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.
This group helps both men and women learn about CPTSD (complex or childhood PTSD), and discover ways to heal pain from the past. This group is FREE. To connect to the group visit the website and look for CPTSD
Hosted by Mary Kirkpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CATP
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
This group helps both men and women learn about CPTSD (complex or childhood PTSD), and discover ways to heal pain from the past. This group is FREE. To connect to the group visit the website and look for CPTSD
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THIS GROUP ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM OF FOOD ADDICTION AND BINGE EATING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
THIS GROUP IS ALSO OFFERED AT OUR WOODBRIDGE LOCATION ON TUESDAYS---
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AT (703) 356-9136
OR ADMIN@MCLEAN-THERAPY.COM
THIS GROUP ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM OF FOOD ADDICTION AND BINGE EATING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
THIS GROUP IS ALSO OFFERED AT OUR WOODBRIDGE LOCATION ON TUESDAYS---
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AT (703) 356-9136
OR ADMIN@MCLEAN-THERAPY.COM
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic expression. No art skill needed, just a desire to learn more about yourself and grow through art! Join us as we journey through our life experiences and heal through expression and exploration. All art supplies will be provided. Call our office today to find out more!
Hosted by Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Group meets in Dumfries, VA 22026
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic expression. No art skill needed, just a desire to learn more about yourself and grow through art! Join us as we journey through our life experiences and heal through expression and exploration. All art supplies will be provided. Call our office today to find out more!
This is a DBT model-adherent skills group. The group meets weekly via a telehealth platform. I have been leading this group since 2008 and have seen individuals' lives change through use of DBT skills. I have been focused on DBT so long because I believe that it works and that everyone can benefit, not just people with specific diagnoses. Give me a call or send an email and I'll be happy to provide more detailed information!
Hosted by Northern Virginia DBT Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20108
This is a DBT model-adherent skills group. The group meets weekly via a telehealth platform. I have been leading this group since 2008 and have seen individuals' lives change through use of DBT skills. I have been focused on DBT so long because I believe that it works and that everyone can benefit, not just people with specific diagnoses. Give me a call or send an email and I'll be happy to provide more detailed information!
Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities, both in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation to get there. We are here to help. With a combination of psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will work to help you meet your goals and live an emotionally healthier life. ---Group will be led by Licensed Residents in Counseling, Andy Hart and Michael Fahmy---Groups will meet across 13 weeks in person-Beginning January 2026.
Hosted by Michael M. Elgawly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities, both in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation to get there. We are here to help. With a combination of psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will work to help you meet your goals and live an emotionally healthier life. ---Group will be led by Licensed Residents in Counseling, Andy Hart and Michael Fahmy---Groups will meet across 13 weeks in person-Beginning January 2026.
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Hosted by Elizabeth M Wilkins-McKee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22043
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Midlife Refocusing guides a person towards the art of embracing a "new" meaningful goal for one's life. Midlife is often the point when a person takes control of their story. Early in our lives, we live according to what has been given to us by our society and family. That meaning of life became the story you have been supporting for the first half of your life. When an adult takes control of their life's story, they get to re-address the purpose/meaning of their life. This is the beginning of the inner journey!
Hosted by MidLife Refocus-Behavioral change programs
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chantilly, VA 20151
Midlife Refocusing guides a person towards the art of embracing a "new" meaningful goal for one's life. Midlife is often the point when a person takes control of their story. Early in our lives, we live according to what has been given to us by our society and family. That meaning of life became the story you have been supporting for the first half of your life. When an adult takes control of their life's story, they get to re-address the purpose/meaning of their life. This is the beginning of the inner journey!
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working through stuck points that sometimes manifest during client sessions; provide an opportunity for students, interns, and residents in the mental care field to gain a personal experience in the role of a client even if they don’t have a diagnosable mental health struggle; and provide a stage to concretize or give dimension and space to the intrapsychic process.
Hosted by Sibila Jahangiri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working through stuck points that sometimes manifest during client sessions; provide an opportunity for students, interns, and residents in the mental care field to gain a personal experience in the role of a client even if they don’t have a diagnosable mental health struggle; and provide a stage to concretize or give dimension and space to the intrapsychic process.
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.
Ever feel "stuck" in a situation or in your thoughts? Do you question how to move in a direction? This group helps you get in touch with your values, learn how metaphors and mindfulness can help you be fully present in the moment and move towards your bigger picture. As a member, you will go on an experiential journey both in and outside of group to ensure a path in your desired direction. Creating change may not be easy and yet you'll experience change just by attending group. Call now to reserve your spot!
Hosted by MLB Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
We work with teenagers and adults with feelings that may be overwhelming and relationship challenges.
Ever feel "stuck" in a situation or in your thoughts? Do you question how to move in a direction? This group helps you get in touch with your values, learn how metaphors and mindfulness can help you be fully present in the moment and move towards your bigger picture. As a member, you will go on an experiential journey both in and outside of group to ensure a path in your desired direction. Creating change may not be easy and yet you'll experience change just by attending group. Call now to reserve your spot!
I facilitate 3 parenting classes where I share materials and process options for parents: Parenting the Love and Logic Way® • Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!® • Love and Logic: Supporting Youth with Special Needs®
Hosted by Dawn Aronson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, EdS, LMFT
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20111
I facilitate 3 parenting classes where I share materials and process options for parents: Parenting the Love and Logic Way® • Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!® • Love and Logic: Supporting Youth with Special Needs®
Codependency is a concept that is often misunderstood, and its expression in mental health discussions can be limiting. Traditional approaches to healing codependency can inadvertently pathologize the condition, fostering shame, guilt, and a sense of being "less-than." Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a compassionate and non-pathologizing framework for understanding and healing codependency. IFS recognizes that we all have parts of ourselves that have developed in response to early-life experiences and external messages from our families, communities, and culture. These parts once served protective functions, but over time, they may have become exaggerated or misaligned, causing distress.
Hosted by Kimberley L Berlin
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, CSAC, MAC, CCTP
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
Codependency is a concept that is often misunderstood, and its expression in mental health discussions can be limiting. Traditional approaches to healing codependency can inadvertently pathologize the condition, fostering shame, guilt, and a sense of being "less-than." Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a compassionate and non-pathologizing framework for understanding and healing codependency. IFS recognizes that we all have parts of ourselves that have developed in response to early-life experiences and external messages from our families, communities, and culture. These parts once served protective functions, but over time, they may have become exaggerated or misaligned, causing distress.
You deserve the sex you want. You are entitled to a meaningful, pleasurable and exciting sex life. In this group you will examine your own sense of sexual being and experience the support of others who share common feelings and concerns. Each session will provide sexual education, exploration and sharing by the group members. The small group size (between 6 and 8 members) promotes comfort and safety in which to explore this most personal subject and provides a nurturing space in which to share vulnerabilities and trust. Please see my website for further details.
Hosted by Kathi Scholz, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
You deserve the sex you want. You are entitled to a meaningful, pleasurable and exciting sex life. In this group you will examine your own sense of sexual being and experience the support of others who share common feelings and concerns. Each session will provide sexual education, exploration and sharing by the group members. The small group size (between 6 and 8 members) promotes comfort and safety in which to explore this most personal subject and provides a nurturing space in which to share vulnerabilities and trust. Please see my website for further details.
The Healer’s Circle is a 10-session virtual experiential therapy group for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals who want to deepen their self-awareness, process personal material, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. This group offers a safe, confidential space for exploring emotional stuck points and nurturing resilience and authenticity in your work. Drawing on Psychodrama, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Transactional Analysis, and creative techniques, the group invites you into meaningful, embodied experiences, not just insight. Ideal for both seasoned professionals and those in training, the group fosters personal healing and professional growth in community with peers.
Hosted by Sibila Jahangiri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
The Healer’s Circle is a 10-session virtual experiential therapy group for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals who want to deepen their self-awareness, process personal material, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. This group offers a safe, confidential space for exploring emotional stuck points and nurturing resilience and authenticity in your work. Drawing on Psychodrama, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Transactional Analysis, and creative techniques, the group invites you into meaningful, embodied experiences, not just insight. Ideal for both seasoned professionals and those in training, the group fosters personal healing and professional growth in community with peers.
A supportive virtual supervision group for social work supervisees across Virginia who want to strengthen their clinical skills and become stronger trauma informed clinicnans. This structured 90-minute monthly Zoom group will allow for deep clinical reflection and support. Details: $75 per group · Limited to 5 clinicians · Groups will be held the last Friday of each month at 12pm EST.
A supportive virtual supervision group for social work supervisees across Virginia who want to strengthen their clinical skills and become stronger trauma informed clinicnans. This structured 90-minute monthly Zoom group will allow for deep clinical reflection and support. Details: $75 per group · Limited to 5 clinicians · Groups will be held the last Friday of each month at 12pm EST.
Free post-partum support for mothers experiencing depression and/or anxiety following the birth of a baby.
Free post-partum support for mothers experiencing depression and/or anxiety following the birth of a baby.
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 Dezireh Jamshidarsani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT
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.
Specialize in cross-cultural counseling. Have visited many nations. Specialize in individual and couples therapy. Been in practice 30 years. Extensive experience with EAP. Security clearance. Worked as a contractor with various federal agencies. Virginia gubernatorial appointee to a state board -- Virginia Board of Counseling. Provide also online and virtual counseling.
Specialize in cross-cultural counseling. Have visited many nations. Specialize in individual and couples therapy. Been in practice 30 years. Extensive experience with EAP. Security clearance. Worked as a contractor with various federal agencies. Virginia gubernatorial appointee to a state board -- Virginia Board of Counseling. Provide also online and virtual counseling.
These 15 week DBT Skills groups run every 17 weeks and meets over Zoom. This group is comprehensive skills group that will go over the 4 modules of DBT. Each group member will be required to work with a primary therapist and provide authorization for the group leader to provide weekly updates. Members will be asked to complete diary cards weekly as well as behavioral chains, and will be filling their "tool box" with tools throughout the group. This group has run for 10 years and is a great group for skill building when managing intense emotions.
Hosted by Clarity Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CEDS-C
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
These 15 week DBT Skills groups run every 17 weeks and meets over Zoom. This group is comprehensive skills group that will go over the 4 modules of DBT. Each group member will be required to work with a primary therapist and provide authorization for the group leader to provide weekly updates. Members will be asked to complete diary cards weekly as well as behavioral chains, and will be filling their "tool box" with tools throughout the group. This group has run for 10 years and is a great group for skill building when managing intense emotions.
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.