Support Groups in King County, WA
Whether you're at the beginning or in the middle of a divorce, newly separated, or still healing from the aftermath, this group offers a supportive, confidential space to process your experience, reconnect with your inner strength and emotional resiliency, be in community with other women, and learn coping skills rooted in mindfulness and somatic practices.

Whether you're at the beginning or in the middle of a divorce, newly separated, or still healing from the aftermath, this group offers a supportive, confidential space to process your experience, reconnect with your inner strength and emotional resiliency, be in community with other women, and learn coping skills rooted in mindfulness and somatic practices.
This intimate woman's group welcomes those struggling with emotional blocks, overwhelm in life and relationships, overall feeling stuck and lost.... the canvas is an invitation to another world, one that shifts our subconscious experience as soon as we begin imagining it. Week by week, you will feel a shift, a lightness, a sense of playfulness and joy emerging from what before was constricted and sad. Ready to surprise yourself? Ready to play? Only a spark of courage and a curious heart needed to apply ;) CURRENT GROUPS OFFERED: MONDAY EVENINGS ON ZOOM.

Hosted by Melinda Stonecliffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98106
This intimate woman's group welcomes those struggling with emotional blocks, overwhelm in life and relationships, overall feeling stuck and lost.... the canvas is an invitation to another world, one that shifts our subconscious experience as soon as we begin imagining it. Week by week, you will feel a shift, a lightness, a sense of playfulness and joy emerging from what before was constricted and sad. Ready to surprise yourself? Ready to play? Only a spark of courage and a curious heart needed to apply ;) CURRENT GROUPS OFFERED: MONDAY EVENINGS ON ZOOM.
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” (Alice Walker). One of women's most shared experiences is scarcity - the sense that there is never enough time, money or energy to meet our own needs after we have spent it all on everyone else. Let's talk about how to reclaim space in our lives for ourselves. Topics will include caregiving, boundaries, communication, self-esteem, body image, relationships and more. CURRENLY FULL

Hosted by Paige Kelso-Znak, LICSW at Dahlia Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Des Moines, WA 98198
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” (Alice Walker). One of women's most shared experiences is scarcity - the sense that there is never enough time, money or energy to meet our own needs after we have spent it all on everyone else. Let's talk about how to reclaim space in our lives for ourselves. Topics will include caregiving, boundaries, communication, self-esteem, body image, relationships and more. CURRENLY FULL
A binnacle holds a ship's compass and keeps it safe and stable while the ship pitches and rolls. At Binnacle Psychiatry we know the world can be stormy, but we strive to provide our patients with the care and treatment they need to weather even the roughest patches and move towards calm waters.

A binnacle holds a ship's compass and keeps it safe and stable while the ship pitches and rolls. At Binnacle Psychiatry we know the world can be stormy, but we strive to provide our patients with the care and treatment they need to weather even the roughest patches and move towards calm waters.
This group focuses on those in relationship with someone who has betrayed their trust. This is a non-denominational group: all are welcome. Group sessions assist partners and spouses to release obsessions and anxieties. Whether members choose to remain in or depart from current relationships, the group will support your autonomy and integrity as you heal from betrayal. Our goal is recovery of your peace of mind. Group topics include love addiction, prodependency, grief and loss, betrayal, trauma healing, boundaries, and self-care. Members receive clinical and peer group support to establish autonomy while learning to enjoy rewarding lives.

Hosted by Amy Bloom LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSAT, CMAT, CCBRT
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This group focuses on those in relationship with someone who has betrayed their trust. This is a non-denominational group: all are welcome. Group sessions assist partners and spouses to release obsessions and anxieties. Whether members choose to remain in or depart from current relationships, the group will support your autonomy and integrity as you heal from betrayal. Our goal is recovery of your peace of mind. Group topics include love addiction, prodependency, grief and loss, betrayal, trauma healing, boundaries, and self-care. Members receive clinical and peer group support to establish autonomy while learning to enjoy rewarding lives.
This group is for anyone contemplating or maintaining a change related to substance or gambling abuse. It's one hour, light hearted and extremely supportive of all stages of change. AND, the last Tuesday of each month is for friends and family to attend in your place. This group will offer unconditional support and education related to your use and recovery. All content in all groups remains confidential.

This group is for anyone contemplating or maintaining a change related to substance or gambling abuse. It's one hour, light hearted and extremely supportive of all stages of change. AND, the last Tuesday of each month is for friends and family to attend in your place. This group will offer unconditional support and education related to your use and recovery. All content in all groups remains confidential.
The purpose of this online group is to provide a weekly space to be known and connect to other men who are on the path toward growth and healing from Sexual Addiction. Every week we focus our attention on reviewing basic tools and habits (often from recovery workbooks, etc) that help us maintain sobriety and pursue a life of integrity. We then integrate this understanding and insight into living a healthy recovery plan during the rest of the week. (This online Zoom group is open only to those also in Individual Counseling with Jaben.)

The purpose of this online group is to provide a weekly space to be known and connect to other men who are on the path toward growth and healing from Sexual Addiction. Every week we focus our attention on reviewing basic tools and habits (often from recovery workbooks, etc) that help us maintain sobriety and pursue a life of integrity. We then integrate this understanding and insight into living a healthy recovery plan during the rest of the week. (This online Zoom group is open only to those also in Individual Counseling with Jaben.)
RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND ENHANCE YOUR SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP. We're excited to be the only therapists in Seattle to offer a unique group therapy experience for couples. 15 years of research is packed into an 8-week closed group therapy for 4-6 couples that treats low sexual desire, no sexual desire, and discrepancy in sexual desire. The group will run every Tuesday from 7-9pm every quarter of each year. Please email Justin Pere at Justin@ClarityCounselingSeattle.com for details.

RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND ENHANCE YOUR SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP. We're excited to be the only therapists in Seattle to offer a unique group therapy experience for couples. 15 years of research is packed into an 8-week closed group therapy for 4-6 couples that treats low sexual desire, no sexual desire, and discrepancy in sexual desire. The group will run every Tuesday from 7-9pm every quarter of each year. Please email Justin Pere at Justin@ClarityCounselingSeattle.com for details.
Gay & Gray is a 10-week support group intended to increase satisfaction in self and engagement in community. This group works to help its participants to address fears and myths about connection, belonging, and aging as a gay individual today.

Gay & Gray is a 10-week support group intended to increase satisfaction in self and engagement in community. This group works to help its participants to address fears and myths about connection, belonging, and aging as a gay individual today.
These are monthly groups (limited to 6) exploring Dream through Active Imagination and an Embodied Relationship with the images, elements, and landscapes we encounter in Dream. This work is based on Dream Tending as developed by Stephen Aizenstat Ph.D., Founder and current Chancellor, Pacifica Graduate Institute. I have studied Dream Tending with Dr. Aizenstat since 2006 and have attended several in-depth programs at Pacifica. Additionally I have had the privilege of workshops with James Hillman, James Hollis. Stanley Krippner, Donald Kalsched, Robert Bosnak, Marion Woodman, Robert Moss, and Sharon Stanley.

These are monthly groups (limited to 6) exploring Dream through Active Imagination and an Embodied Relationship with the images, elements, and landscapes we encounter in Dream. This work is based on Dream Tending as developed by Stephen Aizenstat Ph.D., Founder and current Chancellor, Pacifica Graduate Institute. I have studied Dream Tending with Dr. Aizenstat since 2006 and have attended several in-depth programs at Pacifica. Additionally I have had the privilege of workshops with James Hillman, James Hollis. Stanley Krippner, Donald Kalsched, Robert Bosnak, Marion Woodman, Robert Moss, and Sharon Stanley.
This online DBT Skills group is a weekly group designed to teach the core skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. The group is broken into these 3 modules with 2 weeks of mindfulness at the beginning of each module to learn the Core Mindfulness skills of DBT. Each group is 90 minutes long consisting of mindfulness practice, reviewing weekly homework, learning the new skills for the week, and assigning the homework for the next week.

This online DBT Skills group is a weekly group designed to teach the core skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. The group is broken into these 3 modules with 2 weeks of mindfulness at the beginning of each module to learn the Core Mindfulness skills of DBT. Each group is 90 minutes long consisting of mindfulness practice, reviewing weekly homework, learning the new skills for the week, and assigning the homework for the next week.
Women Partners in Recovery Group is a therapy support group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal from their Partners. Our clinicians facilitate a welcoming, supportive environment to grow and embrace each other. The group topics are informed by the work of Claudia Black, Stephanie Carnes, Sonja Rudie, Melody Beattie, Dr. Patrick Carnes, Dr. Brene Brown, Dr. Laurel Parnell, Dr. Glenn Shiraldi, and Daniel Siegel, M.D. for Partners of problematic sexual behavior.

Hosted by Sonja J Rudie
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT-S, CEMDR, PhD can
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98004
Women Partners in Recovery Group is a therapy support group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal from their Partners. Our clinicians facilitate a welcoming, supportive environment to grow and embrace each other. The group topics are informed by the work of Claudia Black, Stephanie Carnes, Sonja Rudie, Melody Beattie, Dr. Patrick Carnes, Dr. Brene Brown, Dr. Laurel Parnell, Dr. Glenn Shiraldi, and Daniel Siegel, M.D. for Partners of problematic sexual behavior.
This virtual group focuses on navigating neurodiversity within the adult world. We will focus on executive function, multiculturalism, regulation, burnout, community and more! We encourage neurodiverse individuals to join in exploring coping strategies, skill-building, and shared experiences.

This virtual group focuses on navigating neurodiversity within the adult world. We will focus on executive function, multiculturalism, regulation, burnout, community and more! We encourage neurodiverse individuals to join in exploring coping strategies, skill-building, and shared experiences.
*Court Ordered or Self-Referred* Meets weekly for 90 minutes via Zoom and runs approximately 6 months to 12 months depending on client treatment plan and response. The group is designed to be a supportive environment where participants will learn about their own beliefs and behaviors that have contributed to relationship challenges. Accountability occurs when clients understand their behavior, by discovering and internalizing techniques to avoid abuse and by exercising those techniques when it is appropriate. (Assessment: $450/Criminal and $825/Family Court; $50/Weekly Group Sessions)

Hosted by Lynn J. Gardner-Roberts
Counselor, LMHCA, SUDPT, DVIT, AAC
Group meets in Renton, WA 98057
*Court Ordered or Self-Referred* Meets weekly for 90 minutes via Zoom and runs approximately 6 months to 12 months depending on client treatment plan and response. The group is designed to be a supportive environment where participants will learn about their own beliefs and behaviors that have contributed to relationship challenges. Accountability occurs when clients understand their behavior, by discovering and internalizing techniques to avoid abuse and by exercising those techniques when it is appropriate. (Assessment: $450/Criminal and $825/Family Court; $50/Weekly Group Sessions)
This is a small, interactive group for adoptees to share about their birth story, adoption story, and other adoption-related topics including grief and loss, attachment and relationships, and search experiences. Members will benefit from a supportive environment where they can have meaningful conversations about the experiences and often-misunderstood losses that are unique to people who are adopted. Groups will be held on Zoom every other Tuesday from 4:15pm to 5:30pm (75 min.).

This is a small, interactive group for adoptees to share about their birth story, adoption story, and other adoption-related topics including grief and loss, attachment and relationships, and search experiences. Members will benefit from a supportive environment where they can have meaningful conversations about the experiences and often-misunderstood losses that are unique to people who are adopted. Groups will be held on Zoom every other Tuesday from 4:15pm to 5:30pm (75 min.).
The Good Gal Club is a weekly meeting that provides education, support, accountability, and life coaching to women struggling with emotional regulation & relationship conflict. The Good Gal Club also offers hours to those who are involved in a legal issue.

The Good Gal Club is a weekly meeting that provides education, support, accountability, and life coaching to women struggling with emotional regulation & relationship conflict. The Good Gal Club also offers hours to those who are involved in a legal issue.
Group of psychologists co-located in Issaquah, WA

Group of psychologists co-located in Issaquah, WA
Headway is an online group practice specializing in billing. My business is privately contracted with them.

Hosted by Carly Palady Klee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Group meets in Tukwila, WA 98188
Headway is an online group practice specializing in billing. My business is privately contracted with them.
This virtual group is designed for family members, friends, and caregivers of individuals affected by eating disorders. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, receive emotional support, and access valuable resources. The group focuses on helping members better understand eating disorders, develop effective strategies for supporting their loved ones, and prioritize their own well-being in the process.

This virtual group is designed for family members, friends, and caregivers of individuals affected by eating disorders. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, receive emotional support, and access valuable resources. The group focuses on helping members better understand eating disorders, develop effective strategies for supporting their loved ones, and prioritize their own well-being in the process.
Back to Life is a 5-week experiential therapy group designed to help you reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with nature. Whether it’s numbness, loneliness, or a sense of emptiness you can’t quite name, this group offers a supportive space to begin feeling again — safely, gently, and in connection with others. Through guided practices rooted in embodiment, relationship, and ecotherapy, you’ll have the opportunity to soften protective defenses, awaken your senses, and remember what it feels like to truly belong. Starts Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm in Eastlake. To join, email lucy@lucyguntertherapy.com

Back to Life is a 5-week experiential therapy group designed to help you reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with nature. Whether it’s numbness, loneliness, or a sense of emptiness you can’t quite name, this group offers a supportive space to begin feeling again — safely, gently, and in connection with others. Through guided practices rooted in embodiment, relationship, and ecotherapy, you’ll have the opportunity to soften protective defenses, awaken your senses, and remember what it feels like to truly belong. Starts Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm in Eastlake. To join, email lucy@lucyguntertherapy.com
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in King County?
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.