Support Groups in District of Columbia
Women sexuality group
This short-term (10 session) group is for women who want to develop a greater sense of sexual intimacy with their partners. It is designed to help women achieve greater sexual fulfillment, understand female/male physiology, overcome negative sexual messages and inhibitions, ...
Hosted by Linda R. Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
This short-term (10 session) group is for women who want to develop a greater sense of sexual intimacy with their partners. It is designed to help women achieve greater sexual fulfillment, understand female/male physiology, overcome negative sexual messages and inhibitions, ...
Men’s Mental Health Group
Virtual group offered (November 8th - December 13th). This 6-session program will cover some essential topics that are important to men’s mental health: (Boundaries & Balance, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships, Accountability, Self-care, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Trauma, Reflection, Forgiveness, Healing, & Self-Value). ...
Hosted by D'Angelo Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
Virtual group offered (November 8th - December 13th). This 6-session program will cover some essential topics that are important to men’s mental health: (Boundaries & Balance, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships, Accountability, Self-care, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Trauma, Reflection, Forgiveness, Healing, & Self-Value). ...
Total Anger Management Education
A comprehensive Anger Management program
Hosted by Mind's Eye Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20001
A comprehensive Anger Management program
Connected Clinician - Supervision Group
If you are looking for opportunities to increase your clinical skills, or acquire your hours towards your DC or MD license, this group will support you. I am trained to create safety to support your growth as a clinician. I ...
Hosted by Dr. Kerley Perminio Most
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
If you are looking for opportunities to increase your clinical skills, or acquire your hours towards your DC or MD license, this group will support you. I am trained to create safety to support your growth as a clinician. I ...
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group for Men
This process group for men meets with a focus on improving the member's interpersonal relationships in their lives, particularly with other men. Each member comes to group to work on specific interpersonal goals, and the leader will foster and support ...
This process group for men meets with a focus on improving the member's interpersonal relationships in their lives, particularly with other men. Each member comes to group to work on specific interpersonal goals, and the leader will foster and support ...
The Dragonfly Project: Sibling Loss for Teens
This bereavement support group is designed specifically for teens ages 14-18 who have experienced the death of a sibling; all causes of death are welcome. Through psychoeducation, expressive arts activities, narrative therapy work, and trauma-informed processing support, participants will have ...
Hosted by Kristin Drouin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This bereavement support group is designed specifically for teens ages 14-18 who have experienced the death of a sibling; all causes of death are welcome. Through psychoeducation, expressive arts activities, narrative therapy work, and trauma-informed processing support, participants will have ...
Anger Management
We meet on a one-on-one basis to discuss why we get angry; techniques to prevent angry; location of body angry and the hidden forces behind our issues. Textbook and workbook provided; certificate of completion given upon completion of 9 weeks ...
We meet on a one-on-one basis to discuss why we get angry; techniques to prevent angry; location of body angry and the hidden forces behind our issues. Textbook and workbook provided; certificate of completion given upon completion of 9 weeks ...
Professionals' Group
Hosted by Graham Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
Mindful Mamas
A support group for new moms looking for comfort and calm amidst the chaos of the first year.
Hosted by Sheryl Aaron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
A support group for new moms looking for comfort and calm amidst the chaos of the first year.
Empath's Survival Support Group
Are you sensitive to the emotions and energy of people around you? Are you often thrown off after interacting with someone who is negative? Do you feel overwhelmed after watching the news? Do you cry after watching ASPCA commercials? If ...
Hosted by Tiffani Boykin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, LCPC, RYT200, IARP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
Are you sensitive to the emotions and energy of people around you? Are you often thrown off after interacting with someone who is negative? Do you feel overwhelmed after watching the news? Do you cry after watching ASPCA commercials? If ...
Adult DBT Skills Group
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an evidence-based treatment approach that has shown to be effective in reducing suicidal behavior, non-suicidal self-injury, psychiatric hospitalizations, substance use, eating disorders, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation. This group will focus on teaching the following skills: Mindfulness, ...
Hosted by Michael Garber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an evidence-based treatment approach that has shown to be effective in reducing suicidal behavior, non-suicidal self-injury, psychiatric hospitalizations, substance use, eating disorders, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation. This group will focus on teaching the following skills: Mindfulness, ...
Poly Discussion Group
Polyamory is the practice, desire, or acceptance of having more than one intimate relationship at a time with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved.
Newcomers will be given a basic introduction into what polyamory is and what some of ...
Hosted by The Pincus Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
Polyamory is the practice, desire, or acceptance of having more than one intimate relationship at a time with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved.
Newcomers will be given a basic introduction into what polyamory is and what some of ...
Group Therapy for Black Women
We do not heal in isolation. Many people are turning to group therapy to make sense of the global health pandemic, racial injustices, and violence against women. Each meeting, we’ll get together for 90 minutes to center ourselves before initiating ...
Hosted by Chanda R Reynolds
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
We do not heal in isolation. Many people are turning to group therapy to make sense of the global health pandemic, racial injustices, and violence against women. Each meeting, we’ll get together for 90 minutes to center ourselves before initiating ...
Embracing Your Power: Women's ADHD Group
If you've ever felt boxed in by the way you are "supposed" to do things with ADHD, come join this group! Connect with other women to embrace the power of your brain, practice self-compassion, and let go of guilt. Staff ...
If you've ever felt boxed in by the way you are "supposed" to do things with ADHD, come join this group! Connect with other women to embrace the power of your brain, practice self-compassion, and let go of guilt. Staff ...
Mindfully Melanin
This is a safe space for African American Psychotherapists to meet, support and discuss client issues. This will be a bi-weekly meeting.
Hosted by Schwanna Qualls
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This is a safe space for African American Psychotherapists to meet, support and discuss client issues. This will be a bi-weekly meeting.
Daring Way, Rising Strong (adults) BOLD (teenager)
This group is for people with anxiety, depression, relationships tackling issues due to negative and self-defeating thoughts about themselves. During the workshop, participants learn skills and solutions to manage those issues holding them back. The Daring Way method is based ...
Hosted by Joseph LaFleur & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CPATP, CDWF, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This group is for people with anxiety, depression, relationships tackling issues due to negative and self-defeating thoughts about themselves. During the workshop, participants learn skills and solutions to manage those issues holding them back. The Daring Way method is based ...
Understanding One's Self in Relationships
A mixed group of professionals, age 30+, who are developing interpersonal awareness and seeking to understand who they truly are in relation to others. Participants often work on their own individual matters, and also share a commitment to helping one ...
Hosted by Karen E Eberwein
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
A mixed group of professionals, age 30+, who are developing interpersonal awareness and seeking to understand who they truly are in relation to others. Participants often work on their own individual matters, and also share a commitment to helping one ...
Resilient Parenting
This group intervention aims to support parents who are intentional about raising strong, independent and successful children. For African-American, diaspora and immigrant parents who struggle, or are challenged, with understanding, guiding and communicating effectively with their teenage and pre-teenage children.
Hosted by Daniel Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
This group intervention aims to support parents who are intentional about raising strong, independent and successful children. For African-American, diaspora and immigrant parents who struggle, or are challenged, with understanding, guiding and communicating effectively with their teenage and pre-teenage children.
Co-ed Process Group
This is a group for those who repeat familiar patterns but are unsure why and are uncertain how to change them. A process group is a "here and now" experience. If you've read the book, "Group", then you know what ...
Hosted by Brian Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
This is a group for those who repeat familiar patterns but are unsure why and are uncertain how to change them. A process group is a "here and now" experience. If you've read the book, "Group", then you know what ...
M&K Counseling Associates Inc.
We are mental health professionals who believe mental wellness is a right and not a privilege. We demonstrate this with our combined 40 years of professional experience working in community behavioral health settings. We are committed to providing highly effective ...
Hosted by M&K Counseling Associates Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-DC, LPC-VA, LCPC-MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20010
We are mental health professionals who believe mental wellness is a right and not a privilege. We demonstrate this with our combined 40 years of professional experience working in community behavioral health settings. We are committed to providing highly effective ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in District of Columbia?
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.