Motherhood can be beautiful—and overwhelming. The Empowered Motherhood Group Intensive is a 90-minute virtual therapeutic experience for mothers feeling emotionally depleted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure of who they are beyond their roles. This guided, therapist-led space offers room for reflection, healing, and growth. Together, we’ll explore the mental load of motherhood, identity shifts, burnout, and ways to reclaim your emotional space. You’ll leave with clarity, a personalized action plan, and tools to protect your peace. Ideal for pregnant, postpartum, or seasoned moms. Open to clients in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Florida.
Hosted by Sharnece Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LMHC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Motherhood can be beautiful—and overwhelming. The Empowered Motherhood Group Intensive is a 90-minute virtual therapeutic experience for mothers feeling emotionally depleted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure of who they are beyond their roles. This guided, therapist-led space offers room for reflection, healing, and growth. Together, we’ll explore the mental load of motherhood, identity shifts, burnout, and ways to reclaim your emotional space. You’ll leave with clarity, a personalized action plan, and tools to protect your peace. Ideal for pregnant, postpartum, or seasoned moms. Open to clients in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Florida.
f you constantly overthink your appearance, compare yourself, check mirrors or photos, or feel like your mood depends on how you look that day, this group is for you. It’s for people who know their worth is deeper than appearance, but still feel stuck in body anxiety and self-criticism. You’ll learn practical tools to reduce obsessive thoughts, calm appearance-related anxiety, stop spiraling, and build self-worth that isn’t dependent on how you look. This is not forced body positivity. It’s a supportive space focused on helping you feel more grounded and in control.
f you constantly overthink your appearance, compare yourself, check mirrors or photos, or feel like your mood depends on how you look that day, this group is for you. It’s for people who know their worth is deeper than appearance, but still feel stuck in body anxiety and self-criticism. You’ll learn practical tools to reduce obsessive thoughts, calm appearance-related anxiety, stop spiraling, and build self-worth that isn’t dependent on how you look. This is not forced body positivity. It’s a supportive space focused on helping you feel more grounded and in control.
Weekly group for women with emotionally immature mothers-- including emotional neglect, abuse in childhood, parent substance use, narcissism, shame/criticism, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness. This group is a space to explore these hurts with others. Group goals: providing psychoeducation on impacts; exploring symptoms in adulthood (shame, invisibility, low self-worth, people pleasing, codependency, overworking, perfectionism, etc); processing role your mother plays in your life today; exploring themes of acceptance, grief; empowering group members to lead more fulfilling lives through boundaries, self-advocacy, and self-care. Group explores systemic components, including relationship with both caregivers, not exclusive to mother/daughter dynamic.
Hosted by Fairfax Integrative Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Weekly group for women with emotionally immature mothers-- including emotional neglect, abuse in childhood, parent substance use, narcissism, shame/criticism, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness. This group is a space to explore these hurts with others. Group goals: providing psychoeducation on impacts; exploring symptoms in adulthood (shame, invisibility, low self-worth, people pleasing, codependency, overworking, perfectionism, etc); processing role your mother plays in your life today; exploring themes of acceptance, grief; empowering group members to lead more fulfilling lives through boundaries, self-advocacy, and self-care. Group explores systemic components, including relationship with both caregivers, not exclusive to mother/daughter dynamic.
This group is for women who have maybe lived in heterosexual circles or are married with kids who are questioning their sexuality, are ready to come out, are not ready but want to talk about it, religious or not, or are staying the course but need a community of other women who understand this experience.
This group is for women who have maybe lived in heterosexual circles or are married with kids who are questioning their sexuality, are ready to come out, are not ready but want to talk about it, religious or not, or are staying the course but need a community of other women who understand this experience.
As women, we face many daily challenges and stressors. The purpose of the W.O.W group is to provide a supportive, and nurturing group therapy atmosphere to work through the daily struggles women encounter. Group members, together with a licensed professional will work through life's challenges and stressors. The mission of the group is to provide the cohesion and support that group therapy provides along with tools and techniques to implement in coping with stress and life transitions. In the W.O.W group you will make connections with other members and foster bonds of trust and support.
Hosted by Vanguard Therapy, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22031
As women, we face many daily challenges and stressors. The purpose of the W.O.W group is to provide a supportive, and nurturing group therapy atmosphere to work through the daily struggles women encounter. Group members, together with a licensed professional will work through life's challenges and stressors. The mission of the group is to provide the cohesion and support that group therapy provides along with tools and techniques to implement in coping with stress and life transitions. In the W.O.W group you will make connections with other members and foster bonds of trust and support.
A balanced class inviting you to experience the active and the receptive. In the "flow" portion, shake off your day with inspired movement, and then in the "yin" portion, unravel deep layers of tension in connective tissue. A great choice for yogis who want to move and restore in a single practice, with a focus on emotional healing.
Hosted by Joanna Barrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC, E-RYT
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
A balanced class inviting you to experience the active and the receptive. In the "flow" portion, shake off your day with inspired movement, and then in the "yin" portion, unravel deep layers of tension in connective tissue. A great choice for yogis who want to move and restore in a single practice, with a focus on emotional healing.
The Third Floor symbolizes the decade of your 30s—a space between where you've been and where you're going, offering room for reflection, connection, and growth. This therapist-facilitated support group is for women navigating the evolving landscape of friendship, community, and belonging during this stage of life. Together, we'll explore friendship changes and breakups, building new connections, loneliness, comparison, boundaries, communication, and self-worth. Through honest conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful reflection, participants will gain insight, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection, support, and community.
Hosted by Jackie Sargent
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma-based disorders, anxiety, depression, women's issues, grief and loss, and life transitions- in particular the challenges that come with being a third-culture kid.
The Third Floor symbolizes the decade of your 30s—a space between where you've been and where you're going, offering room for reflection, connection, and growth. This therapist-facilitated support group is for women navigating the evolving landscape of friendship, community, and belonging during this stage of life. Together, we'll explore friendship changes and breakups, building new connections, loneliness, comparison, boundaries, communication, and self-worth. Through honest conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful reflection, participants will gain insight, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection, support, and community.
This 10-week group for women ages 18–25 meets Tuesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m., February 10–April 21 (no meeting the week of March 10) and is limited to 12 participants. Designed to empower women to create healthy boundaries, the group explores how personal values shape limits, barriers that make boundary-setting difficult, and patterns that influence relationships. Participants will also practice self-compassion and resilience when boundaries are challenged. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session, and Harper Therapy will submit to participating insurance plans.
Hosted by Heather Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This 10-week group for women ages 18–25 meets Tuesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m., February 10–April 21 (no meeting the week of March 10) and is limited to 12 participants. Designed to empower women to create healthy boundaries, the group explores how personal values shape limits, barriers that make boundary-setting difficult, and patterns that influence relationships. Participants will also practice self-compassion and resilience when boundaries are challenged. 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 women ages 18–25 meets Tuesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m., February 10–April 21 (no meeting the week of March 10) and is limited to 12 participants. Designed to empower women to create healthy boundaries, the group explores how personal values shape limits, barriers that make boundary-setting difficult, and patterns that influence relationships. Participants will also practice self-compassion and resilience when boundaries are challenged. 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 women ages 18–25 meets Tuesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m., February 10–April 21 (no meeting the week of March 10) and is limited to 12 participants. Designed to empower women to create healthy boundaries, the group explores how personal values shape limits, barriers that make boundary-setting difficult, and patterns that influence relationships. Participants will also practice self-compassion and resilience when boundaries are challenged. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session, and Harper Therapy will submit to participating insurance plans.
Do you have a narcissistic mother? A 12-week closed-ended group to support daughters of emotionally immature mothers (shame/criticism, neglect, narcissism, abuse, substance use, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness) strengthen the skills necessary to navigate ongoing relationship dynamics with their mothers and families. Group topics include (are not limited to): attachment theory/attachment trauma, emotion regulation and signs of dysregulation, common symptoms in adulthood (shame, low self-worth, people pleasing, overworking, perfectionism, reactivity, invisibility, and more), codependency, the role of guilt, and grief. Each group member will receive a short workbook each week as a supplement to the work.
Do you have a narcissistic mother? A 12-week closed-ended group to support daughters of emotionally immature mothers (shame/criticism, neglect, narcissism, abuse, substance use, high expectations, volatility, dismissiveness) strengthen the skills necessary to navigate ongoing relationship dynamics with their mothers and families. Group topics include (are not limited to): attachment theory/attachment trauma, emotion regulation and signs of dysregulation, common symptoms in adulthood (shame, low self-worth, people pleasing, overworking, perfectionism, reactivity, invisibility, and more), codependency, the role of guilt, and grief. Each group member will receive a short workbook each week as a supplement to the work.
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Rise in Harmony is an in-person, therapist-led support circle for women who seek a creative space to reduce stress, embody positive messages, release emotions, and feel more connected. Each session blends songs with meaningful lyrics, simple movement together (aka dancing), guided reflection, and supportive conversation to help participants reconnect with themselves and each other.
Hosted by Diana Bermudez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22203
Rise in Harmony is an in-person, therapist-led support circle for women who seek a creative space to reduce stress, embody positive messages, release emotions, and feel more connected. Each session blends songs with meaningful lyrics, simple movement together (aka dancing), guided reflection, and supportive conversation to help participants reconnect with themselves and each other.
Come find support and guidance during new mommy-hood! Your new baby has arrived and you feel conflicted..."it was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Struggling with motherhood does not mean you are failing, because the fact is: motherhood is both messy and beautiful! Learn new ways to cope, so you can enjoy both the love & learning, clutter & cuddles, spills & thrills. New Mother support sessions allow new moms to share experiences, ask questions, and be creative in a safe and supportive space.
Come find support and guidance during new mommy-hood! Your new baby has arrived and you feel conflicted..."it was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Struggling with motherhood does not mean you are failing, because the fact is: motherhood is both messy and beautiful! Learn new ways to cope, so you can enjoy both the love & learning, clutter & cuddles, spills & thrills. New Mother support sessions allow new moms to share experiences, ask questions, and be creative in a safe and supportive space.
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.
This group has a focus on Mindfulness, self compassion and relationships.
Hosted by Dawn Aronson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, EdS, LMFT
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20111
This group has a focus on Mindfulness, self compassion and relationships.
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!
This weekly group will help women cope with anxiety and stress in a healthy manner. The group is for women of all ages. The group will run for 12 one hour sessions. In this group, members will learn cognitive and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress, including mindfulness, relaxation skills, cognitive restructuring, and more.
Hosted by Bluegrass Counseling Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
This weekly group will help women cope with anxiety and stress in a healthy manner. The group is for women of all ages. The group will run for 12 one hour sessions. In this group, members will learn cognitive and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress, including mindfulness, relaxation skills, cognitive restructuring, and more.
A supportive meeting place for new and expecting mothers to connect, share ideas and learn mindfulness skills to reduce stress, improve mood and deepen the connection between moms and infants. Babies welcome!
Hosted by Larkspur Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
A supportive meeting place for new and expecting mothers to connect, share ideas and learn mindfulness skills to reduce stress, improve mood and deepen the connection between moms and infants. Babies welcome!
Do you struggle to say no without feeling anxious or guilty? Do you overextend yourself to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or make others happy, only to feel resentful later? This group is for high-functioning adults who want to break patterns of people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and difficulty setting limits in relationships, family, or work. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from, learn practical skills, and practice communication with clarity and confidence. If you’re ready to stop over-functioning and start showing up more authentically, this group offers a supportive and structured space to begin.
Hosted by Jennifer Semaan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Group meets in Herndon, VA 20171
Do you struggle to say no without feeling anxious or guilty? Do you overextend yourself to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or make others happy, only to feel resentful later? This group is for high-functioning adults who want to break patterns of people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and difficulty setting limits in relationships, family, or work. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from, learn practical skills, and practice communication with clarity and confidence. If you’re ready to stop over-functioning and start showing up more authentically, this group offers a supportive and structured space to begin.
Come meet other caring women with whom to share thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas! Explore your journey of pregnancy and transition into motherhood, though discussion and art, during safe and supportive group sessions. Before your baby arrives, pregnancy sessions will help you prepare for changes and learn ways to manage the mental and emotional challenges of being a new parent. Expectant parents have so many important decisions and tasks ahead, peer support becomes invaluable during this ephemeral time. Besides gaining 'mom friends' and feeling supported, you will obtain health and wellness information as well!
Come meet other caring women with whom to share thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas! Explore your journey of pregnancy and transition into motherhood, though discussion and art, during safe and supportive group sessions. Before your baby arrives, pregnancy sessions will help you prepare for changes and learn ways to manage the mental and emotional challenges of being a new parent. Expectant parents have so many important decisions and tasks ahead, peer support becomes invaluable during this ephemeral time. Besides gaining 'mom friends' and feeling supported, you will obtain health and wellness information as well!
Relationships Rewired is a relationship therapy intensive for women who are tired of repeating the same painful relationship patterns. Maybe you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners, obsessing over mixed signals, ignoring red flags, overthinking every interaction, or losing yourself trying to make a relationship work. This focused therapeutic experience helps you understand the deeper patterns driving those cycles—from attachment wounds and relationship anxiety to the beliefs you've developed about yourself, others, and love itself. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck and create a path toward healthier boundaries, greater self-trust, and more secure, fulfilling relationships.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Kruger
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Relationships Rewired is a relationship therapy intensive for women who are tired of repeating the same painful relationship patterns. Maybe you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners, obsessing over mixed signals, ignoring red flags, overthinking every interaction, or losing yourself trying to make a relationship work. This focused therapeutic experience helps you understand the deeper patterns driving those cycles—from attachment wounds and relationship anxiety to the beliefs you've developed about yourself, others, and love itself. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck and create a path toward healthier boundaries, greater self-trust, and more secure, fulfilling relationships.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with 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.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.