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 work with professionals who may be struggling with anxiety and depression related to work, family, relationships, parenting, faith/spirituality, divorce, or life transitions.
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.
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Starobin Counseling offers Parents Together support groups for parents of autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. These groups are for parents who desire to gain knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders, to learn about resources for families, and to gain emotional support for the challenges and celebrations of raising a family with children, adolescents, and young adults on the spectrum.
Relational Life Therapy, Contextual-focused Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (and launching young adults), are all systems-based relational approaches.
Starobin Counseling offers Parents Together support groups for parents of autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. These groups are for parents who desire to gain knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders, to learn about resources for families, and to gain emotional support for the challenges and celebrations of raising a family with children, adolescents, and young adults on the spectrum.
As young people are faced with the challenges of transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood and beyond, this could also be a difficult time for concerned and committed parents who are determining the most effective ways to support their child during this transition. The Howard Group provides regular parent workshops which offers a supportive atmosphere to explore the challenges, issues, and feelings associated with raising their child in contemporary society.
Hosted by The Howard Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Columbia, MD 21044
As young people are faced with the challenges of transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood and beyond, this could also be a difficult time for concerned and committed parents who are determining the most effective ways to support their child during this transition. The Howard Group provides regular parent workshops which offers a supportive atmosphere to explore the challenges, issues, and feelings associated with raising their child in contemporary society.
Child tantrums & behaviors can leave caregivers confused about what their child needs from them. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is an 8-week evidenced-based program that promotes and strengthens secure parent-child relationships. Research supports that children with secure parent-child relationships tend to solve problems on their own, have higher self-esteem, feel less anger, and worry less . Learning Objectives: • Read your child’s emotional cues to reduce tantrums and improve communication • Enhance your child's self esteem • Enjoy more positive time with your child. See our other virtual therapy groups at www.ttlc.org
Hosted by The Treatment and Learning Centers
Counselor, LCPC-S, BC-DMT, ASDCS
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Child tantrums & behaviors can leave caregivers confused about what their child needs from them. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is an 8-week evidenced-based program that promotes and strengthens secure parent-child relationships. Research supports that children with secure parent-child relationships tend to solve problems on their own, have higher self-esteem, feel less anger, and worry less . Learning Objectives: • Read your child’s emotional cues to reduce tantrums and improve communication • Enhance your child's self esteem • Enjoy more positive time with your child. See our other virtual therapy groups at www.ttlc.org
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.
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.
Our SPACE group is developed specifically for parents of anxious children. Anxiety impacts the whole family and can disrupt the regular plans and routines of everyone in the home. Parents will learn how to help reduce their child's anxiety and improve their ability to independently regulate uncomfortable emotions.
Our SPACE group is developed specifically for parents of anxious children. Anxiety impacts the whole family and can disrupt the regular plans and routines of everyone in the home. Parents will learn how to help reduce their child's anxiety and improve their ability to independently regulate uncomfortable emotions.
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.
A virtual group for parents to build effective skills and improve connection with their teen. In this 6 week series you will learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction and the Teenage Brain - What changes to expect and how to spot them. Week 2: Calming the storm - Helping your teen (and you!) manage the roller coaster of emotion. Week 3: Setting boundaries and providing consequences. Week 4: Skills for improving communication and reducing tension. Week 5: Keeping your Teen safe -Education, skills, and resources for when crisis happens. Week 6: Parenting skill review and takeaways
Hosted by Life of Ease, LLC - Laura Helbling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
A virtual group for parents to build effective skills and improve connection with their teen. In this 6 week series you will learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction and the Teenage Brain - What changes to expect and how to spot them. Week 2: Calming the storm - Helping your teen (and you!) manage the roller coaster of emotion. Week 3: Setting boundaries and providing consequences. Week 4: Skills for improving communication and reducing tension. Week 5: Keeping your Teen safe -Education, skills, and resources for when crisis happens. Week 6: Parenting skill review and takeaways
These support groups vary in length. They target first time, expectant and dads of preschool aged children. It is most helpful for dads that would like to meet and connect with other dads, want a space to talk to other dads about parenting methods. The next 10 session New Dads group and FREE Expectant dads can be found at www.dadswithwisdom.com
Hosted by Adam Angel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20902
These support groups vary in length. They target first time, expectant and dads of preschool aged children. It is most helpful for dads that would like to meet and connect with other dads, want a space to talk to other dads about parenting methods. The next 10 session New Dads group and FREE Expectant dads can be found at www.dadswithwisdom.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mothers looking to connect with other mothers and proccess some of the daily challenges in life. To feel empowered with this awesomes task of being a mom, and experience the joy of sharing motherhood challenges. Free babysitting may be provided
Mothers looking to connect with other mothers and proccess some of the daily challenges in life. To feel empowered with this awesomes task of being a mom, and experience the joy of sharing motherhood challenges. Free babysitting may be provided
I offer parenting courses for individuals looking for parenting training or are court ordered to receive certification.
Hosted by Cara Baltimore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21208
I offer parenting courses for individuals looking for parenting training or are court ordered to receive certification.
Learn to reduce co- parenting conflict, communicate effectively, and create a child-focused parenting plan. Gain clarity, confidence, and support from others navigating similar challenges—with guidance from a court-appointed mediator and parenting coach.Co- Parenting Support & Coordination Navigate Divorce & Shared Parenting Tools for High-Conflict Parenting Support for Divorced Parents Parenting Tools After Separation Reduce Conflict, Support Kids Separated/divorced parents in conflict Parents struggling with shared custody Divorced or separated co- parents High-conflict parenting situations Parents needing court-ordered support. Start Immediately: https://tinyurl.com/StopChaos
I help clients navigate divorce, child custody, co- parenting, and high-conflict family dynamics.
Learn to reduce co- parenting conflict, communicate effectively, and create a child-focused parenting plan. Gain clarity, confidence, and support from others navigating similar challenges—with guidance from a court-appointed mediator and parenting coach.Co- Parenting Support & Coordination Navigate Divorce & Shared Parenting Tools for High-Conflict Parenting Support for Divorced Parents Parenting Tools After Separation Reduce Conflict, Support Kids Separated/divorced parents in conflict Parents struggling with shared custody Divorced or separated co- parents High-conflict parenting situations Parents needing court-ordered support. Start Immediately: https://tinyurl.com/StopChaos
These ongoing, open groups will give you an opportunity to discuss concerns about your teen/tween and learn strategies to help support them, and cope with the challenges they are experiencing in a non-judgmental environment.
These ongoing, open groups will give you an opportunity to discuss concerns about your teen/tween and learn strategies to help support them, and cope with the challenges they are experiencing in a non-judgmental environment.
This process-oriented group is designed to help parents address and resolve teen's inappropriate behavior. Parents will learn how to understand, influence and bond with their teens by recognizing the potential impact of their own emotional and interpersonal issues on their parenting style. A five-step empathy model will be discussed in order to help parents develop healthy and trusting relationships with their emotionally motivated teens.
Hosted by R.E.A.L. Therapy Solutions - Dr. Dwayne Buckingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, BCD
Group meets in Laurel, MD 20707
This process-oriented group is designed to help parents address and resolve teen's inappropriate behavior. Parents will learn how to understand, influence and bond with their teens by recognizing the potential impact of their own emotional and interpersonal issues on their parenting style. A five-step empathy model will be discussed in order to help parents develop healthy and trusting relationships with their emotionally motivated teens.
This group is designed for couples navigating the complex and often challenging landscape of blended family life. Merging households and co- parenting with ex-spouses requires unique skills, patience, and a shared vision. Couples will address common struggles, strengthen their partnership, and create a cohesive family unit where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Through guided discussions and practical exercises, couples will move beyond the "instant family" myth toward a more realistic and compassionate understanding of their journey. We welcome all couples in blended family situations—whether you are newly cohabitating or years into the blending process.
Hosted by Allison Tate-Booker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LCPC, BC-TMH
Group meets in Ellicott City, MD 21042
This group is designed for couples navigating the complex and often challenging landscape of blended family life. Merging households and co- parenting with ex-spouses requires unique skills, patience, and a shared vision. Couples will address common struggles, strengthen their partnership, and create a cohesive family unit where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Through guided discussions and practical exercises, couples will move beyond the "instant family" myth toward a more realistic and compassionate understanding of their journey. We welcome all couples in blended family situations—whether you are newly cohabitating or years into the blending process.
The Seven Principles Program for Couples is a one-day couples relationship building workshop based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman and the Gottman Institute. This program's facilitators are licensed clinical social workers trained in Gottman Couples Therapy who have designed this workshop to help couples improve their friendship, intimacy, collaboration, and conflict management skills. The next 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work session is scheduled for Saturday February 4th, 2023 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Email info@sequenceservices.com for more information!
Hosted by Gabriel Chernoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
The Seven Principles Program for Couples is a one-day couples relationship building workshop based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman and the Gottman Institute. This program's facilitators are licensed clinical social workers trained in Gottman Couples Therapy who have designed this workshop to help couples improve their friendship, intimacy, collaboration, and conflict management skills. The next 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work session is scheduled for Saturday February 4th, 2023 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Email info@sequenceservices.com for more information!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Feeling like you don't know how to build your village? Are you not recognizing yourself or your body postpartum? Our group will help you better understand postpartum, how to support and care for yourself, and how to begin building community. Join our 90-minute postpartum support group designed to help moms connect, share, and receive guidance from experts in postpartum wellness. The session ends with 30 minutes of movement and education from postpartum professionals (Pelvic floor, Yoga, Nutritionist, Strength Training, etc.) to support your recovery and wellbeing. Register Here: https://forms.gle/Wjm4xJbX8B91yFyK6
Hosted by Lauren Reider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CGP
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
Are you feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Feeling like you don't know how to build your village? Are you not recognizing yourself or your body postpartum? Our group will help you better understand postpartum, how to support and care for yourself, and how to begin building community. Join our 90-minute postpartum support group designed to help moms connect, share, and receive guidance from experts in postpartum wellness. The session ends with 30 minutes of movement and education from postpartum professionals (Pelvic floor, Yoga, Nutritionist, Strength Training, etc.) to support your recovery and wellbeing. Register Here: https://forms.gle/Wjm4xJbX8B91yFyK6
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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.