This 8-week group is for women experiencing pain with sex who want support, community, and practical tools. Together, we’ll explore how pain impacts the brain and nervous system, how it can shape desire, arousal, and self-image, and ways to reconnect with pleasure at a pace that feels safe. You’ll learn language for talking with a partner about your experience, practice skills to reduce shame and increase agency, and build a healthier, more compassionate sexual identity. Expect an affirming, confidential space that balances psychoeducation with gentle processing and connection. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Hosted by Lauren Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMCHA, PMH-C
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
This 8-week group is for women experiencing pain with sex who want support, community, and practical tools. Together, we’ll explore how pain impacts the brain and nervous system, how it can shape desire, arousal, and self-image, and ways to reconnect with pleasure at a pace that feels safe. You’ll learn language for talking with a partner about your experience, practice skills to reduce shame and increase agency, and build a healthier, more compassionate sexual identity. Expect an affirming, confidential space that balances psychoeducation with gentle processing and connection. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
The ending of a challenging or emotionally draining relationship can leave lasting feelings of sadness, confusion, or self-doubt. You are not alone—and healing is possible. This group is designed specifically for women recovering from emotionally complicated relationships. Together, we’ll create a space to process experiences, explore patterns, and rebuild confidence, boundaries, and self-trust. You can expect a confidential and supportive environment, space to share your experiences, guidance in understanding common dynamics in challenging relationships, and tools to strengthen self-esteem, boundaries, and resilience.
Hosted by Jana Bedini Ullrich
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHC-A, NCC
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
The ending of a challenging or emotionally draining relationship can leave lasting feelings of sadness, confusion, or self-doubt. You are not alone—and healing is possible. This group is designed specifically for women recovering from emotionally complicated relationships. Together, we’ll create a space to process experiences, explore patterns, and rebuild confidence, boundaries, and self-trust. You can expect a confidential and supportive environment, space to share your experiences, guidance in understanding common dynamics in challenging relationships, and tools to strengthen self-esteem, boundaries, and resilience.
Healing Waves Therapy & Counseling, PLLC is a Latina-owned group practice in North Carolina offering inclusive, trauma-informed therapy for adults, teens (16+), and partners. We specialize in supporting BIPOC, first-generation, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, and life transitions. Our therapists blend clinical expertise with culturally responsive, holistic care—including mindfulness, somatic work, and empowerment-based approaches. We offer telehealth and in-person sessions in Raleigh. Healing Waves is a space to be seen, held, and supported as you move toward healing on your own terms.
Healing Waves Therapy & Counseling, PLLC is a Latina-owned group practice in North Carolina offering inclusive, trauma-informed therapy for adults, teens (16+), and partners. We specialize in supporting BIPOC, first-generation, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, and life transitions. Our therapists blend clinical expertise with culturally responsive, holistic care—including mindfulness, somatic work, and empowerment-based approaches. We offer telehealth and in-person sessions in Raleigh. Healing Waves is a space to be seen, held, and supported as you move toward healing on your own terms.
Glow Up Circle is a virtual trauma support group for female-identifying young adults ages 18–45 who are healing from childhood trauma and its impact on relationships, identity, and self-worth. The group is LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-affirming & led by a trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner with lived experience. This group supports participants navigating complicated, painful, or emotionally confusing family relationships. Together, we'll explore emotional neglect, boundaries, and cultivating self-trust and compassion. Grounded in trauma-informed and relational approaches, the group offers a supportive, nurturing space for reflection, connection, and meaningful growth. *AETNA, BCBS, & NC SHP ACCEPTED
Glow Up Circle is a virtual trauma support group for female-identifying young adults ages 18–45 who are healing from childhood trauma and its impact on relationships, identity, and self-worth. The group is LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-affirming & led by a trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner with lived experience. This group supports participants navigating complicated, painful, or emotionally confusing family relationships. Together, we'll explore emotional neglect, boundaries, and cultivating self-trust and compassion. Grounded in trauma-informed and relational approaches, the group offers a supportive, nurturing space for reflection, connection, and meaningful growth. *AETNA, BCBS, & NC SHP ACCEPTED
This is a group for mothers with kids of all ages. The group focuses on teaching mindfulness skills to help moms be more present in their parenting. The group also encourages self-care for moms to help reduce stress. In addition to mindfulness training, the group will focus on parent training for better management of a range of parenting challenges.
This is a group for mothers with kids of all ages. The group focuses on teaching mindfulness skills to help moms be more present in their parenting. The group also encourages self-care for moms to help reduce stress. In addition to mindfulness training, the group will focus on parent training for better management of a range of parenting challenges.
Rethink Awareness, PLLC provides compassionate, culturally responsive telehealth therapy for adults in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. We help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, trauma impacts, relationship concerns, life transitions, and substance use recovery. Our clinicians integrate evidence-based approaches—CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care—to build coping skills, strengthen boundaries, reduce rumination, and improve daily functioning. Sessions are collaborative and structured with a clear focus, measurable progress, and optional between-session practices. Faith-integrated support is available upon request and always optional.
Hosted by Crystal Eve Younger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27617
Rethink Awareness, PLLC provides compassionate, culturally responsive telehealth therapy for adults in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. We help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, trauma impacts, relationship concerns, life transitions, and substance use recovery. Our clinicians integrate evidence-based approaches—CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care—to build coping skills, strengthen boundaries, reduce rumination, and improve daily functioning. Sessions are collaborative and structured with a clear focus, measurable progress, and optional between-session practices. Faith-integrated support is available upon request and always optional.
This workshop has been intentionally designed to support folx with interstitial cystitis (IC) through the use of evidence-based psychotherapy strategies, as well as community-building, to manage chronic pain and improve overall well-being. Through a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CT), and Mindfulness-Based Strategies, the overarching goal here is to discover compassionate (and applicable) approaches to living a fuller life with IC. 1-Day event on Sunday 11/3.
This workshop has been intentionally designed to support folx with interstitial cystitis (IC) through the use of evidence-based psychotherapy strategies, as well as community-building, to manage chronic pain and improve overall well-being. Through a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CT), and Mindfulness-Based Strategies, the overarching goal here is to discover compassionate (and applicable) approaches to living a fuller life with IC. 1-Day event on Sunday 11/3.
This is a group for women working on building connection with themselves and others. Groups focus on concerns clients bring rather than a scheduled topic list. Participants are encouraged to recognize and name their emotions, sit with discomfort, and provide support for others doing the same. Group is limited to 8 participants to ensure time for everyone.
This is a group for women working on building connection with themselves and others. Groups focus on concerns clients bring rather than a scheduled topic list. Participants are encouraged to recognize and name their emotions, sit with discomfort, and provide support for others doing the same. Group is limited to 8 participants to ensure time for everyone.
WAITLIST FOR BE WELL GROUP. COHORT-BASED. Understand the impacts of your family of origin on who you are today. Increase your sense of self-worth. Practice tools and strategies to live well. GROUP PROCESS OVERVIEW: 1. Mental health education; 2. Homework (tasks between sessions to help you be well); 3. Bonding activities (sharing stories, role-playing, games, etc.); 4. Guided mindfulness experiences; 5. Resource sharing (books, articles/blogs, online tools, etc.). Group offered online. Visit the application at https://forms.gle/gCsDFsqwS4NgZzZT8 for more details.
Hosted by Alysia W. McGlone
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
WAITLIST FOR BE WELL GROUP. COHORT-BASED. Understand the impacts of your family of origin on who you are today. Increase your sense of self-worth. Practice tools and strategies to live well. GROUP PROCESS OVERVIEW: 1. Mental health education; 2. Homework (tasks between sessions to help you be well); 3. Bonding activities (sharing stories, role-playing, games, etc.); 4. Guided mindfulness experiences; 5. Resource sharing (books, articles/blogs, online tools, etc.). Group offered online. Visit the application at https://forms.gle/gCsDFsqwS4NgZzZT8 for more details.
Mended Roots a closed support group for women who want to better understand their Codependent patterns and behaviors. Codependent patterns often develop as adaptive responses to early relational experiences, chronic stress and environments where emotions were overlooked. These things can impact boundaries, self-esteem and the ability to maintain balance healthy relationship with self and others. Group Details July-September, Wednesday| 6:30pm-8:00pm - $222 when paid in full or $36/ group session Facilitating: Anita Hagans Ideal for women looking for a safe community to process relational patterns and build new skills. anita@inspired2changelifetherapy.com
Hosted by Anita Lynette Hagans
LCSW Associate, MSW, MSIHS, LCSWA, RMT
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Mended Roots a closed support group for women who want to better understand their Codependent patterns and behaviors. Codependent patterns often develop as adaptive responses to early relational experiences, chronic stress and environments where emotions were overlooked. These things can impact boundaries, self-esteem and the ability to maintain balance healthy relationship with self and others. Group Details July-September, Wednesday| 6:30pm-8:00pm - $222 when paid in full or $36/ group session Facilitating: Anita Hagans Ideal for women looking for a safe community to process relational patterns and build new skills. anita@inspired2changelifetherapy.com
Rooted: Building Love Without Losing Yourself is an 8-week virtual therapy group for women ages 20–35 who want to strengthen self-worth, develop healthy boundaries, and build healthier relationships. Participants will explore topics such as dating, breakup recovery, relationship anxiety, attachment styles, self-love, emotional safety, and recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns. Through supportive discussion, therapeutic activities, and connection with other women, members will learn to stay grounded in their values while building healthy, fulfilling relationships aligned with who they are. Limited spots available.
Rooted: Building Love Without Losing Yourself is an 8-week virtual therapy group for women ages 20–35 who want to strengthen self-worth, develop healthy boundaries, and build healthier relationships. Participants will explore topics such as dating, breakup recovery, relationship anxiety, attachment styles, self-love, emotional safety, and recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns. Through supportive discussion, therapeutic activities, and connection with other women, members will learn to stay grounded in their values while building healthy, fulfilling relationships aligned with who they are. Limited spots available.
Zoom group! Join Awakenings’ Socio-Cultural Lead, Jamesa Bitting, this Fall in her African American Women & Sexuality Group! The group will cover the monolith, misconceptions, and myths of Black Women and sexuality. What we were taught as young women, sexualization of body due to development and what we offer to the conversation as adults. There will also be opportunity for round table talks and guest speakers. 6-week course, total $300 Beginning October 6th Wednesdays at 6:30pm (May pay weekly but financial commitment if for the whole 6 sessions.)
Hosted by Awakenings Counseling for Couples and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCMHC, AASECT, EFT
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Zoom group! Join Awakenings’ Socio-Cultural Lead, Jamesa Bitting, this Fall in her African American Women & Sexuality Group! The group will cover the monolith, misconceptions, and myths of Black Women and sexuality. What we were taught as young women, sexualization of body due to development and what we offer to the conversation as adults. There will also be opportunity for round table talks and guest speakers. 6-week course, total $300 Beginning October 6th Wednesdays at 6:30pm (May pay weekly but financial commitment if for the whole 6 sessions.)
GROUP CURRENTLY CLOSED. This 10-week biweekly virtual therapy group is for anyone who identifies as a daughter and grew up with an emotionally immature parent. Led by Sara Forcella, LCSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, trained by Dr. Lindsay Gibson, the group provides education, support, and space to understand how emotional immaturity impacts your relationships, self-worth, and nervous system. Together we’ll explore boundaries, emotional regulation, family dynamics, and reconnecting with your authentic self. This closed group meets every other Wednesday from 5:30–7 PM for $55 per session. Open to adults 25+ living in North Carolina or Connecticut.
Hosted by Sara Forcella | Complex Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
GROUP CURRENTLY CLOSED. This 10-week biweekly virtual therapy group is for anyone who identifies as a daughter and grew up with an emotionally immature parent. Led by Sara Forcella, LCSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, trained by Dr. Lindsay Gibson, the group provides education, support, and space to understand how emotional immaturity impacts your relationships, self-worth, and nervous system. Together we’ll explore boundaries, emotional regulation, family dynamics, and reconnecting with your authentic self. This closed group meets every other Wednesday from 5:30–7 PM for $55 per session. Open to adults 25+ living in North Carolina or Connecticut.
The Trauma Recovery Process Group is for adult women* who have experienced relational trauma. Clients are invited to consider strategies that will help them grow in their capacity to cope with traumatic experiences. General goals for group include; an increased ability to integrate traumatic experiences with factors of resiliency, and the development a sense of hope for the future. ***Currently taking applicants for our next group. Please email joy@attunedpsychotherapy.org for more information or to be placed on the waiting list for future groups.
The Trauma Recovery Process Group is for adult women* who have experienced relational trauma. Clients are invited to consider strategies that will help them grow in their capacity to cope with traumatic experiences. General goals for group include; an increased ability to integrate traumatic experiences with factors of resiliency, and the development a sense of hope for the future. ***Currently taking applicants for our next group. Please email joy@attunedpsychotherapy.org for more information or to be placed on the waiting list for future groups.
A non-judgmental, encouraging virtual support group for women who are navigating the challenges of a recent divorce or separation from their partner. This group is led by a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps guide you through the emotions and decisions related to divorce. You will leave this group with the energy, courage, and clarity to move forward, heal, and rebuild your life after divorce. The group is held weekly for a 16-week cycle. Apply now.
Hosted by Mary Beth Somich
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, EdM, LCMHC
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
A non-judgmental, encouraging virtual support group for women who are navigating the challenges of a recent divorce or separation from their partner. This group is led by a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps guide you through the emotions and decisions related to divorce. You will leave this group with the energy, courage, and clarity to move forward, heal, and rebuild your life after divorce. The group is held weekly for a 16-week cycle. Apply now.
Living Arts is partnering with Dr. Danielle Sudler, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C to provide a women's ADHD & Anxiety ketamine treatment series with preparation & integration groups and an extended psychedelic journey (IM injections). The $570* includes: all virtual groups, medical services & medicines, custom integration workbook and all other journey items. Research shows ketamine is helpful for up to 70% of individuals. more information: susan@livingartspsychotherapy.com *if needed the MED/BEH assessment is an additional $175.
Living Arts is partnering with Dr. Danielle Sudler, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C to provide a women's ADHD & Anxiety ketamine treatment series with preparation & integration groups and an extended psychedelic journey (IM injections). The $570* includes: all virtual groups, medical services & medicines, custom integration workbook and all other journey items. Research shows ketamine is helpful for up to 70% of individuals. more information: susan@livingartspsychotherapy.com *if needed the MED/BEH assessment is an additional $175.
Connect, Heal and Grow are offered throughout the year. Each is 6 Wks long, $198/series. In-person in N. Raleigh. No extra fees. Includes workbook. Welcoming like-minded women. Groups are didactic, experiential and processing/sharing. Curated, concise and actionable information based on evidence based approaches.
Connect, Heal and Grow are offered throughout the year. Each is 6 Wks long, $198/series. In-person in N. Raleigh. No extra fees. Includes workbook. Welcoming like-minded women. Groups are didactic, experiential and processing/sharing. Curated, concise and actionable information based on evidence based approaches.
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Caring for aging parents while managing everyday life can leave you overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. One-Eighty is a virtual support and skills group for sandwich generation caregivers who want practical tools and emotional support to navigate caregiving challenges. This group helps adults improve communication with aging parents, reduce conflict and guilt, set healthy boundaries, and manage caregiver stress, . You’ll learn strategies to stop walking on eggshells while maintaining connection and dignity in your relationships. If you’re feeling stretched thin between your own life and the needs of your aging parents join the waitlist at www.edlaprevette.com
Hosted by Edla Prevette
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MEd
Group meets in Cary, NC 27518
Caring for aging parents while managing everyday life can leave you overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. One-Eighty is a virtual support and skills group for sandwich generation caregivers who want practical tools and emotional support to navigate caregiving challenges. This group helps adults improve communication with aging parents, reduce conflict and guilt, set healthy boundaries, and manage caregiver stress, . You’ll learn strategies to stop walking on eggshells while maintaining connection and dignity in your relationships. If you’re feeling stretched thin between your own life and the needs of your aging parents join the waitlist at www.edlaprevette.com
This group provides Black women with a safe space to explore grief, intimacy, attachment, and mental/physical health. Sessions focus on self-awareness, emotional resilience, and breaking societal barriers while fostering sisterhood and healing.
Hosted by UniquelyU Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCMHC, SATP, NCC
Group meets in Knightdale, NC 27545
This group provides Black women with a safe space to explore grief, intimacy, attachment, and mental/physical health. Sessions focus on self-awareness, emotional resilience, and breaking societal barriers while fostering sisterhood and healing.
Since 1991 I've coached women leaders in all kinds of organizations, from small family businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. I also coached the director of the documentary "Pioneers in Skirts". This group will be a safe space to freely explore our leadership dreams, goals and experiences with each other. We will use various tests and models that are powerfully effective to enhance our work. Two formats are possible: 1. An "in-person" group for those living around Durham, NC. or 2. An online group. If interested, please contact me at ccg@nc.rr.com or 919-572-2400.
Since 1991 I've coached women leaders in all kinds of organizations, from small family businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. I also coached the director of the documentary "Pioneers in Skirts". This group will be a safe space to freely explore our leadership dreams, goals and experiences with each other. We will use various tests and models that are powerfully effective to enhance our work. Two formats are possible: 1. An "in-person" group for those living around Durham, NC. or 2. An online group. If interested, please contact me at ccg@nc.rr.com or 919-572-2400.
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Women's Issues Support Groups
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.