We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.

Hosted by Megan "M" Lesowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Trying to figure out how to take care of yourself and live a balance life can feel like an uphill battle. I will work with you on understanding what is causing difficulties in your life and how to approach these challenges. I am a HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned therapist and have specialized training in helping those who struggle with their relationship with food, body, & movement.
Provide Licensure supervision for masters level professionals

Hosted by Kit Kryger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Everyone goes through challenges situations in life and while you my have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it, in fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, marital/relational difficulties and are committed to making long lasting changes in your life by acquiring the long-lasting benefits and tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome those challenges-take the first step.
Group therapy TBD on size and interest from community.

Dr. Weitzman has worked for the past 20 years in community and inpatient treatment settings. He has a vast amount of experience working with a wide array of complex issues including: anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, substance abuse, emotional, physical, and sexual trauma and other various issues. His soothing and lighthearted demeanor creates a non-judgmental and compassionate environment to safely find the answers clients seek to the problems they wish to solve.
Six-weeks Art Therapy for Grief group offered in-person in SE Portland. The next group will be Monday, April 28th- June 9th, 2025. No experience in art is necessary to benefit from this group. The groups are designed for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a significant person, and would like to process their grief in a supportive and creative environment. Art therapy, writing-as-therapy and psycho-educational modalities are used. Please reach out with any questions. I look forward from hearing from you!

Hosted by Sally Foster Rudolph
Art Therapist, LCAT, ART-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97216
As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, genuine, creative, and hands-on way to process loss, trauma and overwhelm. Maybe the past is not allowing you to move forward, or worry about the future makes you feel stuck. Perhaps you have lost a loved one, or your health, or a job, or an important relationship. Perhaps you are looking for a way to express yourself fully and integrate your experiences, but need structure and guidance to do so. I offer art therapy sessions in both individual and group format.
Therapy Group of individual independent therapists

Hosted by Andy Lasnik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tigard, OR 97223
I work with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, as well as their parents. Whether you’re looking for new coping skills to better live with your condition or hoping to learn new strategies to support a loved one with a disability, we will work together to build on skills you want to hone. I am also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and work with anyone facing struggles around sexuality or gender identity.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment for symptoms of PTSD that developed from trauma related to sexual abuse, combat exposure, and natural disasters. It is considered a strongly recommended treatment for trauma symptoms. CPT teaches participants to evaluate and change distressing thoughts/beliefs that have occurred since the trauma. We currently offer this in group therapy format and are accepting patients. Please contact the clinic for more information.

I believe therapy is a collaboration between the therapist and client who work together to help the client reach a greater understanding of themselves so they can live a richer, more fulfilling life. Together, we can work to improve your ability to overcome daily adversities and life’s greater challenges. My communication style is compassionate, encouraging, and solution-focused, tailored to your specific needs, and my goal is to ensure that you feel safe, heard and supported in your journey toward a greater sense of well-being.
I offer group EMDR consultation for therapists who are looking to fulfill the consultation requirement for the EMDR Basic Training, become EMDR Certified, or who want to participate in Advanced EMDR Consultation. Please contact me for more details.

Hosted by Ross Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Curious about EMDR Therapy? EMDR is extensively researched, highly effective, and recommended by organizations such as the APA, WHO, and DoD. In fact, over the last 33 years, millions have been successfully treated with EMDR by over 100,000 clinicians worldwide. EMDR is commonly effective with anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, fears, phobias, panic, trauma, sleep issues, addictions, and performance challenges. What makes EMDR so powerful is how effectively it turns on the brain’s natural healing process, allowing for deep release of the painful past thoughts and wounds that keep you stuck in old, negative patterns.
This is a small group designed to help clients explore self healing through the use of mindfulness and somatic guided practices. We will us expressive arts with meditation to help facilitate explore self love, and compassion as members work on achieve healing and growth in their lives. Members are encouraged to bring an art journal and art materials that they would like to use. This can include drawing instruments, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and watercolor. Please bring a comfortable meditation pillow to sit on or a mat. Group meets biweekly Saturdays.

When working with clients I work from a holistic person centered approach to support the individual needs of clients and help them achieve meaningful growth and change in their lives. I work from somatic and expressive arts trauma informed and mindfulness based intervention methods; geared to support clients in processing and overcoming life traumas, such as sexual abuse; anxiety; depression; postpartum depression; infant mental health; pain management, emotional eating; grief/loss; emotional dysregulation; child/parent interactions. My role is to assist clients in their healing so that they may reclaim their lives.
For women who have graduated from chemical dependency treatment, primarily Hazelden/Betty Ford, and those who are in active 12 Step recovery. Thursdays 12:30-2 pm. Evening group available for long term recovery.

Hosted by Amy Holbrook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCIII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Oswego, OR 97035
It can often feel like a brave step to decide to go to therapy. I specialize in recovery-- from old patterns that no longer serve you, problems with anxiety or depression, addiction, grief and relationships that are changing. Perhaps you are not sure what you need but you know something is just not quite right...Psychotherapy can be an opportunity to think carefully about your life, your history and what you hope for with a trained listener who can help you navigate and help you to figure important things out.
This group is a process-oriented, time-limited experience in which 6-10 men will have facilitated discussions about common men's issues. This group will help men discuss and explore issues that affect their ability to connect with and support others. The experience of loneliness and disconnection will be a central theme.

Therapy with me is approachable, constructive, and engaging. Clients in NY, CT, OR, and MA seek my care to overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues, as well as major life transitions (i.e., loss, parenthood, divorce). I work collaboratively to identify and address cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns that have proven too difficult to overcome alone. I offer therapy to NY residents who carry Aetna.
This (virtual) writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of writing. The group will consist of writing time, small group sharing, and group discussion. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a willingness to show up and explore your lived experiences through writing and discussion with other group members who have shared lived experience. Begins May 20th.

Hosted by Julie Bloom
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
I support individuals and couples navigating religious trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and those seeking LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming support. Those who have experienced pain, disappointment, and distress in faith communities are especially drawn to my work. It can be isolating to deconstruct or reconsider long-held beliefs or spiritual practices that once held a lot of hope and meaning, and to lose connection with others who don't share your new beliefs. My goal is to help you explore how embracing your full humanity and identity can be celebrated after experiences of being shamed for those aspects of you.
A weekly online Men’s group: 1. Uncovering a deeper sense of purpose through ongoing social participation in the community. 2. Honest and direct confrontation with ourselves to improve life outcomes. 3. A community of connection and bonding with other men beyond the superficial. 90 minute sessions will hold a maximum of 8 men, over the age of 24. Sessions center around a new topic: - Anger management - improving close relationships - attachment patterns - Managing anxiety and depression - Identifying addictive behavioral patterns - reducing isolation - self-discipline - uncovering inner strengths - creating meaning and purpose - dating - confronting personal fears - health optimization - Etc.

Hosted by Steve Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bend, OR 97703
Accepting new clients as of Spring 2025. Real world counseling is compassionate, collaborative, and outcome oriented. I rely on evidenced-based therapeutic practices alongside holistic functional approaches. I specialize in modern men's issues, addictions, and couple's sessions. Together we can work towards a greater sense of wholeness and stability. Common concerns involve relationship enhancement and communication, sex and dating, attachment issues, substance use, process addictions, trauma, identity crisis, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, and assertiveness training.

Hosted by Megan Coggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clackamas, OR 97015
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
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gresham, OR 97030
Life can get overwhelming at times. Often, stressful events, deep feelings of woundedness, feeling cut off from joy, and simply not feeling good about yourself or your relationship(s) get to the point where you know it is time to face these difficulties. As challenging as these things are, they can be the catalyst for change. I am available to help you with anxiety, sadness, grief, loss, and relationship issues and to experience life's challenges in ways that promote healing and wholeness and connect with what you truly want, need, and already have in your heart.
These women only process groups are designed to give you a safe and confidential environment to heal from your trauma and will allow you to build a community of other survivors that have been through similar experiences. Group is appropriate for women who are healing from childhood abuse, adult assaults, violence in relationships, work place harassment, stalking, intimidation & fear and sexual objectification.

Hosted by Deborah Lyda High
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
The act of doing therapy is a bit like tending to a garden; it takes diligence and care to achieve growth! It sounds challenging I know, but the outcomes and successes of working on yourself and your relationships far outweigh the negatives. We all have gardens that need occasional weeding and replanting, and when we are not taking care of ourselves, we can experience feelings of depression, anxiety, restlessness and frustration. In choosing to work with me, I will guide and encourage you by providing the necessary tools and resources that allow you to create a healthy and bountiful garden of your own.
Beautifully Woven is an online 8-week therapy group for Christian women who are struggling in their relationship with food and their body. This group meets virtually for 90 minutes on Saturday mornings for 8 consecutive weeks. Cozy up with a cup of coffee, a notebook, and an open heart. We will dive into topics such as diet culture, emotional regulation, boundaries and communication skills, and ways to improve your relationship with food and your body. The last 45-60 minutes of group will be spent as a process therapy group. Group members should be 18+ in Oregon or California.

Hosted by Chantia Sturman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, OR 97477
I provide individual and group online counseling for two specialties: eating disorders and Christian-based therapy. Have you spent countless hours (or years) struggling with your relationship with food and your body? For many this is a battle that not only impacts your mental health, but also impacts your relationships, college or career performance, and overall well being. Recovery from issues related to food and body image is possible. I use knowledge acquired from specialized training in eating disorders/disordered eating and body image to walk alongside you as you navigate the road toward healing.
Are you recovering from an injury or surgery? Physical recovery is a journey that often takes a toll on emotional wellbeing. Neuroscience shows that physical recovery and emotional healing are linked! It's deeper than mind over matter. Emotional resilience matters! This group supports individuals in building connection, support, and resilience to navigate the recovery process. Focus: the whole person, building new coping skills, and promoting positive mental health to support the emotional and physical healing process. Mind-body approach to build self-compassion and trust in the rehabilitation process to promote physical and emotional recovery. www.innerflowcounseling.com/blog/

Hosted by Inner Flow Counseling LLC, Dacarie Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Medford, OR 97504
Do you feel stuck? Burnt out? Ready to take back your power & elevate your potential? My ideal clients are student athletes and women looking to manage stress, build self-compassion, & enhance wellbeing. I specialize in developmental trauma & stress. Our work together will focus whole health, addressing automatic stress responses & subconscious barriers holding you back. I work from the perspective that mental, emotional, and physical health are all connected—deep gains come through training the whole self. Accepting Moda, JCC, Aetna, Regence & self-pay! Virtual sessions with Evening & Weekend Openings (Updated 4/5/25).
Mixed gender on-ongoing interpersonal process group. Group is in a forming stage right now and will likely start in early 2025. Group will be weekly and in person. The goal of the group is to work on broadening our range of thoughts and feelings that we are able to feel and express in relationship. The greater the range of accessible emotions and our ability to verbalize them in healthy ways translates directly to the fullness of one's relationships and life. Through this process we can cultivate greater understanding of both self and other.

Hosted by Jim O'Hern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
I have been a lifelong student of culture and people and hold a BA in Anthropology. I received my MSW from Eastern Washington University School for Social Work and quickly developed a passion for both individual and group therapy.

Hosted by Mary J DiOrio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Offering licensure supervision for CSWA's in Oregon State. I offer group and individual licensure supervision with a focus on mental health treatment including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. We utilize approaches in treatment including; IFS, ACT, and EMDR among others. Other areas of supervision include: medical and integrative social work, geriatric social work, crisis work, and a strong emphasis on ethics. Please email me for additional information and fees for individual and group supervision at mindbodyalignpdx@gmail.com

Hosted by Heidi Scanlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Linn, OR 97068
Are you ready to transition into a more empowered version of yourself? Maybe you’re working through stress, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma, we will work together to create meaningful change. Our work will be collaborative: blending my expertise with your unique lived experiences. Together, we’ll utilize tools like Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you gain insight from past experiences and build resilience. Through this partnership, you’ll gain clarity and develop practical strategies for living with greater purpose, harmony, and emotional well-being.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Oregon?
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.