Support Groups in Bethesda, MD
Daybreak Bethesda
Private outpatient practice. Appointments available. Specializing in evidence based approaches to treating anxiety and mood disorders with and without medication
Hosted by Alok Rawat
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Private outpatient practice. Appointments available. Specializing in evidence based approaches to treating anxiety and mood disorders with and without medication
Your Best Self Therapy
Our goal is embedded in our name. We aim to guide individuals on their journey to discovering their best selves through therapeutic and skill-building services! We use a holistic approach combining empathy, compassion, and evidence-based techniques to promote growth in ...
Hosted by Alexis de la Rosa
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Our goal is embedded in our name. We aim to guide individuals on their journey to discovering their best selves through therapeutic and skill-building services! We use a holistic approach combining empathy, compassion, and evidence-based techniques to promote growth in ...
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
www.washingtonnutritionan dcounseling.com
Hosted by Stephanie Dawn Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
www.washingtonnutritionan dcounseling.com
DBT Skills Group Adults
Online Teletherapy Group: Rolling admission, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills training groups teach individuals to better manage emotions instead of being controlled by them; to better cope with stress; learn to get a long better with others; to become more ...
Hosted by Cheryl D Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, MPA, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Online Teletherapy Group: Rolling admission, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills training groups teach individuals to better manage emotions instead of being controlled by them; to better cope with stress; learn to get a long better with others; to become more ...
Psychodynamically Oriented Mixed Gender
This is a mixed gender psychotherapy group addressing a variety of issues including career development, appropriate expression of feelings including anger, relationships with friends, colleagues, and romantic partners, parenting, work/life balance, depression, anxiety, and self-destructive behavior. The ages of members ...
Hosted by Elaine Klionsky
Psychologist, JD, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This is a mixed gender psychotherapy group addressing a variety of issues including career development, appropriate expression of feelings including anger, relationships with friends, colleagues, and romantic partners, parenting, work/life balance, depression, anxiety, and self-destructive behavior. The ages of members ...
Support After TFMR
The difficult, heartbreaking decision to end a wanted pregnancy for a medical reason often results in feelings that are not addressed by other loss support groups. This group will help decrease isolation by addressing feelings such as grief, guilt, and ...
Hosted by Rachel E. K. Freedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
The difficult, heartbreaking decision to end a wanted pregnancy for a medical reason often results in feelings that are not addressed by other loss support groups. This group will help decrease isolation by addressing feelings such as grief, guilt, and ...
Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Hosted by Jim McGreevey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Sexual Trauma Support Group (Teens)
Dealing with the aftermath of sexual trauma is a complex and difficult process. Many survivors of sexual assault and/or sexual abuse continue to experience emotional struggles despite having gained an understanding of their trauma. Group therapy, supplemented by individual therapy, ...
Hosted by Dr. Laudan Moghadam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Dealing with the aftermath of sexual trauma is a complex and difficult process. Many survivors of sexual assault and/or sexual abuse continue to experience emotional struggles despite having gained an understanding of their trauma. Group therapy, supplemented by individual therapy, ...
Adult DBT Skills Group
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) group is a structured open group with a focus on specific skills in four primary modules: Mindfulness skills; Interpersonal effectiveness skills; Emotion regulation skills; and Distress tolerance skills.
Hosted by Victoria Mwongela
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSc, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) group is a structured open group with a focus on specific skills in four primary modules: Mindfulness skills; Interpersonal effectiveness skills; Emotion regulation skills; and Distress tolerance skills.
DBT Skills Group for Adolescents
Weekly group that teaches DBT skills to teens (average age 12-15). Can be comprehensive DBT and can be strictly skills based depending on need of group member. Group is supportive, structured, and skills-based with space for processing.
Hosted by Emily L Rizzo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Weekly group that teaches DBT skills to teens (average age 12-15). Can be comprehensive DBT and can be strictly skills based depending on need of group member. Group is supportive, structured, and skills-based with space for processing.
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
www.washingtonnutritionan dcounseling.com
Hosted by Bentley Noland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
www.washingtonnutritionan dcounseling.com
DBT Groups
We offer DBT skills and process psychotherapy groups for teens and young adults. Groups are open to new members throughout the year.
Hosted by Metropolitan Counseling Associates
Treatment Center, LCSW-C, PhD, MD
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
We offer DBT skills and process psychotherapy groups for teens and young adults. Groups are open to new members throughout the year.
Coed Adult Insight Oriented Process Group
Group members are high functioning successful adults working on improving their relationships, self-efficacy, self esteem and mood. Group goals are to recognize, understand, and work through what gets in our way as we strive to have more in our lives. ...
Hosted by Daniel Turetsky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Group members are high functioning successful adults working on improving their relationships, self-efficacy, self esteem and mood. Group goals are to recognize, understand, and work through what gets in our way as we strive to have more in our lives. ...
Teen Girls' Skills + Support Group
This group is designed for female-identifying teens (13-18) looking for an open, relaxed, and supportive environment to discuss relevant mental health topics, process thoughts and feelings with peers and licensed therapist, and build on/create a stronger foundation of coping tools, ...
Hosted by Carly Garrett Schreiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This group is designed for female-identifying teens (13-18) looking for an open, relaxed, and supportive environment to discuss relevant mental health topics, process thoughts and feelings with peers and licensed therapist, and build on/create a stronger foundation of coping tools, ...
DBT Groups
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) groups are structured open groups with focus on specific skills in four primary modules: Mindfulness skills; Interpersonal effectiveness skills; Emotion regulation skills; and Distress tolerance skills. Multiple group options available.
Hosted by Marjorie Kreppel
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) groups are structured open groups with focus on specific skills in four primary modules: Mindfulness skills; Interpersonal effectiveness skills; Emotion regulation skills; and Distress tolerance skills. Multiple group options available.
DBT Groups
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): a highly specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to help people with difficulties managing their emotions. In group, clients learn skills for better management of emotions, relationships, distress and focusing on the present moment. ...
Hosted by The Counseling Center of Maryland
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): a highly specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to help people with difficulties managing their emotions. In group, clients learn skills for better management of emotions, relationships, distress and focusing on the present moment. ...
Multiple Adolescent Therapy Groups
The practice offers numerous therapy groups for adolescents. See www.rathboneandassociates .com for a complete and current listing.
Hosted by Britt H Rathbone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20816
The practice offers numerous therapy groups for adolescents. See www.rathboneandassociates .com for a complete and current listing.
Interpersonal Group
Hosted by Lorraine Wodiska
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Getting your wants and needs met in Relationships
In group therapy, a small number of people (5-9) meet together weekly to work on ways to improve the quality of their lives and on how to get more from interpersonal relationships. Group members have said that being in group ...
Hosted by Len Guedalia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
In group therapy, a small number of people (5-9) meet together weekly to work on ways to improve the quality of their lives and on how to get more from interpersonal relationships. Group members have said that being in group ...
Autistic Women/Non-Binary Support Group
This Support group offers connection, psycho-educational, and neurodiverse affirmative support with like-minded Adult Women / Nonbinary individuals. Topics include sensory overstimulation, social anxiety, executive functioning, making and maintaining friendships, relationships, identity, personal challenges, self-acceptance, and developing confidence in yourself. We ...
Hosted by Sondra Wolff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This Support group offers connection, psycho-educational, and neurodiverse affirmative support with like-minded Adult Women / Nonbinary individuals. Topics include sensory overstimulation, social anxiety, executive functioning, making and maintaining friendships, relationships, identity, personal challenges, self-acceptance, and developing confidence in yourself. We ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Bethesda?
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.