The Good Gal Club
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 ...
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 ...
Seattle Psychology
Hosted by Sara Smucker Barnwell
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
OptimalLife Wellness Center
Collective of holistic, mind-body therapies and brain science educated professionals.
Hosted by Serena Stark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98005
Collective of holistic, mind-body therapies and brain science educated professionals.
Bellevue Men's Health Group
The BMHG is a skills-based group - Meetings focus on healthy courtship and intimacy practices - how to be aware and mindful so one may give and receive the intimacy and support we all need from our closest relationships. Each ...
The BMHG is a skills-based group - Meetings focus on healthy courtship and intimacy practices - how to be aware and mindful so one may give and receive the intimacy and support we all need from our closest relationships. Each ...
Socially Sound (children, teens, & adults)
Socially Sound therapy groups help individuals with social learning challenges learn explicitly what others learn intuitively. These groups are based on principles from Social Thinking (R). Groups form as the need arises and with consideration for "fit" among group members. ...
Hosted by Lori Anne Sirs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lacey, WA 98503
Socially Sound therapy groups help individuals with social learning challenges learn explicitly what others learn intuitively. These groups are based on principles from Social Thinking (R). Groups form as the need arises and with consideration for "fit" among group members. ...
Men's Process Group
If you feel like -- Your relationship is broken; you can’t trust anyone; you can’t get anything right and can’t win; you are misunderstood. Come learn to trust again. Communicate more effectively. Learn new tools to regain power and be ...
Hosted by Stephen P Grant
Counselor, MACP, LMHC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98684
If you feel like -- Your relationship is broken; you can’t trust anyone; you can’t get anything right and can’t win; you are misunderstood. Come learn to trust again. Communicate more effectively. Learn new tools to regain power and be ...
Hyland Counseling Services, PLLC
This is an individual practice providing telehealth therapy to individuals and couples.
Hosted by Melissa Hyland Wilson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98683
This is an individual practice providing telehealth therapy to individuals and couples.
SeattleNTC
Interventional psychiatry and medication management in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma Washington.
Interventional psychiatry and medication management in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma Washington.
Listening Mothers Support Group - TBD
The fourth trimester is one of the most challenging times for many women. The romance of motherhood meets the reality of long nights of feeding, changing and crying. This is made even more challenging now without the village to support ...
Hosted by Karin Yeung Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
The fourth trimester is one of the most challenging times for many women. The romance of motherhood meets the reality of long nights of feeding, changing and crying. This is made even more challenging now without the village to support ...
Thursday Evening Process Group
Process groups are long-format groups designed to support individuals seeking self-knowledge, community skills, and connection. The process group format is the pinnacle of existential exploration- together we encounter how our need for community and connection challenges our authenticity and individualism. ...
Process groups are long-format groups designed to support individuals seeking self-knowledge, community skills, and connection. The process group format is the pinnacle of existential exploration- together we encounter how our need for community and connection challenges our authenticity and individualism. ...
Couples hold me tight
Couples group using the book hold me tight by sue johnson
Hosted by Anne Auerbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, CST, CMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
Couples group using the book hold me tight by sue johnson
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. ...
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. ...
Mindfulness Workshop for Kids
NOW RUNNING! A mindfulness workshop for elementary-aged children to help them disconnect from technology and connect with the world around. More info on www.rewildwellness.com
Hosted by Parisa Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Issaquah, WA 98027
NOW RUNNING! A mindfulness workshop for elementary-aged children to help them disconnect from technology and connect with the world around. More info on www.rewildwellness.com
Professionals Exclusive for SUD Relapse prevention
Welcome to mindfulness based relapse prevention. The goal of this group is to help build self awareness to building your recovery foundation, identify and create a relapse prevention plan and learn how to merge with your emotional and psychological triggers ...
Hosted by The Triple Point (non-profit)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, SUDP , AAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mukilteo, WA 98275
Welcome to mindfulness based relapse prevention. The goal of this group is to help build self awareness to building your recovery foundation, identify and create a relapse prevention plan and learn how to merge with your emotional and psychological triggers ...
Sound Wellness Group
Formerly known as Jennifer Croke Psychotherapy, Sound Wellness is honored to have formed a collective of mental health practitioners to address the high demand of need for counseling services in the South Sound area, specifically NE Tacoma. Our practice brings ...
Hosted by Jennifer Croke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98422
Formerly known as Jennifer Croke Psychotherapy, Sound Wellness is honored to have formed a collective of mental health practitioners to address the high demand of need for counseling services in the South Sound area, specifically NE Tacoma. Our practice brings ...
Mindful Therapy Group
Mental health services
Hosted by Elizabeth Randall
Counselor, MSW, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98119
Mental health services
Gay & Gray
A support group for gay men 50+
Hosted by Christopher Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98144
A support group for gay men 50+
Mindfulness meditation
We have a core group of local meditation regulars and we welcome newcomers. We sit in silence for 30 minutes. I offer a little guidance to get us started but it's mostly silence and stillness. Lots of sitting options; couch, ...
Hosted by Terrance Wolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sequim, WA 98382
We have a core group of local meditation regulars and we welcome newcomers. We sit in silence for 30 minutes. I offer a little guidance to get us started but it's mostly silence and stillness. Lots of sitting options; couch, ...
Swagger - A Queer Men's Body Image Process Group
Currently on hold. Please reach out if you are interested. Why are queer men hyper-focused on body image? Our current culture is filled with factors that can contribute to the dissatisfaction of not only our bodies, but also those around ...
Currently on hold. Please reach out if you are interested. Why are queer men hyper-focused on body image? Our current culture is filled with factors that can contribute to the dissatisfaction of not only our bodies, but also those around ...
Teens Next Door - support group
Hosted by Danielle Thayer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BA, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, WA 98272
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Washington?
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.