We’re not just mentoring—we’re transforming lives. Our program goes beyond check-ins, offering whole-person, whole-family support for youth to feel seen, supported, and powerful in their truth. From 1:1 sessions to group circles, community outings, and parent coaching—we create spaces for youth to thrive, not just survive. What sets us apart? Clinical support with heart. Safe spaces where youth lead, grow, and belong. A community that uplifts the entire family. We’re not here to fix kids—we’re here to build them up.
We’re not just mentoring—we’re transforming lives. Our program goes beyond check-ins, offering whole-person, whole-family support for youth to feel seen, supported, and powerful in their truth. From 1:1 sessions to group circles, community outings, and parent coaching—we create spaces for youth to thrive, not just survive. What sets us apart? Clinical support with heart. Safe spaces where youth lead, grow, and belong. A community that uplifts the entire family. We’re not here to fix kids—we’re here to build them up.
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Do you struggle with intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about every day life situations? Join me each Tuesday evening from 5:00 - 7:30 as we discuss the integration of spiritual and clinical remedies to chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America an estimated 264 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder. Women are nearly twice as likely more than men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their life time. If you struggle with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias or separation anxiety this group is for you.
Do you struggle with intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about every day life situations? Join me each Tuesday evening from 5:00 - 7:30 as we discuss the integration of spiritual and clinical remedies to chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America an estimated 264 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder. Women are nearly twice as likely more than men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their life time. If you struggle with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias or separation anxiety this group is for you.
Mindfulness Strategies provides guidance and instruction in a small group setting, helping you develop a personal practice that can actually change your brain. Mindfulness techniques help ground, awaken and uplift. They are indeed a spiritual practice, and help harmonize balance within, as well as without. We are what we choose to practice, give attention to, and interact with, in every way and in each moment of our experience, which is filled with opportunity to grow. Practicing mindfulness feeds spiritual growth. Working within a group setting is special, providing a connection to community and reinforcing growth. Please email or call to enroll.
Hosted by Zarasun Murphy
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW, CSWA, BS
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23220
Mindfulness Strategies provides guidance and instruction in a small group setting, helping you develop a personal practice that can actually change your brain. Mindfulness techniques help ground, awaken and uplift. They are indeed a spiritual practice, and help harmonize balance within, as well as without. We are what we choose to practice, give attention to, and interact with, in every way and in each moment of our experience, which is filled with opportunity to grow. Practicing mindfulness feeds spiritual growth. Working within a group setting is special, providing a connection to community and reinforcing growth. Please email or call to enroll.
A Mindful Life is an 8-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course taught to break the cycle of depression, anxiety, anger, and even chronic pain. MBCT is proven to be as effective as medication in preventing depression relapse, and daily mindfulness practice can increase calmness, improve concentration, significantly decrease stress. Developing self-compassion techniques is also an important part of the class. Each teacher practices mindfulness and/or meditation daily, have attended silent meditation retreats, and one has studied in India. Upon completion, course graduates are encouraged to attend a weekly FREE follow-up program.
Hosted by Robert 'Trip' Young
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Group meets in Henrico, VA 23228
A Mindful Life is an 8-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course taught to break the cycle of depression, anxiety, anger, and even chronic pain. MBCT is proven to be as effective as medication in preventing depression relapse, and daily mindfulness practice can increase calmness, improve concentration, significantly decrease stress. Developing self-compassion techniques is also an important part of the class. Each teacher practices mindfulness and/or meditation daily, have attended silent meditation retreats, and one has studied in India. Upon completion, course graduates are encouraged to attend a weekly FREE follow-up program.
Open ONLY those who have completed either the MBCT or DBT programs offered at Discovery Counseling and Consulting. Offered the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, this practice group focuses on helping individuals continue their mindfulness practice. Each month a new skill is introduced. Support is provided via Facebook Group, email support, planned readings and structured daily practice plans. To prevent anxiety, depression or stress, it is essential to develop a plan to live consciously. Mindfulness can play an important part in keeping us stable, happy, and healthy. Find that consistency in community!
Hosted by Robert 'Trip' Young
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Group meets in Henrico, VA 23228
Open ONLY those who have completed either the MBCT or DBT programs offered at Discovery Counseling and Consulting. Offered the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, this practice group focuses on helping individuals continue their mindfulness practice. Each month a new skill is introduced. Support is provided via Facebook Group, email support, planned readings and structured daily practice plans. To prevent anxiety, depression or stress, it is essential to develop a plan to live consciously. Mindfulness can play an important part in keeping us stable, happy, and healthy. Find that consistency in community!
This is an interactive 6 week class to support all of you-- mind/body/spirit-- in your recovery from stress and trauma. You will learn tools and receive support for lessening anxiety, depression and fear while growing in your sense of connection to self and others. You will leave with ideas that go beyond cognitive behavior therapy so that you can experience a felt sense of peace and well being in both your mind and body while sensing a greater connection to others. Currently being offered online.
Hosted by Waller Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, SEP, NARM
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23235
This is an interactive 6 week class to support all of you-- mind/body/spirit-- in your recovery from stress and trauma. You will learn tools and receive support for lessening anxiety, depression and fear while growing in your sense of connection to self and others. You will leave with ideas that go beyond cognitive behavior therapy so that you can experience a felt sense of peace and well being in both your mind and body while sensing a greater connection to others. Currently being offered online.
This is a codependency psychoeducational group. This group is designed to help individuals understand and cope with problems in their relationships. Group members will share life experiences, patterns of unhealthy behaviors and learn tools to break generational curses to promote healthier individuals, families and communities. Although this is not group therapy, the information provided in the group has validity and has been researched.
Hosted by Deborah Howard-Dobbins(Talk Work Heal)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23294
This is a codependency psychoeducational group. This group is designed to help individuals understand and cope with problems in their relationships. Group members will share life experiences, patterns of unhealthy behaviors and learn tools to break generational curses to promote healthier individuals, families and communities. Although this is not group therapy, the information provided in the group has validity and has been researched.
solo private practice.
solo private practice.
This is a process therapy group that is aimed at helping members to improve self-understanding and navigate relationships with others. Most find that group therapy can be a powerful tool to gain insight and make significant strides both intra-personally and interpersonally in a relatively short time. This will be a closed group.
This is a process therapy group that is aimed at helping members to improve self-understanding and navigate relationships with others. Most find that group therapy can be a powerful tool to gain insight and make significant strides both intra-personally and interpersonally in a relatively short time. This will be a closed group.
Since 2014, Foundation Medical Group has been a national leader in treating mental health and drug and alcohol addiction. We specialize in medication management and psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis. We offer in-person and telehealth visits. Our individualized treatment approach takes full advantage of the new treatment tools including genetic testing and quantitative EEG brain mapping, which lets us quickly figure out what's wrong and get you back on the path to wellness as quickly and effectively as possible! We accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid.
Hosted by Foundation Medical Group
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23113
Since 2014, Foundation Medical Group has been a national leader in treating mental health and drug and alcohol addiction. We specialize in medication management and psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis. We offer in-person and telehealth visits. Our individualized treatment approach takes full advantage of the new treatment tools including genetic testing and quantitative EEG brain mapping, which lets us quickly figure out what's wrong and get you back on the path to wellness as quickly and effectively as possible! We accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid.
This is a 10 week group for female-identifying adults who want to improve their relationship with themselves. The group will be looking at both sides of self-compassion: yin (receiving self-kindness) and yang (caring for one's self through action). Group will consist of somatic exercises, meditations, journaling, group processing, and lecture. We will meet on Tuesday evenings 9/17/24 - 11/12/24. For more detailed information visit: www.compassioncollectiverva.com
This is a 10 week group for female-identifying adults who want to improve their relationship with themselves. The group will be looking at both sides of self-compassion: yin (receiving self-kindness) and yang (caring for one's self through action). Group will consist of somatic exercises, meditations, journaling, group processing, and lecture. We will meet on Tuesday evenings 9/17/24 - 11/12/24. For more detailed information visit: www.compassioncollectiverva.com
Restore Counseling Services, RVA is a group practice with therapists who see adults, teens and children. We specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, Autism, PTSD and other mental health disorders. We also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Our therapists offer Evidenced-Based therapies and Christian Counseling using biblical values.
Hosted by Restore Counseling Services, RVA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23112
Restore Counseling Services, RVA is a group practice with therapists who see adults, teens and children. We specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, Autism, PTSD and other mental health disorders. We also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Our therapists offer Evidenced-Based therapies and Christian Counseling using biblical values.
Revelations Behavioral Health We support individuals, couples, and families, from ages 4 to 65+, in navigating mental health and behavioral challenges. By matching you with a therapist who best fits your needs, we aim to foster a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive to ensure that you feel comfortable and understood every step of the way. We provide counseling services for various mental health disorders, issues at home & work, and recovery counseling.
Hosted by Revelations Behavioral Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, BSW, MDiv
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23226
Revelations Behavioral Health We support individuals, couples, and families, from ages 4 to 65+, in navigating mental health and behavioral challenges. By matching you with a therapist who best fits your needs, we aim to foster a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive to ensure that you feel comfortable and understood every step of the way. We provide counseling services for various mental health disorders, issues at home & work, and recovery counseling.
6 week group therapy to express grief beyond words. No artistic skill or experience required, all artistic skill welcome! In this course, you bring yourself as you are grieving in the midst of 20's, 30's, 40's life, and you receive support & connection as you practice artistic ways to hold, feel into, express, and (optional) talk about your grief and grieving. In this expressive arts group, we dabble in visual art like collage or mandala, auditory art like music, and verbal art like writing or haiku. (Not into a style? Options are always available.) Begins July 10 2025.
Hosted by Olga Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
6 week group therapy to express grief beyond words. No artistic skill or experience required, all artistic skill welcome! In this course, you bring yourself as you are grieving in the midst of 20's, 30's, 40's life, and you receive support & connection as you practice artistic ways to hold, feel into, express, and (optional) talk about your grief and grieving. In this expressive arts group, we dabble in visual art like collage or mandala, auditory art like music, and verbal art like writing or haiku. (Not into a style? Options are always available.) Begins July 10 2025.
This co-led group will explore the foundations of DBT while supporting the participants' awareness and practice of DBT skills. DBT skills are useful for a variety of situations but are especially helpful for borderline traits, chronic depression, and cognitive difficulties.
This co-led group will explore the foundations of DBT while supporting the participants' awareness and practice of DBT skills. DBT skills are useful for a variety of situations but are especially helpful for borderline traits, chronic depression, and cognitive difficulties.
Those struggling to regulate emotions and finding coping to manage mental health symptoms. 24 week class focused on teaching skills and offering encouragement to practice skills learned in order to improve the quality of your relationship with others and yourself.
Hosted by Natasha M Joyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23230
Those struggling to regulate emotions and finding coping to manage mental health symptoms. 24 week class focused on teaching skills and offering encouragement to practice skills learned in order to improve the quality of your relationship with others and yourself.
Next Class Starts January 11, 2024@6:30 This Group will address relationship skills, self-esteem, anger issues and depression, anxiety. We will also address social distancing and shelter in place issues due to COVID-19. Please text HAPPY LIFE (804)334-0005 and receive more information.
Hosted by Dr. Deidre Whittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, LMHP, PLC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23230
Next Class Starts January 11, 2024@6:30 This Group will address relationship skills, self-esteem, anger issues and depression, anxiety. We will also address social distancing and shelter in place issues due to COVID-19. Please text HAPPY LIFE (804)334-0005 and receive more information.
Treat yourself to a special sound bath focused on gently soothing your nervous system. Elise will softly guide you to set an intention, take nourishing breaths, and release any lingering tension. Sink into the comfort of sound waves that wash over your body, calming your mind. Distance Reiki will be administered throughout. Let yourself drift into a state of pure comfort. Registration is required. There are no refunds offered for late cancellations or no-shows.
Treat yourself to a special sound bath focused on gently soothing your nervous system. Elise will softly guide you to set an intention, take nourishing breaths, and release any lingering tension. Sink into the comfort of sound waves that wash over your body, calming your mind. Distance Reiki will be administered throughout. Let yourself drift into a state of pure comfort. Registration is required. There are no refunds offered for late cancellations or no-shows.
You aren't alone on this journey. Join us to connect, communicate and use expressive tools at times to process how adoption has shaped your life and relationships. Navigating search and reunion, troubled adoptive family relationships, current relationships, transracial/cultural adoption, parenting as an adoptee, and more. Join fellow adoptees for conversation, creative activities, and support. Our members are very welcoming and supportive of new members joining. We are meeting virtually on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm. The fee is $45 and can be self-pay or insurance if the therapist is in-network.
You aren't alone on this journey. Join us to connect, communicate and use expressive tools at times to process how adoption has shaped your life and relationships. Navigating search and reunion, troubled adoptive family relationships, current relationships, transracial/cultural adoption, parenting as an adoptee, and more. Join fellow adoptees for conversation, creative activities, and support. Our members are very welcoming and supportive of new members joining. We are meeting virtually on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm. The fee is $45 and can be self-pay or insurance if the therapist is in-network.
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.