Support Groups in Kensington, MD
DMV Medical Group
“At DMV Medical Group, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that promotes our patients' mental well-being and overall health. We are committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered services that empower individuals to overcome challenges, enhance their resilience, and ...

Hosted by Dr. Tonisha Melvin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, CRRN, ANP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
“At DMV Medical Group, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that promotes our patients' mental well-being and overall health. We are committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered services that empower individuals to overcome challenges, enhance their resilience, and ...
Coping Skills Group
This group is for individuals who have trouble coping and regulating intense emotions. We will learn what to do with those feelings by using different coping skills and other emotional regulation strategies in all types of situations (home, school, work, ...

Hosted by Katherine Redd
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group is for individuals who have trouble coping and regulating intense emotions. We will learn what to do with those feelings by using different coping skills and other emotional regulation strategies in all types of situations (home, school, work, ...
Body Image Support Group
This group offers an intentional space where everyone can show up as themselves without shame or fear of judgment. It is for anyone struggling with their body image and or an eating disorder, anyone continuing their eating disorder recovery or ...

Hosted by Sharelle Langaigne
Art Therapist, MPS, LGPAT, ATR-BC
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group offers an intentional space where everyone can show up as themselves without shame or fear of judgment. It is for anyone struggling with their body image and or an eating disorder, anyone continuing their eating disorder recovery or ...
Open Psychodrama Grops
This group offers the opportunity to explore issues in depth, connect with other participants, and share your experiences. This group doesn’t have a particular theme, but is open to participants to explore issues they have addressed in individual therapy and ...

Hosted by Paula Catalan Lcpc Pat
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CP, PAT
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group offers the opportunity to explore issues in depth, connect with other participants, and share your experiences. This group doesn’t have a particular theme, but is open to participants to explore issues they have addressed in individual therapy and ...
Men's Self-Awareness Group
Men are socialized to be goal driven and emotionally controlled and often have difficulty identifying their emotional needs or clearly expressing them in relationships. This group offers a safe space to explore needs and discover commonalities, indeed, a fellowship that ...

Hosted by Michael Milgraum
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Men are socialized to be goal driven and emotionally controlled and often have difficulty identifying their emotional needs or clearly expressing them in relationships. This group offers a safe space to explore needs and discover commonalities, indeed, a fellowship that ...
Queer Women's Group
This group offers a safe and healing environment for gay women experiencing life changes. Members will learn how to prepare for the psychological stages involved in these transitions.
Gain emotional support, constructive feedback, and learn to communicate with others.

Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group offers a safe and healing environment for gay women experiencing life changes. Members will learn how to prepare for the psychological stages involved in these transitions.
Gain emotional support, constructive feedback, and learn to communicate with others.
Take Care of Yourself: Escaping Codependence
Join this diverse, mixed gender group designed to help men and women gain the tools needed to live a fulfilled life. This group will offer tips for learning to love yourself, understanding how to practice empathy, exuding authenticity, expanding the ...

Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Join this diverse, mixed gender group designed to help men and women gain the tools needed to live a fulfilled life. This group will offer tips for learning to love yourself, understanding how to practice empathy, exuding authenticity, expanding the ...
Navigating Life Post-COVID for Millennials
Join this group designed exclusively for Millennial Aged persons. Members focus on life stage challenges such as career or relationship issues as well as exploring gender identity and sexual orientation/preferences. We meet virtually (for now) from 5 pm-6:30 pm on ...

Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Join this group designed exclusively for Millennial Aged persons. Members focus on life stage challenges such as career or relationship issues as well as exploring gender identity and sexual orientation/preferences. We meet virtually (for now) from 5 pm-6:30 pm on ...
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DMV Medical Group
“At DMV Medical Group, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that promotes our patients' mental well-being and overall health. We are committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered services that empower individuals to overcome challenges, enhance their resilience, and ...

Hosted by Dr. Tonisha Melvin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, CRRN, ANP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
“At DMV Medical Group, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that promotes our patients' mental well-being and overall health. We are committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered services that empower individuals to overcome challenges, enhance their resilience, and ...
Coping Skills Group
This group is for individuals who have trouble coping and regulating intense emotions. We will learn what to do with those feelings by using different coping skills and other emotional regulation strategies in all types of situations (home, school, work, ...

Hosted by Katherine Redd
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group is for individuals who have trouble coping and regulating intense emotions. We will learn what to do with those feelings by using different coping skills and other emotional regulation strategies in all types of situations (home, school, work, ...
Body Image Support Group
This group offers an intentional space where everyone can show up as themselves without shame or fear of judgment. It is for anyone struggling with their body image and or an eating disorder, anyone continuing their eating disorder recovery or ...

Hosted by Sharelle Langaigne
Art Therapist, MPS, LGPAT, ATR-BC
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group offers an intentional space where everyone can show up as themselves without shame or fear of judgment. It is for anyone struggling with their body image and or an eating disorder, anyone continuing their eating disorder recovery or ...
Open Psychodrama Grops
This group offers the opportunity to explore issues in depth, connect with other participants, and share your experiences. This group doesn’t have a particular theme, but is open to participants to explore issues they have addressed in individual therapy and ...

Hosted by Paula Catalan Lcpc Pat
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CP, PAT
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group offers the opportunity to explore issues in depth, connect with other participants, and share your experiences. This group doesn’t have a particular theme, but is open to participants to explore issues they have addressed in individual therapy and ...
Men's Self-Awareness Group
Men are socialized to be goal driven and emotionally controlled and often have difficulty identifying their emotional needs or clearly expressing them in relationships. This group offers a safe space to explore needs and discover commonalities, indeed, a fellowship that ...

Hosted by Michael Milgraum
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Men are socialized to be goal driven and emotionally controlled and often have difficulty identifying their emotional needs or clearly expressing them in relationships. This group offers a safe space to explore needs and discover commonalities, indeed, a fellowship that ...
Queer Women's Group
This group offers a safe and healing environment for gay women experiencing life changes. Members will learn how to prepare for the psychological stages involved in these transitions.
Gain emotional support, constructive feedback, and learn to communicate with others.

Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
This group offers a safe and healing environment for gay women experiencing life changes. Members will learn how to prepare for the psychological stages involved in these transitions.
Gain emotional support, constructive feedback, and learn to communicate with others.
Take Care of Yourself: Escaping Codependence
Join this diverse, mixed gender group designed to help men and women gain the tools needed to live a fulfilled life. This group will offer tips for learning to love yourself, understanding how to practice empathy, exuding authenticity, expanding the ...

Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Join this diverse, mixed gender group designed to help men and women gain the tools needed to live a fulfilled life. This group will offer tips for learning to love yourself, understanding how to practice empathy, exuding authenticity, expanding the ...
Navigating Life Post-COVID for Millennials
Join this group designed exclusively for Millennial Aged persons. Members focus on life stage challenges such as career or relationship issues as well as exploring gender identity and sexual orientation/preferences. We meet virtually (for now) from 5 pm-6:30 pm on ...

Hosted by Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
Join this group designed exclusively for Millennial Aged persons. Members focus on life stage challenges such as career or relationship issues as well as exploring gender identity and sexual orientation/preferences. We meet virtually (for now) from 5 pm-6:30 pm on ...
Managing Conflict & Improving Interpersonal Skills
Tired of bottling up emotions? Do you compromise your true feelings and end up feeling frustrated? Join us for an 8 week group where you will identify unhelpful patterns of communication, learn to live with less resentment, learn to express ...

Hosted by Ariana Prawda
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Tired of bottling up emotions? Do you compromise your true feelings and end up feeling frustrated? Join us for an 8 week group where you will identify unhelpful patterns of communication, learn to live with less resentment, learn to express ...
Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness

Hosted by Jim McGreevey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Coming Home to Your Self
You are invited to join a five week educational and experiential group beginning Oct 12- Nov 9. We will meet on Thursdays. This group is designed for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, uneasy and struggling to manage parts of their ...

Hosted by Dara Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
You are invited to join a five week educational and experiential group beginning Oct 12- Nov 9. We will meet on Thursdays. This group is designed for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, uneasy and struggling to manage parts of their ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group for mindfulness training, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and tolerating distress. This group teaches new skills to replace self-destructive and relationship-destructive behaviors. See website or contact bcorrado@thebethesdagroup .com for more information about group days and ...

Hosted by Brian Corrado
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group for mindfulness training, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and tolerating distress. This group teaches new skills to replace self-destructive and relationship-destructive behaviors. See website or contact bcorrado@thebethesdagroup .com for more information about group days and ...
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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.
Group therapy in Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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.
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 Kensington 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.