Leaving Mormonism can shake the bedrock of your life. It cracks open identity, relationships, and your internal sense of right and wrong. This group is for people who are out, partly out, or long out but still feeling its impact. This is a therapist-led process group, with some psychoeducation, but mostly listening to and processing parts of post-mormon life, the painful parts (or even the funny ones). Themes can include: grief, shame, sex, identity, boundaries, and self-trust. This group will run for 8 consecutive weeks and is capped at 5-8 adults. Beginning once interest is met.
Leaving Mormonism can shake the bedrock of your life. It cracks open identity, relationships, and your internal sense of right and wrong. This group is for people who are out, partly out, or long out but still feeling its impact. This is a therapist-led process group, with some psychoeducation, but mostly listening to and processing parts of post-mormon life, the painful parts (or even the funny ones). Themes can include: grief, shame, sex, identity, boundaries, and self-trust. This group will run for 8 consecutive weeks and is capped at 5-8 adults. Beginning once interest is met.
When I brought my baby home, I felt disenchanted! It wasn't the experience I had imagined, and that realization was difficult to admit. I want this space to be warm, welcoming, and honest - a place where we can talk openly about the realities of the postpartum period. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, exhausted, joyful, or all of the above, you are welcome here. Let's have real conversations about what postpartum life actually feels like. Infants welcome! Closed group. 3-8 participants.
Hosted by Jesa Herman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Group meets in Lake Oswego, OR 97034
When I brought my baby home, I felt disenchanted! It wasn't the experience I had imagined, and that realization was difficult to admit. I want this space to be warm, welcoming, and honest - a place where we can talk openly about the realities of the postpartum period. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, exhausted, joyful, or all of the above, you are welcome here. Let's have real conversations about what postpartum life actually feels like. Infants welcome! Closed group. 3-8 participants.
The BodyImagery Eating Wellness Group is designed to help participants develop a richer relationship with food and their bodies. Goals include becoming psychologically and physically healthier and treating various diseases related to diet. The group offers hands-on technique and experience on how to eat to accomplish these goals. The group offers a comprehensive understanding on how eating informs one's relationships, successes, and ability to love and work.
The BodyImagery Eating Wellness Group is designed to help participants develop a richer relationship with food and their bodies. Goals include becoming psychologically and physically healthier and treating various diseases related to diet. The group offers hands-on technique and experience on how to eat to accomplish these goals. The group offers a comprehensive understanding on how eating informs one's relationships, successes, and ability to love and work.
At our practice, we believe life is woven from interconnected worlds, each with its own stressors. We offer a compassionate space to explore your challenges. In individual therapy, we focus on coping strategies to balance work and personal life, helping you develop resilience, improve decision-making, and reduce burnout. Our couples counseling helps partners reconnect through improved communication, trust, and emotional connection. Our pre-marital package fosters transparency, positive communication, and awareness, laying a strong foundation for your future. We are dedicated to supporting your journey toward understanding, connection, and well-being. Your story matters.
Hosted by Dr. Page McCarley Donnelly
Professional Counselor Associate, PhD
Group meets in Lake Oswego, OR 97035
At our practice, we believe life is woven from interconnected worlds, each with its own stressors. We offer a compassionate space to explore your challenges. In individual therapy, we focus on coping strategies to balance work and personal life, helping you develop resilience, improve decision-making, and reduce burnout. Our couples counseling helps partners reconnect through improved communication, trust, and emotional connection. Our pre-marital package fosters transparency, positive communication, and awareness, laying a strong foundation for your future. We are dedicated to supporting your journey toward understanding, connection, and well-being. Your story matters.
Losing a pet is like losing a family member, and the grief can feel overwhelming. Our Pet Loss Support Group offers a compassionate space to connect with others who understand. You don't have to navigate this alone. Share stories, find comfort, and learn coping strategies in a supportive and confidential environment. This is a place to honor your pet's memory and begin to heal. Sharing is optional; listening is always welcome. Art activities are optional but encouraged.
Hosted by Holly Schaffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, L, P, C
Group meets in Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Losing a pet is like losing a family member, and the grief can feel overwhelming. Our Pet Loss Support Group offers a compassionate space to connect with others who understand. You don't have to navigate this alone. Share stories, find comfort, and learn coping strategies in a supportive and confidential environment. This is a place to honor your pet's memory and begin to heal. Sharing is optional; listening is always welcome. Art activities are optional but encouraged.
Virtual class. Based on Dr. Jessica Thomas's research, this unique class integrates the practice of mindful photography and journal writing for those that have experienced the death of someone close to them. This is not a therapy group, but participants might find aspects of the class to be therapeutic. I recommend that participants utilize individual therapy in addition to this class. Email Dr. Thomas directly for registration: Jessica@ReflectiveTherapy.com
Hosted by Jessica N Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Virtual class. Based on Dr. Jessica Thomas's research, this unique class integrates the practice of mindful photography and journal writing for those that have experienced the death of someone close to them. This is not a therapy group, but participants might find aspects of the class to be therapeutic. I recommend that participants utilize individual therapy in addition to this class. Email Dr. Thomas directly for registration: Jessica@ReflectiveTherapy.com
Are you starting to question your religious beliefs? Or maybe you've deconstructed altogether but still feel the effects of a religious environment. This is a space to talk to others who might be going through a similar life change. It is a therapist-led group, with some psychoeducation, but primarily a space to share parts of life that feel sticky or confusing due to deconstruction. Themes may include: grief, shame, purity culture, identity shifts, relationships, and learning to trust your own voice again. Every week for 8 weeks, and capped at 5-8 people. Starting once interest is met.
Are you starting to question your religious beliefs? Or maybe you've deconstructed altogether but still feel the effects of a religious environment. This is a space to talk to others who might be going through a similar life change. It is a therapist-led group, with some psychoeducation, but primarily a space to share parts of life that feel sticky or confusing due to deconstruction. Themes may include: grief, shame, purity culture, identity shifts, relationships, and learning to trust your own voice again. Every week for 8 weeks, and capped at 5-8 people. Starting once interest is met.
Does dating feel like the same story on repeat? Perhaps you're ending up in the same dynamic over and over, or maybe you're not sure why it feels so unsafe once you're in a relationship. Overthinking, overgiving, pulling back, or choosing partners who can’t fully meet your needs are all patterns worth addressing. We will focus on what shows up in real time: how you connect, protect yourself, and respond. This group will run for 8 consecutive weeks and is capped at 5-8 adults. Beginning once interest is met.
Does dating feel like the same story on repeat? Perhaps you're ending up in the same dynamic over and over, or maybe you're not sure why it feels so unsafe once you're in a relationship. Overthinking, overgiving, pulling back, or choosing partners who can’t fully meet your needs are all patterns worth addressing. We will focus on what shows up in real time: how you connect, protect yourself, and respond. This group will run for 8 consecutive weeks and is capped at 5-8 adults. Beginning once interest is met.
Hosted by Barry W. McVay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Lake Oswego, OR 97035
This is a group I have conducted in a community health care center and will be moving to this practice. It seeks to support individuals who are affected by brain injuries, using dedicated modules, both practical and spiritual in nature. We will be joined by a peer with a brain injury. We use a "Healing & Recovery" model, which emphasizes powerful interior solutions!
This is a group I have conducted in a community health care center and will be moving to this practice. It seeks to support individuals who are affected by brain injuries, using dedicated modules, both practical and spiritual in nature. We will be joined by a peer with a brain injury. We use a "Healing & Recovery" model, which emphasizes powerful interior solutions!
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This is a one day workshop. Couples will learn practical communication skills like allowing emotions and listening. They will practice skills with each other in the workshop and leave with a plan which fits their particular relationship.
This is a one day workshop. Couples will learn practical communication skills like allowing emotions and listening. They will practice skills with each other in the workshop and leave with a plan which fits their particular relationship.
AIC's Abuse Intervention Groups provide an accountable and supportive setting for men to understand the role of male socialization, identify the ways they have been abusive or controlling of others, examine and change their beliefs about abuse, and practice acceptable alternatives to abuse. We respectfully confront denial and pro-abuse beliefs while supporting making non-abusive choices and embracing more pro-social beliefs. We make consistent use of evidence based practices, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, role plays, and the research of John Gottman. Groups on Wednesday's and Thursday's. Please call for time and availability.
AIC's Abuse Intervention Groups provide an accountable and supportive setting for men to understand the role of male socialization, identify the ways they have been abusive or controlling of others, examine and change their beliefs about abuse, and practice acceptable alternatives to abuse. We respectfully confront denial and pro-abuse beliefs while supporting making non-abusive choices and embracing more pro-social beliefs. We make consistent use of evidence based practices, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, role plays, and the research of John Gottman. Groups on Wednesday's and Thursday's. Please call for time and availability.
This group teaches Vipassana Mindfulness to help clients experience emotional balance, well-being, and increased awareness of, and compassion for, self and others. Clients learn to notice how they respond defensively, automatically, and unconsciously to avoid or resist emotional discomfort, especially in relationships. Rather than resisting or reacting, one can learn to pause with openness and kindness for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings with a sense of non-judgment and acceptance. Mindfulness has been demonstrated to shift one's neuro-patterns in the brain toward neural integration and well-being. See www.authenticlifecounselingllc.com for more details.
Hosted by Authentic Life Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT, CDWF
Group meets in Gresham, OR 97030
This group teaches Vipassana Mindfulness to help clients experience emotional balance, well-being, and increased awareness of, and compassion for, self and others. Clients learn to notice how they respond defensively, automatically, and unconsciously to avoid or resist emotional discomfort, especially in relationships. Rather than resisting or reacting, one can learn to pause with openness and kindness for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings with a sense of non-judgment and acceptance. Mindfulness has been demonstrated to shift one's neuro-patterns in the brain toward neural integration and well-being. See www.authenticlifecounselingllc.com for more details.
We provide individual and group therapy as well as consultation. In addition, I provide supervision for psychologist residents.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adults in individual and group therapy.
We provide individual and group therapy as well as consultation. In addition, I provide supervision for psychologist residents.
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.com for more information and start dates.
Hosted by Wren Christine Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
Please email me @ wrenandersonlcsw@gmail.com for more information and start dates.
This virtual group offers a supportive and understanding community for individuals living with chronic health conditions or persistent pain. It provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to share experiences, process emotions, and connect with others who truly understand the challenges. The group combines emotional support with practical somatic techniques to help regulate the nervous system, reduce tension, and build resilience. Whether seeking coping tools, understanding, or a sense of belonging, participants are welcomed at any stage of their journey. The group is inclusive, accepting OHP, and focuses on healing, growth, and empowerment in a compassionate environment. 6 week group.
This virtual group offers a supportive and understanding community for individuals living with chronic health conditions or persistent pain. It provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to share experiences, process emotions, and connect with others who truly understand the challenges. The group combines emotional support with practical somatic techniques to help regulate the nervous system, reduce tension, and build resilience. Whether seeking coping tools, understanding, or a sense of belonging, participants are welcomed at any stage of their journey. The group is inclusive, accepting OHP, and focuses on healing, growth, and empowerment in a compassionate environment. 6 week group.
Anyone between the ages of 18-35 is welcome. Groups of 8 people • Explore your stories of belonging and exclusion • Understand the parts of you that protect-and the parts that long to connect • Build self-compassion and authentic self-expression • Practice safe connection in a supportive community • Use creativity as a bridge to yourself and others. Facilitated by a board certified art therapist and counselor aligned with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. This is an open and ongoing small group experience meeting twice monthly. See the flyer in the photos! Referrals welcome.
Hosted by Glynis 'glee' Lumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, LCAT
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Board Certified Art Therapist Licensed in Oregon, 6 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults using art therapy and counseling, Lifespan Integration Level 2
Anyone between the ages of 18-35 is welcome. Groups of 8 people • Explore your stories of belonging and exclusion • Understand the parts of you that protect-and the parts that long to connect • Build self-compassion and authentic self-expression • Practice safe connection in a supportive community • Use creativity as a bridge to yourself and others. Facilitated by a board certified art therapist and counselor aligned with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. This is an open and ongoing small group experience meeting twice monthly. See the flyer in the photos! Referrals welcome.
Next Group starts in May 18th 2026. This 8-week group is for women 18+. This group dives into what trauma is, how it is experienced, how it shows up in our lives and bodies, and coping skills for the symptoms of trauma. This group is a pre-requisite for our ongoing women's trauma group. *Group will begin when enrollment is full.* Register at our website or via email. | www.risetherapeutic.com | risetherapeuticservicesllc@gmail.com
Hosted by Melissa Montello
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC, CCTS-I
Group meets in Sherwood, OR 97140
Next Group starts in May 18th 2026. This 8-week group is for women 18+. This group dives into what trauma is, how it is experienced, how it shows up in our lives and bodies, and coping skills for the symptoms of trauma. This group is a pre-requisite for our ongoing women's trauma group. *Group will begin when enrollment is full.* Register at our website or via email. | www.risetherapeutic.com | risetherapeuticservicesllc@gmail.com
For those interested in beginning a meditation practice. We will discuss postures, methods, mindfulness, implementing a home practice, sitting with a group, working with a teacher, along with some philosophical underpinnings of meditation. The length of the group will be determined by the group. We will have a meditation at the end of each meeting beginning with 10 minutes and lasting 25 minutes at the last meeting.
For those interested in beginning a meditation practice. We will discuss postures, methods, mindfulness, implementing a home practice, sitting with a group, working with a teacher, along with some philosophical underpinnings of meditation. The length of the group will be determined by the group. We will have a meditation at the end of each meeting beginning with 10 minutes and lasting 25 minutes at the last meeting.
Support and parenting strategies for parents whose children are neuro-atypical. Call to express interest and get on a waiting list.
Hosted by Catherine Lazen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Portland, OR 97212
Support and parenting strategies for parents whose children are neuro-atypical. Call to express interest and get on a waiting list.
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.