Unspoken Stressors And First Responders
Starting in December, these groups will run every Friday, from 12pm-1pm. These groups will not be like your typical group therapy. Rather, it will just be conversational, between whoever is attending and the Instructor. We will go into topics that ...
Hosted by Greg Podolak
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Starting in December, these groups will run every Friday, from 12pm-1pm. These groups will not be like your typical group therapy. Rather, it will just be conversational, between whoever is attending and the Instructor. We will go into topics that ...
Women's Support Group Survivors of Sexual Assault
The virtual support group is for survivors of sexual assault that are currently learning to cope with lingering feelings. Survivors will have a safe place to share, while exploring various topics related to sexual abuse/assault. Every survivor of sexual abuse ...
Hosted by The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23601
The virtual support group is for survivors of sexual assault that are currently learning to cope with lingering feelings. Survivors will have a safe place to share, while exploring various topics related to sexual abuse/assault. Every survivor of sexual abuse ...
Thrivers: Trauma Survivors Group
Group counseling has demonstrated to be an effective tool to help support clients with a history of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual maltreatment. The THRIVERS Group at Aurora aims to create a compassionate setting to safely engage with others who ...
Hosted by Laura Anne Copley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Group counseling has demonstrated to be an effective tool to help support clients with a history of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual maltreatment. The THRIVERS Group at Aurora aims to create a compassionate setting to safely engage with others who ...
Integrative Group for Treatment of Trauma
Quarterly enrollment, closed trauma group focused on healing negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors associated with traumatic life experiences throughout the lifetime. Participants engage in intensive and transformative process which includes, clinical psychotherapy in a supportive group environment while learning useful ...
Hosted by Painted Bird Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gloucester, VA 23061
Quarterly enrollment, closed trauma group focused on healing negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors associated with traumatic life experiences throughout the lifetime. Participants engage in intensive and transformative process which includes, clinical psychotherapy in a supportive group environment while learning useful ...
(Paused) DBT Group, Women's -In Person, 18+
This group is on hiatus. If you're interested in joining when it resumes, call or email to leave your contact information.
Hosted by Amy Kennel Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ruckersville, VA 22968
This group is on hiatus. If you're interested in joining when it resumes, call or email to leave your contact information.
Men's Sex and Porn Addiction Recovery Group
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach ...
Hosted by Nan Tilbury
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach ...
Women's Trauma Group
Please call for more information about the group. New group beginning on February 20, 2023.
Hosted by Kristi Madison
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSATP, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20110
Please call for more information about the group. New group beginning on February 20, 2023.
Unvaled Psychological
Therapy for Individuals & Families suffering from trauma and other psychological disorders
Hosted by Shannon 'libby' Cutshall
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norfolk, VA 23502
Therapy for Individuals & Families suffering from trauma and other psychological disorders
Cultivating the Gifts of Addiction and Recovery
Guided practices and group process to transform the root of craving and suffering, connect with community, and deepen your recovery. Although addiction takes so much from our lives, the process of recovery - inviting courage, compassion, present moment attunement, and ...
Hosted by Victor Bucklew
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bon Air, VA 23235
Guided practices and group process to transform the root of craving and suffering, connect with community, and deepen your recovery. Although addiction takes so much from our lives, the process of recovery - inviting courage, compassion, present moment attunement, and ...
Trauma Process
A process group for adults who have done trauma work and would like additional support, connection, and to share their story. Learn coping, grounding, and integration as it specifically relates to trauma along with other people who have similar life ...
Hosted by Maureen S Bethea
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
A process group for adults who have done trauma work and would like additional support, connection, and to share their story. Learn coping, grounding, and integration as it specifically relates to trauma along with other people who have similar life ...
Elysian Psychological Services
When life gets complicated, it’s natural for our mental health state to follow suit. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way, and you certainly don’t have to walk the healing path alone. Our collective of top-tier doctors, all of ...
When life gets complicated, it’s natural for our mental health state to follow suit. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way, and you certainly don’t have to walk the healing path alone. Our collective of top-tier doctors, all of ...
Meal Support Therapy Group (In-person or Virtual)
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely ...
Hosted by Rock Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely ...
Military/First Responder Spouses Group
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
Hosted by Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ...
Have You Called Your Mother?! -in person
Weekly in-person process group for women with emotionally immature mothers. Did you experience emotional neglect or abuse as a child, mother’s substance use, narcissism, shame/criticism, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness? This group is a space to explore these hurts along with ...
Hosted by Christina Frank
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Weekly in-person process group for women with emotionally immature mothers. Did you experience emotional neglect or abuse as a child, mother’s substance use, narcissism, shame/criticism, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness? This group is a space to explore these hurts along with ...
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Process Group
If you identify as an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault/abuse/trauma, you might find it beneficial to join a therapy group, in which you can process your experiences in a judgment-free and safe space. This therapy group will help you ...
Hosted by Jennifer Semaan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
If you identify as an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault/abuse/trauma, you might find it beneficial to join a therapy group, in which you can process your experiences in a judgment-free and safe space. This therapy group will help you ...
Anam Therapy Counseling, Inc.
We are a Telehealth Group Practice specializing in the treatment of adolescents (and their families), young adults, adults and couples. Our goal is to help our clients live happier, more successful lives. We strive to provide a safe, space to ...
Hosted by Anam Therapy Counseling Inc. Group Practice- Heather Whitney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23321
We are a Telehealth Group Practice specializing in the treatment of adolescents (and their families), young adults, adults and couples. Our goal is to help our clients live happier, more successful lives. We strive to provide a safe, space to ...
Sex Addiction Group
The group is 1 1/2 hrs. and it focuses on recovery from sex addiction (compulsion). Problematic sexual behavior is viewed as a disease. The focus is to assist each individual to make the necessary changes to achieve healthy relationships with ...
Hosted by Patty Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CSAT, CAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23455
The group is 1 1/2 hrs. and it focuses on recovery from sex addiction (compulsion). Problematic sexual behavior is viewed as a disease. The focus is to assist each individual to make the necessary changes to achieve healthy relationships with ...
HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic, LLC
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you ...
Hosted by Mi-Kyong Kwon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you ...
EMDR Consultation
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Hosted by Mary C. Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
EMDR in office consultation group. September - January then February - June. Break July and August. Become a certified EMDR practitioner. Enhance your skills. Collaborate with other professionals to improve case work. Stay up to date on developments in the ...
Building Boundaries and Welcoming Emotions
This group is for individuals who would like to improve at having boundaries in their personal and professional lives and relationships as well as allowing themselves to more consistently welcome their feelings, emotions, and insights in order to be their ...
Hosted by Radiance Sanneman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22304
This group is for individuals who would like to improve at having boundaries in their personal and professional lives and relationships as well as allowing themselves to more consistently welcome their feelings, emotions, and insights in order to be their ...
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.