, but managing bottles, diapers, laundry, and naps is a whole different challenge. If you’ve figured out how to manage life on your own, adding a baby’s needs can feel overwhelming—especially with ADHD. This group will help you set up simple systems at home to tackle chores, adjust to this new stage of life, and create visual aids to stay on-task. Plus, connect with other moms who understand, share experiences, and problem-solve together. Find support, practical tips, and a sense of community as you navigate motherhood with ADHD.
Photo of Melissa Murphy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Hosted by Melissa Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
New babies are a joy, but managing bottles, diapers, laundry, and naps is a whole different challenge. If you’ve figured out how to manage life on your own, adding a baby’s needs can feel overwhelming—especially with ADHD. This group will help you set up simple systems at home to tackle chores, adjust to this new stage of life, and create visual aids to stay on-task. Plus, connect with other moms who understand, share experiences, and problem-solve together. Find support, practical tips, and a sense of community as you navigate motherhood with ADHD.
(301) 900-3284 View (301) 900-3284
Monthly Support Group for parents of trans/non-binary youth/teens to come together and talk. Hosted by myself and Signey Olson, licensed nurse practitioner who specializes in hormone treatment.
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Hosted by Emily L Rizzo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Monthly Support Group for parents of trans/non-binary youth/teens to come together and talk. Hosted by myself and Signey Olson, licensed nurse practitioner who specializes in hormone treatment.
(240) 873-1715 View (240) 873-1715
This group for moms will provide you with a space every other week week to get support and feedback from other moms on the emotional rollercoaster of parenthood. No topics are off limits! The group may be offered in person near Bethesda, MD or online to anyone located in the state of Maryland. Unlike a time-limited group, this group has no end date, which means you stay as long as you want to, and you and your group members stay together as your children age.
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Hosted by Jessica Gottlieb
Counselor
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This group for moms will provide you with a space every other week week to get support and feedback from other moms on the emotional rollercoaster of parenthood. No topics are off limits! The group may be offered in person near Bethesda, MD or online to anyone located in the state of Maryland. Unlike a time-limited group, this group has no end date, which means you stay as long as you want to, and you and your group members stay together as your children age.
(240) 575-6645 View (240) 575-6645
Being a parent to a baby who has acid reflux can be extremely tiring and anxiety provoking. Come receive support from other parents and a trained therapist who has parented babies with acid reflux. Take time from the day to nourish yourself and rejuvenate.
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Hosted by Alison Fellowes Comly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Being a parent to a baby who has acid reflux can be extremely tiring and anxiety provoking. Come receive support from other parents and a trained therapist who has parented babies with acid reflux. Take time from the day to nourish yourself and rejuvenate.
(202) 643-7935 View (202) 643-7935

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You want a real relationship built on trust, respect, and commitment. You are tired of short-term situations and ready for a partner who values love and stability. Join an online space that helps you prepare for a healthy marriage and choose someone who is aligned with your future.
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Hosted by Yashica Maxwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
You want a real relationship built on trust, respect, and commitment. You are tired of short-term situations and ready for a partner who values love and stability. Join an online space that helps you prepare for a healthy marriage and choose someone who is aligned with your future.
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The DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, and Sex Offender Groups offer a supportive environment with psycho-educational and counseling services for individuals convicted of DUI, DWI, domestic violence, or sex offenses. These groups empower individuals to address their behaviors, grasp the consequences of their actions, and foster positive changes to prevent future incidents. By providing therapy, education, and unwavering support, the groups strive to instill accountability, facilitate healing, and promote rehabilitation among their participants.
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Hosted by Clinical & Forensic Assoc. Tyreese R. McAllister
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, CCTP
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
The DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, and Sex Offender Groups offer a supportive environment with psycho-educational and counseling services for individuals convicted of DUI, DWI, domestic violence, or sex offenses. These groups empower individuals to address their behaviors, grasp the consequences of their actions, and foster positive changes to prevent future incidents. By providing therapy, education, and unwavering support, the groups strive to instill accountability, facilitate healing, and promote rehabilitation among their participants.
(240) 471-6659 View (240) 471-6659
Tired of yelling? This group is for you. MCPC helps to guide parents through the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood, while socializing with other parents.
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Hosted by Dr. Dahlia Topolosky
Psychologist, PsyD, Psypact
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Tired of yelling? This group is for you. MCPC helps to guide parents through the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood, while socializing with other parents.
(301) 355-2256 View (301) 355-2256
The Mother Voyage Group offers mothers a unique chance to talk with other mothers about their experience as a mom, to gain a moment for self-reflection, and to receive support and feedback about their journey as moms. It has been described as a haven amidst the chaos of the daily grind and a place to feel nurtured to replenish one's exhausted coffers. It is also a place where women can learn how our children are our greatest teachers and discover the magic of mothering!
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Hosted by Lisa Makstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20901
The Mother Voyage Group offers mothers a unique chance to talk with other mothers about their experience as a mom, to gain a moment for self-reflection, and to receive support and feedback about their journey as moms. It has been described as a haven amidst the chaos of the daily grind and a place to feel nurtured to replenish one's exhausted coffers. It is also a place where women can learn how our children are our greatest teachers and discover the magic of mothering!
(301) 485-6939 View (301) 485-6939
You might not be able to change the circumstances of parenting your high-need child (verbal or physical abuse, constant rejection, burnout), but we can utilize trauma-informed tools to calm fried nervous systems. We will use EMDR/ASSYST Protocols for recent/prolonged traumatic stress and Cognitive Processing Therapy, along with other trauma-informed strategies. The six-week virtual group (join from anywhere in US) is $180 or $30 per group. For more info on EMDR, what to expect, and registration, pls visit www.sararodriguezcoaching.com.
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Hosted by Christine Winkler- Teachers, Stress, Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20882
You might not be able to change the circumstances of parenting your high-need child (verbal or physical abuse, constant rejection, burnout), but we can utilize trauma-informed tools to calm fried nervous systems. We will use EMDR/ASSYST Protocols for recent/prolonged traumatic stress and Cognitive Processing Therapy, along with other trauma-informed strategies. The six-week virtual group (join from anywhere in US) is $180 or $30 per group. For more info on EMDR, what to expect, and registration, pls visit www.sararodriguezcoaching.com.
(667) 297-6558 View (667) 297-6558
When we marry someone with kids from a previous relationship, we hope it will be easier—but reality often hits hard. The kids can feel like little terrorists, ex-spouses add pressure, and the challenges seem endless. I know this firsthand: my husband and I are about to celebrate our 10th anniversary with five kids between us, ages 6 to 27. This 8-week Zoom group is a space for couples to share real struggles, receive psychoeducation and practice co- parenting strategies. $60/session or $50 if prepaid. Email to join the waitlist. www.innazusman.com/coming-soon-03
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Hosted by Inna Zusman
Counselor, LCPC, IMAGO, EMDR
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
I am a Family Therapist (more than 20 years of experience) with a passion for helping blended and immigrant families and parents of special needs kids.
When we marry someone with kids from a previous relationship, we hope it will be easier—but reality often hits hard. The kids can feel like little terrorists, ex-spouses add pressure, and the challenges seem endless. I know this firsthand: my husband and I are about to celebrate our 10th anniversary with five kids between us, ages 6 to 27. This 8-week Zoom group is a space for couples to share real struggles, receive psychoeducation and practice co- parenting strategies. $60/session or $50 if prepaid. Email to join the waitlist. www.innazusman.com/coming-soon-03
(301) 381-3083 View (301) 381-3083
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 virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
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Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
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 virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
(240) 858-0384 View (240) 858-0384
Rediscovering You: A Spouses’ Process Group is a therapist-led virtual group for military spouses navigating identity changes, stress, and emotional exhaustion related to military life. Frequent moves, deployments, caregiving roles, and career disruptions can leave spouses feeling disconnected from themselves. This group provides a safe, confidential space to share experiences, process emotions, and build resilience alongside others who truly understand. Through guided discussion and peer connection, participants explore personal growth, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their voice, purpose, and sense of self—beyond the role of spouse.
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Hosted by Desiree Lilley
Pre-Licensed Professional, PC
Group meets in Waldorf, MD 20603
Rediscovering You: A Spouses’ Process Group is a therapist-led virtual group for military spouses navigating identity changes, stress, and emotional exhaustion related to military life. Frequent moves, deployments, caregiving roles, and career disruptions can leave spouses feeling disconnected from themselves. This group provides a safe, confidential space to share experiences, process emotions, and build resilience alongside others who truly understand. Through guided discussion and peer connection, participants explore personal growth, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their voice, purpose, and sense of self—beyond the role of spouse.
(757) 280-4714 View (757) 280-4714
Rediscovering You: A Spouses’ Circle is a virtual support and process group created by and for military spouses. It offers a safe, understanding space to share experiences, gain insight, and build resilience through connection. Each session explores topics like deployments, identity, relationships, and self-care while providing tools to manage stress and foster balance. Facilitated by trained military spouses, this group empowers participants to rediscover who they are beyond their roles, find strength in community, and embrace personal growth no matter where military life takes them.
Photo of Dr. Melissa Murphy, Psychological Associate, PsyD
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Murphy
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Group meets in Fort Meade, MD 20755
Rediscovering You: A Spouses’ Circle is a virtual support and process group created by and for military spouses. It offers a safe, understanding space to share experiences, gain insight, and build resilience through connection. Each session explores topics like deployments, identity, relationships, and self-care while providing tools to manage stress and foster balance. Facilitated by trained military spouses, this group empowers participants to rediscover who they are beyond their roles, find strength in community, and embrace personal growth no matter where military life takes them.
(443) 412-8664 View (443) 412-8664

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Parenting Support Groups
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.