Support Groups in Upper Marlboro, MD
Welcome to the Vitality Health and Wellness Circle! We are a dynamic group of healthcare professionals whose mission is to impact our community by shaping the minds, thoughts, and behaviors of our peers (sisters).

Hosted by Vitality Health & Wellness Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DHA, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Welcome to the Vitality Health and Wellness Circle! We are a dynamic group of healthcare professionals whose mission is to impact our community by shaping the minds, thoughts, and behaviors of our peers (sisters).
The Better series is a support group for women. The group sessions have been postponed at this time and I am working to create a platform online, if you are interested please email rochelle@rochellemthompson.com

The Better series is a support group for women. The group sessions have been postponed at this time and I am working to create a platform online, if you are interested please email rochelle@rochellemthompson.com
The group tackles what is shame and how to overcome shame with Biblical principles. Women learn skills to understand yourself and improve self-esteem, which is essential for life satisfaction and maintaining healthy relationships.

Hosted by Ebony Griffin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
The group tackles what is shame and how to overcome shame with Biblical principles. Women learn skills to understand yourself and improve self-esteem, which is essential for life satisfaction and maintaining healthy relationships.
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.

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.
Our mission is to work together with you to develop healthy and thriving lives. In-person and online therapy.

Hosted by Dr. Donna Melynda Clarke
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Our mission is to work together with you to develop healthy and thriving lives. In-person and online therapy.
An overview of coping with anxiety.

Hosted by Peaceful Mind, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ACS, BC-TMH
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
An overview of coping with anxiety.
Focus on women's issues with emphasis on balancing work and family.

Hosted by Dr. Monica L. Johnson LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Focus on women's issues with emphasis on balancing work and family.
Learn and heal in the Trauma Healing Group. The group supports women, who have experienced sexual, emotional, and/or domestic abuse, that are seeking support for recovery. Adult women courageously come together to talk honestly about their experiences with violence that may have caused social or life strains or caused health challenges. You may or may not have a diagnosis of a mental health disorder but may experience traumatic impacts from the experience of violence. This Trauma Healing group meets twice a month for 20-24 sessions.

Hosted by ReFocus Together Counseling Services
Counselor, JD, LCPC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Learn and heal in the Trauma Healing Group. The group supports women, who have experienced sexual, emotional, and/or domestic abuse, that are seeking support for recovery. Adult women courageously come together to talk honestly about their experiences with violence that may have caused social or life strains or caused health challenges. You may or may not have a diagnosis of a mental health disorder but may experience traumatic impacts from the experience of violence. This Trauma Healing group meets twice a month for 20-24 sessions.
PTSD Men's Group: Trauma survivors: Combat; Domestic Violence; Environmental;

Hosted by Dr. O & Okundaye, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MA, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
PTSD Men's Group: Trauma survivors: Combat; Domestic Violence; Environmental;
Group that focuses on different techniques to manage your stress in a healthier way.

Hosted by Peaceful Mind, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ACS, BC-TMH
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Group that focuses on different techniques to manage your stress in a healthier way.
ReFocus Together Grief Group will support adults, who have experienced recent losses and are seeking coping support. Together, adults will talk honestly about their experiences and coping challenges. Group will meet once a month for 8 sessions (rolling sessions thereafter). Sessions hosted using ZOOM (online telehealth therapy source). Maximum capacity of group is 8-10 people.

Hosted by ReFocus Together Counseling Services
Counselor, JD, LCPC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
ReFocus Together Grief Group will support adults, who have experienced recent losses and are seeking coping support. Together, adults will talk honestly about their experiences and coping challenges. Group will meet once a month for 8 sessions (rolling sessions thereafter). Sessions hosted using ZOOM (online telehealth therapy source). Maximum capacity of group is 8-10 people.
Experiencing guilt, remorse, shame, and painful memories from your past abortion? The purpose of the group is to explore feelings of grief, depression, anger, and confusion and provide biblical tools to heal and gain freedom from the past abortion experience. This is a closed group (closed means no new members will be added once the group starts) for WOMEN only. Please contact Therapist, Ebony Griffin, for more details about joining the group. Small Group of 4-8 participants.

Hosted by ReFocus Together Counseling Services
Counselor, JD, LCPC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Experiencing guilt, remorse, shame, and painful memories from your past abortion? The purpose of the group is to explore feelings of grief, depression, anger, and confusion and provide biblical tools to heal and gain freedom from the past abortion experience. This is a closed group (closed means no new members will be added once the group starts) for WOMEN only. Please contact Therapist, Ebony Griffin, for more details about joining the group. Small Group of 4-8 participants.
Are you unable to stop the flood of negative thoughts in your head? Is it difficult to stop adverse behaviors that are destroying your relationships or maybe you are experiencing the most heartbreaking challenges of your life right now? If this is you and if you have tried everything and nothing has worked to fix your situation; join us for a FREE Life Skills Workshop. Let’s work together to regain freedom from the heaviness holding you down!

Hosted by Ebony Griffin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Are you unable to stop the flood of negative thoughts in your head? Is it difficult to stop adverse behaviors that are destroying your relationships or maybe you are experiencing the most heartbreaking challenges of your life right now? If this is you and if you have tried everything and nothing has worked to fix your situation; join us for a FREE Life Skills Workshop. Let’s work together to regain freedom from the heaviness holding you down!
This workshop teaches children and their parents how to recognize a good touch verses a bad touch. It teaches children the importance of consent, not keeping secrets, how to create a safety plan, and how to get help.

Hosted by Dr. Simone Blanchard
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, MA
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This workshop teaches children and their parents how to recognize a good touch verses a bad touch. It teaches children the importance of consent, not keeping secrets, how to create a safety plan, and how to get help.
Each and every Friday evening, come out and release, relate and rejuvenate as you begin your weekend.
Hosted by Choices International
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CAC-AD, LPC, NCC, MAC
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Each and every Friday evening, come out and release, relate and rejuvenate as you begin your weekend.
Hosted by Jenny X Feng
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Hosted by CAFY Counseling and Family Center
Treatment Center
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Hosted by CAFY Counseling and Family Center
Treatment Center
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Hosted by Restoring Minds And Hearts, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Hosted by Jene' Gould
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP
Group meets in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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How can I find a support group in Upper Marlboro?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.