This small-group summer program supports children ages 6–11 in building focus, confidence, and social skills in a structured, supportive environment. Led by a Licensed Professional Counselor and a team of experienced therapists and coaches, children learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving attention, and connecting with peers. Skills are taught through engaging, play-based activities that allow for real-time practice. ? July 13–17 | ? 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ? Extended day available Best for children who could benefit from extra support with focus, emotional regulation, or friendships. Enrollment is limited to maintain small, personalized groups.
I help teens with ADHD and their families build focus, confidence, and emotional balance through evidence-based therapy, including CBT, skill-building, and parent coaching.
This small-group summer program supports children ages 6–11 in building focus, confidence, and social skills in a structured, supportive environment. Led by a Licensed Professional Counselor and a team of experienced therapists and coaches, children learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving attention, and connecting with peers. Skills are taught through engaging, play-based activities that allow for real-time practice. ? July 13–17 | ? 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ? Extended day available Best for children who could benefit from extra support with focus, emotional regulation, or friendships. Enrollment is limited to maintain small, personalized groups.
This small-group summer program helps children ages 6–11 build focus, confidence, and social skills in a supportive, engaging environment. Led by a Licensed Professional Counselor and a team of experienced therapists and coaches, children learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving attention, and connecting with peers. Through guided, play-based activities, kids practice real-life skills they can use at home and school. ? July 13–17 | ? 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ? Extended day available Best for children who struggle with focus, big emotions, or friendships. Enrollment is limited and spots are filling quickly.
This small-group summer program helps children ages 6–11 build focus, confidence, and social skills in a supportive, engaging environment. Led by a Licensed Professional Counselor and a team of experienced therapists and coaches, children learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving attention, and connecting with peers. Through guided, play-based activities, kids practice real-life skills they can use at home and school. ? July 13–17 | ? 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ? Extended day available Best for children who struggle with focus, big emotions, or friendships. Enrollment is limited and spots are filling quickly.
Led by Dr. Dee Majko, this group empowers teens to make changes in their own behaviors, learn coping skills to reduce the impact of anxiety and have the support of other members that can relate to those struggles. And the best part? Our methods are backed by empirical research and the strategies are tailored to each group.
Hosted by Tracey Ellen Cain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, CTS-TRE, C-DBT
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
Led by Dr. Dee Majko, this group empowers teens to make changes in their own behaviors, learn coping skills to reduce the impact of anxiety and have the support of other members that can relate to those struggles. And the best part? Our methods are backed by empirical research and the strategies are tailored to each group.
Children ages 6-10 of introverted temperament come together to form supportive friendships, cope with social anxiety, and practice social skills; through play, art making and mindful movement. With Dr.D’s facilitation, children become aware of the strengths of introverts, cope with social anxiety, and practice friendship skills, such as initiating/exiting interactions, joining groups, resolving conflicts and responding to teasing. This group is appropriate for children who experience social anxiety or separation anxiety, or have been formally evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder, in level 1 (not 2 or 3). 6 sessions, 55 min for $800. Children 6-10.
Hosted by Diana Bermudez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Children ages 6-10 of introverted temperament come together to form supportive friendships, cope with social anxiety, and practice social skills; through play, art making and mindful movement. With Dr.D’s facilitation, children become aware of the strengths of introverts, cope with social anxiety, and practice friendship skills, such as initiating/exiting interactions, joining groups, resolving conflicts and responding to teasing. This group is appropriate for children who experience social anxiety or separation anxiety, or have been formally evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder, in level 1 (not 2 or 3). 6 sessions, 55 min for $800. Children 6-10.
Glow Up Girls Skills Group is an 8-week virtual, skills-based group for ages 11–13, helping build confidence, self-esteem, and emotion regulation and communication skills. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist, the group teaches CBT + DBT tools to help girls manage emotions, reduce anxiety, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and improve social connections. Virtual-only and open to anyone in a PSYPACT state (43 states). Girls with low confidence, mood changes, peer challenges, or social worries often benefit from this structured format. Group size is small to ensure individualized attention, practice, and a safe space to grow. Actively recruiting for 2026.
I am a PSYPACT-credentialed psychologist, providing virtual services to children, teens, and parents across 40 plus states
Glow Up Girls Skills Group is an 8-week virtual, skills-based group for ages 11–13, helping build confidence, self-esteem, and emotion regulation and communication skills. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist, the group teaches CBT + DBT tools to help girls manage emotions, reduce anxiety, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and improve social connections. Virtual-only and open to anyone in a PSYPACT state (43 states). Girls with low confidence, mood changes, peer challenges, or social worries often benefit from this structured format. Group size is small to ensure individualized attention, practice, and a safe space to grow. Actively recruiting for 2026.
Children ages 6-10 who are separated from a primary caregiver meet and bond with peers in similar circumstances, using play, art making and mindful movement. Separation from caregiver could be due to parents’ divorce/separation, overseas work posting, military deployment, inability to be caregiver and others. With Dr. D’s facilitation and interaction with their peers, children will be supported to cope with the caregiver’s absence, and practice forms of strengthening their long-distance connection. 6 sessions, 55 min for $800. Kids ages 6-10.
Hosted by Diana Bermudez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Children ages 6-10 who are separated from a primary caregiver meet and bond with peers in similar circumstances, using play, art making and mindful movement. Separation from caregiver could be due to parents’ divorce/separation, overseas work posting, military deployment, inability to be caregiver and others. With Dr. D’s facilitation and interaction with their peers, children will be supported to cope with the caregiver’s absence, and practice forms of strengthening their long-distance connection. 6 sessions, 55 min for $800. Kids ages 6-10.
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Hosted by Caitlin Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, CEDS
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Hosted by Stephanie Auriemma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
I have over 10 years of experience in treating eating disorders at various levels of care in adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Starting middle school is a big step—and it's totally normal to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. New classes, new teachers, new friends, and more independence can be a lot to handle. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, curious, or just want to connect with others who get what you’re going through, this group is for you. We’ll talk about everything from handling homework and making friends to building confidence and managing stress. - Weekly meetups --Group discussions - Tips and tools for success -A safe, judgment-free space to share and listen.
Hosted by Lauren Stuart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MPhil
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
Starting middle school is a big step—and it's totally normal to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. New classes, new teachers, new friends, and more independence can be a lot to handle. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, curious, or just want to connect with others who get what you’re going through, this group is for you. We’ll talk about everything from handling homework and making friends to building confidence and managing stress. - Weekly meetups --Group discussions - Tips and tools for success -A safe, judgment-free space to share and listen.
Online Groups
Brave Voices Camp (Ages 10–13) is a creative, supportive program where preteens build confidence, connection, and self-expression through theater, movement, storytelling, improvisation, and voice activities. Participants strengthen social-emotional skills, communication, creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem while developing greater awareness of their emotions, bodies, boundaries, and authentic voices. Designed to support resilience and self-trust during the preteen years, the camp emphasizes collaboration, play, and personal growth over performance. The experience concludes with a celebratory sharing opportunity. No theater experience is required—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to participate!
Hosted by Jackie Sargent
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Renew has immediate openings for children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
Brave Voices Camp (Ages 10–13) is a creative, supportive program where preteens build confidence, connection, and self-expression through theater, movement, storytelling, improvisation, and voice activities. Participants strengthen social-emotional skills, communication, creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem while developing greater awareness of their emotions, bodies, boundaries, and authentic voices. Designed to support resilience and self-trust during the preteen years, the camp emphasizes collaboration, play, and personal growth over performance. The experience concludes with a celebratory sharing opportunity. No theater experience is required—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to participate!
Offered through virtual services the anxiety coping skills group is designed specifically for teens aged 13-15, who are dealing with a range of anxiety disorders. The group aims to provide them with skills to effectively manage the symptoms of anxiety by increasing resiliency, focusing on personal strengths, and improving social/ communication skills. This group empowers teens to reduce or eliminate destructive anxiety and its accompanying symptoms. The objectives of this therapy group include enhancing the clients understanding of anxiety, how it shapes our thinking and ways to counteract its influence.
Hosted by Virginia Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23235
Offered through virtual services the anxiety coping skills group is designed specifically for teens aged 13-15, who are dealing with a range of anxiety disorders. The group aims to provide them with skills to effectively manage the symptoms of anxiety by increasing resiliency, focusing on personal strengths, and improving social/ communication skills. This group empowers teens to reduce or eliminate destructive anxiety and its accompanying symptoms. The objectives of this therapy group include enhancing the clients understanding of anxiety, how it shapes our thinking and ways to counteract its influence.
This group meets weekly Monday from 6pm - 7:30pm. September 9th - Monday November 11th. This 10-week group is designed for the middle school student who needs support and guidance with topics such as anxiety, depression, mood, adjusting to the school year, managing expectations, relationships, using technology effectively, bullying, and overall transitioning back to school. Group members will learn executive functioning skills, time management, coping skills, mindfulness practices and more. Group will cap at 14 students. Cost is $40/session. Payment plans available.
This group meets weekly Monday from 6pm - 7:30pm. September 9th - Monday November 11th. This 10-week group is designed for the middle school student who needs support and guidance with topics such as anxiety, depression, mood, adjusting to the school year, managing expectations, relationships, using technology effectively, bullying, and overall transitioning back to school. Group members will learn executive functioning skills, time management, coping skills, mindfulness practices and more. Group will cap at 14 students. Cost is $40/session. Payment plans available.
We are a group of open-minded, compassionate advocates who seek to empower our youth, our families, and individuals in the community to reach their highest potential. We enjoy using creative art expressive therapy to invoke more growth and understanding with our youngest clients and using cognitive behavioral approaches to connect the mind and body with our adult clients.
For the children/ teens I work with, I seek to help the entire family, but they are my priority so I spend each minute making it count.
We are a group of open-minded, compassionate advocates who seek to empower our youth, our families, and individuals in the community to reach their highest potential. We enjoy using creative art expressive therapy to invoke more growth and understanding with our youngest clients and using cognitive behavioral approaches to connect the mind and body with our adult clients.
Social skills group designed to support children with in developing patience, cooperation, and self-confidence. Led by Victoria Prisco, Special Education Teacher and Licensed Professional Counselor, this group offers a unique approach through engaging sessions held on a private Minecraft Realm alongside Google Meets. Children will work on emotional regulation, turn-taking, and collaborative play within a safe and interactive online environment. Sessions are held every Tuesday at 4:30 pm ET. In-network with United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, UHC EAP. Reach out for an insurance quote or for more information.
Hosted by Victoria Prisco Minecraft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCAT, LPC, MSEd
Group meets in McLean, VA 22102
I provide social skills groups designed to support neurodivergent kids in building confidence and connections on Minecraft and teen groups on Stardew Valley.
Social skills group designed to support children with in developing patience, cooperation, and self-confidence. Led by Victoria Prisco, Special Education Teacher and Licensed Professional Counselor, this group offers a unique approach through engaging sessions held on a private Minecraft Realm alongside Google Meets. Children will work on emotional regulation, turn-taking, and collaborative play within a safe and interactive online environment. Sessions are held every Tuesday at 4:30 pm ET. In-network with United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, UHC EAP. Reach out for an insurance quote or for more information.
DBT skills training is typically delivered in a group format and is focused on enhancing your child's capabilities by teaching them behavioral skills. The group is run like a class where the group leader teaches the skills and assigns homework to your child to practice using the skills in their everyday lives.
Our IOPs and PHPs provide focused, healing care for teens and young adults facing serious mental health crises like severe anxiety, depression or trauma, with PHPs offering the extra support needed for those dealing with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
DBT skills training is typically delivered in a group format and is focused on enhancing your child's capabilities by teaching them behavioral skills. The group is run like a class where the group leader teaches the skills and assigns homework to your child to practice using the skills in their everyday lives.
A small group for Teens and Adults that focus on changing unhealthy thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, improve emotional regulation, and create a suite of coping strategies to solve problematic issues.
Hosted by Center of Hope, Wholeness & Recovery, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, CPC
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
A small group for Teens and Adults that focus on changing unhealthy thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, improve emotional regulation, and create a suite of coping strategies to solve problematic issues.
NOVA LiveWellBeing partners with the Ryan Bartel Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to prevent youth suicide through awareness, upstream educational programs and activities that support and empower youth. The FORT Teen Hangout offers a safe and supportive space for teens to connect with other teens in person, reducing feelings of isolation and helping them realize they are not alone. Teens lead the way chatting about things on their minds and are moderated by a mental health professional who can offer additional emotional support. The FORT Teen Hangout is open to any teen aged 13-18.
NOVA LiveWellBeing partners with the Ryan Bartel Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to prevent youth suicide through awareness, upstream educational programs and activities that support and empower youth. The FORT Teen Hangout offers a safe and supportive space for teens to connect with other teens in person, reducing feelings of isolation and helping them realize they are not alone. Teens lead the way chatting about things on their minds and are moderated by a mental health professional who can offer additional emotional support. The FORT Teen Hangout is open to any teen aged 13-18.
HS and MS group help you build friendship and emotional intelligence that leads to success in school, sports, relationships, and becoming adult. Groups include wellness discussion and adventure based therapy. The goal of the groups is connection. Self awareness and self confidence go hand in hand.
Hosted by Joseph D Cabush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
HS and MS group help you build friendship and emotional intelligence that leads to success in school, sports, relationships, and becoming adult. Groups include wellness discussion and adventure based therapy. The goal of the groups is connection. Self awareness and self confidence go hand in hand.
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Teen Support Groups
Therapy support groups for teens in Arlington County, VA provide support during the transitional period where teens can bring up issues of independence and self-identity in a supportive environment.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.