Mindful Self-Compassion Group
Hosted by Dr. Alison Batchelder
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C, PsyPACT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98004
Phase 1 & 2 Sex Addiction Support Groups
These groups are a mixture of psychoeducational instruction and process therapy where participants address behavior change via accountability, telling their story, and completing relapse prevention and other growth exercises using Carne's "Facing The Shadow" and "The Recovery Zone" workbooks. Groups ...
Hosted by Bright Hearts Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Snohomish, WA 98290
These groups are a mixture of psychoeducational instruction and process therapy where participants address behavior change via accountability, telling their story, and completing relapse prevention and other growth exercises using Carne's "Facing The Shadow" and "The Recovery Zone" workbooks. Groups ...
Healing Through Adversity
An 8-week therapeutic group that utilizes evidence-based techniques to address anxiety and improve stress management skills. This group will be co-facilitated by counselors Christopher Pugh, MA, LMHCA, SUDPT, and Jennifer Walter, MA, LMHC, SUDP, and will include 8 participants per ...
An 8-week therapeutic group that utilizes evidence-based techniques to address anxiety and improve stress management skills. This group will be co-facilitated by counselors Christopher Pugh, MA, LMHCA, SUDPT, and Jennifer Walter, MA, LMHC, SUDP, and will include 8 participants per ...
Seattle School of Body-Psychotherapy Certification
For therapists who want to specialize, we are training program for therapists and those who work with others. We incorporate the work of Wilhelm Reich and Core Energetics with contemporary therapies and indigenous practices. Students of SSBP gain a strong ...
Hosted by Aylee Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
For therapists who want to specialize, we are training program for therapists and those who work with others. We incorporate the work of Wilhelm Reich and Core Energetics with contemporary therapies and indigenous practices. Students of SSBP gain a strong ...
Seeking Safety: For LGBTQ+ People
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, supportive, online therapy group focused on the here-and-now that seeks to build coping skills and develop safety for those seeking to heal from past trauma, reduce or stop using substances, and move forward with their ...
Hosted by Elliott McMurray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, supportive, online therapy group focused on the here-and-now that seeks to build coping skills and develop safety for those seeking to heal from past trauma, reduce or stop using substances, and move forward with their ...
Recovery Group
Small group focused on processing the challenges of early recovery from substance abuse, addiction or a troubling behavior. All stages of change are welcome.
Small group focused on processing the challenges of early recovery from substance abuse, addiction or a troubling behavior. All stages of change are welcome.
Process Group for Therapists
I run a weekly interpersonal process group for therapists. We meet in person in Bellingham, WA. This is a safe, mutually supportive environment, in which therapists can process experience in the here-and-now. It's an opportunity to express fear and hope, ...
Hosted by Daniel Diamond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellingham, WA 98225
I run a weekly interpersonal process group for therapists. We meet in person in Bellingham, WA. This is a safe, mutually supportive environment, in which therapists can process experience in the here-and-now. It's an opportunity to express fear and hope, ...
Mind-Healing-Sleep (CBT-i)
Got Insomnia? Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBT-i) is a structured treatment which focuses on effective ways to change your thinking and routines around sleep. You can break the exhausting cycle of sleep deprivation. Mind-Healing-Sleep is a small group approach ...
Got Insomnia? Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBT-i) is a structured treatment which focuses on effective ways to change your thinking and routines around sleep. You can break the exhausting cycle of sleep deprivation. Mind-Healing-Sleep is a small group approach ...
Womens Support Group
Hosted by Kathy Jo M Avery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSN, MA, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spokane, WA 99218
Clinical Supervision for SW & MH licensure
This group can be in person or virtual.
Hosted by The Healing Connection Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
This group can be in person or virtual.
DBT Teen Group
This group is led by our certified DBT therapist, Tamra Davis. You can view her profile on our website at integratedtherapynw.com. Our DBT Teen group works with the teen and caregiver to develop coping skills to help teen better navigate ...
Hosted by Jenelle Larson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in University Place, WA 98466
This group is led by our certified DBT therapist, Tamra Davis. You can view her profile on our website at integratedtherapynw.com. Our DBT Teen group works with the teen and caregiver to develop coping skills to help teen better navigate ...
Diabetes and Fat Liberation
This group will be co-led by therapist Taylor Saunders, LSWAIC, and dietitian and diabetes specialist, Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES who specialize in supporting people with diabetes from a fat liberation lens. Over the eight weeks, we will cover topics ...
Hosted by Taylor Saunders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynnwood, WA 98036
This group will be co-led by therapist Taylor Saunders, LSWAIC, and dietitian and diabetes specialist, Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES who specialize in supporting people with diabetes from a fat liberation lens. Over the eight weeks, we will cover topics ...
Private Practice: Headway.co
Headway is an online group practice specializing in billing. My business is privately contracted with them.
Hosted by Carly Palady Klee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tukwila, WA 98188
Headway is an online group practice specializing in billing. My business is privately contracted with them.
Psychoeducational group for Autistic Adults
This group is designed for adults that have an official or suspected Autism diagnosis. This group meets weekly over video. The goal of the group is connection and self understanding . Members will learn coping mechanisms, emotional identification, and strength ...
Hosted by Colette Lynch-Sajo
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98663
This group is designed for adults that have an official or suspected Autism diagnosis. This group meets weekly over video. The goal of the group is connection and self understanding . Members will learn coping mechanisms, emotional identification, and strength ...
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Hosted by John Rickenbacher
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Angeles, WA 98362
Binnacle Psychiatry & TMS
A binnacle holds a ship's compass and keeps it safe and stable while the ship pitches and rolls. At Binnacle Psychiatry we know the world can be stormy, but we strive to provide our patients with the care and treatment ...
Hosted by Mary Palarino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
A binnacle holds a ship's compass and keeps it safe and stable while the ship pitches and rolls. At Binnacle Psychiatry we know the world can be stormy, but we strive to provide our patients with the care and treatment ...
Parenting with gentle boundaries
Parenting with boundaries that are firm enough to help your children feel safe, and compassionate enough to help your children grow.
Hosted by Geralyn Peterson
Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, GMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Puyallup, WA 98371
Parenting with boundaries that are firm enough to help your children feel safe, and compassionate enough to help your children grow.
The Counseling Cooperative
adjective: Working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit. We're a like-minded group of counselors/therapists providing a diverse source of help under one roof. We believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance created between client and counselor, ...
Hosted by LaVonne K Dorsey
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCM, CBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
adjective: Working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit. We're a like-minded group of counselors/therapists providing a diverse source of help under one roof. We believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance created between client and counselor, ...
Therapeutic Dungeons & Dragons
Coming soon: Explore aspects of yourself while growing confidence and skill in a safe social setting. Check back soon or reach out to learn more!
Coming soon: Explore aspects of yourself while growing confidence and skill in a safe social setting. Check back soon or reach out to learn more!
Racial Trauma Group Therapy
This group cultivates a healing space for those who have experienced racial trauma. The focus is to foster understanding, validation, and healing. This is done through group support, psychoeducation, and the development of coping strategies. The group consist of 8-10 ...
Hosted by Barbara Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98108
This group cultivates a healing space for those who have experienced racial trauma. The focus is to foster understanding, validation, and healing. This is done through group support, psychoeducation, and the development of coping strategies. The group consist of 8-10 ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Washington?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.