Support Groups in Colonial Heights, VA
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Hosted by Obsidian Therapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor
Group meets in Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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Hearthstone Psychological Services is a small business that provides quality mental and behavioral healthcare for the community through in-person sessions and to the state of Virginia through telehealth.

Hearthstone Psychological Services is a small business that provides quality mental and behavioral healthcare for the community through in-person sessions and to the state of Virginia through telehealth.

Hosted by Obsidian Therapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor
Group meets in Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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At Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting we focus on individuals and couples that are struggling with adjustments and changes in their life whether they are past or current. Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting therapists work with adults, adolescents and children. I assist individuals and child who are experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness and/or having a difficult time managing your emotions.

Hosted by Angela W Fitzgerald
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, LMHP-R, M Ed, MFT-R
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23059
At Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting we focus on individuals and couples that are struggling with adjustments and changes in their life whether they are past or current. Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting therapists work with adults, adolescents and children. I assist individuals and child who are experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness and/or having a difficult time managing your emotions.
10 week online group for women who grew up without the nurturance, protection, or guidance they needed, this group offers connection, reflection, and healing. Inspired by Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel, each session includes discussion and a gentle practice to explore at home.

Hosted by Realign Your Mind Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC , LPC
Group meets in Mechanicsville, VA 23111
10 week online group for women who grew up without the nurturance, protection, or guidance they needed, this group offers connection, reflection, and healing. Inspired by Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel, each session includes discussion and a gentle practice to explore at home.
Are you tired of feeling inadequate or like your significant other just dont get it? Come learn new skills to help your relationship with others go from toxic to healthy.

Hosted by J Group Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSOTP, ABS
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23224
Are you tired of feeling inadequate or like your significant other just dont get it? Come learn new skills to help your relationship with others go from toxic to healthy.
This group is a nonjudgmental space to ask questions, get resources, and learn how to promote a safe and positive mindset about sex. It is open to parents with questions about discussing sex and related topics with their children, pre-teens, or teens. Cost is between $35 (plus $5 with your partner). The group is virtual and occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 8:15pm. You can come once, or multiple times based on your needs. You must be in Virginia to attend.

This group is a nonjudgmental space to ask questions, get resources, and learn how to promote a safe and positive mindset about sex. It is open to parents with questions about discussing sex and related topics with their children, pre-teens, or teens. Cost is between $35 (plus $5 with your partner). The group is virtual and occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 8:15pm. You can come once, or multiple times based on your needs. You must be in Virginia to attend.
If you are looking for a support group, please contact Kathleen by phone.

Hosted by Kathleen Seow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23113
If you are looking for a support group, please contact Kathleen by phone.
Living Beyond Anxiety is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based group that offers tools to unhook from anxious thoughts and feelings, increase your mindful awareness, and live for what truly matters to you. To register, please contact intake@healthinmind.net or call 804-277-9355. This group is seven sessions in length and will be offered virtually on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m starting April 17th.

Living Beyond Anxiety is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based group that offers tools to unhook from anxious thoughts and feelings, increase your mindful awareness, and live for what truly matters to you. To register, please contact intake@healthinmind.net or call 804-277-9355. This group is seven sessions in length and will be offered virtually on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m starting April 17th.
Clinical supervision group for supervisees seeking LCSW licensure. Group will meet weekly. Space is limited to six supervisees. Supervisees must meet all requirements for supervision towards LCSW licensure & receive approval for registration of supervision with Katherine Meyersohn, LCSW, from the Virginia Board of Social Work, in order to participate.
If interested, please email or call Katherine for further details, & visit TheHealingArtsCenterofRichmond.com for more details re: my practice & approach.

Hosted by Katherine Meyersohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 500, Reiki
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23220
Clinical supervision group for supervisees seeking LCSW licensure. Group will meet weekly. Space is limited to six supervisees. Supervisees must meet all requirements for supervision towards LCSW licensure & receive approval for registration of supervision with Katherine Meyersohn, LCSW, from the Virginia Board of Social Work, in order to participate.
If interested, please email or call Katherine for further details, & visit TheHealingArtsCenterofRichmond.com for more details re: my practice & approach.
This group was born from years of working with women therapeutically 1:1 who struggle with self-criticism, shame, and inner conflicts about showing up for themselves the way they show up for others. We will be exploring the duality of self compassion. The Yin and the Yang sides. The soft nurturing side of the practice, and its counterpart, the yang side, that encourages us to stand up and act on our behalf. Visit www.compassioncollectiverva.com for all the details. Looking forward to seeing you in group ! (Group will meet in person, and begins September 17th, limited 12 participants)

Hosted by Caitlin Shiflett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PRYT
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23220
This group was born from years of working with women therapeutically 1:1 who struggle with self-criticism, shame, and inner conflicts about showing up for themselves the way they show up for others. We will be exploring the duality of self compassion. The Yin and the Yang sides. The soft nurturing side of the practice, and its counterpart, the yang side, that encourages us to stand up and act on our behalf. Visit www.compassioncollectiverva.com for all the details. Looking forward to seeing you in group ! (Group will meet in person, and begins September 17th, limited 12 participants)
Meeting for clergy women to share and create community centered on wholeness and personal development. For more information, please call VIPCare or write VIPCare's Executive Director, Douglas M. Thorpe, at dthorpe@vipcare.org

Hosted by Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (VIPCare)
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, MSW, LCSW, LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23226
Meeting for clergy women to share and create community centered on wholeness and personal development. For more information, please call VIPCare or write VIPCare's Executive Director, Douglas M. Thorpe, at dthorpe@vipcare.org
Join our "Regulate Me!" DBT group starting in October, every Wednesday from 12 PM to 1 PM. Learn practical skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness in a supportive environment. Whether you’re new to DBT or looking to deepen your skills, come and grow with us! Feel free to email or call for more details.

Hosted by Dr. Cheryl Outen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT, NCC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23230
Join our "Regulate Me!" DBT group starting in October, every Wednesday from 12 PM to 1 PM. Learn practical skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness in a supportive environment. Whether you’re new to DBT or looking to deepen your skills, come and grow with us! Feel free to email or call for more details.
The youth groups will address strategies to cope with academics, self-esteem, anger issues, depression, anxiety & peer relations. A Parenting and Family Matters group is also available. Please text WORLD to (804)334-0005 and receive more information.

Hosted by Dr. Deidre Whittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, LMHP, PLC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23230
The youth groups will address strategies to cope with academics, self-esteem, anger issues, depression, anxiety & peer relations. A Parenting and Family Matters group is also available. Please text WORLD to (804)334-0005 and receive more information.
Guided practices and group process to transform the root of craving and suffering, connect with community, and deepen your recovery. Although addiction takes so much from our lives, the process of recovery - inviting courage, compassion, present moment attunement, and the right kind of supports - offers great potential for personal transformation, including deep healing of past wounding, and a deeper sense of who you are, and what your purpose is in this world. The group will explore the deeper waters of addiction and recovery. All addictions welcome (e.g. substances, food, sex, thought, technology, gambling, relationships, spending).

Guided practices and group process to transform the root of craving and suffering, connect with community, and deepen your recovery. Although addiction takes so much from our lives, the process of recovery - inviting courage, compassion, present moment attunement, and the right kind of supports - offers great potential for personal transformation, including deep healing of past wounding, and a deeper sense of who you are, and what your purpose is in this world. The group will explore the deeper waters of addiction and recovery. All addictions welcome (e.g. substances, food, sex, thought, technology, gambling, relationships, spending).
This is a group focused on the behavior of consumption. This group will explore emotions, trauma, and compulsions behind eating. You will explore your relationship with food with a licensed addiction professional with others who desire to increase positive experiences with food. All groups are virtual and open to residents of VA, CT and NC. The cost is $25 per group or use of Virginia Insurances. Registration ends on Sept 13th, 2023. You must be screened into this closed group. You can email hello@holisticexpressionservices.com with interest or schedule a free 15 min consultation with Chrishona at holisticexpressionservices.com

Hosted by Holistic Expression and Consultation Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Group meets in Sandston, VA 23150
This is a group focused on the behavior of consumption. This group will explore emotions, trauma, and compulsions behind eating. You will explore your relationship with food with a licensed addiction professional with others who desire to increase positive experiences with food. All groups are virtual and open to residents of VA, CT and NC. The cost is $25 per group or use of Virginia Insurances. Registration ends on Sept 13th, 2023. You must be screened into this closed group. You can email hello@holisticexpressionservices.com with interest or schedule a free 15 min consultation with Chrishona at holisticexpressionservices.com
The Eco Art Therapy group will be facilitated by myself, a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). This group will be held outdoors (weather permitting) and will utilize a mixture of natural found and traditional art materials. The Eco Art Therapy Group is for adults, aged 18 and up. This group will be a safe space to explore concerns such as, but not limited to, life transitions, anxiety, identity, and grief. Self pay or some insurances are accepted - Please email me to learn more.

The Eco Art Therapy group will be facilitated by myself, a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). This group will be held outdoors (weather permitting) and will utilize a mixture of natural found and traditional art materials. The Eco Art Therapy Group is for adults, aged 18 and up. This group will be a safe space to explore concerns such as, but not limited to, life transitions, anxiety, identity, and grief. Self pay or some insurances are accepted - Please email me to learn more.
This group, occurring this March 15th to April 18th, integrates art-making with mindfulness to enhance emotional awareness, reduce stress, and foster present-moment connection. Through creative activities, participants explore thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in a supportive, non-judgmental space. Sessions combine mindfulness techniques like deep breathing and body awareness with artistic expression in drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. The focus is on the process rather than the outcome, promoting relaxation, self-discovery, and growth. Participants can share insights and artworks in a confidential setting, building connection and support. Open to all skill levels.

This group, occurring this March 15th to April 18th, integrates art-making with mindfulness to enhance emotional awareness, reduce stress, and foster present-moment connection. Through creative activities, participants explore thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in a supportive, non-judgmental space. Sessions combine mindfulness techniques like deep breathing and body awareness with artistic expression in drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. The focus is on the process rather than the outcome, promoting relaxation, self-discovery, and growth. Participants can share insights and artworks in a confidential setting, building connection and support. Open to all skill levels.
Classes are offered online and in-person on Mondays 9am or 6pm, Wednesdays 6pm and Fridays at 9am. Certificate is provided upon completion.

Hosted by J Group Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSOTP, ABS
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23224
Classes are offered online and in-person on Mondays 9am or 6pm, Wednesdays 6pm and Fridays at 9am. Certificate is provided upon completion.
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.
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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.