Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Healing The Emotional Wounds from Caregivers
Did you have a caregiver who was not emotionally responsive, enmeshed, emotionally reactive or abusive? Do you struggle with feeling secure and healthy in your relationships or with self loathing? Healing is possible and it is best done together in ...
Hosted by Erika Nelson (Accepting New Clients)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Did you have a caregiver who was not emotionally responsive, enmeshed, emotionally reactive or abusive? Do you struggle with feeling secure and healthy in your relationships or with self loathing? Healing is possible and it is best done together in ...
DnD Therapy Group
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
Hosted by Melissa Rudolf
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
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, ...
Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry
We offer counseling and psychiatric services to greater Seattle. We work with adults, children, teens, couples, and families of all constellations. We are home to the Seattle Relationship Clinic where our clinicians specialize in working with couples and helping individuals ...
Hosted by Changing Stories Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
We offer counseling and psychiatric services to greater Seattle. We work with adults, children, teens, couples, and families of all constellations. We are home to the Seattle Relationship Clinic where our clinicians specialize in working with couples and helping individuals ...
Panic Support Group
Monthly Support Group for adults in cognitive-behavioral treatment for Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia). Size: 3-8 members. Where appropriate, members are encouraged to assist one another with exposure practices between sessions. Meeting for approx. 20+ years. Discounts available for ...
Hosted by David J Kosins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98119
Monthly Support Group for adults in cognitive-behavioral treatment for Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia). Size: 3-8 members. Where appropriate, members are encouraged to assist one another with exposure practices between sessions. Meeting for approx. 20+ years. Discounts available for ...
Gong Bath Meditation
This Sound Therapy group is a great way to address anxiety and reduce stress. Please email me for more information.
Hosted by Sha'ari Garfinkel - Certified Emdr Practitioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, FAMI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98106
This Sound Therapy group is a great way to address anxiety and reduce stress. Please email me for more information.
Anchor Light Therapy Collective
We are a community of compassionate, collaborative therapists that that are dedicated to serving our community by normalizing and destigmatizing mental health treatment. We offer ethical and professional mental health services to individuals, couples, and families with respect to all ...
Hosted by Anchor Light Therapy Collective
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98119
We are a community of compassionate, collaborative therapists that that are dedicated to serving our community by normalizing and destigmatizing mental health treatment. We offer ethical and professional mental health services to individuals, couples, and families with respect to all ...
Harmniy behavioral health & wellness
Harmniy behavioral health & wellness, DBA Harmniy health is experienced in helping with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, ADHD, Adjustment disorder, OCD, and substance use disorder and addiction. We are currently accepting new clients at our practice, send a ...
Hosted by Roselyne Ogola-Mwangale Dnp Pmhnp
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Harmniy behavioral health & wellness, DBA Harmniy health is experienced in helping with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, ADHD, Adjustment disorder, OCD, and substance use disorder and addiction. We are currently accepting new clients at our practice, send a ...
Queer Men's Group
This group provides an affirming and supportive space for Queer identified men to discuss personal challenges and cultivate community. Members will have the opportunity to grow their connection with others by exploring their intersectional identities, practicing emotional support and vulnerability, ...
Hosted by Alexander Shappie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
This group provides an affirming and supportive space for Queer identified men to discuss personal challenges and cultivate community. Members will have the opportunity to grow their connection with others by exploring their intersectional identities, practicing emotional support and vulnerability, ...
Associates in Behavior and Child Development
ABCD, PLLC. is a multidisciplinary group practice established in 1977 as a resource for parents, educators, physicians, and other specialists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Professional services are available in the areas of clinical psychology, educational psychology, and ...
Hosted by Suzanne Murray
MA, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
ABCD, PLLC. is a multidisciplinary group practice established in 1977 as a resource for parents, educators, physicians, and other specialists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Professional services are available in the areas of clinical psychology, educational psychology, and ...
Sobriety for the Season
Free Drop in Support Group! 11/20-12/28: Monday's from 3-4pm and Tuesday's from 6-7pm. Zoom link on our Facebook! No registration required.
Hosted by City University of Seattle Counseling Center
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Free Drop in Support Group! 11/20-12/28: Monday's from 3-4pm and Tuesday's from 6-7pm. Zoom link on our Facebook! No registration required.
Insight Out Studios - modern dater therapy
***sometimes we need a space, after our very first date or the 100th first-date, that is nurturing; insightful and encouraging; ***sometimes we need a space to pause from the intensity dating can entail, and yet know that we are not ...
Hosted by Maria Agne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
***sometimes we need a space, after our very first date or the 100th first-date, that is nurturing; insightful and encouraging; ***sometimes we need a space to pause from the intensity dating can entail, and yet know that we are not ...
OCD support group in North Seattle
I facilitate regular planned OCD support groups that meet in north Seattle. They are closed eight week sessions for current clients and others, require pre-registration, and are not drop in. There is a fee to attend. They are generally offered ...
Hosted by Carol J Lundemo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
I facilitate regular planned OCD support groups that meet in north Seattle. They are closed eight week sessions for current clients and others, require pre-registration, and are not drop in. There is a fee to attend. They are generally offered ...
Alcohol/Drug Recovery Support
Adult men and women identify personal strategies for sobriety and recovery and create a safe place for giving and receiving support. While we respect 12-step approaches, we are interested in helping those who are looking for an alternative to 12 ...
Hosted by Michael A Galloway
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
Adult men and women identify personal strategies for sobriety and recovery and create a safe place for giving and receiving support. While we respect 12-step approaches, we are interested in helping those who are looking for an alternative to 12 ...
Books of Flesh and Bone Therapeutic Writing Groups
We write and share our life stories, looking at them through both literary and therapeutic eyes. We look at the plot, characters, scenes, dialogue, and themes of our lives. Occasionally we will also explore through visual art, drama, music or ...
Hosted by Karen Fallen-Rhodes: Books Of Flesh And Bone
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98122
We write and share our life stories, looking at them through both literary and therapeutic eyes. We look at the plot, characters, scenes, dialogue, and themes of our lives. Occasionally we will also explore through visual art, drama, music or ...
Recovering from an Overt or Covert Narcissist.
A Support/ Coaching group for women who are dealing with or ready to leave a Narcissist. It's so confusing, a lot of people think he is a good guy but behind doors, he is a different person. I work with ...
Hosted by Sue Bates
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98101
A Support/ Coaching group for women who are dealing with or ready to leave a Narcissist. It's so confusing, a lot of people think he is a good guy but behind doors, he is a different person. I work with ...
Adult Children of Narcissistic Abuse - Fall 2024
For people who grew up with an emotionally or physically unsafe parent or caregiver. Maintaining and managing relationships with unsafe people is challenging and we need tools. This a peer support group for people to come together and share experiences ...
Hosted by Pamela Raphael
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
For people who grew up with an emotionally or physically unsafe parent or caregiver. Maintaining and managing relationships with unsafe people is challenging and we need tools. This a peer support group for people to come together and share experiences ...
Facing the Shadows group for men
Task based group for men in recovery from sex addiction/compulsive sexual behavior
Hosted by MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Task based group for men in recovery from sex addiction/compulsive sexual behavior
UpWell Psychiatry
At UpWell Psychiatry, we aim to bring the human connection back to healthcare. We are a team of PMHNPs who with strong backgrounds of clinical experience in mental health, who above all else, deeply care. We seek to partner with ...
Hosted by Shannon La Douce
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
At UpWell Psychiatry, we aim to bring the human connection back to healthcare. We are a team of PMHNPs who with strong backgrounds of clinical experience in mental health, who above all else, deeply care. We seek to partner with ...
In-Person: Women with ADHD
If you are an adult women with ADHD and are looking for meaningful connection and relationships with women who also have ADHD, desire to deepen your understanding of your ADHD brain, learn executive function skills to help you navigate life ...
Hosted by Adrienne Kandhari
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
If you are an adult women with ADHD and are looking for meaningful connection and relationships with women who also have ADHD, desire to deepen your understanding of your ADHD brain, learn executive function skills to help you navigate life ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Seattle?
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.