Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Divergent Wellbeing
Divergent Wellbeing is a group of therapists dedicated to providing collaborative and nonjudgmental mental health care to adolescents and adults in and beyond the LGBTQ+ community in Washington State.
Hosted by Elizabeth Mateer
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98122
Divergent Wellbeing is a group of therapists dedicated to providing collaborative and nonjudgmental mental health care to adolescents and adults in and beyond the LGBTQ+ community in Washington State.
Spouses/Partners of Sex Addicts - Seattle
This group focuses on those in relationship with someone who has betrayed their trust. This is a non-denominational group: all are welcome. Group sessions assist partners and spouses to release obsessions and anxieties. Whether members choose to remain in or ...
Hosted by Amy Bloom LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSAT, CMAT, CCBRT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This group focuses on those in relationship with someone who has betrayed their trust. This is a non-denominational group: all are welcome. Group sessions assist partners and spouses to release obsessions and anxieties. Whether members choose to remain in or ...
Northwest Institute on Intimacy
Less than 5% of therapists have training in these five areas: Individual, Couple, Family, Spiritual Intimacy, and Sex Therapy. Yet, each of our therapists has completed years of advanced training. Life's challenges affect all corners of our lives and we ...
Hosted by Tina Schermer Sellers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98117
Less than 5% of therapists have training in these five areas: Individual, Couple, Family, Spiritual Intimacy, and Sex Therapy. Yet, each of our therapists has completed years of advanced training. Life's challenges affect all corners of our lives and we ...
Self Space
Self Space is a small, group therapy private practice with offices in Seattle and on the Eastside. We aim to provide the highest quality therapeutic services, and support our therapists to perform at their best, while taking great care of ...
Hosted by Marcus Berley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Self Space is a small, group therapy private practice with offices in Seattle and on the Eastside. We aim to provide the highest quality therapeutic services, and support our therapists to perform at their best, while taking great care of ...
Divorce Support Group-begins April 15th
DIVORCE IS COMPLEX, ISN'T IT? IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE OR NEED HELP FINDING A WAY THROUGH, YOU'VE FOUND A PLACE. We will be offering grief support, guidance around complex loss, navigating the unknown, and self-care/resiliency practices. Beginning ...
Hosted by Greenlake Wellness Group
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
DIVORCE IS COMPLEX, ISN'T IT? IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE OR NEED HELP FINDING A WAY THROUGH, YOU'VE FOUND A PLACE. We will be offering grief support, guidance around complex loss, navigating the unknown, and self-care/resiliency practices. Beginning ...
Emotional Literacy: Language of Feelings (on hold)
We will examine four common emotions with which many of us struggle: anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger along with mixed emotions like guilt and overwhelm, and pleasant emotions like joy and gratitude. We will go to the heart of each ...
Hosted by Jenny Leung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
We will examine four common emotions with which many of us struggle: anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger along with mixed emotions like guilt and overwhelm, and pleasant emotions like joy and gratitude. We will go to the heart of each ...
2207 NE 65th St, #204, Seattle, WA 98115
Hosted by Erjing Cui
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
Ideal Mental Health and Wellness
Hosted by Debbie Davieca Singh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Debbie Davieca Singh, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98101
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 ...
Men's Therapy Group
Men healing in a group of men: this may seem contradictory given the wounds that sometimes occur between fathers, sons, brothers. Yet through the sharing of stories with other men we gain perspective, compassion and the insight necessary to move ...
Hosted by Paul Berkelhammer
Counselor, LMHC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
Men healing in a group of men: this may seem contradictory given the wounds that sometimes occur between fathers, sons, brothers. Yet through the sharing of stories with other men we gain perspective, compassion and the insight necessary to move ...
Mindful Therapy Group
Mental Health Services
Hosted by Into Action Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Mental Health Services
Seattle Psychology
Hosted by Sara Smucker Barnwell
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Alcohol/Drug Recovery Support
Adult men and women identify personal strategies for sobriety and recovery and create a safe place for giving and receiving support. While we respect 12-step approaches, we are interested in helping those who are looking for an alternative to 12 ...
Hosted by Michael A Galloway
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
Adult men and women identify personal strategies for sobriety and recovery and create a safe place for giving and receiving support. While we respect 12-step approaches, we are interested in helping those who are looking for an alternative to 12 ...
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 ...
Therapy and Support
Learning to support and connect with other participants to find strength emotionally and psychologically. We work through our anxiety and depression by speaking to our truth. This therapy helps us find a way through our work with others and how ...
Hosted by Thomas J Auflick
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
Learning to support and connect with other participants to find strength emotionally and psychologically. We work through our anxiety and depression by speaking to our truth. This therapy helps us find a way through our work with others and how ...
Divorce / Major Break-Up Men's Group
Spaces are available now. Group meets in person & online (for out-of-area members). A support group for people who share experiences connected to divorcing, a divorce, a separation, or a significant breakup. An intentional group of people who can relate ...
Hosted by Erich Henninger
Counselor, Erich Henninger, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Spaces are available now. Group meets in person & online (for out-of-area members). A support group for people who share experiences connected to divorcing, a divorce, a separation, or a significant breakup. An intentional group of people who can relate ...
The Counseling Cooperative
adjective: Working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit. We're a like-minded group of counselors/therapists providing a diverse source of help under one roof. We believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance created between client and counselor, ...
Hosted by LaVonne K Dorsey
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCM, CBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
adjective: Working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit. We're a like-minded group of counselors/therapists providing a diverse source of help under one roof. We believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance created between client and counselor, ...
Relational Therapy Group for Adults
Am I being understood? Why do I feel disconnected? Relationships...How do I do it? Do these questions speak to your experience? If so, I would like to invite you to a therapy group for men and women which will address ...
Hosted by Jason Goldstein
Counselor, MSW, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
Am I being understood? Why do I feel disconnected? Relationships...How do I do it? Do these questions speak to your experience? If so, I would like to invite you to a therapy group for men and women which will address ...
Racial Trauma Group Therapy
This group cultivates a healing space for those who have experienced racial trauma. The focus is to foster understanding, validation, and healing. This is done through group support, psychoeducation, and the development of coping strategies. The group consist of 8-10 ...
Hosted by Barbara Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98108
This group cultivates a healing space for those who have experienced racial trauma. The focus is to foster understanding, validation, and healing. This is done through group support, psychoeducation, and the development of coping strategies. The group consist of 8-10 ...
Intro to DBT Skills centering LGBTQ+ Teens
Sequoia's 12-week DBT Skills Group is a great option for youth needing more coping skills. DBT is an evidence-based therapy used to treat a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma. This group will ...
Hosted by Alaina Boyle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
Sequoia's 12-week DBT Skills Group is a great option for youth needing more coping skills. DBT is an evidence-based therapy used to treat a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma. This group will ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Seattle?
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.