Trauma and PTSD Support Groups in Seattle, WA
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Art-Infused Group Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
"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 ..."
Healing from Domestic Violence/IPV
Counselor, MS, LMHCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
"This group will explore themes related to understanding DV/IPV issues such as power and control and warning signs of violence. Group members will have opportunities to discuss their experiences and feelings related to the week's topic, and then be able ..."
Moving to Wholeness
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP
Verified
Verified
"ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS: NEW ONLINE SESSION STARTS JULY. We will explore a best seller on
trauma
, The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk for 22 weeks.
Moving to Wholeness, an online support group developed to process ..."
Wise Bodies
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"We live in a world steeped in diet and wellness culture that teaches us some bodies are valuable and desirable and others are not. It is easy to internalize these messages and develop relationships to food and body that are ..."
The PTSD Support Group
BCN, MD, EdD, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
"We offer a Bi-Weekly
PTSD
Support group. This is a FREE resource. If you are unable to make it live, we will also have a Zoom option available.
Enter the meeting room ID: 357-996-4700. There is no passcode needed! This ..."
Virtual Eating Disorder Support Group
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"Grace loves supporting adults as they understand both the "why" and the "how" in eating disorder recovery. This is a small and intimate, yet casual setting where you can explore your relationship to your body and eating while getting support ..."
Group meets in:
Seattle, WA 98107 
Mindful brain
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"Mindfulness is focusing on the present, acknowledging your feelings—both physical and emotional—and accepting them. It's a therapeutic technique proven to reduce anxiety and improve well-being. Class will consist of: check in, learning skill( guided in session- body scans, breathing work, ..."
12-week online intensive therapy program
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified
Verified
"I offer a unique intensive 12-week online program package delivered via telehealth for anyone in Washington. Each week will include a Discovery Group focused on exploration of the self and developing skills; an Experience Group focused on practicing and playing ..."
Spouses/Partners of Sex Addicts - Seattle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSAT, CMAT
Verified
Verified
"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 ..."
Waitlist for new clients
Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"We offer counseling and psychiatric services to greater Seattle. We work with adults, children, teens, couples, and families of all constellations. We are home to the Seattle Relationship Clinic where our clinicians specialize in working with couples and helping individuals ..."
Book Club
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"GT Book Club is group therapy meets book club. The next group will be focused on Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps Score. Each week our group will meet and review a few chapters. Each session will mostly be ..."
Healing The Emotional Wounds from Caregivers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Did you have a caregiver who was not emotionally responsive, enmeshed, emotionally reactive or abusive? Do you struggle with feeling secure and healthy in your relationships or with self loathing? Healing is possible and it is best done together in ..."
Anchor Light Therapy Collective
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified
Verified
"We are a community of compassionate, collaborative therapists that that are dedicated to serving our community by normalizing and destigmatizing mental health treatment. We offer ethical and professional mental health services to individuals, couples, and families with respect to all ..."
Recovery from Intimate Partner Betrayal for Women
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CSAT, CMAT, C-EMDR
Verified
Verified
"Come to meet with women who are healing their hearts after discovering they have been emotionally, physically or sexually betrayed. Learn tools to help you find safety, healing, and peace while your heart mends. We will be exploring what healthy ..."
Trauma and the Body: A Somatic Healing Group
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"In this highly experiential 12 week group, you will have the opportunity to deeply explore the ways that
trauma
has disconnected you from your body and from yourself. Our work will involve deep sharing, engaged somatic practices, and witnessing one ..."
Healing Betrayal Trauma-Partners of Sex Addicts
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT
Verified
Verified
"This is a women's group focused on the journey of healing from being being betrayed by their partner. Groups focus on
trauma
recovery, support, healing and education around addiction and codependency. "
Virtual Here and Now Mindfulness Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Come experience the power of presence in body and mind through experiential exercises. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. We will spend the time briefly reviewing the physical, mental, and quality of life benefits of mindfulness. Then, we practice ..."
Powerful Moms Group!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
"We all come to parenting with our own stories and narrative of being parented. We also come with our story of how we came to be parents. This group is geared towards moms who have survived violence in their lives ..."
Group Supervision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Online supervision for LICSW Licensure, in both WA and OR. My experience surrounds clinical assessment, acute and system involved families, community based practice, family of origin and intergenerational
trauma
, and private practice. My approach tends to be very relational and ..."
Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) for Anxiety, Trauma
CHT, BA, RRT
"Rapid resolution therapy (RRT) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals overcome the ongoing effects associated with traumatic experiences. RRT uses guided imagery, hypnosis, stories and other types of communication to resolve troubling thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Often ..."
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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.