Participants work on intimacy and relationship issues as well as depression, social and other anxieties, stress, and communication difficulties. The focus is on understanding more about yourself within the context of your relationships and how you get in your own way in life. Participants benefit from a mixed gender group as well as a mixed gender co-therapy team. We offer 9 ongoing groups and 2 multi-couple groups. These groups are often long term and have been going for over 8 years offering new participants a great deal of stability and safety to do deep work.
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Participants work on intimacy and relationship issues as well as depression, social and other anxieties, stress, and communication difficulties. The focus is on understanding more about yourself within the context of your relationships and how you get in your own way in life. Participants benefit from a mixed gender group as well as a mixed gender co-therapy team. We offer 9 ongoing groups and 2 multi-couple groups. These groups are often long term and have been going for over 8 years offering new participants a great deal of stability and safety to do deep work.
Arlington Rooted Wellness LLC is a clinical psychology practice that provides individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. Corporate workshops are also available to promote healthy workplaces where people can thrive. We offer individual therapy sessions via telehealth in 43 states. While we provide individual therapy to all adults, we are particularly well-suited to assist attorneys and other busy professionals with workplace stress. Our founder, Dr. Nicole Hedrick, JD, PhD, served as a trial attorney before becoming a licensed clinical psychologist. She graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced law for 13 years.
Arlington Rooted Wellness LLC is a clinical psychology practice that provides individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. Corporate workshops are also available to promote healthy workplaces where people can thrive. We offer individual therapy sessions via telehealth in 43 states. While we provide individual therapy to all adults, we are particularly well-suited to assist attorneys and other busy professionals with workplace stress. Our founder, Dr. Nicole Hedrick, JD, PhD, served as a trial attorney before becoming a licensed clinical psychologist. She graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced law for 13 years.
Arlington Rooted Wellness LLC is a clinical psychology practice that provides individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. Corporate workshops are also available to promote healthy workplaces where people can thrive. We offer individual therapy sessions via telehealth in 43 states. While we provide individual therapy to all adults, we are particularly well-suited to assist attorneys and other busy professionals with workplace stress. Our founder, Dr. Nicole Hedrick, JD, PhD, served as a trial attorney before becoming a licensed clinical psychologist. She graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced law for 13 years.
Arlington Rooted Wellness LLC is a clinical psychology practice that provides individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. Corporate workshops are also available to promote healthy workplaces where people can thrive. We offer individual therapy sessions via telehealth in 43 states. While we provide individual therapy to all adults, we are particularly well-suited to assist attorneys and other busy professionals with workplace stress. Our founder, Dr. Nicole Hedrick, JD, PhD, served as a trial attorney before becoming a licensed clinical psychologist. She graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced law for 13 years.
Group therapy is one of the most powerful ways to increase self-awareness and create lasting change. Beyond support and coping strategies, it helps you recognize longstanding relational patterns as they unfold in real time. Members explore trust, intimacy, conflict, self-esteem, assertiveness, vulnerability, and emotional expression while receiving honest, compassionate feedback. They practice new ways of relating that lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships outside of group. I often co-lead groups with another therapist, and together we create a confidential, psychologically safe environment that fosters authentic connection, self-exploration, and mutual growth.
Group therapy is one of the most powerful ways to increase self-awareness and create lasting change. Beyond support and coping strategies, it helps you recognize longstanding relational patterns as they unfold in real time. Members explore trust, intimacy, conflict, self-esteem, assertiveness, vulnerability, and emotional expression while receiving honest, compassionate feedback. They practice new ways of relating that lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships outside of group. I often co-lead groups with another therapist, and together we create a confidential, psychologically safe environment that fosters authentic connection, self-exploration, and mutual growth.
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.
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.
Grief is not just mental and emotional, it exists in the body. This group is focused on grief while we explore using Yoga(gentle movement), Journaling and Mindfulness as tools for healing.
Hosted by Chereen Gamal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RYT500, ACS
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22202
I am also certified ketamine assisted therapist; transformative for those dealing with generational trauma and treatment resistant depression.
Grief is not just mental and emotional, it exists in the body. This group is focused on grief while we explore using Yoga(gentle movement), Journaling and Mindfulness as tools for healing.
This 60-minute in-person group meets weekly and focuses on the needs of women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress during pregnancy or after giving birth. This group offers a space for women to explore their experiences and receive support from other women. The goal of the group is to improve coping skills, feel supported, and build resiliency.
This 60-minute in-person group meets weekly and focuses on the needs of women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress during pregnancy or after giving birth. This group offers a space for women to explore their experiences and receive support from other women. The goal of the group is to improve coping skills, feel supported, and build resiliency.
Do you have difficulties being vulnerable, or talking about your personal issues, mood/anxiety symptoms, or feelings with your friends or family? Do you have difficulties in your relationships, or want to improve how you relate to others? Are you interested in becoming a more authentic, genuine version of yourself? Are you interested in a therapy experience that challenges you to think deeply about how you think and feel when relating to other people? If so, this group may be for you! Please contact me for more information.
Do you have difficulties being vulnerable, or talking about your personal issues, mood/anxiety symptoms, or feelings with your friends or family? Do you have difficulties in your relationships, or want to improve how you relate to others? Are you interested in becoming a more authentic, genuine version of yourself? Are you interested in a therapy experience that challenges you to think deeply about how you think and feel when relating to other people? If so, this group may be for you! Please contact me for more information.
Did you used to do everything while you were using or drinking? Are you spending too much time sitting around or sleeping without a clue as to what to do now? Then this group is for you!
Did you used to do everything while you were using or drinking? Are you spending too much time sitting around or sleeping without a clue as to what to do now? Then this group is for you!
Rise in Harmony is an in-person, therapist-led support circle for women who seek a creative space to reduce stress, embody positive messages, release emotions, and feel more connected. Each session blends songs with meaningful lyrics, simple movement together (aka dancing), guided reflection, and supportive conversation to help participants reconnect with themselves and each other.
Hosted by Diana Bermudez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22203
Rise in Harmony is an in-person, therapist-led support circle for women who seek a creative space to reduce stress, embody positive messages, release emotions, and feel more connected. Each session blends songs with meaningful lyrics, simple movement together (aka dancing), guided reflection, and supportive conversation to help participants reconnect with themselves and each other.
Hosted by Marlene Joan Drucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
Online Groups
This group is intended for young adults who are seeking to learn ways to better manage any dysfunctional behaviors that are identified to interfere with their current relationships (this could be as a result of anxiety/avoidance, depression, anger, etc). The group will increase self awareness of these patterns and behavior and assist each other in learning more effective ways to relate to our relationships and thus improve our quality of life.
This group is intended for young adults who are seeking to learn ways to better manage any dysfunctional behaviors that are identified to interfere with their current relationships (this could be as a result of anxiety/avoidance, depression, anger, etc). The group will increase self awareness of these patterns and behavior and assist each other in learning more effective ways to relate to our relationships and thus improve our quality of life.
Loudoun Counseling & Coaching, LLC is a brand new practice which aims to bring mental health, physical health, and financial guidance services to Loudoun and Fairfax County residents under one roof. You are sure to find a connection for your needs with at least one of our counselors or coaches. All of our counselors and coaches are independent contractors and are licensed professionals in the field of mental health.
Hosted by Ellen Skogsberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMHC
Group meets in Sterling, VA 20165
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Loudoun Counseling & Coaching, LLC is a brand new practice which aims to bring mental health, physical health, and financial guidance services to Loudoun and Fairfax County residents under one roof. You are sure to find a connection for your needs with at least one of our counselors or coaches. All of our counselors and coaches are independent contractors and are licensed professionals in the field of mental health.
Accessible, compassionate mental health care across Virginia. Empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives through evidence-based therapy.
Accessible, compassionate mental health care across Virginia. Empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives through evidence-based therapy.
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Hosted by Mary Jouett Rodman- Anxiety•Depression•OCD•Stress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
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Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services, LLC offers a nurturing space for transformative healing and self-discovery, welcoming children, adolescents, adults, and the LGBTIA+ community. Our team provides tailored therapies, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, fostering deep personal connections for growth. We embrace an integrative approach, addressing holistic well-being in a supportive, respectful environment. Committed to empowering individuals through life's challenges, Heedful Resolutions is your partner in pursuing mental health, personal development, and a balanced life. Join us on a journey of understanding, growth, and lasting change
Hosted by Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services, LLC offers a nurturing space for transformative healing and self-discovery, welcoming children, adolescents, adults, and the LGBTIA+ community. Our team provides tailored therapies, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, fostering deep personal connections for growth. We embrace an integrative approach, addressing holistic well-being in a supportive, respectful environment. Committed to empowering individuals through life's challenges, Heedful Resolutions is your partner in pursuing mental health, personal development, and a balanced life. Join us on a journey of understanding, growth, and lasting change
Treat yourself to a special sound bath focused on gently soothing your nervous system. Elise will softly guide you to set an intention, take nourishing breaths, and release any lingering tension. Sink into the comfort of sound waves that wash over your body, calming your mind. Distance Reiki will be administered throughout. Let yourself drift into a state of pure comfort. Registration is required. There are no refunds offered for late cancellations or no-shows.
Treat yourself to a special sound bath focused on gently soothing your nervous system. Elise will softly guide you to set an intention, take nourishing breaths, and release any lingering tension. Sink into the comfort of sound waves that wash over your body, calming your mind. Distance Reiki will be administered throughout. Let yourself drift into a state of pure comfort. Registration is required. There are no refunds offered for late cancellations or no-shows.
The Relational Space group will foster an environment where you can connect in meaningful ways and gain exposure to new perspectives with yourself and others. This group is for you if you are looking to improve your relationship with others, Maybe you feel lonely or lacking connections with those you're close love ones. You may be successful in professional settings and yet feel dissatisfied in relationships. Group will be twelve weeks long starting on September 10th. VIRTUAL GROUP. Group size is limited to 6 people. All individuals over age of 20 are welcomed.
The Relational Space group will foster an environment where you can connect in meaningful ways and gain exposure to new perspectives with yourself and others. This group is for you if you are looking to improve your relationship with others, Maybe you feel lonely or lacking connections with those you're close love ones. You may be successful in professional settings and yet feel dissatisfied in relationships. Group will be twelve weeks long starting on September 10th. VIRTUAL GROUP. Group size is limited to 6 people. All individuals over age of 20 are welcomed.
Monthly groups for teen girls who experience anxiety, depression, peer relationship issues, communication issues, identity concerns, and child/parent conflicts. Please call or email for more details. >>> Monthly group held last Saturday of each month<<<<
Hosted by Take Time for You, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Monthly groups for teen girls who experience anxiety, depression, peer relationship issues, communication issues, identity concerns, and child/parent conflicts. Please call or email for more details. >>> Monthly group held last Saturday of each month<<<<
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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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.