Support Groups in Ashburn, VA
The DDRP was designed to assist individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Developed from Best Practice Models of the most effective dual diagnosis treatment, it includes age-appropriate interventions and groups for adolescents, young adults, and adults. Treatment is individualized and unique to each person and their place within the stages of recovery. The DDRP offers an adolescent, young adult, and an adult track.

Hosted by Craig James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
The DDRP was designed to assist individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Developed from Best Practice Models of the most effective dual diagnosis treatment, it includes age-appropriate interventions and groups for adolescents, young adults, and adults. Treatment is individualized and unique to each person and their place within the stages of recovery. The DDRP offers an adolescent, young adult, and an adult track.
This weekly group will help Teens build a healthy self-esteem. The group is for teens, age 14 to 17. The group will run for 6 one hour sessions. In this group, teens will learn cognitive and behavioral strategies to build a healthy self-image, improve their self-worth, reduce anxiety and manage stress, including mindfulness, relaxation skills, cognitive restructuring, and more.

Hosted by Bluegrass Counseling Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
This weekly group will help Teens build a healthy self-esteem. The group is for teens, age 14 to 17. The group will run for 6 one hour sessions. In this group, teens will learn cognitive and behavioral strategies to build a healthy self-image, improve their self-worth, reduce anxiety and manage stress, including mindfulness, relaxation skills, cognitive restructuring, and more.
The ASAP-approved program is designed for adults dealing with co-existing mental health and substance use issues. Topics for discussion may include understanding why substances caused a problem in your life and managing career, relationships, family, and depression or anxiety. Groups may be supplemented with individual, family, or couples sessions and drug/alcohol screening and education. This group satisfies court ordered treatment requirements and is offered in both the Ashburn and Fairfax locations.

Hosted by Cynthia Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
The ASAP-approved program is designed for adults dealing with co-existing mental health and substance use issues. Topics for discussion may include understanding why substances caused a problem in your life and managing career, relationships, family, and depression or anxiety. Groups may be supplemented with individual, family, or couples sessions and drug/alcohol screening and education. This group satisfies court ordered treatment requirements and is offered in both the Ashburn and Fairfax locations.
Developing and improving upon social skills, communication skills, relationship difficulties, and other relevant adolescent issues are addressed in our twice monthly Asperger's Group. To learn more about the group, we invite you to call our director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider, at (703) 723-2999.

Developing and improving upon social skills, communication skills, relationship difficulties, and other relevant adolescent issues are addressed in our twice monthly Asperger's Group. To learn more about the group, we invite you to call our director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider, at (703) 723-2999.
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.
Our ADD and ADHD groups are thorough in that we run two groups simultaneously -- one for the children/teens and one for the parents. Two highly trained Ph.D level child psychologists run the groups. We believe parents need to be involved and that parent education and guidance, alongside the child and teen groups, is essential for lasting and meaningful behavioral change to occur.

Our ADD and ADHD groups are thorough in that we run two groups simultaneously -- one for the children/teens and one for the parents. Two highly trained Ph.D level child psychologists run the groups. We believe parents need to be involved and that parent education and guidance, alongside the child and teen groups, is essential for lasting and meaningful behavioral change to occur.
Join us for a 6-week expressive art support group for CPTSD survivors. We will use IFS techniques and narrative therapy techniques combined with expressive art to help you on your journey through this support group. Each group will have a topic that we will focus on and Vee Williams (LPC) will walk the members through activities during the group while also giving space for members to provide empathetic support to one another. Make way to battle monsters and create castles in this expressive art group. Come join us for the most fun 6 weeks of trauma work you have experienced yet.

Hosted by Mayhem and Tranquility Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, CSTS
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Join us for a 6-week expressive art support group for CPTSD survivors. We will use IFS techniques and narrative therapy techniques combined with expressive art to help you on your journey through this support group. Each group will have a topic that we will focus on and Vee Williams (LPC) will walk the members through activities during the group while also giving space for members to provide empathetic support to one another. Make way to battle monsters and create castles in this expressive art group. Come join us for the most fun 6 weeks of trauma work you have experienced yet.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in patterns of self-doubt and avoidance? "Get Out of Your Head" group invites you to embark on a journey of self-exploration and empowerment. Learn practical tools rooted in ACT to overcome barriers and live a life driven by your values. Take charge of your mental well-being and join us on the path to personal growth. In this group, we delve into various aspects of mental health, offering support for those navigating anxiety, depression, and beyond. Together, we'll explore effective strategies for recovery, personal growth, and holistic well-being.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in patterns of self-doubt and avoidance? "Get Out of Your Head" group invites you to embark on a journey of self-exploration and empowerment. Learn practical tools rooted in ACT to overcome barriers and live a life driven by your values. Take charge of your mental well-being and join us on the path to personal growth. In this group, we delve into various aspects of mental health, offering support for those navigating anxiety, depression, and beyond. Together, we'll explore effective strategies for recovery, personal growth, and holistic well-being.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live more in the moment, better manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve their relationships. We go over coping skills and strategies from the modules of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants commit to joining eight weeks at a time, The full program is 24 weeks. Vanessa Cheshier, LCSW completed DBT intensive training through Fairfax County in 2019. She has been facilitating DBT skills groups for the past three years. Morgan Moore, Graduate Intern, has completed DBT coursework and training to support DBT skills groups.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live more in the moment, better manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve their relationships. We go over coping skills and strategies from the modules of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants commit to joining eight weeks at a time, The full program is 24 weeks. Vanessa Cheshier, LCSW completed DBT intensive training through Fairfax County in 2019. She has been facilitating DBT skills groups for the past three years. Morgan Moore, Graduate Intern, has completed DBT coursework and training to support DBT skills groups.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live more in the moment, better manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve their relationships. In this group, we will learn skills from the modules of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants commit to joining eight weeks at a time and the full program is 24 weeks. The group is held in person in our Ashburn office on Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Our next module (Emotion Regulation) will start on February 4th. *A reduced fee is available based on income.*

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals live more in the moment, better manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and improve their relationships. In this group, we will learn skills from the modules of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants commit to joining eight weeks at a time and the full program is 24 weeks. The group is held in person in our Ashburn office on Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Our next module (Emotion Regulation) will start on February 4th. *A reduced fee is available based on income.*
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.

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.
This group provides support and compassion fatigue prevention and recovery activities to caregivers experiencing frustration and exhaustion. Parenting during Covid is challenging, parenting children with mental health issues during Covid is overwhelming.

Hosted by The Resilience Network LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
This group provides support and compassion fatigue prevention and recovery activities to caregivers experiencing frustration and exhaustion. Parenting during Covid is challenging, parenting children with mental health issues during Covid is overwhelming.
Developing and improving upon social skills, communication skills, relationship difficulties, and other relevant pre-adolescent issues are addressed in our twice monthly Asperger's Group. To learn more about the group, we invite you to call our director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider, at (703) 723-2999.

Developing and improving upon social skills, communication skills, relationship difficulties, and other relevant pre-adolescent issues are addressed in our twice monthly Asperger's Group. To learn more about the group, we invite you to call our director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider, at (703) 723-2999.
This group is for young adult women focusing on areas of self care, family and intimate relationships, and life direction. Interested? Reach out to get more details

Hosted by Craig James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
This group is for young adult women focusing on areas of self care, family and intimate relationships, and life direction. Interested? Reach out to get more details
The Intensive Outpatient Program consists of at least three hours of programming, three times a week. There are three hours of group per night. The first hour is a psychotherapy group where you can process the events of the week. The second hour involves a psycho-education group with a recovery related topic and discussion. The last hour involves mindfulness exercises. The IOP is supplemented with individualized case management sessions and individual and family counseling as needed.

Hosted by Insight Recovery Centers
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
The Intensive Outpatient Program consists of at least three hours of programming, three times a week. There are three hours of group per night. The first hour is a psychotherapy group where you can process the events of the week. The second hour involves a psycho-education group with a recovery related topic and discussion. The last hour involves mindfulness exercises. The IOP is supplemented with individualized case management sessions and individual and family counseling as needed.
These groups are for children between 6 and 10, preteens between 11 and 13 and teens between 14 and 19. APPS also runs Asperger's therapy groups for adults.

These groups are for children between 6 and 10, preteens between 11 and 13 and teens between 14 and 19. APPS also runs Asperger's therapy groups for adults.
Embark on a journey of growth and connection with our Teen Support Group, led by Marilee Sonnen, RIC. Offering a nurturing environment for adolescents to build coping skills, forge connections, and enhance overall well-being. Through peer support, psychoeducation, and guided discussions, teens find solace, understanding, and empowerment. Join us in fostering resilience and camaraderie as we navigate the challenges of adolescence together.

Embark on a journey of growth and connection with our Teen Support Group, led by Marilee Sonnen, RIC. Offering a nurturing environment for adolescents to build coping skills, forge connections, and enhance overall well-being. Through peer support, psychoeducation, and guided discussions, teens find solace, understanding, and empowerment. Join us in fostering resilience and camaraderie as we navigate the challenges of adolescence together.
Participants will explore their motivation to change and the role alcohol plays in living by their personal values; assess what kind of changes might be appropriate for their individual situation; learn about the impacts of alcohol on the body and mind, and options to implement and maintain changes (including, abstinence, moderation, and harm-reduction); and practice relapse prevention skills, coping with urges, and implementing change plans. The group will meet in-person at the Ashburn office for one hour on Mondays. Sessions will consist of psychoeducation on a different topic each week, activities, assessments, and group discussion.

Participants will explore their motivation to change and the role alcohol plays in living by their personal values; assess what kind of changes might be appropriate for their individual situation; learn about the impacts of alcohol on the body and mind, and options to implement and maintain changes (including, abstinence, moderation, and harm-reduction); and practice relapse prevention skills, coping with urges, and implementing change plans. The group will meet in-person at the Ashburn office for one hour on Mondays. Sessions will consist of psychoeducation on a different topic each week, activities, assessments, and group discussion.
TF-CBT is a short-term therapy that involves 12-25 treatment sessions. These sessions can be conducted in a clinical setting, at home, or in school. TF-CBT was initially introduced as an intervention for children or teens that had experienced sexual abuse. Over the years its use has expanded to treating all forms of trauma.

TF-CBT is a short-term therapy that involves 12-25 treatment sessions. These sessions can be conducted in a clinical setting, at home, or in school. TF-CBT was initially introduced as an intervention for children or teens that had experienced sexual abuse. Over the years its use has expanded to treating all forms of trauma.
Using art materials, clients will be able to navigate and process feelings regarding relationships. Through the group process, young people will have the opportunity to practice skills learned in a supportive and emotionally safe environment. Through directives, children will be challenged with creating and maintaining positive relationships.

Hosted by The Resilience Network LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Using art materials, clients will be able to navigate and process feelings regarding relationships. Through the group process, young people will have the opportunity to practice skills learned in a supportive and emotionally safe environment. Through directives, children will be challenged with creating and maintaining positive relationships.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Ashburn?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.