Support Groups in District of Columbia
Social Anxiety Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Group
This group is designed for socially anxious adults. This is a structured, 20-week group teaching cognitive-behavioral skills, and strategies to help members overcome their social anxiety and achieve personal goals (eg. making friends, socializing, dating, intimacy, public speaking, assertiveness).
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Hosted by Larry Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, A-CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
This group is designed for socially anxious adults. This is a structured, 20-week group teaching cognitive-behavioral skills, and strategies to help members overcome their social anxiety and achieve personal goals (eg. making friends, socializing, dating, intimacy, public speaking, assertiveness).
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BIPOC Children of Immigrants
The Children of Immigrants process-oriented psychotherapy group is a unique and transformative space to discuss your experience as a BIPOC, bicultural/multicultural individual. You will be empowered to share your lived experience. The goal is to deepen understanding of what you ...
Hosted by Dyuti Ganesh
Psychological Associate, LPA, MPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20001
The Children of Immigrants process-oriented psychotherapy group is a unique and transformative space to discuss your experience as a BIPOC, bicultural/multicultural individual. You will be empowered to share your lived experience. The goal is to deepen understanding of what you ...
Men's Imago Therapy Group 6:30-8pm every tuesday
The Imago Men's Group (Now Online) is an experience that helps you to improve yourself and your relationships. This group is for you if: You are going through a life transition: divorce, marriage, empty nest, loss. You want more enthusiasm ...
Hosted by Carl D Siegel
Psychologist, MDiv, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
The Imago Men's Group (Now Online) is an experience that helps you to improve yourself and your relationships. This group is for you if: You are going through a life transition: divorce, marriage, empty nest, loss. You want more enthusiasm ...
Peggy Miller's Groups
Mixed gender adult interpersonal growth therapy group focused on providing feedback and support for members' personal and professional challenges, as well as experiencing here-and-now interactions with peers in group to practice developing greater confidence, intimacy, and connection.
Hosted by Peggy L Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
Mixed gender adult interpersonal growth therapy group focused on providing feedback and support for members' personal and professional challenges, as well as experiencing here-and-now interactions with peers in group to practice developing greater confidence, intimacy, and connection.
Professionals' Group
Hosted by Graham Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
General Psychotherapy Group
This is an ongoing group of individuals who are working on different life issues in a safe setting. The group is coed and the members are adults of all ages. The group is experiential in that the relationships in the ...
Hosted by Tandy L Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
This is an ongoing group of individuals who are working on different life issues in a safe setting. The group is coed and the members are adults of all ages. The group is experiential in that the relationships in the ...
Adult Process Group
This is a long-term co-ed process group. The goal of the group is to provide a safe space for exploration of challenging life transitions such as career changes, marriage, parenthood, grief and identity. We examine relationship difficulties, family stressors and ...
Hosted by Adriana P. Robertson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This is a long-term co-ed process group. The goal of the group is to provide a safe space for exploration of challenging life transitions such as career changes, marriage, parenthood, grief and identity. We examine relationship difficulties, family stressors and ...
Recent Loss
For individuals who lost a parent, sibling or other loved one within the last few weeks, months or years. Participants tend to continue for one year or so. Dynamic, supportive space that provides healing, validation and also an opportunity to ...
Hosted by CapitolHill Consortium Counseling & Consultation
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20003
For individuals who lost a parent, sibling or other loved one within the last few weeks, months or years. Participants tend to continue for one year or so. Dynamic, supportive space that provides healing, validation and also an opportunity to ...
ongoing ecclectic psychotherapy groups
ecclectic therapy groups integrating psychodynamic issues relationship issues personality patterns and psychopharmacology..i ALSO have a WEDNESDAY MORNING GROUP AT 730AM and a WEDNESDAY LUNCH GRoup at 12:00 NOON..mostly higher functioning people
ecclectic therapy groups integrating psychodynamic issues relationship issues personality patterns and psychopharmacology..i ALSO have a WEDNESDAY MORNING GROUP AT 730AM and a WEDNESDAY LUNCH GRoup at 12:00 NOON..mostly higher functioning people
Dr. Dawn Johnson and Associates
Hosted by Sydney Rosen
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
Mindfulness Group
Who is this workshop for? This workshop is designed for those interested in learning about mindfulness and how to apply this practice to their day to day. Where do we meet?
We will meet virtually over a secure network platform. ...
Hosted by Focused Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20005
Who is this workshop for? This workshop is designed for those interested in learning about mindfulness and how to apply this practice to their day to day. Where do we meet?
We will meet virtually over a secure network platform. ...
Womens Process Group
This group is co-led with Susan Berlin, LCSW. The focus is on self-esteem, relationships, and anxiety and depression related issues.
Hosted by Kelly G. Ezickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20015
This group is co-led with Susan Berlin, LCSW. The focus is on self-esteem, relationships, and anxiety and depression related issues.
Individual Therapy Groups
I have been leading groups for 40 years. Group is an extremely powerful and effective mode of therapy for working on relationship problems. In group, we don't just talk about relationships, we work on them live. Patients' issues show up ...
I have been leading groups for 40 years. Group is an extremely powerful and effective mode of therapy for working on relationship problems. In group, we don't just talk about relationships, we work on them live. Patients' issues show up ...
Separated/Divorced Wednesday Men's Group
This bimonthly 6 session mens separation and divorce group provides support and community to separated and divorced men who want to meet and connect with others going through a similar situation. The sessions are at lunchtime on Wednesdays. It isn't ...
Hosted by Dr. Ann Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
This bimonthly 6 session mens separation and divorce group provides support and community to separated and divorced men who want to meet and connect with others going through a similar situation. The sessions are at lunchtime on Wednesdays. It isn't ...
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.
Interpersonal Development Therapy Group
Individuals join groups to help improve their relationships with themselves and others. This specific group works by utilizing the group process to explore interpersonal interactions that happen with group members in the present moment. Group members challenge themselves within group ...
Individuals join groups to help improve their relationships with themselves and others. This specific group works by utilizing the group process to explore interpersonal interactions that happen with group members in the present moment. Group members challenge themselves within group ...
Support for female partners of sex addicts
Meet other women whose partners engage in compulsive sexual behavior. Receive validation and support in an affirming environment where you are not viewed as a co-addict or codependent, but as someone who has experienced acute relational trauma. Understand your symptoms ...
Hosted by Suzanne Miller Friedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
Meet other women whose partners engage in compulsive sexual behavior. Receive validation and support in an affirming environment where you are not viewed as a co-addict or codependent, but as someone who has experienced acute relational trauma. Understand your symptoms ...
Adult ADHD Coaching Group
Coaching group to foster positive and significant changes in ADHD behavior patterns at work, at home, and in relationships.
Hosted by Adult ADHD Center of Washington
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20009
Coaching group to foster positive and significant changes in ADHD behavior patterns at work, at home, and in relationships.
Mental Health & Metaphysics Group
A group where mental health and metaphysical sciences meet! As a therapist I incorporate various intergrative approaches to support my clients with self understanding and (ideally) acceptance. This group seeks to expand that space to help build community amongst folk ...
Hosted by Asha Henson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20015
A group where mental health and metaphysical sciences meet! As a therapist I incorporate various intergrative approaches to support my clients with self understanding and (ideally) acceptance. This group seeks to expand that space to help build community amongst folk ...
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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.