12 Groups to help you effectively manage your anger. Call today for more details.
Hosted by Wright Group Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22903
12 Groups to help you effectively manage your anger. Call today for more details.
Join a group of women supporting each other through separation, divorce, and beyond, in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space. Lean on others as you navigate the often overwhelming emotions and practical considerations of all stages, including contemplation and rebuilding. We discuss common themes, such as grief, fears, boundaries, emotional regulation, self-care, and more, as we move toward a new beginning. This is a weekly, in-person, ongoing group facilitated by Kamilla Schenck, LCSW, a therapist with Dr. Lewis Weber & Associates. Reach out to learn more!
Hosted by Kamilla Schenck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join a group of women supporting each other through separation, divorce, and beyond, in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space. Lean on others as you navigate the often overwhelming emotions and practical considerations of all stages, including contemplation and rebuilding. We discuss common themes, such as grief, fears, boundaries, emotional regulation, self-care, and more, as we move toward a new beginning. This is a weekly, in-person, ongoing group facilitated by Kamilla Schenck, LCSW, a therapist with Dr. Lewis Weber & Associates. Reach out to learn more!
Come join this support group for men experiencing separation or divorce in a no-judgement space. This group is currently forming and will be a forum to share your feelings and challenges with other men in the same boat. All members must agree to strict confidentiality so that everyone can trust that their concerns will remain in the group. Please call me to schedule an introductory individual therapy session so that we can decide if you are a good fit to benefit from the group. Time TBA depending on member's schedules.
Come join this support group for men experiencing separation or divorce in a no-judgement space. This group is currently forming and will be a forum to share your feelings and challenges with other men in the same boat. All members must agree to strict confidentiality so that everyone can trust that their concerns will remain in the group. Please call me to schedule an introductory individual therapy session so that we can decide if you are a good fit to benefit from the group. Time TBA depending on member's schedules.
Online Groups
Between your old life and emerging new life, the transition stage is often fraught with uncertainty and frequent change. Especially for new moms, veteran moms, moms dealing with kids at different life phases, etc. It’s both scary and exciting. The cocoon stage is where we find ourselves during these times. Often we must examine our beliefs as we master new roles and tasks demanded of us. Practice the tools of CBT/DBT/Solutions Focused Therapy to navigate motherhood’s changing seasons with a safe environment for group support along the way. Virtual meetings for convenience.
Hosted by Maria Rheba Estante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22307
Between your old life and emerging new life, the transition stage is often fraught with uncertainty and frequent change. Especially for new moms, veteran moms, moms dealing with kids at different life phases, etc. It’s both scary and exciting. The cocoon stage is where we find ourselves during these times. Often we must examine our beliefs as we master new roles and tasks demanded of us. Practice the tools of CBT/DBT/Solutions Focused Therapy to navigate motherhood’s changing seasons with a safe environment for group support along the way. Virtual meetings for convenience.
The AR is primarily a psychoeducation group that covers various topics including but not limited to family-of-origin, relationship styles, personality, relationship injury repair, culture, and sex.
Hosted by The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCPC, LPC
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22182
The AR is primarily a psychoeducation group that covers various topics including but not limited to family-of-origin, relationship styles, personality, relationship injury repair, culture, and sex.
Securing Hope is a professionally-led support group focused on helping people through the difficult life transitions of separation and divorce. Whether you are just at the start of separation or already divorced, this safe environment offers support, guidance, and emotional safety with others with similar experiences.
Hosted by Joseph Wall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Group meets in Burke, VA 22015
Joseph specializes in Relational based therapy with Individuals, Families, Couples, in areas of co-parenting in Divorce or Step-parenting situations.
Securing Hope is a professionally-led support group focused on helping people through the difficult life transitions of separation and divorce. Whether you are just at the start of separation or already divorced, this safe environment offers support, guidance, and emotional safety with others with similar experiences.
This group is for women who are struggling with divorce and the inability to forgive, let go and move on.
Hosted by Angel Bartlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CPLC, LCSW, LICSW
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
This group is for women who are struggling with divorce and the inability to forgive, let go and move on.
Specialize in cross-cultural counseling. Have visited many nations. Specialize in individual and couples therapy. Been in practice 30 years. Extensive experience with EAP. Security clearance. Worked as a contractor with various federal agencies. Virginia gubernatorial appointee to a state board -- Virginia Board of Counseling. Provide also online and virtual counseling.
Specialize in cross-cultural counseling. Have visited many nations. Specialize in individual and couples therapy. Been in practice 30 years. Extensive experience with EAP. Security clearance. Worked as a contractor with various federal agencies. Virginia gubernatorial appointee to a state board -- Virginia Board of Counseling. Provide also online and virtual counseling.
This group is designed to give children and adolescents of divorcing families an outlet to manage and process the distinctively difficult emotional experiences that are often a core feature of families undergoing divorce, complex custody issues, and seperation. The group provides an important context for these children and adolescents to express their feelings and to gain from others who are also undergoing similar experiences. This has been an enormously successful group in which there is considerable benefit to the long-range health and well being of participants.
This group is designed to give children and adolescents of divorcing families an outlet to manage and process the distinctively difficult emotional experiences that are often a core feature of families undergoing divorce, complex custody issues, and seperation. The group provides an important context for these children and adolescents to express their feelings and to gain from others who are also undergoing similar experiences. This has been an enormously successful group in which there is considerable benefit to the long-range health and well being of participants.
This 12-week Life After Divorce therapy group for women offers a supportive, virtual space for women navigating divorce or separation. Led by licensed therapist, the group helps participants process grief, rebuild self-esteem, and develop healthy coping strategies for emotional and relational challenges. Key topics include navigating coparenting, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, understanding attachment patterns, and gaining confidence in moving forward. Through guided discussion and shared connection, women will leave feeling empowered, less alone, and equipped with practical tools to create clarity, rebuild their lives, and step into the next chapter with resilience.
Hosted by Brittany Deutch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23230
This 12-week Life After Divorce therapy group for women offers a supportive, virtual space for women navigating divorce or separation. Led by licensed therapist, the group helps participants process grief, rebuild self-esteem, and develop healthy coping strategies for emotional and relational challenges. Key topics include navigating coparenting, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, understanding attachment patterns, and gaining confidence in moving forward. Through guided discussion and shared connection, women will leave feeling empowered, less alone, and equipped with practical tools to create clarity, rebuild their lives, and step into the next chapter with resilience.
Are you learning new things about yourself that leave you with some questions? Have you found yourself in a relationship wondering how on earth you got there? Do you feel like TikTok knows you a little too well? Do you just want more out of your life? We're here to help. This group is led by two women therapists who have made big life changes, been deep in the trenches, and come out the other side. This group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman!
Hosted by Jessica MacNair
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
Are you learning new things about yourself that leave you with some questions? Have you found yourself in a relationship wondering how on earth you got there? Do you feel like TikTok knows you a little too well? Do you just want more out of your life? We're here to help. This group is led by two women therapists who have made big life changes, been deep in the trenches, and come out the other side. This group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman!
Virtual Group for women experiencing, have experienced or are contemplating, separation and/or divorce. The group addresses common issues that women face during this process such as grief, loss, anger, fear, self-esteem, legal and financial concerns, parenting/co-parenting, managing change, and moving forward to a positive future. The focus of the group is to provide support & encouragement in a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment and to help members find their way forward and to explore coping mechanisms for member's challenges. Contact Anne Ross to register or for more information: Director@acrosscounseling.com or call 703-389-1913
Hosted by Across Counseling: Psychotherapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22180
Virtual Group for women experiencing, have experienced or are contemplating, separation and/or divorce. The group addresses common issues that women face during this process such as grief, loss, anger, fear, self-esteem, legal and financial concerns, parenting/co-parenting, managing change, and moving forward to a positive future. The focus of the group is to provide support & encouragement in a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment and to help members find their way forward and to explore coping mechanisms for member's challenges. Contact Anne Ross to register or for more information: Director@acrosscounseling.com or call 703-389-1913
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Hosted by Elizabeth A. Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LMFT-R, CHT
Group meets in Hopewell, VA 23860
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This group is a space to share your story, connect with others' stories, and process the experiences you've had. Emotional abuse can take a huge toll on people -- we know at first-hand what that's like. If you're looking for a place to relate, feel like part of a community, process unfinished business, or even just vent about that person who seems to suck the life out of you, this group might be a good fit for you. Our goal is to help people like you reclaim their confidence, identity, and life.
This group is a space to share your story, connect with others' stories, and process the experiences you've had. Emotional abuse can take a huge toll on people -- we know at first-hand what that's like. If you're looking for a place to relate, feel like part of a community, process unfinished business, or even just vent about that person who seems to suck the life out of you, this group might be a good fit for you. Our goal is to help people like you reclaim their confidence, identity, and life.
This 12-week group is designed for women who are currently navigating or have recently gone through a separation/ divorce. Walking this journey can be painful and lonely, and connecting with others on similar paths can help you heal and rebuild. This group will draw on DBT techniques, mindfulness skills, and CBT to help process emotions, manage stress, and learn healthy coping skills. The next group will start in September 2024 and meet virtually. If you are interested in participating in this group, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Arielle Rondon at arielle@mcclerrengroup.com.
Hosted by Sarah McClerren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Group meets in McLean, VA 22101
This 12-week group is designed for women who are currently navigating or have recently gone through a separation/ divorce. Walking this journey can be painful and lonely, and connecting with others on similar paths can help you heal and rebuild. This group will draw on DBT techniques, mindfulness skills, and CBT to help process emotions, manage stress, and learn healthy coping skills. The next group will start in September 2024 and meet virtually. If you are interested in participating in this group, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Arielle Rondon at arielle@mcclerrengroup.com.
This 8-week is designed to offer a community of support as you navigate the various aspects of divorce. Participants will have the opportunity to find solidarity with women in similar circumstances, explore the emotional experience, reflect on the impacts of this significant life transition, and obtain tools to help navigate this reality in daily lives. With fellow clinicians, I will provide a safe space for emotional expression, help in identify coping tools, provide psychoeducation, help to empower, and assist in building connections. Participants will come away with insight and support from others navigating the transition of divorce.
Hosted by Margaret Lefbom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Margaret Lefbom, LCSW, CPC
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
This 8-week is designed to offer a community of support as you navigate the various aspects of divorce. Participants will have the opportunity to find solidarity with women in similar circumstances, explore the emotional experience, reflect on the impacts of this significant life transition, and obtain tools to help navigate this reality in daily lives. With fellow clinicians, I will provide a safe space for emotional expression, help in identify coping tools, provide psychoeducation, help to empower, and assist in building connections. Participants will come away with insight and support from others navigating the transition of divorce.
CURRENTLY FULL Virtual Group for women experiencing, have experienced or are contemplating, separation and/or divorce. The group addresses common issues that women face during this process such as grief, loss, anger, fear, self-esteem, legal and financial concerns, parenting/co-parenting, managing change, and moving forward to a positive future. The focus of the group is to provide support & encouragement in a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment and to help members find their way forward and to explore coping mechanisms for member's challenges. Contact Anne Ross to register or for more information: Director@acrosscounseling.com or call 703-389-1913
CURRENTLY FULL Virtual Group for women experiencing, have experienced or are contemplating, separation and/or divorce. The group addresses common issues that women face during this process such as grief, loss, anger, fear, self-esteem, legal and financial concerns, parenting/co-parenting, managing change, and moving forward to a positive future. The focus of the group is to provide support & encouragement in a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment and to help members find their way forward and to explore coping mechanisms for member's challenges. Contact Anne Ross to register or for more information: Director@acrosscounseling.com or call 703-389-1913
If you are going through a divorce or have recently gone through a divorce, this group provides guidance and support to get you through this difficult time. Group will address common issues that women face during this process such as grief, loss, anger, self-esteem, legal and financial concerns, parenting/co-parenting issues, managing change, and moving forward to a positive future. Join with others in a safe, supportive group, to get comfort, share ideas, renew your life and feel better.
If you are going through a divorce or have recently gone through a divorce, this group provides guidance and support to get you through this difficult time. Group will address common issues that women face during this process such as grief, loss, anger, self-esteem, legal and financial concerns, parenting/co-parenting issues, managing change, and moving forward to a positive future. Join with others in a safe, supportive group, to get comfort, share ideas, renew your life and feel better.
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.
The end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a dream you hoped to achieve but now can't... issues of grief affect everyone at some point in their life. Grief is hard yet it is a natural response to loss and there are ways to respond that can ensure a healthier outcome. Having supportive others along for the ride can help. Come join us for insight, affirmations, sharing emotions, telling stories, reminiscence, and positive future-planning. We'll help you connect with your grief in a healthy, life-embracing way.
Hosted by Jill Changizi-Kerr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Sterling, VA 20166
The end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a dream you hoped to achieve but now can't... issues of grief affect everyone at some point in their life. Grief is hard yet it is a natural response to loss and there are ways to respond that can ensure a healthier outcome. Having supportive others along for the ride can help. Come join us for insight, affirmations, sharing emotions, telling stories, reminiscence, and positive future-planning. We'll help you connect with your grief in a healthy, life-embracing way.
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Divorce Support Groups
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.