Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Present Centered Group Therapy for PTSD
New telehealth Present-Centered Group Therapy (PCGT) for PTSD. PCGT is an evidenced based, twelve session group effective in reducing and managing symptoms. PCGT educates group members on symptoms of PTSD and related reactions. The core focus of treatment empowers members ...
Hosted by Daniel Gross, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
New telehealth Present-Centered Group Therapy (PCGT) for PTSD. PCGT is an evidenced based, twelve session group effective in reducing and managing symptoms. PCGT educates group members on symptoms of PTSD and related reactions. The core focus of treatment empowers members ...
Prenatal & Postpartum Couples Intensive Workshops
In home, personalized couples workshop to prepare for/navigate postpartum period. Clients can customize their own workshop between 3-8 hours over 1 or 2 days. Partners will: 1. Develop an all encompassing, personalized postpartum support plan 2. Learn skills for managing ...
Hosted by Kendra Foisie Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C, CDHWP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
In home, personalized couples workshop to prepare for/navigate postpartum period. Clients can customize their own workshop between 3-8 hours over 1 or 2 days. Partners will: 1. Develop an all encompassing, personalized postpartum support plan 2. Learn skills for managing ...
Florescence Psychotherapy
Florescence Psychotherapy was created out of a desire to provide quality care for clients by utilizing the power of consistent and trustworthy connection to enable clients to develop curiosity about their lives and the support to courageously work towards growth. ...
Hosted by Jennifer Keyte
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98136
Florescence Psychotherapy was created out of a desire to provide quality care for clients by utilizing the power of consistent and trustworthy connection to enable clients to develop curiosity about their lives and the support to courageously work towards growth. ...
Generations Dance Group
As a first-time mom myself, I know parenthood can be a daunting task, especially as your own body changes and you begin to feel that new life moving inside of you. In this open group, we will bond as pregnant ...
Hosted by Caitlyn Gilmore
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
As a first-time mom myself, I know parenthood can be a daunting task, especially as your own body changes and you begin to feel that new life moving inside of you. In this open group, we will bond as pregnant ...
Grief and Loss Men's Group
This group is designed for men working through difficult times in their lives, with a particular focus on grief and loss. Together, we explore issues of grief and loss in the context of masculinity and what it means to be ...
Hosted by Cascades Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
This group is designed for men working through difficult times in their lives, with a particular focus on grief and loss. Together, we explore issues of grief and loss in the context of masculinity and what it means to be ...
Gay & Gray
A support group for gay men 50+
Hosted by Christopher Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98144
A support group for gay men 50+
Clinical Supervision Group: 1st Sat of the month
Clinical supervision group of supervisees who are associates with LSWAIC or LMHC status. The group is 3 hours on the first Saturday of each month, and $90 per group
Hosted by Regina Y Yeh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
Clinical supervision group of supervisees who are associates with LSWAIC or LMHC status. The group is 3 hours on the first Saturday of each month, and $90 per group
Supervision for LMHCAs, 1:1 and group options
Supervision for LMHCA's and others. Consultation for professionals. Format includes online and/or in-person.
Hosted by Laura Stone
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
Supervision for LMHCA's and others. Consultation for professionals. Format includes online and/or in-person.
Seattle School of Body-Psychotherapy Certification
For therapists who want to specialize, we are training program for therapists and those who work with others. We incorporate the work of Wilhelm Reich and Core Energetics with contemporary therapies and indigenous practices. Students of SSBP gain a strong ...
Hosted by Aylee Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
For therapists who want to specialize, we are training program for therapists and those who work with others. We incorporate the work of Wilhelm Reich and Core Energetics with contemporary therapies and indigenous practices. Students of SSBP gain a strong ...
Gong Bath Meditation
This Sound Therapy group is a great way to address anxiety and reduce stress. Please email me for more information.
Hosted by Sha'ari Garfinkel - Certified Emdr Practitioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, FAMI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98106
This Sound Therapy group is a great way to address anxiety and reduce stress. Please email me for more information.
Women's Group
A year long women's group to empower and encourage women to create a balanced and healthy life personally and relationally.
Hosted by Tracy Klemme
Counselor, LMHC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
A year long women's group to empower and encourage women to create a balanced and healthy life personally and relationally.
VARDS Neurolinguistic Programming
Guide patients in analyzing strategies used by successful individuals and applying them to reach a personal goal
Hosted by Ike Uzowulu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FPMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Guide patients in analyzing strategies used by successful individuals and applying them to reach a personal goal
CPTSD Survivors Group
Group is full, but starting a waitlist for next group. A goal-oriented group for adult survivors of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a closed group of 5-7 participants meeting virtually for 4 months. Open to Washington state residents. Starts ...
Hosted by Samantha Holsather
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98116
Group is full, but starting a waitlist for next group. A goal-oriented group for adult survivors of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a closed group of 5-7 participants meeting virtually for 4 months. Open to Washington state residents. Starts ...
Swagger - A Queer Men's Body Image Process Group
Currently on hold. Please reach out if you are interested. Why are queer men hyper-focused on body image? Our current culture is filled with factors that can contribute to the dissatisfaction of not only our bodies, but also those around ...
Hosted by David Romanelli
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Currently on hold. Please reach out if you are interested. Why are queer men hyper-focused on body image? Our current culture is filled with factors that can contribute to the dissatisfaction of not only our bodies, but also those around ...
Facing the Shadows group for men
Task based group for men in recovery from sex addiction/compulsive sexual behavior
Hosted by MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Task based group for men in recovery from sex addiction/compulsive sexual behavior
Maiden to Mother: A Matrescence Mini Day Retreat
Are you a new mother who is juggling life with young kids? Are just now coming up for air after the complex newborn months? Are you yearning to get reoriented to the woman you are now? Do you want to ...
Hosted by Michelle Jones
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
Are you a new mother who is juggling life with young kids? Are just now coming up for air after the complex newborn months? Are you yearning to get reoriented to the woman you are now? Do you want to ...
Sex Addiction Recovery for Porn & Sex Addicts
I facilitate a men's sex addiction group. It is a non-judgmental, supportive group helping men deepen their understanding about themselves, what fuels addictive living, how to regain integrity and learn to handle the many challenges of their lives responsibly.
Hosted by Hirsch Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
I facilitate a men's sex addiction group. It is a non-judgmental, supportive group helping men deepen their understanding about themselves, what fuels addictive living, how to regain integrity and learn to handle the many challenges of their lives responsibly.
Adult Children of Emotionally Fucked Up Parents
Virtual Group therapy offers a safe space to express your emotions related to trauma with the support of a mental health clinician. Sharing these feelings with others who understand can be cathartic and can facilitate the healing process. Join me, ...
Hosted by Eryn E Hicker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
Virtual Group therapy offers a safe space to express your emotions related to trauma with the support of a mental health clinician. Sharing these feelings with others who understand can be cathartic and can facilitate the healing process. Join me, ...
Health at Every Size
Health at Every Size (HAES) Support Group: Outpatient group with education, process, and experiential activities focused on HAES principles. Potential members should be interested in moving away from a diet and weight-focused approach to health. Individuals of all sizes are ...
Hosted by Opal: Food+Body Wisdom
Treatment Center, PhD, CEDS
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Health at Every Size (HAES) Support Group: Outpatient group with education, process, and experiential activities focused on HAES principles. Potential members should be interested in moving away from a diet and weight-focused approach to health. Individuals of all sizes are ...
Beginning Mindfulness for Mental Health
This will be an online group meeting for 6 sessions, designed to help meditation newbies learn about how to use it to support their mental health.
Hosted by Seattle EMDR Associates
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This will be an online group meeting for 6 sessions, designed to help meditation newbies learn about how to use it to support their mental health.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Seattle?
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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.