Connect & Thrive is an in-person therapeutic group designed for adolescents. This group provides a structured, supportive environment where teens can develop interpersonal skills, improve communication, and build meaningful social connections
I have over 8 years of experience working with youth between the ages of 5-18 in outpatient, school, residential, and in-home settings.
Connect & Thrive is an in-person therapeutic group designed for adolescents. This group provides a structured, supportive environment where teens can develop interpersonal skills, improve communication, and build meaningful social connections
Biweekly or weekly in-person group options for teens 14-18 or young adults 18-23 with anxiety and/or depression seeking social connectedness. This group supports those having difficulty in social situations, maintaining or expanding friendships due to emotional and/or physical symptoms of anxiety, and/or having intrusive-negative thoughts about themselves and stepping outside of their "comfort zone." Participants will likely have experience with loneliness and living in a way that does not align with who they want to be/what they truly want to do.
Biweekly or weekly in-person group options for teens 14-18 or young adults 18-23 with anxiety and/or depression seeking social connectedness. This group supports those having difficulty in social situations, maintaining or expanding friendships due to emotional and/or physical symptoms of anxiety, and/or having intrusive-negative thoughts about themselves and stepping outside of their "comfort zone." Participants will likely have experience with loneliness and living in a way that does not align with who they want to be/what they truly want to do.
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.
STARTING MONDAY (CHANGE) 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. Adoptee Corner 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 Emma Wanroy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Group meets in Herndon, VA 20170
STARTING MONDAY (CHANGE) 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. Adoptee Corner 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!
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!
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Hosted by Dr. Michele Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
For adolescents and adults you will likely find us using a combination of theory depending on the treatment plan.
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This group is geared toward girls with ADHD, neuro-divergence, anxiety, and social anxiety. We work on a host of coping skills, social skills, and anxiety support. Girls establish close connections in weekly meetings from fall to late spring. Half of the year we also do art therapy integration classes with a professional artist, integrating art and therapeutic themes/skills.
Hosted by Mary Kirkpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CATP
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
This group is geared toward girls with ADHD, neuro-divergence, anxiety, and social anxiety. We work on a host of coping skills, social skills, and anxiety support. Girls establish close connections in weekly meetings from fall to late spring. Half of the year we also do art therapy integration classes with a professional artist, integrating art and therapeutic themes/skills.
Participants will work toward goals that include: Developing self-awareness and increasing self-confidence; strenthening social awareness through group activities; improving decision making skills and control over emotions
Hosted by Allison Swisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, NCC, NCSC
Group meets in Purcellville, VA 20132
Participants will work toward goals that include: Developing self-awareness and increasing self-confidence; strenthening social awareness through group activities; improving decision making skills and control over emotions
Thinking about life after turning 18 can feel overwhelming with college, job, relationships, bills, independence. This group is for ages 17+ to help navigate life transitions, building adult relationships with parents, managing stress and responsibilities, and boosting self-confidence and decision-making skills.
Hosted by Insight Into Action Therapy
Treatment Center, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Thinking about life after turning 18 can feel overwhelming with college, job, relationships, bills, independence. This group is for ages 17+ to help navigate life transitions, building adult relationships with parents, managing stress and responsibilities, and boosting self-confidence and decision-making skills.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Our practice specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and anger management. If you are feeling lost and struggling with these worries, we're confident that we have the experience to help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life.
Hosted by Mi-Kyong Kwon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Our practice specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and anger management. If you are feeling lost and struggling with these worries, we're confident that we have the experience to help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life.
During group lessons, girls are encouraged to share feelings and struggles as they openly discuss important issues in a safe and supportive environment. They are given the opportunity to feel empowered, gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, improve problem solving, understand that they are not alone, and learn how to make healthy decisions. Girls will cultivate skills and tools that they can use immediately, and throughout their life.
Hosted by Tamara Port
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CCTP
Group meets in Hamilton, VA 20158
During group lessons, girls are encouraged to share feelings and struggles as they openly discuss important issues in a safe and supportive environment. They are given the opportunity to feel empowered, gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, improve problem solving, understand that they are not alone, and learn how to make healthy decisions. Girls will cultivate skills and tools that they can use immediately, and throughout their life.
Yew Tree Wellness, your journey matters, we are here to walk it with you.
Yew Tree Wellness, your journey matters, we are here to walk it with you.
Our teen group for grades 9-12 helps adolescents build self-esteem, communicate assertively, and improve social skills. Facilitated by experienced therapists. It provides a supportive space to address family issues, explore emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies with peers.
Hosted by Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Our teen group for grades 9-12 helps adolescents build self-esteem, communicate assertively, and improve social skills. Facilitated by experienced therapists. It provides a supportive space to address family issues, explore emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies with peers.
Small group support for those moving up to the. next educational level - elementary to middle, middle to high school, or high school to college. Social skills, executive functioning skills, and more for those who need a little extra support to ease the jitters. Great for neurodiverse individuals. Trauma informed, and activity based. Level Up to Elementary: Tuesdays in July from 10 -12 noon. Level Up to Middle: Tuesdays in July from 1 - 3pm. Level Up to College: Mondays in July, 1 - 3 pm.
Hosted by Bethany R Lang
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, NCSC, LPC
Group meets in Centreville, VA 20121
I have over 27 years of experience helping tweens, teens and young adults find self confidence and joy.
Small group support for those moving up to the. next educational level - elementary to middle, middle to high school, or high school to college. Social skills, executive functioning skills, and more for those who need a little extra support to ease the jitters. Great for neurodiverse individuals. Trauma informed, and activity based. Level Up to Elementary: Tuesdays in July from 10 -12 noon. Level Up to Middle: Tuesdays in July from 1 - 3pm. Level Up to College: Mondays in July, 1 - 3 pm.
We offer in-person groups that can address the many challenges high school kids are facing today. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, fears about their future, or struggles with making friends the group experience can help them realize they are not alone. Danielle and her colleagues offer a safe, confidential space that allows your child to communicate openly about their own struggles. In addition, getting to support their peers is a healing experience that boosts self esteem allowing for growth outside of the therapy office. Please discuss our group options with us when you call for your consultation.
I work with adolescents and young adults.
We offer in-person groups that can address the many challenges high school kids are facing today. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, fears about their future, or struggles with making friends the group experience can help them realize they are not alone. Danielle and her colleagues offer a safe, confidential space that allows your child to communicate openly about their own struggles. In addition, getting to support their peers is a healing experience that boosts self esteem allowing for growth outside of the therapy office. Please discuss our group options with us when you call for your consultation.
Children ages 6-10 of introverted temperament come together to form supportive friendships, cope with social anxiety, and practice social skills; through play, art making and mindful movement. With Dr.D’s facilitation, children become aware of the strengths of introverts, cope with social anxiety, and practice friendship skills, such as initiating/exiting interactions, joining groups, resolving conflicts and responding to teasing. This group is appropriate for children who experience social anxiety or separation anxiety, or have been formally evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder, in level 1 (not 2 or 3). 6 sessions, 55 min for $800. Children 6-10.
Hosted by Diana Bermudez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Children ages 6-10 of introverted temperament come together to form supportive friendships, cope with social anxiety, and practice social skills; through play, art making and mindful movement. With Dr.D’s facilitation, children become aware of the strengths of introverts, cope with social anxiety, and practice friendship skills, such as initiating/exiting interactions, joining groups, resolving conflicts and responding to teasing. This group is appropriate for children who experience social anxiety or separation anxiety, or have been formally evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder, in level 1 (not 2 or 3). 6 sessions, 55 min for $800. Children 6-10.
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.
Palette of Possibilities is an 8-week, gender-affirming therapy group designed for transgender, non-binary, gender-expansive, and gender-exploring youth ages 10–13. This group offers a creative, supportive space where kids can explore identity, express emotions, and connect with peers who may share similar experiences. No prior art experience is needed! All gender identities and expressions are welcomed and celebrated! The group will run in 8-week, ongoing cycles. Potential clients can learn more and sign up here: https://fairfaxplacetherapy.com/
I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker and Supervisee in Social Work in the state of Virginia, with years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults.
Palette of Possibilities is an 8-week, gender-affirming therapy group designed for transgender, non-binary, gender-expansive, and gender-exploring youth ages 10–13. This group offers a creative, supportive space where kids can explore identity, express emotions, and connect with peers who may share similar experiences. No prior art experience is needed! All gender identities and expressions are welcomed and celebrated! The group will run in 8-week, ongoing cycles. Potential clients can learn more and sign up here: https://fairfaxplacetherapy.com/
We offer numerous high school groups. Please see our website www.mcleanpsychotherapy.com for more information.
We offer numerous high school groups. Please see our website www.mcleanpsychotherapy.com for more information.
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Therapy support groups for teens in Herndon, 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.