Please call for more information about the group. New group beginning on February 20, 2023.
Hosted by Kristi Madison
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSATP, MAC
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20110
Please call for more information about the group. New group beginning on February 20, 2023.
Grief/ Trauma Support Group is a safe and culturally affirming space designed to help individuals process their experiences of loss, trauma, and adversity. This type of support group acknowledges the unique challenges that people of color (POC) face, including racial trauma, historical and intergenerational trauma, discrimination, and systemic barriers that can impact mental health and healing.

Hosted by Althilia Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD can, MS
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20110
Grief/ Trauma Support Group is a safe and culturally affirming space designed to help individuals process their experiences of loss, trauma, and adversity. This type of support group acknowledges the unique challenges that people of color (POC) face, including racial trauma, historical and intergenerational trauma, discrimination, and systemic barriers that can impact mental health and healing.
Every Other Week Virtual Meetings Starting October, 2025 at 3pm-4:00pm What: Nova Telemental Health LLC will begin hosting a weekly support group for Transgender Folx lead by V. Hufford, LMSW. Who: Anyone who is or has explored their gender identity, whether you are questioning or have completed all of your transition goals to date is welcome to join us. Topics to include: Identity exploration, navigating the current social and political environment, and developing community connections and support.

Hosted by Nova Telemental Health LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S, CST
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20109
Every Other Week Virtual Meetings Starting October, 2025 at 3pm-4:00pm What: Nova Telemental Health LLC will begin hosting a weekly support group for Transgender Folx lead by V. Hufford, LMSW. Who: Anyone who is or has explored their gender identity, whether you are questioning or have completed all of your transition goals to date is welcome to join us. Topics to include: Identity exploration, navigating the current social and political environment, and developing community connections and support.
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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.
Partners of Sex or Pornography Addicts.

Hosted by Susie Hanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CCBRT-C
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Partners of Sex or Pornography Addicts.
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach you about yourself. We meet using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform.

Hosted by Nan Tilbury
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CDWF
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach you about yourself. We meet using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform.
A 10-week journey: Internal Family Systems practiced in a group atmosphere can be an optimal method of healing and changing your inner system. Join Kevin Clark, MS, CSAC, IFS Level 2-trained, Certified IFS Practitioner, for this experience. Join the current waitlist!

A 10-week journey: Internal Family Systems practiced in a group atmosphere can be an optimal method of healing and changing your inner system. Join Kevin Clark, MS, CSAC, IFS Level 2-trained, Certified IFS Practitioner, for this experience. Join the current waitlist!
SC Nealy leads an in-person weekly process group for those identifying as female in their 20s and 30s on Mondays at 5p-6:15p three times a month. Each group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. Cost is $130/group or sliding scale options. Please email to be interviewed for membership today.

Hosted by SC Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC, MA
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
SC specializes in queer issues, religious trauma, and complex trauma backgrounds and therefore mostly work in longterm psychotherapy for people looking to do whole-life work.
SC Nealy leads an in-person weekly process group for those identifying as female in their 20s and 30s on Mondays at 5p-6:15p three times a month. Each group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. Cost is $130/group or sliding scale options. Please email to be interviewed for membership today.
We offer monthly 4 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy of up to 6 therapists and/or sitters in the room at once. For more information or to register for an upcoming retreat, please visit www.delraypsych.com. Upcoming Retreat Dates: September 2025 & November 2025.

I am currently providing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to clients as a solo or adjunctive therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma.
We offer monthly 4 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy of up to 6 therapists and/or sitters in the room at once. For more information or to register for an upcoming retreat, please visit www.delraypsych.com. Upcoming Retreat Dates: September 2025 & November 2025.
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy of up to 6 therapists and/or sitters in the room at once. For more information or to register for an upcoming retreat, please visit https://www.delraypsych.com/kap-groups

My areas of expertise are complex and generational trauma, pain management, anxiety, ADHD and grief.
We offer monthly 5 hour KAP retreats in our yoga studio located in the Wellness Junction. Attendance is limited to up to 7 attendees. The retreat format offers the benefit of healing in community with the added support and energy of up to 6 therapists and/or sitters in the room at once. For more information or to register for an upcoming retreat, please visit https://www.delraypsych.com/kap-groups
Come and join Scarlet Lovejoy, LPC, an experienced kinky therapist, for a supportive trauma and kink/BDSM group. Topics to include navigating C- PTSD and kink, lived experiences, and healthy ways to scene. This group will run virtually for six weeks.

Hosted by Prism Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Reston, VA 20191
For trauma clients I practice from a three stage trauma focused model.
Come and join Scarlet Lovejoy, LPC, an experienced kinky therapist, for a supportive trauma and kink/BDSM group. Topics to include navigating C- PTSD and kink, lived experiences, and healthy ways to scene. This group will run virtually for six weeks.
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely designed to provide extra support to your individual therapy or to ease the transition from more intensive treatment (open to adults, 18+). The full rate for our dinnertime group is $105/group and the lunchtime group is $65/group (meal not included). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC insurance, or offer sliding scale for those out-of-network.

A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely designed to provide extra support to your individual therapy or to ease the transition from more intensive treatment (open to adults, 18+). The full rate for our dinnertime group is $105/group and the lunchtime group is $65/group (meal not included). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC insurance, or offer sliding scale for those out-of-network.
Our adult women's group offers a nurturing space where women heal and grow. Together we process life transitions, past trauma, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. Through support, empowerment, and practical coping strategies, participants build resilience, improve self-esteem, and foster healthy connections with others.

Hosted by Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
We use CBT, trauma-informed, and relational approaches to help clients build coping skills, improve mental health, and achieve lasting personal and professional growth.
Our adult women's group offers a nurturing space where women heal and grow. Together we process life transitions, past trauma, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. Through support, empowerment, and practical coping strategies, participants build resilience, improve self-esteem, and foster healthy connections with others.
This men's sex addiction group is for those who have entered into a recovery process and are focused on exploring the underlying trauma issues and family-of-origin dynamics contributing to the addictive behavior. In addition there is emphasis on improving relationship skills and rebuilding relationships with those affected by the person's sexual behavior.

Hosted by Relational Recovery Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This men's sex addiction group is for those who have entered into a recovery process and are focused on exploring the underlying trauma issues and family-of-origin dynamics contributing to the addictive behavior. In addition there is emphasis on improving relationship skills and rebuilding relationships with those affected by the person's sexual behavior.
Inspired by "How We Heal" by Alex Elle, this group is intended for adult women who want to create space in their lives for self-love, who want to heal from emotional pain, release shame, change their internal narrative, and build community. This intimate group will walk alongside you through this part of your healing journey. We will explore how to nurture your spirit, cultivate strength, and provide restoration for the hurting parts of yourself. while discovering new insights. The group will begin meeting on March 5, 2025 for 8 consecutive weeks. Virtual - open to in person with interest.

Hosted by Healing Through Connection LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
We are also a trauma informed practice, trained in EMDR.
Inspired by "How We Heal" by Alex Elle, this group is intended for adult women who want to create space in their lives for self-love, who want to heal from emotional pain, release shame, change their internal narrative, and build community. This intimate group will walk alongside you through this part of your healing journey. We will explore how to nurture your spirit, cultivate strength, and provide restoration for the hurting parts of yourself. while discovering new insights. The group will begin meeting on March 5, 2025 for 8 consecutive weeks. Virtual - open to in person with interest.
The purpose of this group is to define, explore and process the Components of Relationship Trauma and its effects on the individual. Exploring tactics used by high conflict individuals, the Cycle of Abuse and experiences, as well as learning healthier boundaries and effective coping skills will be covered during group sessions.The ideal client for this group would be adult aged between 18 to 60, who has experienced relational trauma and is needing to process what happened with others who share similar experiences.

The purpose of this group is to define, explore and process the Components of Relationship Trauma and its effects on the individual. Exploring tactics used by high conflict individuals, the Cycle of Abuse and experiences, as well as learning healthier boundaries and effective coping skills will be covered during group sessions.The ideal client for this group would be adult aged between 18 to 60, who has experienced relational trauma and is needing to process what happened with others who share similar experiences.
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
I have specialized treatment experience in chronic or Complex PTSD, understanding where personality disorders and serious mental health intersect with trauma, and the interventions necessary to treat these diverse needs.
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
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely designed to provide extra support to your individual therapy or to ease the transition from more intensive treatment (open to adults, 18+). The full rate for our dinnertime group is $105/group and the lunchtime group is $65/group (meal not included). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC insurance, or offer sliding scale for those out-of-network.

Hosted by Stephanie Auriemma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
A weekly, eating disorder therapy group to help you increase flexibility and overcome food fears in a safe environment. Led by a therapist, this group offers a supported meal, and a group therapeutic activity and processing. This group is uniquely designed to provide extra support to your individual therapy or to ease the transition from more intensive treatment (open to adults, 18+). The full rate for our dinnertime group is $105/group and the lunchtime group is $65/group (meal not included). We take Aetna, CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC insurance, or offer sliding scale for those out-of-network.
Join our Mother Hunger group, inspired by Kelly McDaniel's groundbreaking book. We explore the healing process for women who struggle with unmet needs for nurturance, protection, and guidance/safety. Through guided discussions and supportive connection, we focus on understanding and healing the wounds of Mother Hunger, creating a path toward emotional well-being and self-compassion.

Join our Mother Hunger group, inspired by Kelly McDaniel's groundbreaking book. We explore the healing process for women who struggle with unmet needs for nurturance, protection, and guidance/safety. Through guided discussions and supportive connection, we focus on understanding and healing the wounds of Mother Hunger, creating a path toward emotional well-being and self-compassion.
Returning May 19, 2026 virtually, this 12 week group will focus on psychoeducation around religious trauma, breaking down shame/judgment, restructuring relational patterns, exploring identity outside of religious doctrines, purity culture, perfectionism, boundary setting, and increasing autonomy in individual choices toward or away from spirituality and/or religion. This group is open to anyone from any religious background and is intended to help clients reach their own personal goals for religion which may include staying in a religion, growing in a religion, or leaving a religion. All states are welcome.

Hosted by SC Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC, MA
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
SC specializes in queer issues, religious trauma, and complex trauma backgrounds and therefore mostly work in longterm psychotherapy for people looking to do whole-life work.
Returning May 19, 2026 virtually, this 12 week group will focus on psychoeducation around religious trauma, breaking down shame/judgment, restructuring relational patterns, exploring identity outside of religious doctrines, purity culture, perfectionism, boundary setting, and increasing autonomy in individual choices toward or away from spirituality and/or religion. This group is open to anyone from any religious background and is intended to help clients reach their own personal goals for religion which may include staying in a religion, growing in a religion, or leaving a religion. All states are welcome.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.


