Cville Family Therapy is a locally rooted practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Charlottesville, Virginia. We understand the unique needs of our community and take pride in providing thoughtful, collaborative care. Our clinicians prioritize building strong relationships with clients while working together to help you reach your goals. We integrate evidence-based practices with a warm, approachable style so you and your family feel heard, respected, and supported. Our flexible, down-to-earth approach makes therapy practical and effective, without the rigidity of outdated models.
Cville Family Therapy is a locally rooted practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Charlottesville, Virginia. We understand the unique needs of our community and take pride in providing thoughtful, collaborative care. Our clinicians prioritize building strong relationships with clients while working together to help you reach your goals. We integrate evidence-based practices with a warm, approachable style so you and your family feel heard, respected, and supported. Our flexible, down-to-earth approach makes therapy practical and effective, without the rigidity of outdated models.
For Elementary school-aged children. If your child struggles with... Shyness, rigidity, learning/academic problems, speech/language problems, overactivity, ADHD, ASD, emotional regulation, and family problems Theraplay can help! Theraplay is an activity-based co-ed group. Activities foster self-esteem and a sense of belonging, trust for others, and the ability to care for oneself and for others, and to develop an increased trust in others.
For Elementary school-aged children. If your child struggles with... Shyness, rigidity, learning/academic problems, speech/language problems, overactivity, ADHD, ASD, emotional regulation, and family problems Theraplay can help! Theraplay is an activity-based co-ed group. Activities foster self-esteem and a sense of belonging, trust for others, and the ability to care for oneself and for others, and to develop an increased trust in others.
New Understanding, New Tools is an engaged and active approach to changing habits while accepting ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition. There are eight (8) 90-minute classes, held in person. Participants (24 and up) learn executive functioning skills while developing an internal mindset of accepting and living well with ADHD. Class size capped at 10 so everyone receives some individualized attention. Co-facilitator Elizabeth Smiley, LPC. Tuition $800. Next Course schedule to start in March 2026, Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Contact me to set up orientation & registration. appointment.
Hosted by Cara Marinucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, FAMI
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22902
New Understanding, New Tools is an engaged and active approach to changing habits while accepting ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition. There are eight (8) 90-minute classes, held in person. Participants (24 and up) learn executive functioning skills while developing an internal mindset of accepting and living well with ADHD. Class size capped at 10 so everyone receives some individualized attention. Co-facilitator Elizabeth Smiley, LPC. Tuition $800. Next Course schedule to start in March 2026, Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Contact me to set up orientation & registration. appointment.
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Finding yourself overwhelmed during the day? It may even affect you being able to focus & effectively complete tasks. Beginning the day in a calm body will begin to shift these patterns. Set yourself up for success! We will start the day with Vagus nerve conditioning through a Somatic approach in a virtual setting. Close your office door & start the day off in a calm body. It’s a great way to begin regulating your emotions & responding rather than reacting in stressful circumstances. Contact Nicole Cameron, MA, LPC, CCTP, CMIP text 5406095580 Virtual group starts 8.1.26; $20/week & pkgs
Hosted by Nicole Cameron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Group meets in Verona, VA 24482
Finding yourself overwhelmed during the day? It may even affect you being able to focus & effectively complete tasks. Beginning the day in a calm body will begin to shift these patterns. Set yourself up for success! We will start the day with Vagus nerve conditioning through a Somatic approach in a virtual setting. Close your office door & start the day off in a calm body. It’s a great way to begin regulating your emotions & responding rather than reacting in stressful circumstances. Contact Nicole Cameron, MA, LPC, CCTP, CMIP text 5406095580 Virtual group starts 8.1.26; $20/week & pkgs
Online Groups
A wonderful, flourishing and dynamic practice of clinicians supporting each other and clients. Visit us at envision to learn more about our work! https://www.ncgenvision.com/
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, mood disorders and ADHD, also work with families and couples.
A wonderful, flourishing and dynamic practice of clinicians supporting each other and clients. Visit us at envision to learn more about our work! https://www.ncgenvision.com/
This group will use yoga tools such as breathing and movement to practice the mind-body connection. Peer partner yoga will be used to practice social emotional concepts as well as practicing growth mindset. Mindfulness can be fun! This group will run for 8 weeks on Thursdays, beginning June 8. There are sliding scale and scholarship spots available. Ages 6-10.
Hosted by Creekside Therapeutics
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24504
This group will use yoga tools such as breathing and movement to practice the mind-body connection. Peer partner yoga will be used to practice social emotional concepts as well as practicing growth mindset. Mindfulness can be fun! This group will run for 8 weeks on Thursdays, beginning June 8. There are sliding scale and scholarship spots available. Ages 6-10.
FCCGW’s Peer-to-Peer (P2P) is a helper-buddy mentoring matching program designed to provide social and emotional learning opportunities to participants, equipping them with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to achieve healthy and successful futures. In particular, the helpers who participated in this program are eligible to apply for the President's Volunteer Service Award by fulfilling the required hours. P2P is open to anyone. Check out our website https://www.fccgw.org/p2p.
Hosted by The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCPC, LPC
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22182
FCCGW’s Peer-to-Peer (P2P) is a helper-buddy mentoring matching program designed to provide social and emotional learning opportunities to participants, equipping them with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to achieve healthy and successful futures. In particular, the helpers who participated in this program are eligible to apply for the President's Volunteer Service Award by fulfilling the required hours. P2P is open to anyone. Check out our website https://www.fccgw.org/p2p.
Parenting can be especially challenging when your child has difficulties regulating their emotions. This group provides parents with tools to support and help their children grow, while also resolving issues within the family dynamic. Parents will learn how to address behavior through effective communication and enhanced understanding, which will reduce power struggles with their children and enhance the entire family dynamic. Interactive sessions, group discussions, and personalized feedback will be provided during each session. In addition to the education, the group offers a supportive space to connect with other parents experiencing similar dynamics.
Parenting can be especially challenging when your child has difficulties regulating their emotions. This group provides parents with tools to support and help their children grow, while also resolving issues within the family dynamic. Parents will learn how to address behavior through effective communication and enhanced understanding, which will reduce power struggles with their children and enhance the entire family dynamic. Interactive sessions, group discussions, and personalized feedback will be provided during each session. In addition to the education, the group offers a supportive space to connect with other parents experiencing similar dynamics.
A weekly group experience for adolescents ages 14 years old to 17 years old. The group will focus on providing a safe space for adolescents to practice interpersonal skills, enhance self-esteem, build confidence, and experience normalizing support for typical and atypical experiences and events that occur in a teen's life. To be considered for the group, teen and their parent must meet with Dr. Kelland to determine fit, review group policies/procedures, and commit to weekly attendance and participation.
A weekly group experience for adolescents ages 14 years old to 17 years old. The group will focus on providing a safe space for adolescents to practice interpersonal skills, enhance self-esteem, build confidence, and experience normalizing support for typical and atypical experiences and events that occur in a teen's life. To be considered for the group, teen and their parent must meet with Dr. Kelland to determine fit, review group policies/procedures, and commit to weekly attendance and participation.
This small, neurodivergent affirming, play-based group will help children connect with peers their age while building friendship and interpersonal skills through fun, guided activities in a supportive environment. Children will be able to use play and creativity to increase their self-confidence with social interactions.
This small, neurodivergent affirming, play-based group will help children connect with peers their age while building friendship and interpersonal skills through fun, guided activities in a supportive environment. Children will be able to use play and creativity to increase their self-confidence with social interactions.
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.
Connect & Thrive is an in-person therapeutic group designed for adolescents. This group provides a structured, supportive environment where teens can develop interpersonal skills, improve communication, and build meaningful social connections
Connect & Thrive is an in-person therapeutic group designed for adolescents. This group provides a structured, supportive environment where teens can develop interpersonal skills, improve communication, and build meaningful social connections
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.
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.
Helping kids build friendships, communication, and confidence—brick by brick! Through fun, guided LEGO® activities, children learn: ? Positive communication ? Frustration tolerance ? Healthy peer interactions
Helping kids build friendships, communication, and confidence—brick by brick! Through fun, guided LEGO® activities, children learn: ? Positive communication ? Frustration tolerance ? Healthy peer interactions
At Think Happy Live Healthy, we believe in the importance of developing strategies, skills, and ways of being that enhance an individual’s ability to be more authentically present and engaged in daily life. That is why we are proud to offer an eight week group for adolescents (ages 14-18) dedicated to cultivating these attributes. Group sessions focus on topics such as mindful attention, learning about your core strengths and utilizing them optimally, and how your strengths can have a positive impact on your relationships with others. Please contact Sharon Hoffman (sharon@thinkhappylivehealthy.com).
At Think Happy Live Healthy, we believe in the importance of developing strategies, skills, and ways of being that enhance an individual’s ability to be more authentically present and engaged in daily life. That is why we are proud to offer an eight week group for adolescents (ages 14-18) dedicated to cultivating these attributes. Group sessions focus on topics such as mindful attention, learning about your core strengths and utilizing them optimally, and how your strengths can have a positive impact on your relationships with others. Please contact Sharon Hoffman (sharon@thinkhappylivehealthy.com).
Whether you're facing mental health challenges or seeking meaningful connections, this group provides a path to healing. With the support of others, you’ll be empowered to manage stress, face challenges, and create movement towards the life you want. What to Expect: A Safe Space: A non-judgmental environment to express yourself and know you're not alone. Effective Stress Management: Techniques drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and Christian counseling to improve emotional regulation. Mutual Support: Build a network of understanding and camaraderie. Email: nexumcounseling@gmail.com for more information.
Whether you're facing mental health challenges or seeking meaningful connections, this group provides a path to healing. With the support of others, you’ll be empowered to manage stress, face challenges, and create movement towards the life you want. What to Expect: A Safe Space: A non-judgmental environment to express yourself and know you're not alone. Effective Stress Management: Techniques drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and Christian counseling to improve emotional regulation. Mutual Support: Build a network of understanding and camaraderie. Email: nexumcounseling@gmail.com for more information.
One-week LEGO® Therapy Social Skills Group summer camp for children with social communication difficulties. This evidence-based program uses LEGO® activities to practice turn-taking, sharing, communication, perspective-taking, following rules, problem-solving, and collaboration. Ideal for children with social or behavioral challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder. Sessions for ages 10-14 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 10-12:30 pm (bring lunch). Sessions for ages 6-9 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 1-3:30 pm (bring a snack). Limited availability with rolling admissions.
One-week LEGO® Therapy Social Skills Group summer camp for children with social communication difficulties. This evidence-based program uses LEGO® activities to practice turn-taking, sharing, communication, perspective-taking, following rules, problem-solving, and collaboration. Ideal for children with social or behavioral challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder. Sessions for ages 10-14 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 10-12:30 pm (bring lunch). Sessions for ages 6-9 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 1-3:30 pm (bring a snack). Limited availability with rolling admissions.
This is a group of older elementary aged children that meet each week to learn and develop coping skills to address their anxieties and worries, especially related to school and peer interactions.
This is a group of older elementary aged children that meet each week to learn and develop coping skills to address their anxieties and worries, especially related to school and peer interactions.
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.