Anger Management
SAMHSA developed ciriculum that will fulfill requirements for court ordered anger management classes or treatment. The group will meet once weekly for 12 weeks with a max of ten group members at a time.
Hosted by Tabitha Woodson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ruckersville, VA 22968
SAMHSA developed ciriculum that will fulfill requirements for court ordered anger management classes or treatment. The group will meet once weekly for 12 weeks with a max of ten group members at a time.
ADHD Groups for Children and Teens
Our ADD and ADHD groups are thorough in that we run two groups simultaneously -- one for the children/teens and one for the parents. Two highly trained Ph.D level child psychologists run the groups. We believe parents need to be ...
Hosted by Michael Oberschneider
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Our ADD and ADHD groups are thorough in that we run two groups simultaneously -- one for the children/teens and one for the parents. Two highly trained Ph.D level child psychologists run the groups. We believe parents need to be ...
Parenting Enrichment
Group designed to help parents with relevant parenting topics such as gun violence, suicide, insecure attachments, boundaries, healthy relationships, and more. Group goal is to provide therapeutic support. Group size is minimum 4 and maximum 10. Duration of group is ...
Hosted by Pamela R Joyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23321
Group designed to help parents with relevant parenting topics such as gun violence, suicide, insecure attachments, boundaries, healthy relationships, and more. Group goal is to provide therapeutic support. Group size is minimum 4 and maximum 10. Duration of group is ...
Self-Esteem Group
Self-Esteem Group is an open processing group for teens, ages 14-17, that meets on a weekly basis. The group will focus on learning effective ways to build your self-esteem, challenge negative thoughts and self-talk, and start believing in self while ...
Hosted by Kristina Bonanca
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Self-Esteem Group is an open processing group for teens, ages 14-17, that meets on a weekly basis. The group will focus on learning effective ways to build your self-esteem, challenge negative thoughts and self-talk, and start believing in self while ...
Prince William Family Counseling
Individuals and families throughout Prince William County looking for mental health services put their trust in Prince William Family Counseling (Manassas) and Woodbridge Therapy Group (Woodbridge). Our diverse group of clinicians assists those who are in need of family or ...
Hosted by James Joseph Rubin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20109
Individuals and families throughout Prince William County looking for mental health services put their trust in Prince William Family Counseling (Manassas) and Woodbridge Therapy Group (Woodbridge). Our diverse group of clinicians assists those who are in need of family or ...
Autism Support Group for Parents
This is a virtual group for parents of children ages 6-17 to come together to find support and resources to help in raising a child with ASD. This group is an open group so you can come on weeks that ...
Hosted by Brittany Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smithfield, VA 23430
This is a virtual group for parents of children ages 6-17 to come together to find support and resources to help in raising a child with ASD. This group is an open group so you can come on weeks that ...
Anger Management Group
10 week anger management group based on cognitive behavioral therapy. Goals include understanding anger, identifying triggers, developing an anger plan, and learning communication and coping skills.
Hosted by Logan Clark Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
10 week anger management group based on cognitive behavioral therapy. Goals include understanding anger, identifying triggers, developing an anger plan, and learning communication and coping skills.
Experiential Therapy for Therapists
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Hosted by Sibila Jahangiri
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Closed experiential group for students, residents, and licensed professionals in mental healthcare field (counselors; social workers; psychologists; dance, art, or music therapists; psychiatrists; life coaches). It is offered virtually or in-person. The group will provide a safe space for working ...
Registered Supervisor for Residents in Counseling
Hosted by Christin Guretsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Coming to Our Senses: Stress & Trauma Recovery
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 ...
Hosted by Waller Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, SEP, NARM
Verified Verified
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 ...
Anger Management
The anger management group focuses on ways how individuals can channel their anger from negatives ways to positive ways that can lead to positive outcomes.
Hosted by Harry Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hampton, VA 23666
The anger management group focuses on ways how individuals can channel their anger from negatives ways to positive ways that can lead to positive outcomes.
Mindfulness Strategies Series I 8 week Group Class
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 ...
Hosted by Zarasun Murphy
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW, CSWA, BS
Verified Verified
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 ...
Grief Support Group (Homicide Loss Specific)
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
Hosted by Leannah Farbotko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
mother/ daughter - self-esteem and body image
This seminar will address: how culture, media, and advertising can affect how we feel about ourselves - what we learn through the media about our roles as women - thinking patterns that contribute to self-esteem - how mothers can help ...
Hosted by Karen Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This seminar will address: how culture, media, and advertising can affect how we feel about ourselves - what we learn through the media about our roles as women - thinking patterns that contribute to self-esteem - how mothers can help ...
Women's Empowerment Circle
Supportive and welcoming gathering of like- minded women looking to make changes and bring greater wellbeing into their lives. The circle is somewhere between a support group and workshop. We meet biweekly in the evenings. Facilitated by a registered, board ...
Hosted by Kate Tedeschi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Supportive and welcoming gathering of like- minded women looking to make changes and bring greater wellbeing into their lives. The circle is somewhere between a support group and workshop. We meet biweekly in the evenings. Facilitated by a registered, board ...
Men emotional skills group
Emotional skill development based on awareness of self and others. Focus on anger resulting from emotional distancing by fathers and mothers.
Hosted by Robert C Rannigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22901
Emotional skill development based on awareness of self and others. Focus on anger resulting from emotional distancing by fathers and mothers.
Divorce and forgiveness
This group is for women who are struggling with divorce and the inability to forgive, let go and move on.
Hosted by Angel Bartlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CPLC, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
This group is for women who are struggling with divorce and the inability to forgive, let go and move on.
CANOSH, LLC
Children and Adolescent Services
Hosted by Jessica R Belk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chester, VA 23831
Children and Adolescent Services
Art Therapy & Process Painting Groups coming soon!
Calm your inner critic with art therapy and intuitive painting groups focused on the process of making things (not the end result). Join us and express yourself with visual art materials. These fun and rewarding groups will provide space for ...
Hosted by Jane Brajkovich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winchester, VA 22602
Calm your inner critic with art therapy and intuitive painting groups focused on the process of making things (not the end result). Join us and express yourself with visual art materials. These fun and rewarding groups will provide space for ...
DBT Friends and Family Group
Eight weekly 60 minute learning and support groups for adult friends and family of those with emotion regulation difficulties. Gain support and learn about DBT, not a therapy group. Learn about the structure of DBT. Learn how to support loved ...
Hosted by Julie Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
Eight weekly 60 minute learning and support groups for adult friends and family of those with emotion regulation difficulties. Gain support and learn about DBT, not a therapy group. Learn about the structure of DBT. Learn how to support loved ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Virginia?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.