Support Groups in Arlington, VA
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 designed to provide extra support to your individual therapy or to ease the transition from more intensive treatment (open to adults, 18+). The full rate for our meal support therapy groups (lunchtime and dinner) is $105/group (meal not included). We take CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC insurance, or offer sliding scale for those out-of-network.
Hosted by Rock Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
Are you tired of fighting food and your body? Rock Recovery is a nonprofit that provides affordable eating disorder therapy to adults and teens (ages 12+) who want to find peace with food and their bodies. We offer individual and group therapy virtually in VA, MD, and DC as well as in-person services in Arlington, VA. In addition to eating disorders, we work with related issues like body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting, orthorexia, and intuitive eating. Whether you're looking for group care to add to your current treatment or you need an individual therapist, we'd love to partner with you in your healing and recovery.
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 Skylar Spanburgh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
I'm Skylar Spanburgh and I am dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space for all clients. I graduated from Waynesburg University of Pennsylvania with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am passionate about working with adults who are actively processing and recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents and individuals. Through this work, I will help guide you to regain a sense of self and turn compassion inwards.
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
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
My mission is to strengthen the emotional wellbeing of young children (infants-10 years old), their families and professionals who support them. Developing new coping skills, while improving the family relationships (and school environment when possible) decreases and prevents behavior challenges. I provide family psychotherapy, parent coaching, adult psychotherapy and kids support groups. I combine art therapy, play therapy, yoga and mindfulness techniques, to engage clients of all ages.
Think enhancement, rejuvenation, restoring an inner glow…for your body image. In the age of social media wherein it seems everyone's a supermodel and body image is based on how many followers one has, it can feel impossible to feel confident in your own skin. What do you want, though? Do you want to be able to go to the beach and take off your shirt without feeling so insecure you that forget to enjoy the waves? Our #NoFilter therapy circle has been developed for those looking to shamelessly love their bodies and confidently live their best lives.
You won't find me stuffy, judgmental or condescending - life is hard enough; I'm on your side. However, I will challenge & support you to finally tackle the thorniest parts of your life. We’ll do this by going deep, not just rehashing. We’ll also work intimately together, finding ways to really and truly connect, & even sometimes have fun. I work best with scrappy & determined women who love making their own way, but sometimes get derailed by their own thoughts or bad relationships or family history. I also love working with men who want to understand life, but balk at traditional therapy - and like straight talk as much as support.
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.
Our personal difficulties are often a "Catch 22," -- comfortable, familiar patterns of behavior inadvertently keep us in unhealthy/unsatisfactory circumstances or relationships. As your therapist, I aim to help you understand your current problems in the context of your unique life experiences, allowing you to develop insight into how your difficulties developed while growing in ways that get you 'unstuck.' I do this by facilitating conversations about your interpersonal relationships (past and present); early life experiences; what you are thinking and feeling (or may be preventing yourself from feeling); and how you communicate your thoughts, feelings, and needs with others.
I am a facilitator for the Eat Breathe Thrive. It is non-profit organization that helps people develop skills for mindful eating, emotional resilience, and positive embodiment. I’m so excited to be offering a virtual seven week program on March 4th. This program helps people develop a better relationship with your body by combining yoga, meditation, psycho education, and service activities. It is a consecutive 7 week course held on Tuesdays for 2 hours a week. Please reach out if you or a loved one you know in the is interested in this course series.
Hosted by Kellie Zundel-Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22206
Society bombards us with expectations of how we should look, act, and feel in order to belong. We endlessly search for the next diet, workout routine, relationship, promotion, house, car, etc to fill this emptiness inside that's saying, "I'm not enough". We feel distant from our emotions, our bodies, and our true selves in this pursuit of external validation. This "not enough" feeling sits deeply below protective patterns that might appear as an eating disorder, body shame, substance abuse, toxic relationships, anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.
This spring the MU School of Counseling CMHC Training Clinic will be offering a Grief support group for teens. If interested please contact us to setup an initial consultation call. The MU School of Counseling CMHC Training Clinic offers free counseling services to people living in Virginia.
Hosted by Liliana Maravilla
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
I am a Latinx counselor-in-training at Marymount University Training Clinic who uses person-centered, strength-based therapy with a multicultural lens. I believe clients have the tools inside themselves to grow and overcome challenges in life. I will utilized all the tools at my disposal so that clients can accomplish their goals. I am here to support them along their journey of healing.
This is an ongoing relationship group of 8 members that meets weekly on Mondays from 5:45 -7:15 pm. New members are accepted on a rolling basis, as spaces become available, with the goal of using the group to learn more about ourselves and how we interact with others.
Hosted by Michelle Mullany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
As a clinican my goal is to help clients find ways to help themselves be happier and more satisfied with their lives. From 15 years of therapy practice with adults, couples, children, and adolescents, and my own experiences, I am convinced that change and healing are always possible. I use a warm, interactive, realistic approach that blends my experiences and clinical knowledge with your goals.
In this group, several couples work together with a female and male co-therapy team, to discuss difficulties in their relationships, and get feedback as to how to better communicate and support each other.
Hosted by Melinda Mecham Jensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
www.mindymjensen.com Most People explore therapy when they are aware they want more out of life. Therapy is a process of examining wants and behaviors, and establishing a course to achieve those goals more effectively. I work with people in individual and group psychotherapy. I also work with couples with a co-therapist, allowing each client to feel like they have an advocate in the room. This helps the couple identify, negotiate and achieve their goals whether individually or collectively.
A weekly, 90-minute therapy group to support those who experience body dissatisfaction and want to process the issues underlying their body distress. The group is led from a body-acceptance, weight-inclusive perspective with the goal of helping you heal your relationship with your body to live a more embodied life. Discussion topics include media and cultural norms, shame, self-compassion, mindfulness, diet culture, boundaries, and more. This therapy group is offered in-person (Arlington, VA) and virtually (VA & MD) to adults (18+). We take CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC, or offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Hosted by Brigitte Sandoval
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
Hi, I’m Brigitte Sandoval, a licensed Resident in Counseling at Rock Recovery that specializes in helping individuals overcome the challenges of eating disorders and disordered eating. If you’re struggling with food, body image, or emotional eating, I’m here to offer support, understanding, and practical tools for recovery. I approach therapy with warmth and empathy, creating a space where you can feel safe and understood as you work toward healing. As a counselor, I believe in meeting you where you are, honoring your unique experiences, and empowering you to make sustainable changes in a way that feels authentic to you.
The groups I run are all called Interpersonal Process Groups. This means that what brings people to my groups is interest and desire in further understanding and growing in how we relate to others. And the goal of the group is to do this in what is called the “here and now” process, or rather, understand ourselves in relation to others as we relate to the other members in the group.
Hosted by Michael Magenheimer
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
Many of us face difficult times in our lives, which may lead us to seek out help from others. I believe that psychotherapy can facilitate gaining a better understanding of ourselves, helping you to become more resilient and improve your sense of self. Those who engage in therapy often find that as a result they are able to live more open, genuine, and fulfilling lives.
My colleague and I are co-facilitating a grief and loss support group for adults this spring. Please contact me if you would like more information about the group or if you would like to sign up. We are also hosting a grief and loss support group for teens.
Hosted by Gabi Sammon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
Hi! I’m a counselor-in-training at a community clinic providing free individual, family, and group therapy sessions to Virginia. I work under the supervision of Bonnie Kuo and consult with her to ensure I’m providing the best care possible to my clients. I work with a variety of clients: children, teens, families, and adults! I do my best to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and open space for clients to talk about their concerns. I help clients with a variety of topics: day-to-day stress, family problems, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and many other challenges individuals may face.
Think enhancement, rejuvenation, restoring an inner glow…for your body image. In the age of social media wherein it seems everyone's a supermodel and body image is based on how many followers one has, it can feel impossible to feel confident in your own skin. What do you want, though? Do you want to be able to go to the beach and take off your shirt without feeling so insecure you that forget to enjoy the waves? Our #NoFilter therapy circle has been developed for those looking to shamelessly love their bodies and confidently live their best lives.
Feel like you're a constantly spinning top, trying desperately not to topple. Honestly, our minds are bombarded by more stimuli in a day than our ancestors faced in a lifetime. It’s overwhelming, Even for people who swear they are not competitive, jealous, or influenced by the current pace of change or amount of choices – it’s exhausting. To students: Navigating what feels like endless academia & adulthood simultaneously? It's hard. Between endless comparisons with your friends who all seem to have the perfect internship to the guilt of spending too much time on Tiktok - you can start to really doubt that you can handle this.
I co-lead several ongoing co-ed psychotherapy groups that work on a variety of issues.
Hosted by Elizabeth (Puma) Cornick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
I have been a practicing psychotherapist in the metropolitan area for the past 25 years. I received my B.A. from the University of Virginia and MSW from Catholic University. Emotional distress, as uncomfortable as it is, represents not only an opportunity to heal, but a chance to grow. It can be a chance to discover how to be effective at reaching one's objectives and achieving fulfillment, whether it be emotional, relational, or professional. My aim is to assist in this process.
Does your child display intense emotions often? Have the strategies you have tried been ineffective? Are you frustrated? Parenting is stressful at times, even when children are not behaving poorly. But when they often react with strong emotions, parents feel helpless.We will discuss some of the reasons that children have intense emotions, how to cope as a parent, and how to equip your child with tools that will allow them to respond instead of react to their triggers. We will also discuss how to build a loving, supportive connection with your child.
Hosted by Carla Messenger Shuman
Psychologist, Ph, D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22201
Life is full of stressful circumstances and difficultl relationships. Often, we are unable to prevent what happens to us, but we can control how we respond to the stressors in our lives. My goal is to help my clients find healthy ways of coping with the unforeseen and enduring stressors. Knowing ourselves and being comfortable with who we are also helps us get through life. I want to help clients have the best, most meaningful life possible and to be strong and resilient through whatever challenges come our way.
Led by Roland Scheppske, LPC, this weekly virtual process group for young adults (ages 18-28 years old) focuses on helping during the difficult transition into adulthood and/or becoming independent from their family or financial supports. We will work on improving coping skills around stress management, interpersonal relationship skill building, communication and social skills, and other natural phase of life challenges. Neurodivergence affirming and mindful, this group will work on support and motivation for moving forward in life autonomously and confidently. This group only meets 3 weeks out of the month.
Hosted by Roland Scheppske
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
With over 12 years in healthcare, Roland utilizes the relationship between the client and therapist to facilitate forward growth and healing, with the goal of becoming the best version of themselves. Roland uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including experiential and reality-based approaches to highlight implementing changes in the here & now. As a big proponent of creating connections, Roland makes the therapy setting conversational and comfortable to promote safety and collaboration in the therapeutic space for people of all orientations and genders.
Think enhancement, rejuvenation, restoring an inner glow…for your body image. In the age of social media wherein it seems everyone's a supermodel and body image is based on how many followers one has, it can feel impossible to feel confident in your own skin. What do you want, though? Do you want to be able to go to the beach and take off your shirt without feeling so insecure you that forget to enjoy the waves? Our #NoFilter therapy circle has been developed for those looking to shamelessly love their bodies and confidently live their best lives.
Is your job high stress with unique challenges? And, lately your personal life feels over-complicated too? No wonder it’s a struggle to keep generating solutions, even if you are typically an over-achiever. Let me help. I’m a distinguished relationship psychologist with extensive mastery in navigating the intricate realm of human connections, both professionally & personally. Do relationships, whether in your personal life or on the career front, often feel like you're grilling a steak on high heat – charred & intense? REGRETS? We've all got a list of those, but somehow, you find ourselves in the thick of it, yearning for answers.
Hosted by Lorraine Wodiska
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Hosted by Marlene Joan Drucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
The M.O.R.E. Process Group for Partners is virtually from 12p - 1:15p every other Friday. Mixed Orientation Relationships (M.O.R.E.) are partnerships where two or more people's sexual and/or gender identity are not the same. This group will focus on partnerships that were at one point traditional cishet relationships and since then, one or more in the partnership has transitioned gender identity or sexual orientation. Email for membership today.
Hosted by The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative
LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative is a group of licensed psychotherapists who specialize in gay, queer, and gender expansive topics and themes, and have lived experiences in those communities. We work with anyone over 8 years old, including couples/relationships to offer individual counseling, group counseling, and relationship counseling, including non-faith based premarital counseling, discernment counseling, sex therapy, and more. Our mission is to provide culturally competent, social justice oriented, queer affirming, and trauma informed therapeutic services to clients who want to actively engage in the healing process.
