Support Groups in Kirkland, WA
OpenPath Psychotherapy Collective
Nonprofit psychotherapy collective that serves clients who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits. These clients also cannot afford current market rates for therapy (between $80-200 a session). We help our members access their ...

Hosted by Meg Wallis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, CADC 1
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
Nonprofit psychotherapy collective that serves clients who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits. These clients also cannot afford current market rates for therapy (between $80-200 a session). We help our members access their ...
Adult Art Therapy Groups
The adult art therapy groups are aimed at providing a safe trauma informed container for exploring emotional expression through the arts, providing you with an alternative outlet alongside fellow community members. Through these groups the leader will guide you through ...

Hosted by Crystal Chen
Counselor, MPS, LMHC, LCAT
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
The adult art therapy groups are aimed at providing a safe trauma informed container for exploring emotional expression through the arts, providing you with an alternative outlet alongside fellow community members. Through these groups the leader will guide you through ...
Adoption Support (for Adoptee)
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 ...

Hosted by Jordan Anderson PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, BSP II
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
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 ...
Neurotypical spouses of adults with autism
This group is to help neurotypical spouses (usually wives) of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We'll discuss the underlying psychology of people on the spectrum, and help you consider options to help you interact as effectively as possible with ...

Hosted by Chris Rebholz
Psychologist, PsyD, ASOTP
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
This group is to help neurotypical spouses (usually wives) of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We'll discuss the underlying psychology of people on the spectrum, and help you consider options to help you interact as effectively as possible with ...
Writing to Heal (Therapeutic Writing Group)
**Currently on hiatus due to COVID-19/office closure** Learn how to use expressive writing as a form of therapy, as well as a tool to help you better understand yourself, your experiences, and your relationships. Research has shown this type of ...

Hosted by Chad Perman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
**Currently on hiatus due to COVID-19/office closure** Learn how to use expressive writing as a form of therapy, as well as a tool to help you better understand yourself, your experiences, and your relationships. Research has shown this type of ...
Binnacle Psychiatry & TMS
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 ...

Hosted by Mary Palarino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
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 ...
Women's Relationship Empowerment
Women's group is an opportunity to participate in a community of like minded individuals committed to awareness and deepening emotional and mental stability. Within an environment of safety and support, participants are encouraged to extend beyond their patterns of relating. ...

Hosted by Anavadya
MSW
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
Women's group is an opportunity to participate in a community of like minded individuals committed to awareness and deepening emotional and mental stability. Within an environment of safety and support, participants are encouraged to extend beyond their patterns of relating. ...
Online Trauma-Focused Process Group
This group will provide a space for members to share and process their trauma experience together to acknowledge our nervous system activation and co-regulate together to rebuild our capacity to experience our sensations, images, behaviors, affects, and meanings associated with ...

Hosted by Yu-An Wang
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
This group will provide a space for members to share and process their trauma experience together to acknowledge our nervous system activation and co-regulate together to rebuild our capacity to experience our sensations, images, behaviors, affects, and meanings associated with ...
Expressive arts therapy for transgender teens
This expressive arts group therapy for transgender teens will provide a safe space to talk, listen, share, and be witnessed while we play therapy games, do art therapy, and eat snacks. There will be 6 teens per group, high school ...

Hosted by Amy A. Rinde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
This expressive arts group therapy for transgender teens will provide a safe space to talk, listen, share, and be witnessed while we play therapy games, do art therapy, and eat snacks. There will be 6 teens per group, high school ...
young womens group
women ages 18 to 26 struggling with the transition to adulthood.By invitation only. Call to confirm.

Hosted by Becky Bay MD
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
women ages 18 to 26 struggling with the transition to adulthood.By invitation only. Call to confirm.
Eating Disorder
We meet every other week to discuss ways to manage and stay in recovery from eating disorders, identifying triggers and implementing CBT, DBT, ACT skills to stay in recovery and overcome Eating Disorder. Focusing on healing relationships between body and ...

Hosted by France Dutra
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CEDS
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
We meet every other week to discuss ways to manage and stay in recovery from eating disorders, identifying triggers and implementing CBT, DBT, ACT skills to stay in recovery and overcome Eating Disorder. Focusing on healing relationships between body and ...
Binnacle Psychiatry & TMS
Located in Downtown Kirkland, we offer a range of mental health services including therapy, medication management, and addiction treatment. Our experienced team provides caring and personalized attention to every patient.

Hosted by Becky Bay MD
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
Located in Downtown Kirkland, we offer a range of mental health services including therapy, medication management, and addiction treatment. Our experienced team provides caring and personalized attention to every patient.
Grief & Loss
This group focus on providing support for those who have lost loved ones through death, divorce, life circumstances. Learning to process the pain in a way that is aligned with your values. Learning to move forward and adapt with new ...

Hosted by France Dutra
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CEDS
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
This group focus on providing support for those who have lost loved ones through death, divorce, life circumstances. Learning to process the pain in a way that is aligned with your values. Learning to move forward and adapt with new ...
Blackbird Behavioral Health PLLC
A private practice committed to helping people learn how to recognize their own strengths and resiliency in order to achieve their chosen goals. This practice assists clients to accept and understand their emotions and experiences in order to help them ...

Hosted by Meg Wallis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, CADC 1
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
A private practice committed to helping people learn how to recognize their own strengths and resiliency in order to achieve their chosen goals. This practice assists clients to accept and understand their emotions and experiences in order to help them ...
Pandemic-Related Ambiguous Loss (Virtual)
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives. There have been so many losses associated with the changes we have endured. So many events and connections missed. This group will be a place for members to share about how ...

Hosted by Jordan Anderson PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, BSP II
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives. There have been so many losses associated with the changes we have endured. So many events and connections missed. This group will be a place for members to share about how ...
Teen Art Therapy Groups
Teen art groups are a great way for teens to learn and build skills in self confidence, anxiety, and de-stressing. Teens will be led by an art therapist that will guide them through various art activities each week ranging from ...

Hosted by Crystal Chen
Counselor, MPS, LMHC, LCAT
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
Teen art groups are a great way for teens to learn and build skills in self confidence, anxiety, and de-stressing. Teens will be led by an art therapist that will guide them through various art activities each week ranging from ...
Men's Relationship Empowerment
The Men's group is an opportunity to participate in a community of like minded individuals committed to awareness and deepening emotional and mental stability. Within an environment of safety and support, participants are encouraged to extend beyond their patterns of ...

Hosted by Anavadya
MSW
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
The Men's group is an opportunity to participate in a community of like minded individuals committed to awareness and deepening emotional and mental stability. Within an environment of safety and support, participants are encouraged to extend beyond their patterns of ...
Women's Relationship Empowerment
Women's group is an opportunity to participate in a community of like minded individuals committed to awareness and deepening emotional and mental stability. Within an environment of safety and support, participants are encouraged to extend beyond their patterns of relating. ...

Hosted by Anavadya
MSW
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
Women's group is an opportunity to participate in a community of like minded individuals committed to awareness and deepening emotional and mental stability. Within an environment of safety and support, participants are encouraged to extend beyond their patterns of relating. ...
Codependency Group
We will go through the book and workbook by Pia Mellody, see my website for more details. This group will be held via zoom. This group is formatted as a workshop, it is not group therapy so anyone can join ...

Hosted by Jasmine Svare
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
We will go through the book and workbook by Pia Mellody, see my website for more details. This group will be held via zoom. This group is formatted as a workshop, it is not group therapy so anyone can join ...
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OpenPath Psychotherapy Collective
Nonprofit psychotherapy collective that serves clients who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits. These clients also cannot afford current market rates for therapy (between $80-200 a session). We help our members access their ...

Hosted by Meg Wallis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, CADC 1
Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
Nonprofit psychotherapy collective that serves clients who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits. These clients also cannot afford current market rates for therapy (between $80-200 a session). We help our members access their ...
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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.