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Women's Empowerment Group. Therapeutic Climbing group. This group is experiential using climbing to promote resolution to concerns with anxiety, depression and self- confidence. No prior climbing experience is required. You have all you need to participate in this group. If you can climb a ladder -you can be in this group! Thursday Evening 6-8 pm. We are powered by PEAK Experiences -Midlothian- and all gear and climbing instruction are included. Cost: $50.00
Hosted by Carolyn Carver Sharff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23113
Women's Empowerment Group. Therapeutic Climbing group. This group is experiential using climbing to promote resolution to concerns with anxiety, depression and self- confidence. No prior climbing experience is required. You have all you need to participate in this group. If you can climb a ladder -you can be in this group! Thursday Evening 6-8 pm. We are powered by PEAK Experiences -Midlothian- and all gear and climbing instruction are included. Cost: $50.00
This group offers an opportunity to explore inhibitions to sexual pleasure. Through the confidential group experience, you will learn about your own body, dispel myths about female sexuality and stereotypes, identify your own sexual needs, and discover practical and positive ways to increase personal and interpersonal fulfillment. During the group, you will also learn ways to communicate with a partner safely and encouragingly and systems to resolve physical pain and medical issues stemming from sexual inhibition.
This group offers an opportunity to explore inhibitions to sexual pleasure. Through the confidential group experience, you will learn about your own body, dispel myths about female sexuality and stereotypes, identify your own sexual needs, and discover practical and positive ways to increase personal and interpersonal fulfillment. During the group, you will also learn ways to communicate with a partner safely and encouragingly and systems to resolve physical pain and medical issues stemming from sexual inhibition.
Our group practice goal is to help you restore resilience. You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and discouraged by others who just “don’t get it.” Maybe you are in a rollercoaster of emotions or feel stuck like you’re going around the same mountain over and over again. Dr. Danielle Spearman-Camblard directs a highly specialized multi-specialty group private practice of psychologist(s), school psychologist(s), and will soon also include other mental health clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and Residents) to better serve the needs of Richmond Metro area and the State of Virginia.
Hosted by Family Focus Counsel, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP, PMH-C, PSYPACT
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23225
Our group practice goal is to help you restore resilience. You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and discouraged by others who just “don’t get it.” Maybe you are in a rollercoaster of emotions or feel stuck like you’re going around the same mountain over and over again. Dr. Danielle Spearman-Camblard directs a highly specialized multi-specialty group private practice of psychologist(s), school psychologist(s), and will soon also include other mental health clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and Residents) to better serve the needs of Richmond Metro area and the State of Virginia.
I’m gathering interest for a new ecotherapy hiking group for adult women focused on self-care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. This group will offer a space to connect with nature, slow down, and tune into your inner world alongside others on a similar path. If you’re looking for a grounded, supportive way to care for your emotional well-being outdoors, I’d love to hear from you. Spots will be limited—join the waitlist to be the first to know when the group opens. Reach out to express interest or ask questions. Group will be self-pay only.
Hosted by Alyssa Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23226
I’m gathering interest for a new ecotherapy hiking group for adult women focused on self-care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. This group will offer a space to connect with nature, slow down, and tune into your inner world alongside others on a similar path. If you’re looking for a grounded, supportive way to care for your emotional well-being outdoors, I’d love to hear from you. Spots will be limited—join the waitlist to be the first to know when the group opens. Reach out to express interest or ask questions. Group will be self-pay only.
Are you ready to rediscover who you are? Starting 01/09/2023, Join us for a 4-week group focused on creating space for yourself as you rediscover your passions and purpose. Begins 09/30 . We will meet virtually on Monday's at 6:30pm $12.50/ per session. Contact us at 804-322-7185 or carlissa@gmail.com to register
Hosted by CPJ Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23227
Are you ready to rediscover who you are? Starting 01/09/2023, Join us for a 4-week group focused on creating space for yourself as you rediscover your passions and purpose. Begins 09/30 . We will meet virtually on Monday's at 6:30pm $12.50/ per session. Contact us at 804-322-7185 or carlissa@gmail.com to register
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.
This group is workbook based and focuses on managing big emotions from DBT lens. This is part didactic and processing. Come join us.
Hosted by Amplify Counseling & Coaching LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23225
This group is workbook based and focuses on managing big emotions from DBT lens. This is part didactic and processing. Come join us.
THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY PAUSED Therapeutic Climbing Group: Women's empowerment group using the experience of climbing to improve your ability to solve problems and overcome challenges, discover your inner strength and perseverance, strengthen your self image and self esteem and increase trust in yourself and in others. This group will help you challenge your perceived limitations, lower your feelings of depression and anxiety and build your appreciation for the power of focus and being in the moment.
Hosted by Carolyn Carver Sharff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Group meets in Midlothian, VA 23113
THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY PAUSED Therapeutic Climbing Group: Women's empowerment group using the experience of climbing to improve your ability to solve problems and overcome challenges, discover your inner strength and perseverance, strengthen your self image and self esteem and increase trust in yourself and in others. This group will help you challenge your perceived limitations, lower your feelings of depression and anxiety and build your appreciation for the power of focus and being in the moment.
A Group Therapy For Women with Low Sexual Desire An 8-week group that will cover sex & topics surrounding it to help women learn a variety of mindfulness exercises that aim to cultivate present-moment awareness, self-compassion, and reduce distress. This is a judgment-free group with the goal of mindful introspection around sex.
Hosted by Transcending Adversity Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MEd
Group meets in Chester, VA 23831
A Group Therapy For Women with Low Sexual Desire An 8-week group that will cover sex & topics surrounding it to help women learn a variety of mindfulness exercises that aim to cultivate present-moment awareness, self-compassion, and reduce distress. This is a judgment-free group with the goal of mindful introspection around sex.
A supportive and confidential space for individuals navigating challenges in their relationship with sex and intimacy. This group is designed for those who have experienced sexual trauma, struggle with emotional or physical intimacy, or face sexual dysfunction within relationships. Through guided discussions, psychoeducation, and peer support, members will explore healing, healthy intimacy, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and develop strategies for emotional and physical connection. This group is for adults only - inclusive of all women and women-identifying folks, sexual orientations, and relationship structures, fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental environment.
A supportive and confidential space for individuals navigating challenges in their relationship with sex and intimacy. This group is designed for those who have experienced sexual trauma, struggle with emotional or physical intimacy, or face sexual dysfunction within relationships. Through guided discussions, psychoeducation, and peer support, members will explore healing, healthy intimacy, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and develop strategies for emotional and physical connection. This group is for adults only - inclusive of all women and women-identifying folks, sexual orientations, and relationship structures, fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental environment.
The group will be facilitated to assist in restructuring thinking, engage in exposure exercises to improve acceptance and restructure core beliefs that recycle negative choices. Members will be selected through individual consultations. The concentration on healing and forward-moving. Focuses on the specific interests of its members. Issues often include relationships, anger, shame, stress management and improving communication. Groups are facilitated by supervised masters' level clinicians according to interest. Insurance and self-pay are accepted. Please contact for specifics 804-322-7188
Hosted by Centering Elements
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, RPT-S
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23236
The group will be facilitated to assist in restructuring thinking, engage in exposure exercises to improve acceptance and restructure core beliefs that recycle negative choices. Members will be selected through individual consultations. The concentration on healing and forward-moving. Focuses on the specific interests of its members. Issues often include relationships, anger, shame, stress management and improving communication. Groups are facilitated by supervised masters' level clinicians according to interest. Insurance and self-pay are accepted. Please contact for specifics 804-322-7188
Meeting for clergy women to share and create community centered on wholeness and personal development. For more information, please call VIPCare or write VIPCare's Executive Director, Douglas M. Thorpe, at dthorpe@vipcare.org
Hosted by Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (VIPCare)
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, MSW, LCSW, LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23226
Meeting for clergy women to share and create community centered on wholeness and personal development. For more information, please call VIPCare or write VIPCare's Executive Director, Douglas M. Thorpe, at dthorpe@vipcare.org
An empowerment & support group open to women 30+ who are facing or contemplating an ending, change, or transition in their lives and are seeking a safe, supportive, therapeutic group where they can share & process their experiences, receive support & feedback, & learn self-care practices, tools, & strategies to help them navigate through the discomfort of change, process their grief & loss, and feel empowered to design, create, & embrace their own unique Next Chapter. Group will meet every Monday, 6 - 7:30 pm @ The Healing Arts Center of Richmond. Pre-Registration is Required. $50/session. Please contact Katherine Meyersohn, LCSW & Facilitator to Register. Visit: TheHealingArtsCenter.com for more information.
Hosted by Katherine Meyersohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 500, Reiki
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23220
An empowerment & support group open to women 30+ who are facing or contemplating an ending, change, or transition in their lives and are seeking a safe, supportive, therapeutic group where they can share & process their experiences, receive support & feedback, & learn self-care practices, tools, & strategies to help them navigate through the discomfort of change, process their grief & loss, and feel empowered to design, create, & embrace their own unique Next Chapter. Group will meet every Monday, 6 - 7:30 pm @ The Healing Arts Center of Richmond. Pre-Registration is Required. $50/session. Please contact Katherine Meyersohn, LCSW & Facilitator to Register. Visit: TheHealingArtsCenter.com for more information.
Join us in-person to connect and share with other women in their 20’s, 30’s, & 40’s navigating life-altering loss. This peer support group is not therapy—it is a space to be authentic, to come as you are, and to be with your grief just as it is. Peer support group format: 10 minutes journaling/writing (or sitting and breathing), then 40 minutes talking, sharing, listening & being heard, then 10 minutes guided practice or meditation. Facilitated by Olga Montgomery, LCSW, radically compassionate women’s grief therapist.
Hosted by Olga Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Join us in-person to connect and share with other women in their 20’s, 30’s, & 40’s navigating life-altering loss. This peer support group is not therapy—it is a space to be authentic, to come as you are, and to be with your grief just as it is. Peer support group format: 10 minutes journaling/writing (or sitting and breathing), then 40 minutes talking, sharing, listening & being heard, then 10 minutes guided practice or meditation. Facilitated by Olga Montgomery, LCSW, radically compassionate women’s grief therapist.
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
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Women's Issues Support Groups
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.