This Black Women's Therapy Group is an 8-week group provides a supportive and safe space where Black women can process their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This telehealth group addresses the unique mental health needs of Black women, fostering a confidential space of community, empowerment, and healing. The sessions encourage process feelings about topics such as political stress, systemic racism/sexism, ethnic/racial identity, motherhood, self-care, and personal growth. Participants will benefit from mutual support, understanding, and strategies to enhance their well-being and resilience. Days/times will be based on clients' availability.
I have over 16 years of experience working with youth and adults.
This Black Women's Therapy Group is an 8-week group provides a supportive and safe space where Black women can process their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This telehealth group addresses the unique mental health needs of Black women, fostering a confidential space of community, empowerment, and healing. The sessions encourage process feelings about topics such as political stress, systemic racism/sexism, ethnic/racial identity, motherhood, self-care, and personal growth. Participants will benefit from mutual support, understanding, and strategies to enhance their well-being and resilience. Days/times will be based on clients' availability.
Rediscovering You: A Virtual 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.
Rediscovering You: A Virtual 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.
The Unbreak My Soul Safe Space Workplace Trauma Group is a 6-week virtual gathering for BIPOC women healing from workplace trauma. It’s not therapy, it’s a healing circle. A space to be seen, held, and honored. A space where you don’t have to code-switch, over-explain, or defend your pain. Just come as you are. We’ll meet you there. You Receive: 6 weekly online group sessions (90 mins), A client workbook, Breath work & calming rituals, Structured sharing using the Unbreak My Soul Safe Space Method Deep, affirming connection with women who get it.
The Unbreak My Soul Safe Space Workplace Trauma Group is a 6-week virtual gathering for BIPOC women healing from workplace trauma. It’s not therapy, it’s a healing circle. A space to be seen, held, and honored. A space where you don’t have to code-switch, over-explain, or defend your pain. Just come as you are. We’ll meet you there. You Receive: 6 weekly online group sessions (90 mins), A client workbook, Breath work & calming rituals, Structured sharing using the Unbreak My Soul Safe Space Method Deep, affirming connection with women who get it.
This group is for people with strong artistic/creative talents, focusing on individual and group goals they can work toward leveraging their creativity. Participants will include artists, musicians, writers, performers, designers, and makers or any sort. Core Themes: (not necessarily in this order): A) Identity as a creative person; B) Perfectionism; C) Self-criticism and imposter syndrome; D) Relationship between creativity and mood; E) Surviving rejection, critique, and audience response; F) Creative blocks and avoidance patterns; G) Balancing creative work with “the rest of life;" H) Navigating creative careers and financial stability; and I) Meaning-making, purpose, and internal narrative.
Hosted by Matthew Barclay
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, MSEd, LCPC
Group meets in Bowie, MD 20715
This group is for people with strong artistic/creative talents, focusing on individual and group goals they can work toward leveraging their creativity. Participants will include artists, musicians, writers, performers, designers, and makers or any sort. Core Themes: (not necessarily in this order): A) Identity as a creative person; B) Perfectionism; C) Self-criticism and imposter syndrome; D) Relationship between creativity and mood; E) Surviving rejection, critique, and audience response; F) Creative blocks and avoidance patterns; G) Balancing creative work with “the rest of life;" H) Navigating creative careers and financial stability; and I) Meaning-making, purpose, and internal narrative.
The Women's group meets bi-weekly to discuss various issues surrounding self esteem, relationships, parenting, anxiety, stress and grief. The group provides a safe space to unite with other women who share similar life experiences. The group is supportive and encourages healthy peer connections.
I have over 14 years of experience helping adults, teens and families in crisis.
The Women's group meets bi-weekly to discuss various issues surrounding self esteem, relationships, parenting, anxiety, stress and grief. The group provides a safe space to unite with other women who share similar life experiences. The group is supportive and encourages healthy peer connections.
Operation Warrior Talk is a virtual support group dedicated to empowering military veterans and active-duty service members. This group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for participants to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and build a community of resilience. Topics covered include coping with post-traumatic stress, reintegration into civilian life, managing relationships, and mental health wellness. Operation Warrior Talk encourages open dialogue, peer support, and access to valuable resources, all aimed at fostering personal growth and emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking support or offering it, this group is committed to helping warriors heal and thrive.
Hosted by Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, LGPC, LMSW, LCSW-C, MSW, LCPC
Group meets in Bowie, MD 20715
Operation Warrior Talk is a virtual support group dedicated to empowering military veterans and active-duty service members. This group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for participants to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and build a community of resilience. Topics covered include coping with post-traumatic stress, reintegration into civilian life, managing relationships, and mental health wellness. Operation Warrior Talk encourages open dialogue, peer support, and access to valuable resources, all aimed at fostering personal growth and emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking support or offering it, this group is committed to helping warriors heal and thrive.
Operation Warrior Talk is a virtual support group led by Mr. Leon Van Bibber, a combat veteran and mental health professional specializing in PTSD, depression, and anxiety. This community offers a safe space for veterans and active-duty service members to share experiences, build resilience, and support one another. Focusing on healing, not negativity, veterans are encouraged to discuss their journeys, helping each other cope with the trauma of war. Topics include reintegration, relationship management, and mental health wellness. With peer support and valuable resources, Operation Warrior Talk empowers warriors to heal and thrive in a positive, non-judgmental environment.
Hosted by Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Group meets in Bowie, MD 20715
Operation Warrior Talk is a virtual support group led by Mr. Leon Van Bibber, a combat veteran and mental health professional specializing in PTSD, depression, and anxiety. This community offers a safe space for veterans and active-duty service members to share experiences, build resilience, and support one another. Focusing on healing, not negativity, veterans are encouraged to discuss their journeys, helping each other cope with the trauma of war. Topics include reintegration, relationship management, and mental health wellness. With peer support and valuable resources, Operation Warrior Talk empowers warriors to heal and thrive in a positive, non-judgmental environment.
A time set aside to only engage in trauma work - specifically EMDR in an intensive format. Doing EMDR in an intensive style (2-4.5 hours per session) invites you to find relief faster maximizing your healing. An intensive can help you feel less triggered or activated around traumatic events or adverse life experiences rather quickly while, at the same time, helping you learn skills to manage or regulate your nervous system. Inquire here:
www.nylutherapeuticsolutions.com
A time set aside to only engage in trauma work - specifically EMDR in an intensive format. Doing EMDR in an intensive style (2-4.5 hours per session) invites you to find relief faster maximizing your healing. An intensive can help you feel less triggered or activated around traumatic events or adverse life experiences rather quickly while, at the same time, helping you learn skills to manage or regulate your nervous system. Inquire here:
www.nylutherapeuticsolutions.com
Introducing Wine, Snacks, and Facts: Real Conversations with Anitra! This is a virtual meeting led on Zoom by Anitra, a psychotherapist and relationship expert. The topic of discussion focuses on the many challenges of life! Anitra wanted to create a space where women can come together and discuss “all the things of life”. As women, we are all struggling with something. This virtual space is where you can show up, take the mask off, and be your authentic self, unapologetically! The primary goal is to build a strong source of support for women who are in need of sisterhood!
Hosted by Trinity Wellness Group LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Group meets in Bowie, MD 20721
Introducing Wine, Snacks, and Facts: Real Conversations with Anitra! This is a virtual meeting led on Zoom by Anitra, a psychotherapist and relationship expert. The topic of discussion focuses on the many challenges of life! Anitra wanted to create a space where women can come together and discuss “all the things of life”. As women, we are all struggling with something. This virtual space is where you can show up, take the mask off, and be your authentic self, unapologetically! The primary goal is to build a strong source of support for women who are in need of sisterhood!
4-6 group sessions using low-dose ketamine to get to the root of various issues. Groups are no more than 4 people. Groups are centered around themes like: postpartum depression, trauma narratives, treatment resistant depression, anxiety, and more.
4-6 group sessions using low-dose ketamine to get to the root of various issues. Groups are no more than 4 people. Groups are centered around themes like: postpartum depression, trauma narratives, treatment resistant depression, anxiety, and more.
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Virtual Workshop. The Seven Principles Workshop for Couples is based on the acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestseller: The Principles for Marking Marriages Work. This educational workshop will help improve your friendship and conflict management skills. Workshop includes lectures and private couple exercises. Registration include the book, two workbook manuals and communication cards. Participants will not share their personal problems in front of others. In 6 hours, learn tools to improve friendship, enhance intimacy, manage conflict constructively and maintain gains throughout a lifetime. Register for workshop if you are pre-engaged, premarital and already married.
Hosted by Cynthia Agyeman-Anane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
Virtual Workshop. The Seven Principles Workshop for Couples is based on the acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestseller: The Principles for Marking Marriages Work. This educational workshop will help improve your friendship and conflict management skills. Workshop includes lectures and private couple exercises. Registration include the book, two workbook manuals and communication cards. Participants will not share their personal problems in front of others. In 6 hours, learn tools to improve friendship, enhance intimacy, manage conflict constructively and maintain gains throughout a lifetime. Register for workshop if you are pre-engaged, premarital and already married.
Breathe Deeper. Feel Better. Smell Fresher. Feel More Relaxed. Save Money! EXPERIENCE FREEDOM FROM SMOKING! Group Sessions: The Quit Smoking Group Sessions last about two hours in our Rockville office, Our program is incredibly successful, because our intention is not to have you quit for a month or two, but to remain a non-smoker for the rest of your life. We will be there to support you through making the best decision you ever made.
Breathe Deeper. Feel Better. Smell Fresher. Feel More Relaxed. Save Money! EXPERIENCE FREEDOM FROM SMOKING! Group Sessions: The Quit Smoking Group Sessions last about two hours in our Rockville office, Our program is incredibly successful, because our intention is not to have you quit for a month or two, but to remain a non-smoker for the rest of your life. We will be there to support you through making the best decision you ever made.
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.
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.
As we move into our midlife many things change, many things end and there are also new beginnings. All of this transition can cause uncomfortable feelings and confusion; however, it does not need to. In this group we explore how your life is changing, the feelings, and transitions that are occurring, all the while being supported by other women. There will also be a skills portion of the group where you will be taught and will practice meditation, acupressure techniques and visualizations. This group can be as short or as long as the members want.
Hosted by Jennifer Manning Plassnig & Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SEP, ACHt
Group meets in Woodstock, MD 21163
As we move into our midlife many things change, many things end and there are also new beginnings. All of this transition can cause uncomfortable feelings and confusion; however, it does not need to. In this group we explore how your life is changing, the feelings, and transitions that are occurring, all the while being supported by other women. There will also be a skills portion of the group where you will be taught and will practice meditation, acupressure techniques and visualizations. This group can be as short or as long as the members want.
This group is for partners and family members of people dealing with substance abuse disorders. Many groups focus on the person with the substance abuse, as they should. But there are very few groups for the partners and family members who face the unique issues, stressors and turmoil in their individual or family life that arise due to supporting their loved one with substance abuse. This group is focused on helping you, the partner or family member during these difficult and tumultuous times.
I am a graduate in Adult Psychoanalysis from the Washington Baltimore Psychoanalytic Institute.
This group is for partners and family members of people dealing with substance abuse disorders. Many groups focus on the person with the substance abuse, as they should. But there are very few groups for the partners and family members who face the unique issues, stressors and turmoil in their individual or family life that arise due to supporting their loved one with substance abuse. This group is focused on helping you, the partner or family member during these difficult and tumultuous times.
Age range is 29 to 75, males and females,mixture of sexual orientations, and ethinicall diverse. Focus is on relationships with partners, parents children, and extended family members,work and lack thereof, career goals,dealing with loss and stresses of daily life, as well as childhood traumas.
Age range is 29 to 75, males and females,mixture of sexual orientations, and ethinicall diverse. Focus is on relationships with partners, parents children, and extended family members,work and lack thereof, career goals,dealing with loss and stresses of daily life, as well as childhood traumas.
Members are all going through life transitions. The first and enduring benefit of the group is giving and receiving much needed support. Members come to realize that they are not alone in their efforts to make their lives rich and worthwhile. There is also a psychoeducational component. This includes possible stages in major life changes, what their effects may be on the individual and those close to them, and how to weather such changes on all levels: cognitively, emotionally, and spiritually. Concrete action steps are also woven into the group's task. The group itself becomes a meaningful part of life.
Hosted by Sanaa Sharnoubi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSc, LCPC, PhD
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Members are all going through life transitions. The first and enduring benefit of the group is giving and receiving much needed support. Members come to realize that they are not alone in their efforts to make their lives rich and worthwhile. There is also a psychoeducational component. This includes possible stages in major life changes, what their effects may be on the individual and those close to them, and how to weather such changes on all levels: cognitively, emotionally, and spiritually. Concrete action steps are also woven into the group's task. The group itself becomes a meaningful part of life.
Voices of Strength is a six-week virtual support group for women ages 35–55 who feel unseen, unheard, or disconnected in their relationships. Led by a caring, licensed mental health therapist, this group offers a safe and nurturing space to share, heal, and grow. Each week focuses on a meaningful theme: Finding Your Voice, Understanding Emotional Needs, Healthy Communication, Boundaries and Self-Respect, Reconnecting with Yourself, and Moving Forward with Strength. Together, we’ll create connection, foster healing, and help you find your voice again—strong, clear, and full of self-worth.
Voices of Strength is a six-week virtual support group for women ages 35–55 who feel unseen, unheard, or disconnected in their relationships. Led by a caring, licensed mental health therapist, this group offers a safe and nurturing space to share, heal, and grow. Each week focuses on a meaningful theme: Finding Your Voice, Understanding Emotional Needs, Healthy Communication, Boundaries and Self-Respect, Reconnecting with Yourself, and Moving Forward with Strength. Together, we’ll create connection, foster healing, and help you find your voice again—strong, clear, and full of self-worth.
"Life Be Life’n: Stress and Mood Management Group" is for individuals who would like to learn and practice coping skills, regulation skills, rituals for creative outlets, and healthy expression of emotions. Individuals may select this group if they would like support with anger, depression, anxiety, and general stress. This group is currently virtual with opportunities for hybrid based on group interest and facilitator availability. Alternative group days may be available. Insurance is Accepted! Co-pays could be as low as 0$ or out of pocket is accepted.
I offer virtual, weekly Group Therapy for Black-identifying adults, called Defining and Divining Me.
"Life Be Life’n: Stress and Mood Management Group" is for individuals who would like to learn and practice coping skills, regulation skills, rituals for creative outlets, and healthy expression of emotions. Individuals may select this group if they would like support with anger, depression, anxiety, and general stress. This group is currently virtual with opportunities for hybrid based on group interest and facilitator availability. Alternative group days may be available. Insurance is Accepted! Co-pays could be as low as 0$ or out of pocket is accepted.
Spring group for 2025 has started! The next group starts on the every other Thursday from March 5th, 2026 until June 11th, 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm (virtual). Price: $60 per meeting or $ 450 for eight sessions. Who: Anyone experienced sexual betrayal with their spouse(s)/partner(s) such as infidelity, porn addiction, out of control sexual behaviors and other relational trauma. This is a mixed group with psychoeducation about betrayal trauma related topics and process group where we learn from each other's relational styles and attachment injuries. Insurance reimbursement might be availble. Register https://forms.gle/EiihfVemuBazTrYo9 (copy & past to your browser
Hosted by Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Group meets in Columbia, MD 21044
Spring group for 2025 has started! The next group starts on the every other Thursday from March 5th, 2026 until June 11th, 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm (virtual). Price: $60 per meeting or $ 450 for eight sessions. Who: Anyone experienced sexual betrayal with their spouse(s)/partner(s) such as infidelity, porn addiction, out of control sexual behaviors and other relational trauma. This is a mixed group with psychoeducation about betrayal trauma related topics and process group where we learn from each other's relational styles and attachment injuries. Insurance reimbursement might be availble. Register https://forms.gle/EiihfVemuBazTrYo9 (copy & past to your browser
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.