Support Groups in Virginia
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Support Group for Adult Children of Alcoholics
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
"ACOAs sometimes face unique challenges when it comes to career stress, relationships and self-care. This online group will offer support for adults seeking to improve their ability to practice being their own loving parent. Cost: $550 - includes 1 individual ..."

Teen anxiety and depression
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Starting in the fall will be offering a second round of an anxiety and depression based group for teens ages 14-16. In person; all genders identities welcomed. Planned to start in October 2022; for 15 weeks. "

Women's Support Group Survivors of Sexual Assault
Pre-Licensed Professional
"The virtual support group is for survivors of sexual assault that are currently learning to cope with lingering feelings. Survivors will have a safe place to share, while exploring various topics related to sexual abuse/assault. Every survivor of sexual abuse ..."

Divorce recovery group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
"Let's face it, break ups are difficult! You feel like part of you is dying! The pain is unbearable; it might even feel like losing another part of yourself. Learning to live alone can be very difficult, you might be ..."

Women's Therapy Group for Chronic Illness & Pain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Online therapy group for women living in Greater Washington, DC area, Virginia, Maryland & New York. Support group designed to provide CBT & mindfulness tools and hope for women navigating chronic pain or chronic illness such as EDS, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, ..."

Female sexual abuse survivors
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"This group is an option in addition to individual therapy with me.It is not available to clients with whom I do not work. "
Not accepting new clients

Co-Ed Recovery Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a group for individuals who have had some degree of recovery from substance abuse who are looking for additional support outside of 12-step/celebrate recovery meetings or individual therapy. This is a process group and as a result worksheets ..."
Waitlist for new clients

Grief Emotional Support Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
"This group is to assist those who are struggling with the loss of a loved one and find that they need additional guidance and support during this time. This group will focus on connection and various ways to process difficult ..."

Young Adult &HS Co-occurring Treatment Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified
Verified
"These groups are designed to assist high school students or young adults (18-23) with struggles related to launching, individuation and managing family, school, employment and court related issues. The focus is on improving mental health, decision making and being abstinent ..."

High School Adoptee Group (Virtual)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"Now enrolling, first group 3/21. This is a six week virtual group for High School students who are preparing for ending high school (juniors and seniors) who are also adoptees. Adoptees struggle even more with identity as we prepare for ..."

Military/First Responder Spouses Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, AACC
Verified
Verified
"Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment ..."

14-Week DBT Skills Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Learn DBT skills in a group format. The group focuses on learning the core distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills that will help manage through challenging situations without losing your cool. You will learn at least one new skill ..."

Teen girls aged 13-17
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Monthly groups for teen girls who experience anxiety, depression, peer relationship issues, communication issues, identity concerns, and child/parent conflicts. Please call or email for more details. >>> Monthly group held last Saturday of each month<<<< "

Affordable Substance Abuse Treatment Group
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CSAC, MAC, ASAM
Verified
Verified
"People who have gotten a DUI or drug possession often are required to get an assessment and to complete a treatment program. We offer 10 groups per week of people who have substance abuse in common. You are not labeled ..."

Lead Change :Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy is an evidenced-based experiential framework designed to allow participants the opportunity to safely interact with horses to learn and grow using the horse-human relationship. Groups focus on communication skills, leadership, self-control, problem-solving skills, recovery, self-awareness ..."

Sexual Assault Support group for Adolescences
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, QMHP
Verified
Verified
"As of June 2022, Sexual Assault support groups for all genders and all sexual identities will be available for adolescents. As a group, the focus will be on how sexual violence or how the assault has affected the teen's mental ..."

Altered Pages
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified
Verified
"Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic ..."

McLean Hypnosis Meetup Group
CHT, CNHP
"McLean Hypnosis Meetup Group explores and explains various hypnotic solutions for issues like stress, weight loss, confidence, and many others. The principles of law of attraction are typically applied and demonstrated to make the hypnotic approaches more effective. "

Defining Your Inner You
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RES LPC, INTERN, LSAC
Verified
Verified
"Begin Date: Quarterly
Ages: Young Adults
Cost: $80 - $95 "

Release it Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Christian counseling private-practice in Suffolk, VA. Our mission is to empower others to confidently walk in their divine destiny. We help clients release the strongholds that have kept them bound to anxiety, depression & more. Therefore, we focus on helping ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Virginia Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Virginia is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Virginia are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Virginia is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Virginia are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Virginia allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Virginia can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Virginia can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.