Support Groups in District of Columbia
Embracing Your Power: Women's ADHD Group
If you've ever felt boxed in by the way you are "supposed" to do things with ADHD, come join this group! Connect with other women to embrace the power of your brain, practice self-compassion, and let go of guilt. Staff ...
If you've ever felt boxed in by the way you are "supposed" to do things with ADHD, come join this group! Connect with other women to embrace the power of your brain, practice self-compassion, and let go of guilt. Staff ...
Long-term, trauma-based, psychodynamic groups.
I run several long-term groups for 6 to 8 female trauma survivors with Dianne Carlson, APRN, MS, CS. Participants must also be in individual therapy. Please call for more information.
Hosted by Joanne Zucchetto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20015
I run several long-term groups for 6 to 8 female trauma survivors with Dianne Carlson, APRN, MS, CS. Participants must also be in individual therapy. Please call for more information.
Mindfully Melanin
This is a safe space for African American Psychotherapists to meet, support and discuss client issues. This will be a bi-weekly meeting.
Hosted by Schwanna Qualls
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This is a safe space for African American Psychotherapists to meet, support and discuss client issues. This will be a bi-weekly meeting.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Support
This is a time limited supportive psychotherapy group for women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss.
Hosted by Megan Flood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
This is a time limited supportive psychotherapy group for women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss.
Narrative Therapy Processing Group (10-WK virtual)
Do you feel driven and exhausted by seeking results, fearful of getting it wrong or missing out? Is it difficult to be present in life because anxiety has your thoughts racing and working overtime? In this 10-week Narrative Processing group ...
Hosted by Adrian S Hosler
Counselor, MA, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
Do you feel driven and exhausted by seeking results, fearful of getting it wrong or missing out? Is it difficult to be present in life because anxiety has your thoughts racing and working overtime? In this 10-week Narrative Processing group ...
Interpersonal Therapy Group
A colleague and I offer a long-term psychotherapy group. This group offers a safe space to share your experience with others and to try out being more honest and authentic about your thoughts, feelings, and reactions to others. This experience ...
Hosted by Helena (Mimi) Martin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
A colleague and I offer a long-term psychotherapy group. This group offers a safe space to share your experience with others and to try out being more honest and authentic about your thoughts, feelings, and reactions to others. This experience ...
District Sangha
Through contemplative practice, conscious community building, and the study of wisdom texts, District Sangha invites you to embark on a journey of awakening consciousness. We will gather monthly to talk, reflect, and meditate together. We contemplate how to develop the ...
Hosted by Mina Barimany
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Through contemplative practice, conscious community building, and the study of wisdom texts, District Sangha invites you to embark on a journey of awakening consciousness. We will gather monthly to talk, reflect, and meditate together. We contemplate how to develop the ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Training Grp
Based on the work of Marsha Linehan, Ph.D, The DBT Skills Training Group is a 13 week group intervention that teaches one skills to make a life worth living. During the group participants will develop core mindfulness skills, radical acceptance ...
Hosted by Mary Hope Blase
MS, APRN, CNS
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
Based on the work of Marsha Linehan, Ph.D, The DBT Skills Training Group is a 13 week group intervention that teaches one skills to make a life worth living. During the group participants will develop core mindfulness skills, radical acceptance ...
How We Love for Singles
Using the How We Love Single's Curriculum, we will look at the various attachment styles and identify your primary love style or imprint. We will meet online for 7 sessions. You must order your own How We Love Single's Participant ...
Hosted by Cynthia G Crockett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20017
Using the How We Love Single's Curriculum, we will look at the various attachment styles and identify your primary love style or imprint. We will meet online for 7 sessions. You must order your own How We Love Single's Participant ...
A Group For Women About Life
All women/all ages join this 10-week group to explore our roles as women in the world today.(2 hours/week). Learn about what is activated in our daily experience and the energies/archetypes that affect our lives. Feel nurtured. Explore your own possibilities. ...
Hosted by Liz Goll Lerner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
All women/all ages join this 10-week group to explore our roles as women in the world today.(2 hours/week). Learn about what is activated in our daily experience and the energies/archetypes that affect our lives. Feel nurtured. Explore your own possibilities. ...
Adult Stutterers Group
A group is being formed for adult stutterers who have had speech therapy and are not motivated to use speech techniques that modify their stuttering, like speaking at a slow rate or using 'Hollins," because they are embarrassed about how ...
A group is being formed for adult stutterers who have had speech therapy and are not motivated to use speech techniques that modify their stuttering, like speaking at a slow rate or using 'Hollins," because they are embarrassed about how ...
Men’s Mental Health Group
Virtual group offered (November 8th - December 13th). This 6-session program will cover some essential topics that are important to men’s mental health: (Boundaries & Balance, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships, Accountability, Self-care, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Trauma, Reflection, Forgiveness, Healing, & Self-Value). ...
Hosted by D'Angelo Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
Virtual group offered (November 8th - December 13th). This 6-session program will cover some essential topics that are important to men’s mental health: (Boundaries & Balance, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships, Accountability, Self-care, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Trauma, Reflection, Forgiveness, Healing, & Self-Value). ...
washington nutrition and counseling group
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Hosted by Dr. Francine Baffa, LCSW — Balance, Focus, Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20005
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Washington Nutriton and Counseling Group
Hosted by Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20005
Total Anger Management Education
A comprehensive Anger Management program
Hosted by Mind's Eye Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20001
A comprehensive Anger Management program
Reclaiming Our Lives
The Reclaiming Our Lives Group is a trauma-focused group which addresses life challenges that have may have caused you to be stuck in the past due to unresolved pain or trauma from childhood, past or current life problems. It is ...
Hosted by Kim Harris Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20006
The Reclaiming Our Lives Group is a trauma-focused group which addresses life challenges that have may have caused you to be stuck in the past due to unresolved pain or trauma from childhood, past or current life problems. It is ...
Young Adult (YA) Group
We are relaunching the YA group. This is an open group for people between the ages of 18 and 26. Designed to provide a safe space for YAs to explore their developmental stage and discuss life challenges in a supportive ...
We are relaunching the YA group. This is an open group for people between the ages of 18 and 26. Designed to provide a safe space for YAs to explore their developmental stage and discuss life challenges in a supportive ...
Co-ed Psychotherapy Process Group
Group therapy is an important element of how I work. Once we establish a trusting relationship in individual therapy, group therapy functions as a practical laboratory to try out new ways of relating in the world. This group functions as ...
Hosted by Bridget L Burke
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Group therapy is an important element of how I work. Once we establish a trusting relationship in individual therapy, group therapy functions as a practical laboratory to try out new ways of relating in the world. This group functions as ...
Young Adult (27-35 yo) Anxiety Group
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It will meet every Tuesday in our office from 5:30 to 6:45 pm, starting Mar. 19, 2024. The group will be led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several ...
Hosted by DC Talk Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It will meet every Tuesday in our office from 5:30 to 6:45 pm, starting Mar. 19, 2024. The group will be led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several ...
Interpersonal Development Therapy Group
Individuals join groups to help improve their relationships with themselves and others. This specific group works by utilizing the group process to explore interpersonal interactions that happen with group members in the present moment. Group members challenge themselves within group ...
Individuals join groups to help improve their relationships with themselves and others. This specific group works by utilizing the group process to explore interpersonal interactions that happen with group members in the present moment. Group members challenge themselves within group ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in District of Columbia?
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.