Support Groups in Bainbridge Island, WA
Board Member, Bainbridge Island Psychotherapy Guild

Board Member, Bainbridge Island Psychotherapy Guild
Stress is an inescapable aspect of human life. Mindfulness-Bases Stress Reduction teaches skills that are proven to increase well-being and reduce suffering in the face of life's challenges. This supportive 8 week class consists of guided meditations, gentle yoga and stretching, group discussions and daily home practice. MBSR is ideal for those with no mindfulness meditation as well as meditators who want to support their ongoing practice. A daylong meditation retreat with lunch provided is included along with a Workbook and thumb drive with guided meditations.

Hosted by Susan Sweetwater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BFA, LICSW
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Stress is an inescapable aspect of human life. Mindfulness-Bases Stress Reduction teaches skills that are proven to increase well-being and reduce suffering in the face of life's challenges. This supportive 8 week class consists of guided meditations, gentle yoga and stretching, group discussions and daily home practice. MBSR is ideal for those with no mindfulness meditation as well as meditators who want to support their ongoing practice. A daylong meditation retreat with lunch provided is included along with a Workbook and thumb drive with guided meditations.
This group is designed to support women as they process and heal from divorce

This group is designed to support women as they process and heal from divorce
Empowerment 3.0 will show you how to get more of what you want with any personal or work goal, using guidance from your emotions and external events. With this online group, learn simple but powerful skills, and how to teach them to others to others. Enjoy a supportive group in weekly video calls. This class starts the week of 1/24/22 and meets for 9 weeks, on a day and time (Pacific Standard time) that works for everyone in the class. Cost is $180 ($20 per class). Register at SapphireEmpowerment.com

Empowerment 3.0 will show you how to get more of what you want with any personal or work goal, using guidance from your emotions and external events. With this online group, learn simple but powerful skills, and how to teach them to others to others. Enjoy a supportive group in weekly video calls. This class starts the week of 1/24/22 and meets for 9 weeks, on a day and time (Pacific Standard time) that works for everyone in the class. Cost is $180 ($20 per class). Register at SapphireEmpowerment.com
To help adults interested in understanding their psychosocial temperament, I use a personality profiler called Enneagram which is a diagnostic tool that enables us to look AT our "lenses" instead of looking THROUGH them. There is a 9-pointed diagram that describes 9 basic personality types based on their unique ways of framing and relating to the world. Uncovering our inner motivations and social drives unique to our personalities can help us find ways to grow and change for the good of all our relationships. Knowing ourselves better–both light and shadow – helps smooth the way for a better life.

Hosted by Jennifer L. Manlowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MDiv
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
To help adults interested in understanding their psychosocial temperament, I use a personality profiler called Enneagram which is a diagnostic tool that enables us to look AT our "lenses" instead of looking THROUGH them. There is a 9-pointed diagram that describes 9 basic personality types based on their unique ways of framing and relating to the world. Uncovering our inner motivations and social drives unique to our personalities can help us find ways to grow and change for the good of all our relationships. Knowing ourselves better–both light and shadow – helps smooth the way for a better life.
Radical Soil brings together artists of any media or medium in a comfortable and confidential environment where the potential of our work and craft may be explored. The vision for this group is to unearth the richness of the soil from which our creativity springs (our families of origin and our families of choice; the institutions and environments which give us roots) while paying attention to new growth. This is a unique opportunity to tap into or refresh the well-spring of imagination among artists in our community and to support and challenge one another in generative ways.

Hosted by Dianah L Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Radical Soil brings together artists of any media or medium in a comfortable and confidential environment where the potential of our work and craft may be explored. The vision for this group is to unearth the richness of the soil from which our creativity springs (our families of origin and our families of choice; the institutions and environments which give us roots) while paying attention to new growth. This is a unique opportunity to tap into or refresh the well-spring of imagination among artists in our community and to support and challenge one another in generative ways.
Mind-body-spirit skills CLASSES elevate your empowerment journey with the Quantum Empowerment Psychology modality! You’ll learn and practice an abundance of skills and processes, with handouts and support to help you personally, and with your work as a professional service provider. Learn to maintain positive thoughts, moods and actions, and see how these elevated habits attract positive resources and experiences. Classes are self-paced videos with weekly video group gatherings. All classes can be applied to a QEP certificate program with ongoing group membership options. SapphireEmpowerment.com provides more detail and discounts on this this innovative, multidimensional approach.

Mind-body-spirit skills CLASSES elevate your empowerment journey with the Quantum Empowerment Psychology modality! You’ll learn and practice an abundance of skills and processes, with handouts and support to help you personally, and with your work as a professional service provider. Learn to maintain positive thoughts, moods and actions, and see how these elevated habits attract positive resources and experiences. Classes are self-paced videos with weekly video group gatherings. All classes can be applied to a QEP certificate program with ongoing group membership options. SapphireEmpowerment.com provides more detail and discounts on this this innovative, multidimensional approach.
A group to nourish and nurture your Creative Soul. Utilizing the creative and expressive arts participants will work through what is holding them back from the life they want to live, or being their own true selves in community. Please note that this group is on pause and not being held, during the pandemic .

A group to nourish and nurture your Creative Soul. Utilizing the creative and expressive arts participants will work through what is holding them back from the life they want to live, or being their own true selves in community. Please note that this group is on pause and not being held, during the pandemic .
Enlightened ADHD is an online support space for Washington adults, where members can explore their diagnosis, develop life management tools, and connect with others in a neurodiverse-affirming environment. Led by a trained therapist, this low-cost weekly group provides psychoeducation, strategies, and communal learning to navigate ADHD. Monthly topics include sensory needs, time management, and organization, fostering both growth and practical skills. Sessions are $25, with insurance options available, meeting Mondays from 9–10:30am. Start dates are rolling for November and December 2024, with a full schedule in 2025. Embrace community, skills, and empowerment for lasting satisfaction.

Hosted by New Perceptions Counseling PLLC, Laural K. Casal
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Enlightened ADHD is an online support space for Washington adults, where members can explore their diagnosis, develop life management tools, and connect with others in a neurodiverse-affirming environment. Led by a trained therapist, this low-cost weekly group provides psychoeducation, strategies, and communal learning to navigate ADHD. Monthly topics include sensory needs, time management, and organization, fostering both growth and practical skills. Sessions are $25, with insurance options available, meeting Mondays from 9–10:30am. Start dates are rolling for November and December 2024, with a full schedule in 2025. Embrace community, skills, and empowerment for lasting satisfaction.
This summer 2025, join Enlightened ADHD for a 13-week therapy group based on How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 9:15–10:15 AM, July 2 to Sept 24. This closed group offers support for ADHD, burnout, and life overwhelm using gentle, real-life tools. Full-series signup is required. Cost is $25 per week. Group may be billable to insurance if not held on the same day as individual therapy. Sign-ups close June 30. Email Laural with any questions or to learn more about joining us this season.

Hosted by New Perceptions Counseling PLLC, Laural K. Casal
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
This summer 2025, join Enlightened ADHD for a 13-week therapy group based on How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 9:15–10:15 AM, July 2 to Sept 24. This closed group offers support for ADHD, burnout, and life overwhelm using gentle, real-life tools. Full-series signup is required. Cost is $25 per week. Group may be billable to insurance if not held on the same day as individual therapy. Sign-ups close June 30. Email Laural with any questions or to learn more about joining us this season.

Hosted by Kathleen Elias, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Hosted by Kathleen Elias, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Hosted by Dianah L Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Do you struggle with the holidays? Does darkness or the weather get you down? If so, please consider joining my group to focus on destressing, managing depressive symptoms, increasing coping skills while navigating the dreadful holiday/winter season. We will focus on decreasing barriers to Season Affect Disorder (SAD), focus on increasing wellness through CBT and talk therapy. if interested, please contact me 360-519-7319.

Hosted by Emerald Behavioral Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LSWAIC
Group meets in Bremerton, WA 98312
Do you struggle with the holidays? Does darkness or the weather get you down? If so, please consider joining my group to focus on destressing, managing depressive symptoms, increasing coping skills while navigating the dreadful holiday/winter season. We will focus on decreasing barriers to Season Affect Disorder (SAD), focus on increasing wellness through CBT and talk therapy. if interested, please contact me 360-519-7319.
Are you and your partner building the life you love? Join our 8-week program for couples, focused on goal setting, accountability, and fostering deeper connections. Together, we'll explore communication tools to empower your journey—whether you're building a family, business, or community. This Virtual psychoeducational group offers a supportive space for couples committed to growth and fulfillment.

Are you and your partner building the life you love? Join our 8-week program for couples, focused on goal setting, accountability, and fostering deeper connections. Together, we'll explore communication tools to empower your journey—whether you're building a family, business, or community. This Virtual psychoeducational group offers a supportive space for couples committed to growth and fulfillment.
Join us for an adult art therapy group exploring creative expression to process emotions. Various mediums and techniques will be used while discussing themes of loss, fear, identity, frustration, joy and community. Hosted by Gateway Counseling Interns, Julia Hamon and Joseph Regan. February 20 thru March 20, 2025. Contact 360-394-4158 for more information. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Cost $15 a session

Join us for an adult art therapy group exploring creative expression to process emotions. Various mediums and techniques will be used while discussing themes of loss, fear, identity, frustration, joy and community. Hosted by Gateway Counseling Interns, Julia Hamon and Joseph Regan. February 20 thru March 20, 2025. Contact 360-394-4158 for more information. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Cost $15 a session
Beginning soon, July 1st, 2025, this bi-weekly virtual art therapy group offers a safe and supportive space for adults seeking to deepen their connection with themselves and their emotions. This therapeutic group experience thoughtfully integrates mindfulness, somatic work, and creative self-expression to foster holistic well-being. The group will meet for 7 sessions this Summer, running through mid-September. For more information, visit www.lizzjenkins.com/group-therapy

Beginning soon, July 1st, 2025, this bi-weekly virtual art therapy group offers a safe and supportive space for adults seeking to deepen their connection with themselves and their emotions. This therapeutic group experience thoughtfully integrates mindfulness, somatic work, and creative self-expression to foster holistic well-being. The group will meet for 7 sessions this Summer, running through mid-September. For more information, visit www.lizzjenkins.com/group-therapy
Discover how to manage the many adjustments to the parenting dynamic when your children become adults. Learn how to manage your own expectations, communicate with respect and enjoy the personalities of your children as they develop their careers and become parents themselves. Launching your adult children can be fulfilling and fun!

Discover how to manage the many adjustments to the parenting dynamic when your children become adults. Learn how to manage your own expectations, communicate with respect and enjoy the personalities of your children as they develop their careers and become parents themselves. Launching your adult children can be fulfilling and fun!
Using the book Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, and the parallel workbook, participants explore why boundaries are so hard to implement, why boundaries are so important, and how to begin to set boundaries in their lives. This group is less therapeutic in nature, as it focuses primarily on skill building. The group runs for meets once a week for eighteen weeks and is capped at six participants. Please note that this book was written from a Christian perspective. The group operates from a higher power perspective and respects the individual spirituality of all participants.

Using the book Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, and the parallel workbook, participants explore why boundaries are so hard to implement, why boundaries are so important, and how to begin to set boundaries in their lives. This group is less therapeutic in nature, as it focuses primarily on skill building. The group runs for meets once a week for eighteen weeks and is capped at six participants. Please note that this book was written from a Christian perspective. The group operates from a higher power perspective and respects the individual spirituality of all participants.
Story workshops offer an opportunity to explore life themes in a small group setting. It can be healing when one explores life in a supportive environment with a trained facilitator to guide the process. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how styles of relating impact communication with others. Teaching time will explore codependent patterns, shame, boundaries, and deeply engrained beliefs that can lead to relationship stressors. Through teaching and group interactions, participants receive encouragement and support as they come to understand themselves, resulting in more authentic and transformative ways of living. Workshops meet weekly for six weeks and are capped at five participants.

Story workshops offer an opportunity to explore life themes in a small group setting. It can be healing when one explores life in a supportive environment with a trained facilitator to guide the process. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how styles of relating impact communication with others. Teaching time will explore codependent patterns, shame, boundaries, and deeply engrained beliefs that can lead to relationship stressors. Through teaching and group interactions, participants receive encouragement and support as they come to understand themselves, resulting in more authentic and transformative ways of living. Workshops meet weekly for six weeks and are capped at five participants.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Bainbridge Island?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.