Smart Strategies: A Skills-Based Group ADHD
5-Week Group ADHD Skills-Based Group for 5th Grade through 8th Graders meeting weekly beginning Wednesday, February 7th. Executive functioning skills are crucial for kids who have ADHD and may have difficulties concentrating in class, procrastinating homework, or staying organized with ...
Hosted by Meghan Burns
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22301
5-Week Group ADHD Skills-Based Group for 5th Grade through 8th Graders meeting weekly beginning Wednesday, February 7th. Executive functioning skills are crucial for kids who have ADHD and may have difficulties concentrating in class, procrastinating homework, or staying organized with ...
HOSM4AA
HOSM4AA is a specific issue modality of Healing of the Soul Ministry. It addresses issues related to African Americans soul wounding and trauma due to racism. Groups consist of 5-15 people. Groups begin January 30, 2024.
Hosted by Rosalind “Roz” Caldwell Stanley
Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23455
HOSM4AA is a specific issue modality of Healing of the Soul Ministry. It addresses issues related to African Americans soul wounding and trauma due to racism. Groups consist of 5-15 people. Groups begin January 30, 2024.
Teens Talk Space: Anxiety
Is your teen overly anxious and/or struggling to cope with the demands of daily life? Is your teen’s anxiety getting in the way of their happiness or success? This group aims to help teens understand symptoms of anxiety as well ...
Hosted by Katie Doppelheuer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Is your teen overly anxious and/or struggling to cope with the demands of daily life? Is your teen’s anxiety getting in the way of their happiness or success? This group aims to help teens understand symptoms of anxiety as well ...
Post-Partum Depression
Post-Partum Depression group focuses on using the healing effect of group therapy to support new mothers who are adjusting to motherhood. This is Mindfulness based group that assist members in working through their feelings, and elevating their mood, all while ...
Hosted by Peaceful Mind, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsburg, VA 23185
Post-Partum Depression group focuses on using the healing effect of group therapy to support new mothers who are adjusting to motherhood. This is Mindfulness based group that assist members in working through their feelings, and elevating their mood, all while ...
Anxiety Group for Teen Girls
An interactive group for teen girls that are experiencing anxiety. This group is a supportive and safe space to explore and practice skills to reduce anxiety and learn and practice coping skills.
An interactive group for teen girls that are experiencing anxiety. This group is a supportive and safe space to explore and practice skills to reduce anxiety and learn and practice coping skills.
Therapeutic Walking Group
The therapeutic walking group is intended for adults who are dealing with depression or anxiety. There is a large body of evidence suggesting that exercise can have a significant positive impact on mood. This group involves moderate walking in a ...
The therapeutic walking group is intended for adults who are dealing with depression or anxiety. There is a large body of evidence suggesting that exercise can have a significant positive impact on mood. This group involves moderate walking in a ...
Child & Adolescent Divorce Group
This group is designed to give children and adolescents of divorcing families an outlet to manage and process the distinctively difficult emotional experiences that are often a core feature of families undergoing divorce, complex custody issues, and seperation. The group ...
This group is designed to give children and adolescents of divorcing families an outlet to manage and process the distinctively difficult emotional experiences that are often a core feature of families undergoing divorce, complex custody issues, and seperation. The group ...
BIPOC Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
For individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn infant loss. (This group focuses on the unique experiences and racial disparities associated with reproductive trauma in BIPOC communities)
Hosted by Michelle Juarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23320
For individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn infant loss. (This group focuses on the unique experiences and racial disparities associated with reproductive trauma in BIPOC communities)
Young Adult Social Anxiety Group
Meets every two weeks.
Hosted by Wendy Radding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, CATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
Meets every two weeks.
Family Focus Counsel, LLC
Our group practice goal is to help you restore resilience. You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and discouraged by others who just “don’t get it.” Maybe you are in a rollercoaster of emotions or feel stuck like you’re ...
Hosted by Family Focus Counsel, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP, PMH-C, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23225
Our group practice goal is to help you restore resilience. You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and discouraged by others who just “don’t get it.” Maybe you are in a rollercoaster of emotions or feel stuck like you’re ...
Grief and Loss Support Group - Adults, 2x a month
VIRTUAL Launching 04/09/24. Meets every other Tuesday through June. Join and find a safe space and empathetic support to speak candidly and learn how to better understand and cope with the struggles of grief and loss around death and illness. ...
Hosted by Tara R. Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
VIRTUAL Launching 04/09/24. Meets every other Tuesday through June. Join and find a safe space and empathetic support to speak candidly and learn how to better understand and cope with the struggles of grief and loss around death and illness. ...
Eating Disorder Support Group in Rosslyn, VA
This is a warm, supportive, kind, and thoughtful eating disorder recovery group for people ages 18-35. The group is for people with a history of restriction, binging, purging, and over-exercise. We welcome participants who have a desire for freedom around ...
Hosted by Heather Leahy Hecht
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
This is a warm, supportive, kind, and thoughtful eating disorder recovery group for people ages 18-35. The group is for people with a history of restriction, binging, purging, and over-exercise. We welcome participants who have a desire for freedom around ...
Group Therapy for Men
You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel ...
Hosted by Couples Therapy at The Center for Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel ...
Building Blocks (Ages 6-12)
This 12-week social skills group will cover several social skills topics and will incorporate mindfulness exercises and a skill building activity each week to help explain the social skills and allow the group members to practice the skills. Discussion and ...
This 12-week social skills group will cover several social skills topics and will incorporate mindfulness exercises and a skill building activity each week to help explain the social skills and allow the group members to practice the skills. Discussion and ...
mother/ daughter - self-esteem and body image
This seminar will address: how culture, media, and advertising can affect how we feel about ourselves - what we learn through the media about our roles as women - thinking patterns that contribute to self-esteem - how mothers can help ...
Hosted by Karen Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This seminar will address: how culture, media, and advertising can affect how we feel about ourselves - what we learn through the media about our roles as women - thinking patterns that contribute to self-esteem - how mothers can help ...
Confidence-Building Empowerment Program
These ongoing, supportive, therapy groups are aimed at accomplishing the following therapeutic goals for children, adolescents, and young adults: 1) Build self-esteem and confidence in a positive environment. 2) Learn skills to enhance assertiveness and positive social interactions. 3) Reduce ...
Hosted by Brooke Utley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20110
These ongoing, supportive, therapy groups are aimed at accomplishing the following therapeutic goals for children, adolescents, and young adults: 1) Build self-esteem and confidence in a positive environment. 2) Learn skills to enhance assertiveness and positive social interactions. 3) Reduce ...
Trauma Groups
I work with individuals who have been impacted by betrayal trauma or related issues related injustice, trauma by hate groups, and male or female partner abuse, child abuse or other types of interpersonal trauma.
Hosted by R. Mike Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
I work with individuals who have been impacted by betrayal trauma or related issues related injustice, trauma by hate groups, and male or female partner abuse, child abuse or other types of interpersonal trauma.
Teen Bereavement Group
Through the use of bereavement groups, teens can learn more effective ways to use social support during mourning. This group is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to process and grieve their loss in a safe and supportive environment ...
Hosted by Tamara Port
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, VA 20158
Through the use of bereavement groups, teens can learn more effective ways to use social support during mourning. This group is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to process and grieve their loss in a safe and supportive environment ...
ADHD Adult Skills Course Starting April 24, 2024
New Understanding, New Tools is an engaged and active approach to changing habits while accepting ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition. The Course consists of eight (8) 90-minute classes, held in person on Wednesdays, April 24-June 12 from 5:30-7:00pm. Adult (24 ...
Hosted by Cara Marinucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, FAMI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22902
New Understanding, New Tools is an engaged and active approach to changing habits while accepting ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition. The Course consists of eight (8) 90-minute classes, held in person on Wednesdays, April 24-June 12 from 5:30-7:00pm. Adult (24 ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Virginia?
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.