Support Groups in Rockville, MD
Yoga For Eating Disorder Recovery and Trauma
This yoga class for those in eating disorder recovery and/or with trauma histories is slated to start in July. Join the interest list-you can reach out to be the first to hear when it's up and running!
Hosted by Kellie Zundel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
This yoga class for those in eating disorder recovery and/or with trauma histories is slated to start in July. Join the interest list-you can reach out to be the first to hear when it's up and running!
Engaging the Work - Psychotherapy Group for Adults
This is a psychotherapy group of 3-8 people that meets virtually, weekly, for 90 minutes. Group psychotherapy evokes the group dynamic. Group dynamics are the dynamics that most people experience in their family of origin; along with the coupled dynamics ...
Hosted by Taylor White
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
This is a psychotherapy group of 3-8 people that meets virtually, weekly, for 90 minutes. Group psychotherapy evokes the group dynamic. Group dynamics are the dynamics that most people experience in their family of origin; along with the coupled dynamics ...
Teen Thrive Group for Anxiety and Stress- Virtual
Session #1 Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 19. This is a six-week session virtual group that is recommended for teens ages 14-17. This is a closed group. The focus of this program will be on teaching participants how to manage their anxiety ...
Hosted by Kendra Jeffers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Session #1 Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 19. This is a six-week session virtual group that is recommended for teens ages 14-17. This is a closed group. The focus of this program will be on teaching participants how to manage their anxiety ...
Not Current: Coping with Anxiety (High School)
NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING. The weekly group will blend skills from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Goals of the group include: improving coping skills for worries and fears, developing balanced and flexible thinking, improving self-esteem, and feeling ...
Hosted by Dr. Emily Stano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING. The weekly group will blend skills from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Goals of the group include: improving coping skills for worries and fears, developing balanced and flexible thinking, improving self-esteem, and feeling ...
DBT Skill Building
The focus is on developing skills to handle life problems safely and effectively. When I have 4 or more people I can start a group. I do not have the group running as of 1/1/2023.
Hosted by Patrick E Connealy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EDPNA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
The focus is on developing skills to handle life problems safely and effectively. When I have 4 or more people I can start a group. I do not have the group running as of 1/1/2023.
Coping With Crisis Unemployment
LOW COST/DEFERRED PAYMENT GROUP. In an effort to support those who lost jobs due to the current crisis, this support group will help members process grief, loss and stress they are experiencing due to job loss and life changes. Those ...
Hosted by Elissa Israel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
LOW COST/DEFERRED PAYMENT GROUP. In an effort to support those who lost jobs due to the current crisis, this support group will help members process grief, loss and stress they are experiencing due to job loss and life changes. Those ...
MoCo Parent Club (MCPC)
Tired of yelling? This group is for you. MCPC helps to guide parents through the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood, while socializing with other parents.
Hosted by Dahlia Topolosky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Tired of yelling? This group is for you. MCPC helps to guide parents through the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood, while socializing with other parents.
DBT Informed Skills Group for Teens (13-18 yrs)
Our DBT informed skills training group for middle school and high school age youth promotes the skills from the four main modules of DBT. Treatment focus areas include; school participation refusal, chronic avoidance issues, behavioral concerns, relational difficulties, impulsivity, self-harming ...
Hosted by Partnership Development Group: DBT Skills Program
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20855
Our DBT informed skills training group for middle school and high school age youth promotes the skills from the four main modules of DBT. Treatment focus areas include; school participation refusal, chronic avoidance issues, behavioral concerns, relational difficulties, impulsivity, self-harming ...
Group Psychotherapy for Trauma Disorders
This group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with trauma or dissociative disorders and are looking for a process group to supplement individual treatment.
Individuals in this group generally already have a foundation of symptom management skills. The focus ...
Hosted by Stefanie Consolla
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
This group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with trauma or dissociative disorders and are looking for a process group to supplement individual treatment.
Individuals in this group generally already have a foundation of symptom management skills. The focus ...
The Constantly Evolving Couple
What factors help deepen the intimacy between couples? The reality is that every adult changes and matures throughout the lifespan. The spouse that a person is married to today is going to be different to the one they are married ...
Hosted by Jonathan Le
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
What factors help deepen the intimacy between couples? The reality is that every adult changes and matures throughout the lifespan. The spouse that a person is married to today is going to be different to the one they are married ...
Teens Managing Emotions & Relationships Group
This 12-week therapy group is for high-school girls who would like to learn skills to better manage difficult and intense emotions that can be overwhelming, communicate more effectively with others, and develop healthy relationships that enhance emotional well-being. Topics will ...
Hosted by Natalia Vallejos
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
This 12-week therapy group is for high-school girls who would like to learn skills to better manage difficult and intense emotions that can be overwhelming, communicate more effectively with others, and develop healthy relationships that enhance emotional well-being. Topics will ...
Wellness Coaching Weight Loss Group
Reach your weight loss goals by getting support from your peers while also helping other members reach their goals! Join this weight loss group that uses a holistic approach to learn about what your blocks are and how you can ...
Hosted by Sapna S Kirkpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Reach your weight loss goals by getting support from your peers while also helping other members reach their goals! Join this weight loss group that uses a holistic approach to learn about what your blocks are and how you can ...
Girls Tween Summer Coping Skills Workshop
Girls ages 10-14 years old. 6 weeks; Virtual. Skill Building, Communication, Regulating Emotions. Develop tools for healthy relationships. Contact to Register.
Hosted by Eleni Alexiou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Girls ages 10-14 years old. 6 weeks; Virtual. Skill Building, Communication, Regulating Emotions. Develop tools for healthy relationships. Contact to Register.
OCD support group
telehealth
Hosted by Andrea Ellis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
telehealth
Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Addictions Group
Group currently being formed.
Hosted by Esther Saggurthi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20855
Group currently being formed.
Teens With OCD Treatment Group
There is still time to register! Open to all 14-18 year olds living in Maryland, DC, or Virginia. Hybrid format (online + in-person options). Starts March 3rd and lasts 12 weeks. All new clients will need to complete a 60-minute ...
Hosted by Hannah Breckenridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
There is still time to register! Open to all 14-18 year olds living in Maryland, DC, or Virginia. Hybrid format (online + in-person options). Starts March 3rd and lasts 12 weeks. All new clients will need to complete a 60-minute ...
Psychotherapy Group for Depression and Anxiety
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
Hosted by Selena C Snow
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling depressed and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ...
Adolescent Groups
Group provides life coaching and support for adolescents and young adults. Issues include:eatingdisorders,r elationships,sexuality, self esteem, anxiety,mood disorders and family issues.
Hosted by Marci K. Malnik,LCSW-C, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Group provides life coaching and support for adolescents and young adults. Issues include:eatingdisorders,r elationships,sexuality, self esteem, anxiety,mood disorders and family issues.
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
grief support
Grief support groups on the last Saturday of each month for 3 sessions. A closed group where you can process grief and share with others who are experiencing something similar. Please go to Workshop and Groups on www.integratedwellnesshav en.com for ...
Hosted by Integrated Wellness Haven
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Grief support groups on the last Saturday of each month for 3 sessions. A closed group where you can process grief and share with others who are experiencing something similar. Please go to Workshop and Groups on www.integratedwellnesshav en.com for ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Rockville?
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.