Support Groups in Tacoma, WA

Group Therapy for Moms
This is an ongoing interpersonal process group for moms; it is not a support or psychoeducation group. Moms who would benefit from this group may be suffering from burn out at work or at home. They are the person whom ...
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Hosted by Sandra Killebrew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
This is an ongoing interpersonal process group for moms; it is not a support or psychoeducation group. Moms who would benefit from this group may be suffering from burn out at work or at home. They are the person whom ...
(253) 652-5842 View (253) 652-5842
Conquering Depression and Anxiety
Join us for a one day seminar to help combat common symptoms of depression and anxiety. Learn how to challenge unwanted thoughts, increase motivation, and how the cycle of depression and anxiety work so you can better manage symptoms. Please ...
Photo of Megan Schemp, Marriage & Family Therapist in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Megan Schemp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98407
Join us for a one day seminar to help combat common symptoms of depression and anxiety. Learn how to challenge unwanted thoughts, increase motivation, and how the cycle of depression and anxiety work so you can better manage symptoms. Please ...
(253) 200-0046 View (253) 200-0046
Bisexual/Pansexual Support Group
Co-hosted by Jessica Bahr, this online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring ...
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Hosted by Veronica Botsford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
Co-hosted by Jessica Bahr, this online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring ...
(253) 264-0525 View (253) 264-0525
Body Rebel
The Body Rebel group is for adult, female-identifying folx, and all body sizes. This group focuses on destigmatizing bodies and learning ways to rebel against diet culture. We will explore self-love and body acceptance through the Health at Every Size ...
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Hosted by Rainy Day Therapy, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98403
The Body Rebel group is for adult, female-identifying folx, and all body sizes. This group focuses on destigmatizing bodies and learning ways to rebel against diet culture. We will explore self-love and body acceptance through the Health at Every Size ...
(206) 202-8028 View (206) 202-8028
Mindful Habit Change: Anxiety, Overeating, Smoking
Combine: expert and peer support with an app which delivers daily content and short guided practices. Group is facilitated by Mary Ford: Nurse, yoga teacher, and Habit Change Facilitator. You choose one app: Eat Right Now, Unwinding Anxiety, or Craving ...
Photo of Mary Ford in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Mary Ford
PMHNP
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98409
Combine: expert and peer support with an app which delivers daily content and short guided practices. Group is facilitated by Mary Ford: Nurse, yoga teacher, and Habit Change Facilitator. You choose one app: Eat Right Now, Unwinding Anxiety, or Craving ...
(603) 667-6743 View (603) 667-6743
Take the Scenic Route - Outdoor Art Therapy Group
Sometimes we are so worried about getting to our destination, that we may forget to look at the world around us. Taking the scenic route doesn't just mean slowing down— it also means finding adventure along the way, enjoying the ...
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Hosted by Jenn Parretta - Relationship And Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, ABS, ATR-P
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
Sometimes we are so worried about getting to our destination, that we may forget to look at the world around us. Taking the scenic route doesn't just mean slowing down— it also means finding adventure along the way, enjoying the ...
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Grit City Counseling
Grit City Counseling is a queer owned practice that provides therapy throughout the state of Washington via telehealth. We serve adults, couples, and youth who are 10+. We offer specialties in LGBTQIA+, parenting, perinatal mental health, imposter syndrome, trauma, life ...
Photo of Bekah Qualls, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Bekah Qualls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LWSAIC
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
Grit City Counseling is a queer owned practice that provides therapy throughout the state of Washington via telehealth. We serve adults, couples, and youth who are 10+. We offer specialties in LGBTQIA+, parenting, perinatal mental health, imposter syndrome, trauma, life ...
(206) 222-7471 View (206) 222-7471
Healing from Betrayal Women's Zoom Group
A Process group for Women struggling with betrayal from a partners Sex or Love Addiction. Join other women who are trying to find their way after discovering their partners sexual acting out secrets. Goal of the group is to heal ...
Photo of Teresa A Zuvela, Counselor in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Teresa A Zuvela
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT, C-EMDR
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
A Process group for Women struggling with betrayal from a partners Sex or Love Addiction. Join other women who are trying to find their way after discovering their partners sexual acting out secrets. Goal of the group is to heal ...
(253) 271-4896 View (253) 271-4896
Grit City Counseling
Grit City Counseling is a queer owned practice that provides therapy throughout the state of Washington via telehealth. We serve adults, couples, and youth who are 10+. We offer specialties in LGBTQIA+, parenting, perinatal mental health, imposter syndrome, trauma, life ...
Photo of Maddie Robertson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Maddie Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98406
Grit City Counseling is a queer owned practice that provides therapy throughout the state of Washington via telehealth. We serve adults, couples, and youth who are 10+. We offer specialties in LGBTQIA+, parenting, perinatal mental health, imposter syndrome, trauma, life ...
(253) 387-1981 View (253) 387-1981
Job Club Group
WCS offers an exciting Job Club in a Deaf friendly environment with ASL communication access. The Deaf Job Club will consist of a 12-week program with a two- hour session each week. Our goal is to see you improve your ...
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Hosted by Wilson Clinical Services, PLLC. (Psychiatric Meds)
Psychologist, PhD, ABN, ABPP, MSCP
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
WCS offers an exciting Job Club in a Deaf friendly environment with ASL communication access. The Deaf Job Club will consist of a 12-week program with a two- hour session each week. Our goal is to see you improve your ...
(253) 785-9909 View (253) 785-9909
Sound Wellness Group Psychotherapy, PLLC
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 ...
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Hosted by Germé Poston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LSWAIC
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 ...
(253) 242-9677 View (253) 242-9677
Men's Sexual Addiction Group
Men's Sexual Recovery Group. The group is two hours long, and the focus is on the process of recovery as well as what is happening with each member in the group. The main focus is dealing with toxic shame.
Photo of Center for Healing and Recovery, Counselor in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Center for Healing and Recovery
Counselor
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
Men's Sexual Recovery Group. The group is two hours long, and the focus is on the process of recovery as well as what is happening with each member in the group. The main focus is dealing with toxic shame.
(253) 271-4925 View (253) 271-4925
Men's Recovery Groups (2-3 separate groups)
This is a task and process oriented group for men recovering from sexual/porn addiction. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions are considered).
Photo of Matt Gullett, Counselor in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Matt Gullett
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
This is a task and process oriented group for men recovering from sexual/porn addiction. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions are considered).
(253) 693-3267 View (253) 693-3267
Ignite A Path to Wellness
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Hosted by Ignite A Path to Wellness
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 242-8587 View (253) 242-8587
Caregiver Psychoeducation Process Group
Family caregiver support
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Hosted by Suzanne Horton LMHC
Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98408
Family caregiver support
(253) 242-9782 View (253) 242-9782
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 ...
Photo of Jennifer Croke, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Jennifer Croke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
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 ...
(253) 259-3202 View (253) 259-3202
Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor
With over 28 years of experience in private practice with a focus on sex and porn addiction, PTSD and trauma, and relationship issues, I bring a unique understanding of the challenges facing providers in helping clients who deal with issues ...
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Hosted by Eric Cuestas-Thompson, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LISAC
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
With over 28 years of experience in private practice with a focus on sex and porn addiction, PTSD and trauma, and relationship issues, I bring a unique understanding of the challenges facing providers in helping clients who deal with issues ...
(253) 348-2242 View (253) 348-2242
Mindful Therapy Group
I am currently contracted through this group for private therapy services.
Photo of Gretchen Mcclelland, Counselor in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Gretchen Mcclelland
Counselor, LMHC, MHP
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
I am currently contracted through this group for private therapy services.
(253) 265-9720 View (253) 265-9720
Spouse/Partner Support Group
This is a partner betrayal trauma recovery group for women who are or have been in relationships with spouses/partners who are sexual/porn addicts/compulsives. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions ...
Photo of Matt Gullett, Counselor in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Matt Gullett
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98405
This is a partner betrayal trauma recovery group for women who are or have been in relationships with spouses/partners who are sexual/porn addicts/compulsives. All group members are in regular therapy with Matt at least 3 months prior to membership (exceptions ...
(253) 693-3267 View (253) 693-3267
Couple's
Couples process group which address issues of how to relate authentically and meet the real needs within the relationship. Which includes sexual issues, communication, financial and monogamy.
Photo of Center for Healing and Recovery, Counselor in Tacoma, WA
Hosted by Center for Healing and Recovery
Counselor
Verified
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98403
Couples process group which address issues of how to relate authentically and meet the real needs within the relationship. Which includes sexual issues, communication, financial and monogamy.
(253) 271-4925 View (253) 271-4925

What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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.