Virtual Group for adult survivors who have had a loved one die during this time of a pandemic. The normal process of grief and mourning were disrupted with alterations in funerals, gatherings of family and friends, and religious rituals. This is a chance for members to process their feelings and experiences.
Hosted by Nancy Wachtenheim, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Virtual Group for adult survivors who have had a loved one die during this time of a pandemic. The normal process of grief and mourning were disrupted with alterations in funerals, gatherings of family and friends, and religious rituals. This is a chance for members to process their feelings and experiences.
Grief can feel isolating--especially when your identity, relationships, or losses haven’t always been fully seen or supported. This group is a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ adults to process grief, connect with others, and find support in community. We meet virtually through a secure platform with the opportunity to meet in person in Fairfax if the group chooses to do so. Group is limited to 6 members to foster community. Please reach out to Stephanie if you have any questions!
Hosted by Stephanie Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Grief can feel isolating--especially when your identity, relationships, or losses haven’t always been fully seen or supported. This group is a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ adults to process grief, connect with others, and find support in community. We meet virtually through a secure platform with the opportunity to meet in person in Fairfax if the group chooses to do so. Group is limited to 6 members to foster community. Please reach out to Stephanie if you have any questions!
This 10-week group for caregivers of elders, partners, children, siblings, or other loved ones meets Wednesdays from 5:00–6:30 p.m., February 11–April 1, with a break the week of March 10. Designed to support those navigating the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving, the group offers space to share experiences, learn self-care and coping skills, set healthy boundaries, explore relational dynamics, and reconnect with identity beyond the caregiving role—including what comes when caregiving shifts or ends. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session, and Harper Therapy will submit to participating insurance plans.
This 10-week group for caregivers of elders, partners, children, siblings, or other loved ones meets Wednesdays from 5:00–6:30 p.m., February 11–April 1, with a break the week of March 10. Designed to support those navigating the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving, the group offers space to share experiences, learn self-care and coping skills, set healthy boundaries, explore relational dynamics, and reconnect with identity beyond the caregiving role—including what comes when caregiving shifts or ends. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session, and Harper Therapy will submit to participating insurance plans.
This unique group combines mindfulness meditation practices with group therapy for powerful personal growth. Join us on Wednesdays (weekly) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | $95 per session | Group Size: 5-6 people. (no former meditation experience required).
Hosted by Cabush, Paul and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This unique group combines mindfulness meditation practices with group therapy for powerful personal growth. Join us on Wednesdays (weekly) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | $95 per session | Group Size: 5-6 people. (no former meditation experience required).
This group is intended for those dealing with general anxiety, job insecurity, health concerns, relationship issues, or the impact of global events. Individuals can find solace and strength within the community of the therapy group. The six-week therapy group aims to provide participants with tools and techniques to manage anxiety and uncertainty effectively. Each session will focus on different aspects of anxiety management, incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, mindfulness practices, and group discussions.
Hosted by Healing Through Connection LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This group is intended for those dealing with general anxiety, job insecurity, health concerns, relationship issues, or the impact of global events. Individuals can find solace and strength within the community of the therapy group. The six-week therapy group aims to provide participants with tools and techniques to manage anxiety and uncertainty effectively. Each session will focus on different aspects of anxiety management, incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, mindfulness practices, and group discussions.
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Children ages 6-10 who have experienced a significant loss (of family member, close friend, pet) come together to grieve and mutually support peers in similar circumstances; using play, art making and mindful movement. With Dr. D’s facilitation, children express their feelings related to the loss, celebrate the memories of departed loved ones, and integrate the loss as part of their lives. Participants may have experienced the loss either recently or at any time in the past. 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 have experienced a significant loss (of family member, close friend, pet) come together to grieve and mutually support peers in similar circumstances; using play, art making and mindful movement. With Dr. D’s facilitation, children express their feelings related to the loss, celebrate the memories of departed loved ones, and integrate the loss as part of their lives. Participants may have experienced the loss either recently or at any time in the past. 6 sessions, 55 min, for $800. Kids ages 6-10.
Grief & Loss: Healing Through Life Transitions A supportive therapy group for individuals grieving the loss of a relationship, loved one, or life as they knew it. Whether you're navigating divorce, death, or major change, this group offers space to process your emotions, rebuild your identity, and move forward with clarity and compassion. We draw from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to support your healing journey.
Hosted by Above the Tides Counseling, LLC Meagan Barksdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAS, LCSW, CCS
Group meets in Reston, VA 20191
I support neurodivergent clients, caregivers, LGBTQIA, students, veterans (10 years active duty/Veterans), educators, and those in high-stress careers navigating ADHD, anxiety, recovery, chronic pain, trauma, burnout, addiction, grief, divorce, women's health, and life transitions.
Grief & Loss: Healing Through Life Transitions A supportive therapy group for individuals grieving the loss of a relationship, loved one, or life as they knew it. Whether you're navigating divorce, death, or major change, this group offers space to process your emotions, rebuild your identity, and move forward with clarity and compassion. We draw from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to support your healing journey.
Do you have unresolved trauma from your past? Want to learn a unique way to work on trauma reduction in a group setting? Psychodrama is a fantastic way to face unresolved trauma and grief. Groups are a proven medium for universality and support. Participants will therapeutically "act" out their trauma. Contact us today to reserve your space. Groups are limited to 6 participants. Insurances accepted w/ copay
Hosted by Kenni Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MBA
Group meets in Manassas Park, VA 20111
Do you have unresolved trauma from your past? Want to learn a unique way to work on trauma reduction in a group setting? Psychodrama is a fantastic way to face unresolved trauma and grief. Groups are a proven medium for universality and support. Participants will therapeutically "act" out their trauma. Contact us today to reserve your space. Groups are limited to 6 participants. Insurances accepted w/ copay
The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are spending the season without their loved one. Whether the loss is recent or in years prior, the stress of the holiday season can present unforeseen challenges. As prey animals, horses are uniquely attuned to not only their surrounding but the minute energetic vibrations we emit, non-verbal cues, body language, and the unspoken feelings that may be keeping us from fully processing our grief. Horses meets us where we are, unconditionally, providing a space to explore our grief and mourn without fear of judgement.
Hosted by Ailish R Dermody
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC, CGP
Group meets in Great Falls, VA 22066
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (Level 1 and 2), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Grief Professional (CGP)
The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are spending the season without their loved one. Whether the loss is recent or in years prior, the stress of the holiday season can present unforeseen challenges. As prey animals, horses are uniquely attuned to not only their surrounding but the minute energetic vibrations we emit, non-verbal cues, body language, and the unspoken feelings that may be keeping us from fully processing our grief. Horses meets us where we are, unconditionally, providing a space to explore our grief and mourn without fear of judgement.
Religious trauma is a very specific subset of CPTSD, finding other individuals that have experienced this type of trauma can be difficult and explaining what you have gone through to someone who has not gone through it often can get you a deer in headlights stare. I would like to provide you a safe space to be able to process through what you have gone through. I was in the Mormon church in Utah until I was 13 - I feel that lived experience is an important piece to religious trauma. I hope I can support you on your journey!
Hosted by Charlie Vee Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, IFS
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Religious trauma is a very specific subset of CPTSD, finding other individuals that have experienced this type of trauma can be difficult and explaining what you have gone through to someone who has not gone through it often can get you a deer in headlights stare. I would like to provide you a safe space to be able to process through what you have gone through. I was in the Mormon church in Utah until I was 13 - I feel that lived experience is an important piece to religious trauma. I hope I can support you on your journey!
Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy is an evidenced-based experiential framework designed to allow participants the opportunity to safely interact with horses to learn and grow using the horse-human relationship. Groups focus on communication skills, leadership, self-control, problem-solving skills, recovery, self-awareness and other topics.
Hosted by Susan Patricia Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy is an evidenced-based experiential framework designed to allow participants the opportunity to safely interact with horses to learn and grow using the horse-human relationship. Groups focus on communication skills, leadership, self-control, problem-solving skills, recovery, self-awareness and other topics.
Virtual group Led by Therapist Venise Darisme. Come join us for an 8 week support group for ages 18 and up. Fee covered by most major insurance. This will be virtual. Virginia and Utah clients are welcome. Each session will include interactive activities that are creative and or mindful.
Hosted by Brightness in the Rain Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LCMHC, CCTP
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22312
Virtual group Led by Therapist Venise Darisme. Come join us for an 8 week support group for ages 18 and up. Fee covered by most major insurance. This will be virtual. Virginia and Utah clients are welcome. Each session will include interactive activities that are creative and or mindful.
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming when you’re unsure what all the different counseling approaches actually mean or how they might fit your needs. This informational group offers a clear, accessible overview of the most common therapeutic approaches used by counselors. The goal is to empower you with knowledge so you can make informed decisions about your mental health care. By the end of the group, participants will have a stronger understanding of available counseling options and feel more confident navigating their mental health journey.
I use cognitive, behavioral, emotional, relational and trauma focused approaches to help teens and adults explore experiences and develop skills to manage better manage addiction, compulsions, depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, behavioral challenges, impulsivity, grief and disappointment.
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming when you’re unsure what all the different counseling approaches actually mean or how they might fit your needs. This informational group offers a clear, accessible overview of the most common therapeutic approaches used by counselors. The goal is to empower you with knowledge so you can make informed decisions about your mental health care. By the end of the group, participants will have a stronger understanding of available counseling options and feel more confident navigating their mental health journey.
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
For individuals, I focus on cognitive-behavioral techniques except in the area of grief where I do more emotional exploration and developing healthy coping strategies.
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.
Through the use of bereavement groups, teens can learn more effective ways to use social support during mourning. This group is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to process and grieve their loss in a safe and supportive environment with their peers. During this developmental stage, teens strongly rely on peers for support, understanding and acceptance. Registration is ongoing for this open group. Email for more information.
Hosted by Tamara Port
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CCTP
Group meets in Hamilton, VA 20158
Trauma-certified and grief-informed, I also specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and supporting military/foreign service professionals.
Through the use of bereavement groups, teens can learn more effective ways to use social support during mourning. This group is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to process and grieve their loss in a safe and supportive environment with their peers. During this developmental stage, teens strongly rely on peers for support, understanding and acceptance. Registration is ongoing for this open group. Email for more information.
Your child defined who you were as a person for the last 18 plus years of your life. You changed their diapers, calmed their fears and gave them the best of who you were. Your child was your life and now they are gone. They decided to leave and now... Who are you? What are you now without their constant affirmations to your role in their lives? You are not alone. This group will help support you through one of your toughest challenges in parenthood. Find yourself again, find a new purpose. Find peace in this new stage.
Hosted by Anew Hope LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Group meets in Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Your child defined who you were as a person for the last 18 plus years of your life. You changed their diapers, calmed their fears and gave them the best of who you were. Your child was your life and now they are gone. They decided to leave and now... Who are you? What are you now without their constant affirmations to your role in their lives? You are not alone. This group will help support you through one of your toughest challenges in parenthood. Find yourself again, find a new purpose. Find peace in this new stage.
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
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.
Are you looking for a place to process the unique challenges that come with being minoritized in America? A safe and confidential place for all parts of you to feel understood? Join our multicultural therapy group for meaningful discussions, resources, skillbuilding for well-being, and community! We will cultivate a supportive and respectful space together. Reach out today to indicate interest and specify availability-- exact day TBD and virtual vs in-person, TBD.
Are you looking for a place to process the unique challenges that come with being minoritized in America? A safe and confidential place for all parts of you to feel understood? Join our multicultural therapy group for meaningful discussions, resources, skillbuilding for well-being, and community! We will cultivate a supportive and respectful space together. Reach out today to indicate interest and specify availability-- exact day TBD and virtual vs in-person, TBD.
A grief support group is a compassionate, structured space where individuals coping with loss can share their experiences, emotions, and challenges without judgment. Guided by a trained facilitator, the group offers understanding, connection, and practical tools for navigating grief. This is a 6-week closed group where participants learn they are not alone as they explore coping skills, honor their loved ones, and build resilience at their own pace. Through open discussion, gentle activities, and supportive community, the group helps members find comfort, clarity, and hope while moving through their healing journey.
I offer in-person grief support groups on Tuesdays and individual in-person or video coaching sessions on Fridays, by appointment only.
A grief support group is a compassionate, structured space where individuals coping with loss can share their experiences, emotions, and challenges without judgment. Guided by a trained facilitator, the group offers understanding, connection, and practical tools for navigating grief. This is a 6-week closed group where participants learn they are not alone as they explore coping skills, honor their loved ones, and build resilience at their own pace. Through open discussion, gentle activities, and supportive community, the group helps members find comfort, clarity, and hope while moving through their healing journey.
Navigating Dementia Together is an 8-week online support group for Virginia Residents for adults caring for / close to someone living with dementia. This group offers a safe, compassionate space to explore complex emotions like grief, guilt, and burnout, while gaining practical tools for coping and connection. Participants will learn skills from evidence-based practices such as DBT and mindfulness, and share support with others navigating similar challenges. Ideal for spouses, adult children, or close lovedones. Registration required. Email Ellen.FCWC@gmail.com to learn more.
Navigating Dementia Together is an 8-week online support group for Virginia Residents for adults caring for / close to someone living with dementia. This group offers a safe, compassionate space to explore complex emotions like grief, guilt, and burnout, while gaining practical tools for coping and connection. Participants will learn skills from evidence-based practices such as DBT and mindfulness, and share support with others navigating similar challenges. Ideal for spouses, adult children, or close lovedones. Registration required. Email Ellen.FCWC@gmail.com to learn more.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.