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 journey, and learning to navigate the potholes that may come. In this group, we use art and nature to explore topics of transition, mindfulness, and identity as we navigate our local parks with peers. We have COHORT & DROP-IN group options! Check creativewellbeings.com/events for more details.
Hosted by Jenn Parretta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, ATR, ABS
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
I specialize in addressing depression and relationship trauma through a holistic approach.
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 journey, and learning to navigate the potholes that may come. In this group, we use art and nature to explore topics of transition, mindfulness, and identity as we navigate our local parks with peers. We have COHORT & DROP-IN group options! Check creativewellbeings.com/events for more details.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), created by Marsha Linehan, is a comprehensive treatment designed to help individuals build "a life worth living". This group focuses on the acquisition of practical skills to help you manage intense emotions, improve your relationships, and navigate life's challenges with greater ease and balance. The foundation of this work is "dialectics"—the idea that two seemingly opposite things can both be true at the same time. Our primary dialectic is the balance between acceptance of where you are right now and the change necessary to move forward. We accept CIGNA insurance or self-pay.
I work with individuals who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), created by Marsha Linehan, is a comprehensive treatment designed to help individuals build "a life worth living". This group focuses on the acquisition of practical skills to help you manage intense emotions, improve your relationships, and navigate life's challenges with greater ease and balance. The foundation of this work is "dialectics"—the idea that two seemingly opposite things can both be true at the same time. Our primary dialectic is the balance between acceptance of where you are right now and the change necessary to move forward. We accept CIGNA insurance or self-pay.
Space Available in an adult patient group for Anxiety and Depression. Group meets every Friday from 5 to 6:30 pm. Insurance or private pay with a sliding scale is accepted. Call for an appointment. Tracey Hunt, LICSW 253-335-2412
Hosted by Tracey Hunt, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98422
Space Available in an adult patient group for Anxiety and Depression. Group meets every Friday from 5 to 6:30 pm. Insurance or private pay with a sliding scale is accepted. Call for an appointment. Tracey Hunt, LICSW 253-335-2412
A lot of men reach a point where staying busy, pushing through, and handling it alone stop being enough. This group is for men who are ready to do something different. A 10-week closed group for adult men navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, or the quiet weight of trying to meet everyone's expectations. Sessions are structured but honest — real conversations, not therapy-speak. Held in-person. Currently forming — date and time set once we have a cohort. Contact me to join the interest list and you'll hear first when a spot opens.
Hosted by Deepwell Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate , MS, LMHCA
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
I also specialize in men's mental health, helping men navigate depression, anger, & loneliness.
A lot of men reach a point where staying busy, pushing through, and handling it alone stop being enough. This group is for men who are ready to do something different. A 10-week closed group for adult men navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, or the quiet weight of trying to meet everyone's expectations. Sessions are structured but honest — real conversations, not therapy-speak. Held in-person. Currently forming — date and time set once we have a cohort. Contact me to join the interest list and you'll hear first when a spot opens.
The Stadium Healing Arts Center is located in the heart of Tacoma’s Stadium District. Our building is a warm and welcoming space, serving the Tacoma and Pierce County community since 2007. At Stadium Healing Arts Center, psychiatrist, therapists and other wellness professionals provide a variety of services, such as: medication management, Individual psychotherapy & counseling Marriage or couples therapy Family therapy Massage therapy Reiki & other forms of energy healing Nurse-wellness coaching Supervision and consultation. SHAC therapists are all independent practitioners who make their own office appointments.
The Stadium Healing Arts Center is located in the heart of Tacoma’s Stadium District. Our building is a warm and welcoming space, serving the Tacoma and Pierce County community since 2007. At Stadium Healing Arts Center, psychiatrist, therapists and other wellness professionals provide a variety of services, such as: medication management, Individual psychotherapy & counseling Marriage or couples therapy Family therapy Massage therapy Reiki & other forms of energy healing Nurse-wellness coaching Supervision and consultation. SHAC therapists are all independent practitioners who make their own office appointments.
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 see our website for more information.
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 see our website for more information.
We treat a wide variety of mental health issues. Our services cover children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We also administer many psychological assessments. OPS is a local, Puget Sound-area clinic, not an impersonal company based in another state. We offer telehealth sessions, but believe in meeting with our clients face-to-face when possible. We live and work in this community. We have deep roots here, and support various local nonprofit organizations. We listen to our clients with care and compassion, and utilize treatments based on the latest mental health research, aimed at achieving lasting, effective results.
We treat a wide variety of mental health issues. Our services cover children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We also administer many psychological assessments. OPS is a local, Puget Sound-area clinic, not an impersonal company based in another state. We offer telehealth sessions, but believe in meeting with our clients face-to-face when possible. We live and work in this community. We have deep roots here, and support various local nonprofit organizations. We listen to our clients with care and compassion, and utilize treatments based on the latest mental health research, aimed at achieving lasting, effective results.
The purpose of this group is to help women on their journey to healing from developed anxiety and depression symptoms associated with domestic violence. A powerful way to battle these diagnoses and acknowledge trauma is to welcome vulnerability within a group of others who connect through similar experiences. Together we will help build a safe space to share raw and authentic emotions that come with being victimized. I will be using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to bring core beliefs to the surface and help you learn about your inner child.
Hosted by Roots To Wellness Therapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Group meets in Tacoma, WA 98402
The purpose of this group is to help women on their journey to healing from developed anxiety and depression symptoms associated with domestic violence. A powerful way to battle these diagnoses and acknowledge trauma is to welcome vulnerability within a group of others who connect through similar experiences. Together we will help build a safe space to share raw and authentic emotions that come with being victimized. I will be using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to bring core beliefs to the surface and help you learn about your inner child.
A group offering tools and strategies to help overcome depression and anxiety. Also a group giving support to each other and helping each other transcend fears, depression, and anxiety.
A group offering tools and strategies to help overcome depression and anxiety. Also a group giving support to each other and helping each other transcend fears, depression, and anxiety.
This writing circle is for anyone navigating grief, loss, or change. Losing someone you love or going through a painful transition can often leave you carrying thoughts, memories, questions, and emotions that can be difficult to express in everyday life. Writing offers a gentle way to slow down, listen inwardly, and make space for what needs attention. During our time together, I will offer a grief-focused writing prompt, create a supportive space to write privately, and allow time for optional sharing at the end. We meet online through Google Meet.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a highly effective & research-backed therapy that helps individuals and couples reduce anxiety and depression, process grief, heal trauma, and improve relationship satisfaction.
This writing circle is for anyone navigating grief, loss, or change. Losing someone you love or going through a painful transition can often leave you carrying thoughts, memories, questions, and emotions that can be difficult to express in everyday life. Writing offers a gentle way to slow down, listen inwardly, and make space for what needs attention. During our time together, I will offer a grief-focused writing prompt, create a supportive space to write privately, and allow time for optional sharing at the end. We meet online through Google Meet.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills were developed to help clients with emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, and mood swings. DBT skills group teach clients how to get extreme emotions and impulsive behaviors under control and how to live a more balanced life. Research has shown that the DBT group is the most effective part of DBT therapy for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood swings. This is a 24 week curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. Clients must make a commitment to participate in group weekly. Core modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills were developed to help clients with emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, and mood swings. DBT skills group teach clients how to get extreme emotions and impulsive behaviors under control and how to live a more balanced life. Research has shown that the DBT group is the most effective part of DBT therapy for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood swings. This is a 24 week curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. Clients must make a commitment to participate in group weekly. Core modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
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In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging and fun activity. The group is a space to explore ways to be in the world without risk of judgement; whether that is identity, communication skills, or emotional awareness.
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging and fun activity. The group is a space to explore ways to be in the world without risk of judgement; whether that is identity, communication skills, or emotional awareness.
Bring your dogs and kids all welcome. Walking group Wednesdays at 8am, Saturdays at 10am and Sundays 1pm. We bill insurance. At Bradley Lake Park Puyallup WA
Bring your dogs and kids all welcome. Walking group Wednesdays at 8am, Saturdays at 10am and Sundays 1pm. We bill insurance. At Bradley Lake Park Puyallup WA
This six-month online discussion series is for neurotypical partners who want to better understand their own experience in a neurodiverse relationship. Topics include feeling unseen, expressing needs clearly, understanding and managing differences in expectations, and creating connection. This is more than a skills workshop: the emphasis is on understanding the reasons for relationship differences so that strategies make sense in context. Meetings begin with brief psychoeducation, followed by questions and moderated discussion. January-June and July-December. Fee: $250. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
This six-month online discussion series is for neurotypical partners who want to better understand their own experience in a neurodiverse relationship. Topics include feeling unseen, expressing needs clearly, understanding and managing differences in expectations, and creating connection. This is more than a skills workshop: the emphasis is on understanding the reasons for relationship differences so that strategies make sense in context. Meetings begin with brief psychoeducation, followed by questions and moderated discussion. January-June and July-December. Fee: $250. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Tech professionals struggling with career tensions and personal relationships
Tech professionals struggling with career tensions and personal relationships
At Great Minds Psychiatry & Wellness PLLC, we are a compassionate and skilled team dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve mental well-being and emotional balance. We understand that mental health is a vital part of overall wellness, which is why we offer personalized, evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs. We believe mental health is a vital component of overall wellness. Our personalized, evidence-based treatments are designed to meet your unique needs, supporting your journey toward healing and growth in a caring, inclusive environment.
Hosted by Dr. Mary Daniels
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-B
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of relationship and family-related trauma and depression.
At Great Minds Psychiatry & Wellness PLLC, we are a compassionate and skilled team dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve mental well-being and emotional balance. We understand that mental health is a vital part of overall wellness, which is why we offer personalized, evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs. We believe mental health is a vital component of overall wellness. Our personalized, evidence-based treatments are designed to meet your unique needs, supporting your journey toward healing and growth in a caring, inclusive environment.
Join a supportive online therapy group designed to foster connection, self-discovery, and personal growth. In this group, participants share their experiences and insights in a safe, confidential space, guided by a skilled therapist. Through open dialogue and mutual support, members learn from one another, explore interpersonal dynamics, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. This process-oriented group focuses on creating authentic connections, reducing feelings of isolation, and building emotional resilience. Whether you’re navigating challenges like anxiety, grief, or interpersonal struggles, this group offers a unique opportunity to grow within a community that truly understands.
Whether from a single traumatic incident or a long-lasting pattern, I treat symptoms like depression, dissociation, anxiety, and aggression with an empathetic and non-judgemental presence.
Join a supportive online therapy group designed to foster connection, self-discovery, and personal growth. In this group, participants share their experiences and insights in a safe, confidential space, guided by a skilled therapist. Through open dialogue and mutual support, members learn from one another, explore interpersonal dynamics, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. This process-oriented group focuses on creating authentic connections, reducing feelings of isolation, and building emotional resilience. Whether you’re navigating challenges like anxiety, grief, or interpersonal struggles, this group offers a unique opportunity to grow within a community that truly understands.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills were developed to help clients with emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, and mood swings. DBT skills group teach clients how to get extreme emotions and impulsive behaviors under control and how to live a more balanced life. Research has shown that the DBT group is the most effective part of DBT therapy for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood swings. This is a 24 week curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. Clients must make a commitment to participate in group weekly. Core modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills were developed to help clients with emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, and mood swings. DBT skills group teach clients how to get extreme emotions and impulsive behaviors under control and how to live a more balanced life. Research has shown that the DBT group is the most effective part of DBT therapy for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood swings. This is a 24 week curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. Clients must make a commitment to participate in group weekly. Core modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
Anxiety and depression are signals from your body that things are not ok and it's time to make a change. This group focuses on teaching and learning a wide variety of coping skills that can help you not only reduce your symptoms, but also help you learn what the signals are telling you and how you can effectively use anxiety or depression to build a happier life and relationships. You end the course of groups with a plan and tools to help you get through the tough times and thrive! This group is on a 10 week cycle.
Anxiety and depression are signals from your body that things are not ok and it's time to make a change. This group focuses on teaching and learning a wide variety of coping skills that can help you not only reduce your symptoms, but also help you learn what the signals are telling you and how you can effectively use anxiety or depression to build a happier life and relationships. You end the course of groups with a plan and tools to help you get through the tough times and thrive! This group is on a 10 week cycle.
This faith-based psychotherapy recovery group is designed for adults struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviors, or unhealthy coping patterns that are interfering with emotional wellness, relationships, work, spirituality, or daily life. The group welcomes individuals dealing with substance use as well as behavioral addictions, including pornography, gambling, food-related issues, technology overuse, toxic relationship cycles, and other compulsive behaviors. Online registration and intake are required.
Hosted by Charity Northan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, LPC
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98122
This faith-based psychotherapy recovery group is designed for adults struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviors, or unhealthy coping patterns that are interfering with emotional wellness, relationships, work, spirituality, or daily life. The group welcomes individuals dealing with substance use as well as behavioral addictions, including pornography, gambling, food-related issues, technology overuse, toxic relationship cycles, and other compulsive behaviors. Online registration and intake are required.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.