Support Groups in Forest, VA

group therapy for young parents, providing a supportive space to address the unique pressures and rewards of parenting.
Hosted by Stacy M. Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
I will provide you with encouragement, compassion and understanding through your journey to enlightenment and bringing forth positive change. With over 16 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life's challenges with compassion, expertise, and individualized care.I specialize in providing psychotherapy for trauma, depression, and anxiety.In addition to individual therapy, I am passionate about supporting individuals throughout their weight loss surgery journey, whether they are pre- surgery, post-surgery, or years out from surgery and still managing challenges.
(434) 533-9351 View (434) 533-9351
Private practice
Hosted by Carson Halufska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, ITC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia & is a Certified Integrative Trauma Coach. To date, her clinical experience includes work in an array of sectors including an in-patient psychiatric hospital, community mental health, schools, & private practice. Carson has over 9 years of experience working with a variety of topics including anxiety, depression, women's sexual addictions, anger management, trauma, parenting issues, attachment issues, ADHD & more. Upon request, Carson also offers faith-based counseling that places Biblical truths at the center of your counseling journey.
(434) 602-5964 View (434) 602-5964
A support group for moms u to 2 years postpartum to receive support, encouragement, and advice from others who are in the same season of life. No childcare will be provided and participants are encouraged to come without children if possible to decrease distractions. Each session is individual and participants can attend one session or more without commitment.
Hosted by Emily Wingfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
Imagine a space where you feel heard, seen, and safe. A place to unload all of your anxiety, stress, and fears. Therapy is meant to be a place to be wholly yourself and to explore the most difficult aspects of your life. My goal is to help you find solutions and to empower you to live life to the fullest. I seek to empower clients to take charge of their own stories in an environment that is confidential and comfortable.
(434) 252-3617 View (434) 252-3617
Empower Counseling, PC is an intimate counseling practice that addresses the vast and specific needs of women and adolescent girls. Our goal is to provide a safe, sacred, and honest place for any woman to understand and release the shame, confusion, and hurt that often exists inside of them, thus allowing them the courage to be strong competent women. Empower Counseling, PC specializes in the needs of women and girls; however, we also have extensive experience in treating all populations; men, boys, families, and couples. All are welcome.
Hosted by Tara Cothren
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over 15 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings. I take an individualized, person centered approach in working with adolescents and adults. I look forward to providing a healing environment to my clients to collaboratively address needs brought to each session. I have extensive training in working with trauma and addressing negative self-limiting beliefs as well as instilling more positive and adaptive methods of coping.
(434) 885-0465 View (434) 885-0465
Impact Living Services offers a myriad of services to foster positive outcomes for youth, families, and communities. Over the years, we’ve strived to cultivate programs where everyone can receive the quality of support they deserve. Though our line-up of services has evolved over time, the heartbeat behind our why has stayed the same. We care about improving the lives of the people we serve — and we do whatever we can to create better outcomes for disenfranchised communities.
Hosted by Impact Living Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
Are you tired of trying to handle the stresses of life alone? Do you feel like there is something holding you back from helping you reach your full potential? We believe that everyone can benefit from counseling with a skilled and caring professional. We want to help you make meaningful and extraordinary advances in your life, career, relationships, and happiness. We offer EMDR in Fairfax, Harrisonburg, and Lynchburg.
(434) 280-3093 View (434) 280-3093
International group dedicated to excellence in Christian Counseling.
Hosted by Ara C. Trembly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ACHt, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
Hello, I'm Ara Trembly, Licensed Professional Counselor, former Adjunct Professor at Cairn University's Institute for Higher Learning, and Board-Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.. Are you (or someone you love) struggling with fears, depression, autism, ADHD, phobias, marriage issues, spiritual problems, destructive habits, academic/sports performance, self-confidence issues, divorce, adjustment disorders, sleep disturbances, pain management, or other life problems? If so, I have a variety of ways to help. I provide both counseling and clinical hypnotherapy from a Christian perspective.
(904) 572-1412 View (904) 572-1412
Are you a pregnant teenager or young mom feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just in need of some extra support? You're not alone! Our support group is here to provide a safe and understanding space for you to connect with others who are going through similar experiences.
Hosted by Stacy M. Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
I will provide you with encouragement, compassion and understanding through your journey to enlightenment and bringing forth positive change. With over 16 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life's challenges with compassion, expertise, and individualized care.I specialize in providing psychotherapy for trauma, depression, and anxiety.In addition to individual therapy, I am passionate about supporting individuals throughout their weight loss surgery journey, whether they are pre- surgery, post-surgery, or years out from surgery and still managing challenges.
(434) 533-9351 View (434) 533-9351

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This group is dedicated to helping teens both male and female navigate the struggles of being a teenager in this generation. This ranges from being exposed to vaping on a daily basis, negative peer influences, the stressors of school, lack of relationship with authority figures, unrealistic expectations from social media and much more. The group is for teenagers age 14 -17 years of age both male and female. If you are interested please reach out to me!
Hosted by Darrius Omar Bethel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHP-R, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
You work so hard to do what’s right. Always trying to live up to expectations from society, your family, and yourself for what a man is supposed to be. But no matter how tirelessly you toil or how much energy you expend, it never seems to make any difference. You’re still stuck in the same place – unfulfilled, disconnected, and increasingly frustrated at your inability to fix anything. It feels like you’re slowly being crushed under the weight of your responsibilities to everyone. You want so badly to break free of this terrible cycle, but that seems impossible. You need help, but you’re unsure where to turn. It feels hopeless.
(434) 361-4744 View (434) 361-4744
This therapy group works with men on navigating through the stressors of daily life along with the expectations that society has placed on them. Whether you are a new parent, long time parent, newly married, single, college student, or someone who is strugglnig with a new transition in life as long as you are a male that is at least 18 years of age , this group is for you! Please reach out to me if you are interested for more information.
Hosted by Darrius Omar Bethel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHP-R, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
You work so hard to do what’s right. Always trying to live up to expectations from society, your family, and yourself for what a man is supposed to be. But no matter how tirelessly you toil or how much energy you expend, it never seems to make any difference. You’re still stuck in the same place – unfulfilled, disconnected, and increasingly frustrated at your inability to fix anything. It feels like you’re slowly being crushed under the weight of your responsibilities to everyone. You want so badly to break free of this terrible cycle, but that seems impossible. You need help, but you’re unsure where to turn. It feels hopeless.
(434) 361-4744 View (434) 361-4744
We are a systems-focused and faith integrated group of licensed clinicians, residents and interns.
Hosted by Suzanne E. Mikkelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
As a Christian therapist, I have provided faith-integrated marriage and family therapy to individuals, couples, and families for nearly 30 years, but my current clinical focus is treating the impact of trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). You may be in a place of pain or emotional reactivity because of deep childhood injuries, exposure to combat, or the impact of secondary trauma from your work as a medical provider, a first responder, a pastor, or a missionary. I would be honored to hear your story and help you process through your experiences to a place of peacefulness and renewed hope.
(434) 661-2885 View (434) 661-2885
Guided by the values of cooperation, social justice, and solidarity, the POCA (People's Organization for Community Acupuncture) Auricular Acu-Technician Training generates skilled, socially conscious and dedicated practitioners who are committed to impacting their communities for common good by providing as much group ear acupuncture as possible with a preferential option for the underserved. Students in this training are taught the practice of the 5 Needle Protocol used all over the world as adjunctive treatment in addressing drug and alcohol detoxification, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and addiction recovery.
Hosted by Shimila Keenum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, VA 24521
Shimila Keenum is a licensed clinical social worker and registered nurse. Her specialties include trauma, depression, anger management, anxiety, substance use, borderline personality disorder, parental coaching, grief and loss, relationship issues, marriage and family problems, child and adolescent behavioral challenges. Shimila's clinical approach is focused on meeting you with safety and compassion right where you are on your path. She will work with you to support your connection with your own intrinsic resources and healing rhythms while also offering life skills to parts of you that may find them helpful on your journey.
(434) 204-2498 View (434) 204-2498
I work with individuals who have been impacted by betrayal trauma or related issues related injustice, trauma by hate groups, and male or female partner abuse, child abuse or other types of interpersonal trauma.
Hosted by R. Mike Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
Hello, As a clinical director, I understand the importance of understanding and honoring the needs of my clients. My Life experience and clinical understanding inspires me to co-create change with and for my clients. My faith and family have helped me stay balanced and energized for service. I love helping clients uncover facts that were hidden from view. I love seeing a person's eyes light up when they uncover unconscious truths that emerge during counseling. I love seeing the smile and life come back into a person who had begun to doubt whether solutions could be found. It’s exciting! I love my job!
(434) 478-0743 View (434) 478-0743
Empower Counseling, PC is an intimate counseling practice that addresses the vast and specific needs of women and adolescent girls. Our goal is to provide a safe, sacred and honest place for any woman to understand and release the shame, confusion and hurt that often exists inside of them, thus allowing them the courage to be strong, competent women. Empower Counseling, PC specializes in the needs of women and girls; however we also have extensive experience in treating all populations; men, boys, families, and couples. All are welcome.
Hosted by Debbie Kleinsmith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
While we specialize in treating adolescent girls and women at Empower Counseling, we welcome all clients. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are looking for a supportive and goal directed therapist with a collaborative approach to change. My goal is to help my clients become a more confident and empowered version of themselves, build on their strengths and work through the challenges and conflicts that are an inevitable part of life.
(434) 226-5744 View (434) 226-5744
Hosted by Adam Cothren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 226-7919 View (434) 226-7919
In this interactive, supportive program you will learn methods that can bring more joy into the home and give you a sense of accomplishment. The Positive Discipline model is aimed at developing mutually respectful relationships. It teaches adults to employ kindness and firmness at the same time, and is neither punitive nor permissive. This class is taught by Shimila Keenum, LCSW and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
Hosted by Shimila Keenum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, VA 24521
Shimila Keenum is a licensed clinical social worker and registered nurse. Her specialties include trauma, depression, anger management, anxiety, substance use, borderline personality disorder, parental coaching, grief and loss, relationship issues, marriage and family problems, child and adolescent behavioral challenges. Shimila's clinical approach is focused on meeting you with safety and compassion right where you are on your path. She will work with you to support your connection with your own intrinsic resources and healing rhythms while also offering life skills to parts of you that may find them helpful on your journey.
(434) 204-2498 View (434) 204-2498

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How can I find a support group in Forest?

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How does group therapy work?

Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.

Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.

What are the benefits of group therapy?

Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.

Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?

Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.

How much does group therapy cost?

Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.

Does insurance cover group therapy?

As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.

How long does group therapy last?

The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.

What are the limitations of support groups?

Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.