Support Groups in Virginia
Self-Care and Stress Relief Group
Find ways to cope, manage stress more effectively, and ultimately feel a sense of empowerment while participating in a group. Meaningful connections with others. Groups now running beginning in October. Call for dates and times.

Hosted by Comprehensive Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified
Group meets in Winchester, VA 22601
Find ways to cope, manage stress more effectively, and ultimately feel a sense of empowerment while participating in a group. Meaningful connections with others. Groups now running beginning in October. Call for dates and times.
High School Support Group
Our high school support group is a non judgemental, safe space for teens to open up about difficult emotions or experiences and receive support, validation, and peer connection. Our members will not only be able to talk about their own ...

Hosted by Rachel Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified
Group meets in McLean, VA 22101
Our high school support group is a non judgemental, safe space for teens to open up about difficult emotions or experiences and receive support, validation, and peer connection. Our members will not only be able to talk about their own ...
Ervin's Village Family Support

Hosted by Beverly Loftin Cobbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SUPLCSW, MSW, MTS, QHMP AC
Verified
Group meets in Danville, VA 24540
AAMFT
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 112 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3061

Hosted by Nelson & Bullitt County Counseling Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, MMFT
Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 112 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
LPC Supervision
Sarah Pitkin, LPC, is a registered supervisor offering individual and group supervision services that are designed to provide residents in counseling with the pre-requisite skills required to function independently as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. ...

Hosted by Sarah Pitkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC
Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22301
Sarah Pitkin, LPC, is a registered supervisor offering individual and group supervision services that are designed to provide residents in counseling with the pre-requisite skills required to function independently as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. ...
Happy Life Class
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 ...

Hosted by Deidre W Whittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, LMHP, PLC
Verified
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 ...
Mixed Adult Psychotherapy Group
Group therapy provides an outstanding opportunity to work on interpersonal skills in a safe "laboratory" experience. Active participation in group helps members improve communication and learn to accept and use the feedback they receive from others to promote growth and ...

Hosted by Roger Craig Rothman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Group therapy provides an outstanding opportunity to work on interpersonal skills in a safe "laboratory" experience. Active participation in group helps members improve communication and learn to accept and use the feedback they receive from others to promote growth and ...
True Story Diabetes
Calling all people with pre/diabetes who are confused, overwhelmed, tired of medications, and fed up with falling off the wagon with lifestyle changes. Together, we will get clear on reliable information sources to educate yourself and be an informed patient, ...

Hosted by Jennie Samuel Coaching
Occupational Therapist, OTD
Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Calling all people with pre/diabetes who are confused, overwhelmed, tired of medications, and fed up with falling off the wagon with lifestyle changes. Together, we will get clear on reliable information sources to educate yourself and be an informed patient, ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
DBT skills group is a 6-month group that provides skills to empower clients to find the balance between accepting reality and changing unwanted behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and responses. The DBT skills group will focus on the following 4 main skills: ...

Hosted by KL Gash & Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, BCD, MAC, CCTP
Verified
Group meets in Hampton, VA 23666
DBT skills group is a 6-month group that provides skills to empower clients to find the balance between accepting reality and changing unwanted behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and responses. The DBT skills group will focus on the following 4 main skills: ...
YWRAP- Young Women Rise Above Perception
"YWRAP" is a group for teenagers (13y/o-17y/o) with the goals of promoting self-esteem, improving interpersonal communication, and learning coping skills. Examples of topics covered will be: Self-Image, Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships, Internet/Social Media Safety, Cooperation, Leadership, Parental Difficulties, and Wellness. ...

Hosted by Edwana Cottman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
Group meets in Onancock, VA 23417
"YWRAP" is a group for teenagers (13y/o-17y/o) with the goals of promoting self-esteem, improving interpersonal communication, and learning coping skills. Examples of topics covered will be: Self-Image, Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships, Internet/Social Media Safety, Cooperation, Leadership, Parental Difficulties, and Wellness. ...
DBT Skills Group for Adults
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
Verified
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.
Integrative Group for Treatment of Trauma
Quarterly enrollment, closed trauma group focused on healing negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors associated with traumatic life experiences throughout the lifetime. Participants engage in intensive and transformative process which includes, clinical psychotherapy in a supportive group environment while learning useful ...

Hosted by Painted Bird Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMCC
Verified
Group meets in Gloucester, VA 23061
Quarterly enrollment, closed trauma group focused on healing negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors associated with traumatic life experiences throughout the lifetime. Participants engage in intensive and transformative process which includes, clinical psychotherapy in a supportive group environment while learning useful ...
Don't Pop Your Cork!
Manage your anger in don't pop your cork!

Hosted by Courtney Parker New Canaan Calabasas
Marriage & Family Therapist, L, M, F, T
Verified
Group meets in Great Falls, VA 22066
Manage your anger in don't pop your cork!
First Responders
Therapy sessions for first responders

Hosted by Dreams Therapeutic Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Therapy sessions for first responders
Sex Addiction and Porn Addiction Therapy Groups
Psychoeducational group using Patrick Carnes workbook, Facing the Shadows.

Hosted by Susan M Pan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CDWF, CPTT
Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Psychoeducational group using Patrick Carnes workbook, Facing the Shadows.
Reach out to create your own personalized group!
We encourage families, organizations, and other community supports to reach out to Horse and Soul Counseling so we can create a group to meet your treatment and educational needs.

Hosted by Horse and Soul Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Culpeper, VA 22701
We encourage families, organizations, and other community supports to reach out to Horse and Soul Counseling so we can create a group to meet your treatment and educational needs.
Headway Online Practice
Headway is an online therapist directory that connects therapy seekers with in-network therapists, eliminating one of the major barriers that keeps people from seeking therapy: the high cost of out-of-pocket therapy sessions. I am able to accept 5 major insurances ...

Hosted by Kathleen Van Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Forest, VA 24551
Headway is an online therapist directory that connects therapy seekers with in-network therapists, eliminating one of the major barriers that keeps people from seeking therapy: the high cost of out-of-pocket therapy sessions. I am able to accept 5 major insurances ...
Relational Psychotherapy Group - In Person
This group is exploratory and promotes the growth of self and how to have healthy relationships in which there is mutual understanding and the ability to take care of oneself, while maintaining a sensitivity to the needs of others. We ...

Hosted by Mary Jean Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22044
This group is exploratory and promotes the growth of self and how to have healthy relationships in which there is mutual understanding and the ability to take care of oneself, while maintaining a sensitivity to the needs of others. We ...
Associated Counselors of Tidewater
Licensed therapists located in Virginia Beach and Newport News providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Our therapists have years of experience providing a safe place to talk about difficult issues.

Hosted by Lance Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23606
Licensed therapists located in Virginia Beach and Newport News providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Our therapists have years of experience providing a safe place to talk about difficult issues.
Pathway to Wellness
Take the first step toward a healthier life. In our busy everyday lives, it is difficult to find time to manage stress, eat cleaner, exercise and sleep better. The result is often a feeling of "surviving" vs. "thriving". This course ...

Hosted by Susan McCarty McCormick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Stone Ridge, VA 20105
Take the first step toward a healthier life. In our busy everyday lives, it is difficult to find time to manage stress, eat cleaner, exercise and sleep better. The result is often a feeling of "surviving" vs. "thriving". This course ...
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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.