Support Groups in Vancouver, WA
NEXT WORKSHOP: NOVEMBER 8-10! (Check for early bird pricing)
Details at pointbgottmanweekend.eventbrite.com or www.pointbcc.com. Presented by Gottman Educators, Jeff and Kathy Shenk, this workshop offers something for a man and woman in any phase of marriage, whether heading toward engagement or married 50 years! If a couple's relationship is strong, this workshop will provide them with tools and insights to make their relationship even better. If a couple has a distressed relationship, this workshop can provide a road map for repair! This workshop has some new material & an optional spotlight session on parenting!

Hosted by Kathy Shenk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CGE
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98686
NEXT WORKSHOP: NOVEMBER 8-10! (Check for early bird pricing)
Details at pointbgottmanweekend.eventbrite.com or www.pointbcc.com. Presented by Gottman Educators, Jeff and Kathy Shenk, this workshop offers something for a man and woman in any phase of marriage, whether heading toward engagement or married 50 years! If a couple's relationship is strong, this workshop will provide them with tools and insights to make their relationship even better. If a couple has a distressed relationship, this workshop can provide a road map for repair! This workshop has some new material & an optional spotlight session on parenting!
This is an individual practice providing telehealth therapy to individuals and couples.

This is an individual practice providing telehealth therapy to individuals and couples.
In this ongoing DBT-informed weekly support group, teens (ages 13-17) will gather to learn and grow in life skills for stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships, and mindfulness.

In this ongoing DBT-informed weekly support group, teens (ages 13-17) will gather to learn and grow in life skills for stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships, and mindfulness.
Empowered Parenting STRATEGIES FOR NAVIGATING THE TEEN YEARS. The course is broken into 4 modules, each with a different focus. Module 1: Understanding Teen Development Module 2: Building Healthy Relationships Module 3: Navigating Challenges and Influences Module 4: Supporting Growth and Well-Being. Participate via ZOOM

Empowered Parenting STRATEGIES FOR NAVIGATING THE TEEN YEARS. The course is broken into 4 modules, each with a different focus. Module 1: Understanding Teen Development Module 2: Building Healthy Relationships Module 3: Navigating Challenges and Influences Module 4: Supporting Growth and Well-Being. Participate via ZOOM
Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence based mental health counseling services to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and achieve emotional well being. We provide therapy for a variety of personal needs, with special emphasis in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, and eating disorders. We also work with individuals diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder and Schizophrenia. Our focus is on you: helping you feel safe and supported to be yourself, to heal yourself, and to feel better. We are passionate about making a difference in others lives.

Hosted by Megan Conedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence based mental health counseling services to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and achieve emotional well being. We provide therapy for a variety of personal needs, with special emphasis in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, and eating disorders. We also work with individuals diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder and Schizophrenia. Our focus is on you: helping you feel safe and supported to be yourself, to heal yourself, and to feel better. We are passionate about making a difference in others lives.
Collaborative partnership between Mindful Therapy Group and independent mental health professionals. Providers that are members of Mindful Therapy Group receive support with administrative tasks, insurance billing, client placement, and more, so they can focus on providing the best care to their clients.

Hosted by Kassandra Ransom
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98662
Collaborative partnership between Mindful Therapy Group and independent mental health professionals. Providers that are members of Mindful Therapy Group receive support with administrative tasks, insurance billing, client placement, and more, so they can focus on providing the best care to their clients.
I put together groups of individuals and families seeking a new way to find support and healing. Therapy has innovative tools to support you. Expressive Arts speaks all languages, is accessible to anyone with a human story.

Hosted by Sarah Blanchette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98665
I put together groups of individuals and families seeking a new way to find support and healing. Therapy has innovative tools to support you. Expressive Arts speaks all languages, is accessible to anyone with a human story.
At A Better Way Counseling Services we offer Washington State certified Anger Management/Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment groups, for those who are court ordered or voluntary. In addition, they are designed to teach nonviolence, accountability, conflict resolution, boundary setting, and assertiveness instead of aggression. We believe that respect is essential to model as well as teach these concepts. Our DV Treatment program helps men and women learn and practice nonviolent methods of dealing with conflict in relationships. Insurance is not accepted for these groups. For more information please visit our website at abwcs.com then the Domestic Violence and Anger Management Treatment tab.

Hosted by A Better Way Counseling Service
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98663
At A Better Way Counseling Services we offer Washington State certified Anger Management/Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment groups, for those who are court ordered or voluntary. In addition, they are designed to teach nonviolence, accountability, conflict resolution, boundary setting, and assertiveness instead of aggression. We believe that respect is essential to model as well as teach these concepts. Our DV Treatment program helps men and women learn and practice nonviolent methods of dealing with conflict in relationships. Insurance is not accepted for these groups. For more information please visit our website at abwcs.com then the Domestic Violence and Anger Management Treatment tab.
This is a group for WOMEN interested in exploring their spirituality, and the edges of personal awareness. We'll stretch mind and body, connect to inner wisdom, be creative, share ideas, hopes, dreams, passions, and fears, and make personal connections through friendly relating. If you are curious, wondering about possibilities and potential, and open to inspiration, come meet with like-minded women and share in the journey!

Hosted by Creative Holistic Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT, RYT
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
This is a group for WOMEN interested in exploring their spirituality, and the edges of personal awareness. We'll stretch mind and body, connect to inner wisdom, be creative, share ideas, hopes, dreams, passions, and fears, and make personal connections through friendly relating. If you are curious, wondering about possibilities and potential, and open to inspiration, come meet with like-minded women and share in the journey!
Navigating children and parenting between two households can be very challenging. Whether you are newly separated, or there have been years of frustration, there are always new things that can be learned. This class is a four week session beginning September 25th at 7p.m. and lasts for one hour. During these classes, you will learn how to co-parent while navigating the dynamics two-households. This class is taught utilizing best practices and methods. Space is limited (so is what can be written in here!), so call for details and to reserve your space! Cost covers all four sessions.

Hosted by Brenda Huffstutler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LICSW
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
Navigating children and parenting between two households can be very challenging. Whether you are newly separated, or there have been years of frustration, there are always new things that can be learned. This class is a four week session beginning September 25th at 7p.m. and lasts for one hour. During these classes, you will learn how to co-parent while navigating the dynamics two-households. This class is taught utilizing best practices and methods. Space is limited (so is what can be written in here!), so call for details and to reserve your space! Cost covers all four sessions.
New men's support group forming (3/2/19) for men coping with emotional issues that are affecting their relationships. This group will focus on understanding men't emotional needs in a safe, therapeutic, and supportive group. Topics may include: communication, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, depression, coping skills, grief and loss, motivation, unemployment. This group is co-facilitated by John Mollahan, LMHC and Mike Shultz, LMHC

New men's support group forming (3/2/19) for men coping with emotional issues that are affecting their relationships. This group will focus on understanding men't emotional needs in a safe, therapeutic, and supportive group. Topics may include: communication, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, depression, coping skills, grief and loss, motivation, unemployment. This group is co-facilitated by John Mollahan, LMHC and Mike Shultz, LMHC
Heritage NW Group therapists use a client centered approach using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, solution focused and MI to allow the client to grow in a supportive environment. Heritage NW Group offers therapy for those with mental health diagnoses and for those who are seeking personal growth in a supportive and friendly environment. Individuals can benefit from therapy to develop positive lifestyle choices, balance, increase insights to unlock barriers on potential and manage life transitions. Heritage NW Group offers office and Telehealth visits for your convenience.

Hosted by Cecelia Marie Engleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW, BSW
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98662
Heritage NW Group therapists use a client centered approach using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, solution focused and MI to allow the client to grow in a supportive environment. Heritage NW Group offers therapy for those with mental health diagnoses and for those who are seeking personal growth in a supportive and friendly environment. Individuals can benefit from therapy to develop positive lifestyle choices, balance, increase insights to unlock barriers on potential and manage life transitions. Heritage NW Group offers office and Telehealth visits for your convenience.
Come learn how to harness the power of your brain to gain a greater quality of life. We will be discussing tools you can use to manage your pain. This will be a 10 week interactive group where you will be able to increase your skills and knowledge and gain support from peers who know what you may be going through. Enrolling now for a October/November start.

Come learn how to harness the power of your brain to gain a greater quality of life. We will be discussing tools you can use to manage your pain. This will be a 10 week interactive group where you will be able to increase your skills and knowledge and gain support from peers who know what you may be going through. Enrolling now for a October/November start.
The Grief Recovery Method (GRM) is an evidence-based, action orientated program designed to help an individual complete the relationship to pain, isolation, and loneliness caused by a significant emotional loss. It provides a method of releasing unfinished business which then allows you, the griever, to ore forward towards a more healthy, joyful, and productive life. Join us for an 8-week, 16-hour program grief group and learn new tools to help you navigate the journey of your own personal loss! Group starts on Wednesday, May 31 and runs for 8 consecutive Wednesdays. Cost is $720.

Hosted by Colleen Storey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, GRMS
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98684
The Grief Recovery Method (GRM) is an evidence-based, action orientated program designed to help an individual complete the relationship to pain, isolation, and loneliness caused by a significant emotional loss. It provides a method of releasing unfinished business which then allows you, the griever, to ore forward towards a more healthy, joyful, and productive life. Join us for an 8-week, 16-hour program grief group and learn new tools to help you navigate the journey of your own personal loss! Group starts on Wednesday, May 31 and runs for 8 consecutive Wednesdays. Cost is $720.
90 min Group of up to 4 clinicians working toward licensure. Focus is on identifying and navigating boundaries with clients and other clinicians, case consultations and presentations of various clinical topics.

90 min Group of up to 4 clinicians working toward licensure. Focus is on identifying and navigating boundaries with clients and other clinicians, case consultations and presentations of various clinical topics.
Focused on relationship issues, this group seeks to improve social skills, anxiety, and relationship problems. It also helps provide better coping mechanisms and is helpful for people who are in co-dependent relationships, have attachments issues, and/or are going through divorce and looking for support. This is an open-ended group. You can join/drop in at any time.

Focused on relationship issues, this group seeks to improve social skills, anxiety, and relationship problems. It also helps provide better coping mechanisms and is helpful for people who are in co-dependent relationships, have attachments issues, and/or are going through divorce and looking for support. This is an open-ended group. You can join/drop in at any time.
Mindful Therapy Group is a diverse group of over 900 independent mental health practitioners serving Washington and Oregon. Each licensed mental health professional that is a member of Mindful Therapy Group is a separate, independent business. Providers that are members of Mindful Therapy Group receive support with administrative tasks, insurance billing, client placement, and more, so they can focus on providing the best care to their clients. As a client, you can expect the highest quality administrative services, warm and professional offices, and a seamless Telehealth experience while receiving care from your provider.

Mindful Therapy Group is a diverse group of over 900 independent mental health practitioners serving Washington and Oregon. Each licensed mental health professional that is a member of Mindful Therapy Group is a separate, independent business. Providers that are members of Mindful Therapy Group receive support with administrative tasks, insurance billing, client placement, and more, so they can focus on providing the best care to their clients. As a client, you can expect the highest quality administrative services, warm and professional offices, and a seamless Telehealth experience while receiving care from your provider.
We are a non-profit mental health counseling group centered on providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate mental health care that facilitates growth in our clients and in our community. Since 1997, our Christian mission and vision has continued to be the trusted source for affordable professional counseling in the Pacific Northwest.

We are a non-profit mental health counseling group centered on providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate mental health care that facilitates growth in our clients and in our community. Since 1997, our Christian mission and vision has continued to be the trusted source for affordable professional counseling in the Pacific Northwest.
Co-Ed Psychodynamic Process Group: This interpersonal group for men and women provides a rich, dynamic environment with multiple perspectives and interaction styles allowing members to practice relationship skills. This is a demonstrated method of increasing self-awareness...the group serves as a microcosm for the world outside, allowing feelings to develop and be worked through real-time. Group members are helped as these skills generalize to social, romantic, and work relationships outside. The group focuses on direct communication, self-expression, and boundaries. Learn more at: https://www.douglasspsyd.com/groups.html

Co-Ed Psychodynamic Process Group: This interpersonal group for men and women provides a rich, dynamic environment with multiple perspectives and interaction styles allowing members to practice relationship skills. This is a demonstrated method of increasing self-awareness...the group serves as a microcosm for the world outside, allowing feelings to develop and be worked through real-time. Group members are helped as these skills generalize to social, romantic, and work relationships outside. The group focuses on direct communication, self-expression, and boundaries. Learn more at: https://www.douglasspsyd.com/groups.html
This group is not currently active. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested, as I am awaiting increased interest for the next series. The group is intended for adults with an official or suspected Autism diagnosis. Meetings are held weekly via video conference. The primary objectives are fostering connection and promoting self-understanding. Participants will have the opportunity to learn coping strategies, enhance emotional awareness, and build personal resilience. Each session will include a structured curriculum and activities designed to encourage engagement and support a supportive, judgment-free environment.

This group is not currently active. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested, as I am awaiting increased interest for the next series. The group is intended for adults with an official or suspected Autism diagnosis. Meetings are held weekly via video conference. The primary objectives are fostering connection and promoting self-understanding. Participants will have the opportunity to learn coping strategies, enhance emotional awareness, and build personal resilience. Each session will include a structured curriculum and activities designed to encourage engagement and support a supportive, judgment-free environment.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Vancouver?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.