This 12-week Life After Divorce therapy group for women offers a supportive, virtual space for women navigating divorce or separation. Led by licensed therapist, the group helps participants process grief, rebuild self-esteem, and develop healthy coping strategies for emotional and relational challenges. Key topics include navigating coparenting, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, understanding attachment patterns, and gaining confidence in moving forward. Through guided discussion and shared connection, women will leave feeling empowered, less alone, and equipped with practical tools to create clarity, rebuild their lives, and step into the next chapter with resilience.
Hosted by Brittany Deutch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23230
This 12-week Life After Divorce therapy group for women offers a supportive, virtual space for women navigating divorce or separation. Led by licensed therapist, the group helps participants process grief, rebuild self-esteem, and develop healthy coping strategies for emotional and relational challenges. Key topics include navigating coparenting, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, understanding attachment patterns, and gaining confidence in moving forward. Through guided discussion and shared connection, women will leave feeling empowered, less alone, and equipped with practical tools to create clarity, rebuild their lives, and step into the next chapter with resilience.
We are proud to introduce H4TG Counseling. This program is designed to provide compassionate and accessible mental health support to individuals diagnosed with cancer and their support system. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Through this initiative, we strive to empower each person we serve by offering: Hope, Engagement, Resources and, Empowerment using trauma informed practices. Together, we are HERE—with you and for you—every step of the way. We offer two locations in both Richmond and Williamsburg Virginia.
We are proud to introduce H4TG Counseling. This program is designed to provide compassionate and accessible mental health support to individuals diagnosed with cancer and their support system. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Through this initiative, we strive to empower each person we serve by offering: Hope, Engagement, Resources and, Empowerment using trauma informed practices. Together, we are HERE—with you and for you—every step of the way. We offer two locations in both Richmond and Williamsburg Virginia.
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.
The goal of this group is to provide a supportive environment where participants can receive validation for their experiences, explore resources, and develop coping strategies for healing. Through group interaction, members will have the opportunity to build a sense of safety, belonging, and empowerment. This group fosters connection with others who understand the challenges of living with and healing from the effects of childhood sexual abuse.
The goal of this group is to provide a supportive environment where participants can receive validation for their experiences, explore resources, and develop coping strategies for healing. Through group interaction, members will have the opportunity to build a sense of safety, belonging, and empowerment. This group fosters connection with others who understand the challenges of living with and healing from the effects of childhood sexual abuse.
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, LPCC, 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
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
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
Realign is hosting a free virtual weekly women's support group for woman ages 25+. Purpose of the group is to gain encouragement, companionship, and mutual support through life stressors. Please email at info@realignyourmindcounseling or call us at 804-592-6620 to sign up and obtain the zoom link.
Hosted by Realign Your Mind Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC , LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23236
Realign is hosting a free virtual weekly women's support group for woman ages 25+. Purpose of the group is to gain encouragement, companionship, and mutual support through life stressors. Please email at info@realignyourmindcounseling or call us at 804-592-6620 to sign up and obtain the zoom link.
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, 6:30 - 8 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, ERYT500, 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, 6:30 - 8 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.
For women to have a safe place to explore sensuality and sexuality. Through discussions, movement and breathwork Women (all those that identify as women) are invited into a safe space with me as their guide to move and to find their sensual pleasures. Sensuality can include anything that involves our senses. Maybe women live in the world with body shame, feel the expectations of others or have experienced unwanted touch. Now is the time to come together and to feel your internal energy and eros. Days/time flexible (depending on participant interest). ONLINE 1.5 hours long.
Hosted by Rachelle Michaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AASECT
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23222
For women to have a safe place to explore sensuality and sexuality. Through discussions, movement and breathwork Women (all those that identify as women) are invited into a safe space with me as their guide to move and to find their sensual pleasures. Sensuality can include anything that involves our senses. Maybe women live in the world with body shame, feel the expectations of others or have experienced unwanted touch. Now is the time to come together and to feel your internal energy and eros. Days/time flexible (depending on participant interest). ONLINE 1.5 hours long.
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Free, online, radically compassionate peer support group for women grieving, mothering, and living with any life-altering loss, including loss of a beloved person, pet, perinatal loss, infertility, diagnosis or progression of life-altering illness. This group is structured for cultivating self-compassion and sharing ‘in the I’ about grief feelings and experiences. This women’s group offers accepting space for all aspects of you and all aspects of your grief to be shared, heard, and supported. Kindle connection with other women also naming their grief and seeking support in community. No cost. Facilitation provided by a licensed therapist and grief specialist.
Hosted by Olga Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Free, online, radically compassionate peer support group for women grieving, mothering, and living with any life-altering loss, including loss of a beloved person, pet, perinatal loss, infertility, diagnosis or progression of life-altering illness. This group is structured for cultivating self-compassion and sharing ‘in the I’ about grief feelings and experiences. This women’s group offers accepting space for all aspects of you and all aspects of your grief to be shared, heard, and supported. Kindle connection with other women also naming their grief and seeking support in community. No cost. Facilitation provided by a licensed therapist and grief specialist.
A year-long journey of monthly Brainspotting experiences to release what holds you back and realign with your best self. You should sign up if you… Feel like you’re always “too much” or carrying too much. Need a space to release what your body has been holding. Want clarity, grounding, and inner alignment each month. Are craving a deeper reconnection with your best, truest self. Are ready to accelerate your healing in a gentle, nervous-system–supportive way. THIS IS A VIRTUAL GROUP
A year-long journey of monthly Brainspotting experiences to release what holds you back and realign with your best self. You should sign up if you… Feel like you’re always “too much” or carrying too much. Need a space to release what your body has been holding. Want clarity, grounding, and inner alignment each month. Are craving a deeper reconnection with your best, truest self. Are ready to accelerate your healing in a gentle, nervous-system–supportive way. THIS IS A VIRTUAL GROUP
Weekly 90 minute group focused on building coping skills, boundary setting, healthy relationships, recovery thinking, self-care and financial literacy. Free of charge to female and female presenting veterans or active duty service members.
Hosted by Ederis Martinez-Cunion
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Hanover, VA 23069
Weekly 90 minute group focused on building coping skills, boundary setting, healthy relationships, recovery thinking, self-care and financial literacy. Free of charge to female and female presenting veterans or active duty service members.
This group is for you if you recognize yourself in any of these: *Saying yes when you want to say no. *Constantly fearing rejection or feeling like you're never enough. *Feeling unseen or over-giving in your relationships. *Struggling to name your needs or set boundaries. *Feeling emotionally alone, even when others are around. *Carrying a quiet, aching hunger for connection and care. Cost: Insurance Copay for $25 per session. Meets VIRTUALLY on Mondays 6pm for 10 weeks starting June 8th. Healing supportive group Brainspotting sessions are every other Thursday at 6pm.
Hosted by Realign Your Mind Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC , LPC
Group meets in Mechanicsville, VA 23111
This group is for you if you recognize yourself in any of these: *Saying yes when you want to say no. *Constantly fearing rejection or feeling like you're never enough. *Feeling unseen or over-giving in your relationships. *Struggling to name your needs or set boundaries. *Feeling emotionally alone, even when others are around. *Carrying a quiet, aching hunger for connection and care. Cost: Insurance Copay for $25 per session. Meets VIRTUALLY on Mondays 6pm for 10 weeks starting June 8th. Healing supportive group Brainspotting sessions are every other Thursday at 6pm.
This monthly women’s therapy group is designed to help participants reconnect with their authentic selves. Together, we explore what it means to reclaim identity beyond the roles and expectations placed on us—mother, partner, daughter, professional, caretaker, and more. Through guided discussion and therapeutic activities, we gently examine the difference between who we truly are and who we’ve been told to be, creating space to release what no longer serves us and step into a fuller, more grounded sense of self.
Hosted by Dr. Crystal Whitley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, MSEd, CAGS
Group meets in Chesterfield, VA 23832
This monthly women’s therapy group is designed to help participants reconnect with their authentic selves. Together, we explore what it means to reclaim identity beyond the roles and expectations placed on us—mother, partner, daughter, professional, caretaker, and more. Through guided discussion and therapeutic activities, we gently examine the difference between who we truly are and who we’ve been told to be, creating space to release what no longer serves us and step into a fuller, more grounded sense of self.
A place to find connection, community, support, and strength in motherhood. Open to all new mothers up to two years postpartum. Come as you are with or without baby. Bagels & beverages will be provided.
Hosted by Jenna M Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
A place to find connection, community, support, and strength in motherhood. Open to all new mothers up to two years postpartum. Come as you are with or without baby. Bagels & beverages will be provided.
Finding a village of moms can be difficult but finding a safe space to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of motherhood can feel impossible! Real Moms, Real Talk is here to provide that space. Our virtual support group is a safe, convenient, and comfortable way to connect with other mamas going through similar seasons of motherhood. Our next 8-week session starts in April, and we only have a few slots left! Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with other moms and talk about the real stuff. Email jenna@milescounseling.com to register.
Hosted by Jenna M Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Group meets in Ashland, VA 23005
Finding a village of moms can be difficult but finding a safe space to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of motherhood can feel impossible! Real Moms, Real Talk is here to provide that space. Our virtual support group is a safe, convenient, and comfortable way to connect with other mamas going through similar seasons of motherhood. Our next 8-week session starts in April, and we only have a few slots left! Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with other moms and talk about the real stuff. Email jenna@milescounseling.com to register.
We are a professional counseling agency that seeks to serve the community by helping those who are hurting, emotionally distraught, suffering, and feeling lost or overwhelmed by life. We work with clients who struggle with Marriage, Aging, Grief, Men's issues, Women's issues, Sex Addiction, Mood and Anxiety Disorders. We do this by providing guidance for our clients as they learn and discover skills to walk into a life filled with hope.
Hosted by Mark A Saunders Sr
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
We are a professional counseling agency that seeks to serve the community by helping those who are hurting, emotionally distraught, suffering, and feeling lost or overwhelmed by life. We work with clients who struggle with Marriage, Aging, Grief, Men's issues, Women's issues, Sex Addiction, Mood and Anxiety Disorders. We do this by providing guidance for our clients as they learn and discover skills to walk into a life filled with hope.
Join in-person to share, tap into compassion, and connect with other women navigating life-altering loss. We meet for 90 minutes 2nd & 4th Saturdays in-person in North Chesterfield. Our format begins with journaling, a brief guided self-compassion practice, and ample time for sharing. This peer support group is open to all women navigating any life-altering loss, perinatal loss, or illness-related struggle who want to include themselves in their own compassion. Facilitation provided by Olga Montgomery, LCSW, radically compassionate women’s grief therapist and owner of Voyager Counseling. No cost, RSVP required!
Hosted by Olga Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Join in-person to share, tap into compassion, and connect with other women navigating life-altering loss. We meet for 90 minutes 2nd & 4th Saturdays in-person in North Chesterfield. Our format begins with journaling, a brief guided self-compassion practice, and ample time for sharing. This peer support group is open to all women navigating any life-altering loss, perinatal loss, or illness-related struggle who want to include themselves in their own compassion. Facilitation provided by Olga Montgomery, LCSW, radically compassionate women’s grief therapist and owner of Voyager Counseling. No cost, RSVP required!
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, ACS, CST
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.
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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.