For girls who want to be confident, strong and support each other. Topics addressed include: Anxiety and stress, Bullying, Peer relationships, Dating, Social media, Body image/self-esteem, Nutrition and exercise, Positive coping skills.
Hosted by Jacintha Carson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
For girls who want to be confident, strong and support each other. Topics addressed include: Anxiety and stress, Bullying, Peer relationships, Dating, Social media, Body image/self-esteem, Nutrition and exercise, Positive coping skills.
A neurodiversity-affirming group intensive designed to help teens aged 12-17 build practical skills for navigating everyday challenges. We will focus on building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, everyday stressors, and self-understanding and self-advocacy. The group will meet twice-weekly for 75 minutes per session over three weeks (six sessions total). Each session is $15 minutes. Register yourself or your teen at this link: tinyurl.com/yst54enm.
A neurodiversity-affirming group intensive designed to help teens aged 12-17 build practical skills for navigating everyday challenges. We will focus on building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, everyday stressors, and self-understanding and self-advocacy. The group will meet twice-weekly for 75 minutes per session over three weeks (six sessions total). Each session is $15 minutes. Register yourself or your teen at this link: tinyurl.com/yst54enm.
At Think Happy Live Healthy, we believe in the importance of developing strategies, skills, and ways of being that enhance an individual’s ability to be more authentically present and engaged in daily life. That is why we are proud to offer an eight week group for adolescents (ages 14-18) dedicated to cultivating these attributes. Group sessions focus on topics such as mindful attention, learning about your core strengths and utilizing them optimally, and how your strengths can have a positive impact on your relationships with others. Please contact Sharon Hoffman (sharon@thinkhappylivehealthy.com).
At Think Happy Live Healthy, we believe in the importance of developing strategies, skills, and ways of being that enhance an individual’s ability to be more authentically present and engaged in daily life. That is why we are proud to offer an eight week group for adolescents (ages 14-18) dedicated to cultivating these attributes. Group sessions focus on topics such as mindful attention, learning about your core strengths and utilizing them optimally, and how your strengths can have a positive impact on your relationships with others. Please contact Sharon Hoffman (sharon@thinkhappylivehealthy.com).
Are you tired of being tired? Do you feel like no one understands? You don't have to do this alone! Join us in creating community for teenagers navigating the emotional and physical challenges of chronic illness.
Are you tired of being tired? Do you feel like no one understands? You don't have to do this alone! Join us in creating community for teenagers navigating the emotional and physical challenges of chronic illness.
A group used to help clients ages 12.5-16 process and cohesively work through developmental stressors that occur in the home, school and social domain. Groups will help students increase resiliency through person centered interventions to help with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ awareness, racial tension/identity, grief, divorce, COVID-19 stressors, school pressures, how to navigate through social anxiety/building a support network of peers, etc.
Hosted by Pryndall M White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22044
A group used to help clients ages 12.5-16 process and cohesively work through developmental stressors that occur in the home, school and social domain. Groups will help students increase resiliency through person centered interventions to help with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ awareness, racial tension/identity, grief, divorce, COVID-19 stressors, school pressures, how to navigate through social anxiety/building a support network of peers, etc.
One-week LEGO® Therapy Social Skills Group summer camp for children with social communication difficulties. This evidence-based program uses LEGO® activities to practice turn-taking, sharing, communication, perspective-taking, following rules, problem-solving, and collaboration. Ideal for children with social or behavioral challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder. Sessions for ages 10-14 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 10-12:30 pm (bring lunch). Sessions for ages 6-9 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 1-3:30 pm (bring a snack). Limited availability with rolling admissions.
One-week LEGO® Therapy Social Skills Group summer camp for children with social communication difficulties. This evidence-based program uses LEGO® activities to practice turn-taking, sharing, communication, perspective-taking, following rules, problem-solving, and collaboration. Ideal for children with social or behavioral challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder. Sessions for ages 10-14 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 10-12:30 pm (bring lunch). Sessions for ages 6-9 run from June 24-28, 2024, Monday to Friday, 1-3:30 pm (bring a snack). Limited availability with rolling admissions.
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Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Our teen body image therapy group is a weekly group to help high-school teens navigate disordered eating recovery, body acceptance and identity development, alongside a community of their peers. Led from a Health at Every Size(R) perspective, this group's goal is to help teens stop fighting their bodies, gain freedom with food and movement, and feel at home in their own skin. This group is offered virtually (VA & MD) and in-person in Arlington, VA (ages 14 - 18). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Optum/UHC, and VA Medicaid, and offer sliding scale (full rate is $75/session).
Our adolescent groups are designed to help middle school and high school age teens to address the difficulties they face within the context of a supportive, positive environment utilizing peer support. The groups are separated by gender to allow greater opportunity to disclose sensitive information to receive assistance in overcoming their difficulties. There are a maximum of six adolescents in each group. Parents are expected to participate in the treatment process. Our groups meet during afterschool hours. We accept some insurance and group sessions with the teenagers is usually covered by insurance.
Hosted by Phoenix Counseling Group & Play Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAATS
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Our adolescent groups are designed to help middle school and high school age teens to address the difficulties they face within the context of a supportive, positive environment utilizing peer support. The groups are separated by gender to allow greater opportunity to disclose sensitive information to receive assistance in overcoming their difficulties. There are a maximum of six adolescents in each group. Parents are expected to participate in the treatment process. Our groups meet during afterschool hours. We accept some insurance and group sessions with the teenagers is usually covered by insurance.
This 10-week group for students in grades 7–9 meets Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m. This group is designed to help teens build resilience and strengthen emotional well-being, the group explores identity, self-image, growing academic and social responsibilities, healthy social media use, and relationships with friends, family, teachers, and coaches. Participants also discuss shifting family dynamics, academic stress, hormonal changes, healthy habits, and challenges like bullying, peer pressure, or feeling left out. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session. 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 students in grades 7–9 meets Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m. This group is designed to help teens build resilience and strengthen emotional well-being, the group explores identity, self-image, growing academic and social responsibilities, healthy social media use, and relationships with friends, family, teachers, and coaches. Participants also discuss shifting family dynamics, academic stress, hormonal changes, healthy habits, and challenges like bullying, peer pressure, or feeling left out. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session. Harper Therapy will submit to participating insurance plans.
This virtual group is for children and teens 11-14 years old with a focus on social skill development and practice. This group is ideal for individuals with anxiety, ADHD, Autism, or other conditions, who have difficulty interacting with peers or initiating friendships, engage in avoidance of social situations, or who have difficulty managing emotions within peer settings. Each group will focus on development of evidence-based skills, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Group members will learn and practice skills, present concerns, and receive feedback from group members, with emphasis on practice between sessions.
This virtual group is for children and teens 11-14 years old with a focus on social skill development and practice. This group is ideal for individuals with anxiety, ADHD, Autism, or other conditions, who have difficulty interacting with peers or initiating friendships, engage in avoidance of social situations, or who have difficulty managing emotions within peer settings. Each group will focus on development of evidence-based skills, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Group members will learn and practice skills, present concerns, and receive feedback from group members, with emphasis on practice between sessions.
STARTING MONDAY APRIL 21, 2025. This is a eight week virtual group for 8th-10th grade students who are also adopted. Adoptees struggle even more with identity as we prepare for next steps and maybe moving away from home. This group provides a space for adoptees to come together and support one another, while also learning more about how adoption and early trauma and impact us throughout the lifetime but especially in young adulthood. New clients are required to complete a one time individual session. Participants from DC, VA, MD, SC, and WV welcome!
Hosted by Frani Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Group meets in Herndon, VA 20170
I have over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults exploring issues of identity, adoption, and trauma.
STARTING MONDAY APRIL 21, 2025. This is a eight week virtual group for 8th-10th grade students who are also adopted. Adoptees struggle even more with identity as we prepare for next steps and maybe moving away from home. This group provides a space for adoptees to come together and support one another, while also learning more about how adoption and early trauma and impact us throughout the lifetime but especially in young adulthood. New clients are required to complete a one time individual session. Participants from DC, VA, MD, SC, and WV welcome!
SMART Recovery combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which helps change negative thought patterns to positive ones, as well as provides emotional coping strategies and group and family support. This approach provides common sense self-help lessons designed to empower your child to control their addictive behaviors by addressing their underlying feelings and thoughts and providing the skills needed to manage their urges for long-term addiction recovery.
Our IOPs and PHPs provide focused, healing care for teens and young adults facing serious mental health crises like severe anxiety, depression or trauma, with PHPs offering the extra support needed for those dealing with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
SMART Recovery combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which helps change negative thought patterns to positive ones, as well as provides emotional coping strategies and group and family support. This approach provides common sense self-help lessons designed to empower your child to control their addictive behaviors by addressing their underlying feelings and thoughts and providing the skills needed to manage their urges for long-term addiction recovery.
This 10-week group for students in grades 7–9 meets Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m. This group is designed to help teens build resilience and strengthen emotional well-being, the group explores identity, self-image, growing academic and social responsibilities, healthy social media use, and relationships with friends, family, teachers, and coaches. Participants also discuss shifting family dynamics, academic stress, hormonal changes, healthy habits, and challenges like bullying, peer pressure, or feeling left out. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session. Harper Therapy will submit to participating insurance plans.
This 10-week group for students in grades 7–9 meets Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m. This group is designed to help teens build resilience and strengthen emotional well-being, the group explores identity, self-image, growing academic and social responsibilities, healthy social media use, and relationships with friends, family, teachers, and coaches. Participants also discuss shifting family dynamics, academic stress, hormonal changes, healthy habits, and challenges like bullying, peer pressure, or feeling left out. The cost is a $40 co-pay per 90-minute session. Harper Therapy will submit to participating insurance plans.
OTR Wellness is offering a free children and teens group for kids who's parents have those tough jobs! Please reach out to us to receive further information!
Hosted by OTR Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LCPC
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
OTR Wellness is offering a free children and teens group for kids who's parents have those tough jobs! Please reach out to us to receive further information!
TF-CBT is a short-term therapy that involves 12-25 treatment sessions. These sessions can be conducted in a clinical setting, at home, or in school. TF-CBT was initially introduced as an intervention for children or teens that had experienced sexual abuse. Over the years its use has expanded to treating all forms of trauma.
Our IOPs and PHPs provide focused, healing care for teens and young adults facing serious mental health crises like severe anxiety, depression or trauma, with PHPs offering the extra support needed for those dealing with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
TF-CBT is a short-term therapy that involves 12-25 treatment sessions. These sessions can be conducted in a clinical setting, at home, or in school. TF-CBT was initially introduced as an intervention for children or teens that had experienced sexual abuse. Over the years its use has expanded to treating all forms of trauma.
The group is a mixed gender high school group psychotherapy group - a safe supportive space where teens will establish connections and confidence through shared perspectives and problem solving. Group members may be from a variety of backgrounds and with personal experiences, but they share a common goal in wanting to connect more fluidly with others and to develop social and emotional skills they need to succeed after high school and beyond.
The group is a mixed gender high school group psychotherapy group - a safe supportive space where teens will establish connections and confidence through shared perspectives and problem solving. Group members may be from a variety of backgrounds and with personal experiences, but they share a common goal in wanting to connect more fluidly with others and to develop social and emotional skills they need to succeed after high school and beyond.
This small-group summer program helps children ages 6–11 build focus, confidence, and social skills in a supportive, engaging environment. Led by a Licensed Professional Counselor and a team of experienced therapists and coaches, children learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving attention, and connecting with peers. Through guided, play-based activities, kids practice real-life skills they can use at home and school. ? July 13–17 | ? 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ? Extended day available Best for children who struggle with focus, big emotions, or friendships. Enrollment is limited and spots are filling quickly.
This small-group summer program helps children ages 6–11 build focus, confidence, and social skills in a supportive, engaging environment. Led by a Licensed Professional Counselor and a team of experienced therapists and coaches, children learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving attention, and connecting with peers. Through guided, play-based activities, kids practice real-life skills they can use at home and school. ? July 13–17 | ? 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ? Extended day available Best for children who struggle with focus, big emotions, or friendships. Enrollment is limited and spots are filling quickly.
Calling all Black/African American teens and families! If you're between 13–17 and have faced racial stress or trauma, you're not alone. Join our supportive 8-week therapy group to connect, heal, and grow in a safe space where your voice matters. Saturdays | 3-4:30PM | Fairfax, VA
I have 10 plus years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
Calling all Black/African American teens and families! If you're between 13–17 and have faced racial stress or trauma, you're not alone. Join our supportive 8-week therapy group to connect, heal, and grow in a safe space where your voice matters. Saturdays | 3-4:30PM | Fairfax, VA
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.
Group being offered to first time college /university students. Topics will include addressing safety, managing classes, well being, nutrition, conflicts, adjustment to being away from home, budgeting.
Hosted by Tawanda Turner Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Experience in treating children , adolescents and adults.
Group being offered to first time college /university students. Topics will include addressing safety, managing classes, well being, nutrition, conflicts, adjustment to being away from home, budgeting.
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Therapy support groups for teens in Falls Church, VA provide support during the transitional period where teens can bring up issues of independence and self-identity in a supportive environment.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.