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!
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!
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
Has your child come out as trans? Nonbinary? Genderqueer? Learning that your child is trans or gender diverse can be a surprise and comes with a variety of emotions and questions. Many parents of trans and gender diverse kids feel isolated and struggle to understand what their child is going through. TransForming Parenthood is a group where parents and caregivers can explore their hopes and fears for their trans or gender diverse child, learn about resources, connect with other parents and gain more access to feelings of curiosity, compassion and confidence.
Hosted by Jen Braveman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20901
Has your child come out as trans? Nonbinary? Genderqueer? Learning that your child is trans or gender diverse can be a surprise and comes with a variety of emotions and questions. Many parents of trans and gender diverse kids feel isolated and struggle to understand what their child is going through. TransForming Parenthood is a group where parents and caregivers can explore their hopes and fears for their trans or gender diverse child, learn about resources, connect with other parents and gain more access to feelings of curiosity, compassion and confidence.
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.
6-week group for parents of children ages 5-10 who struggle with behavioral and emotional regulation. Parents will share their stories of struggles, successes and funny incidents that occur every day in their children's lives. The goals include developing parenting strategies and styles that help children succeed. We will work on developing empathy, collaboration and calm (in the face of stress and chaos), and celebrating both parenting and child successes. Special attention will be devoted to problems with screen time, bedtime, and homework. Group begins October 17th 2023
6-week group for parents of children ages 5-10 who struggle with behavioral and emotional regulation. Parents will share their stories of struggles, successes and funny incidents that occur every day in their children's lives. The goals include developing parenting strategies and styles that help children succeed. We will work on developing empathy, collaboration and calm (in the face of stress and chaos), and celebrating both parenting and child successes. Special attention will be devoted to problems with screen time, bedtime, and homework. Group begins October 17th 2023
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Online link to sign up: https://bit.ly/4h7QZBe. Our Focus: Support for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating divorce, separation, custody, or blended family transitions. Target Audience: LGBTQ+ clients dealing with legal and emotional challenges of divorce, parenting, or family restructuring. Why It Works: LGBTQ+ clients often face unique legal, emotional, and family complexities—and may not feel safe or seen in general divorce groups. This is inclusive and deeply needed. Key Benefits to Promote: Affirming, judgment-free support, Legal + emotional clarity, Safe space to share transitions, Guidance for family restructuring and parenting plans
I help clients navigate divorce, child custody, co- parenting, and high-conflict family dynamics.
Online link to sign up: https://bit.ly/4h7QZBe. Our Focus: Support for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating divorce, separation, custody, or blended family transitions. Target Audience: LGBTQ+ clients dealing with legal and emotional challenges of divorce, parenting, or family restructuring. Why It Works: LGBTQ+ clients often face unique legal, emotional, and family complexities—and may not feel safe or seen in general divorce groups. This is inclusive and deeply needed. Key Benefits to Promote: Affirming, judgment-free support, Legal + emotional clarity, Safe space to share transitions, Guidance for family restructuring and parenting plans
Weekly therapy group for clients who are dealing with divorce and parenting challenges. Having a supportive nonjudgemental space to learn to cope with challenging transitions and develop healthy coping skills to build a life worth living.
Hosted by Healing By Design LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Weekly therapy group for clients who are dealing with divorce and parenting challenges. Having a supportive nonjudgemental space to learn to cope with challenging transitions and develop healthy coping skills to build a life worth living.
PEERS® for Young Adults (Ages 19-29) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skill by didactic and role play models and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session. Parents/Caregivers are taught how to assist their young adults in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through social coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments.
Hosted by Hope Harris-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
PEERS® for Young Adults (Ages 19-29) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skill by didactic and role play models and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session. Parents/Caregivers are taught how to assist their young adults in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through social coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments.
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
This group provides a safe and supportive space for women seeking healing, growth, and empowerment. Participants will explore topics such as self-worth, emotional healing, boundary setting, stress management, and building confidence. Through guided discussions and practical tools, women will gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and strengthen resilience while connecting with others on similar journeys. This group is ideal for women navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or personal growth. Facilitated by Boladale Adegoroye, LCPC, the group integrates evidence-based approaches in a compassionate and confidential environment focused on healing, connection, and empowerment.
Hosted by Divine Touch Therapeutic Counseling and Mentoring
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Group meets in Glen Burnie, MD 21061
This group provides a safe and supportive space for women seeking healing, growth, and empowerment. Participants will explore topics such as self-worth, emotional healing, boundary setting, stress management, and building confidence. Through guided discussions and practical tools, women will gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and strengthen resilience while connecting with others on similar journeys. This group is ideal for women navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or personal growth. Facilitated by Boladale Adegoroye, LCPC, the group integrates evidence-based approaches in a compassionate and confidential environment focused on healing, connection, and empowerment.
This is a space to speak freely and be heard — nothing more. No unsolicited advice, no unsolicited responses, no judgment. Just the rare gift of being witnessed. Each participant shares uninterrupted. What is said here stays here. Sessions open and close with a brief grounding moment. The rest belongs to you. Listen & Release is a peer supportive listening experience, not a substitute for therapy or clinical treatment. Confidentiality has limits — disclosed harm to self or others will be reported. If you are in crisis, please call 988.
This is a space to speak freely and be heard — nothing more. No unsolicited advice, no unsolicited responses, no judgment. Just the rare gift of being witnessed. Each participant shares uninterrupted. What is said here stays here. Sessions open and close with a brief grounding moment. The rest belongs to you. Listen & Release is a peer supportive listening experience, not a substitute for therapy or clinical treatment. Confidentiality has limits — disclosed harm to self or others will be reported. If you are in crisis, please call 988.
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.
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.
Hosted by Sandstone Care Rockville Outpatient 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.
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.
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.
Mondays from 12-1pm Reproductive Health Group. Group offerings include: Pregnancy/ Parenting after Loss; General Infertility; Recurrent Miscarriage; and Fertility after 40. Please check the practice website for specific dates. All groups are virtual and supportive in nature.
Mondays from 12-1pm Reproductive Health Group. Group offerings include: Pregnancy/ Parenting after Loss; General Infertility; Recurrent Miscarriage; and Fertility after 40. Please check the practice website for specific dates. All groups are virtual and supportive in nature.
This support group assists parents with the stressors and joys of raising a child with a disability (physical, developmental or emotional).
This support group assists parents with the stressors and joys of raising a child with a disability (physical, developmental or emotional).
This 3 week series of 5 sessions will include: Reframing experiences of things like rage, sadness, & panic from mental health to evidence of the things we aren’t GETTING. Unburdening of shame and grief in motherhood. Rethinking balance and how this can be a helpful shift. Recognizing that those moments where we feel like we’re being “bad” moms, really is YOU trying to protect YOU. We will find the space between stimulus & reaction so you feel like you’re able to pause, approach with curiosity & more knowledge about your choice in a way that feels safe for you.
This 3 week series of 5 sessions will include: Reframing experiences of things like rage, sadness, & panic from mental health to evidence of the things we aren’t GETTING. Unburdening of shame and grief in motherhood. Rethinking balance and how this can be a helpful shift. Recognizing that those moments where we feel like we’re being “bad” moms, really is YOU trying to protect YOU. We will find the space between stimulus & reaction so you feel like you’re able to pause, approach with curiosity & more knowledge about your choice in a way that feels safe for you.
This is a self-paced course to help you navigate the complicated, stressful aspects of divorce, including legal, financial, emotional, and relational advice. You can access the course at: betterlifedr.org or divorceready.org. Once you purchase the course, you will be invited to join our online support group.
This is a self-paced course to help you navigate the complicated, stressful aspects of divorce, including legal, financial, emotional, and relational advice. You can access the course at: betterlifedr.org or divorceready.org. Once you purchase the course, you will be invited to join our online support group.
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.
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.
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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.