Support Groups in Seattle, WA
Men's Group Therapy
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Hosted by Kyle Petricek
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Gender Affirming Care: Letter Writing Clinic
On the 3rd Friday of every month, I offer one-time telehealth appointments for letters in support of gender affirming care to adult (18+) individuals. I offer sliding scale pricing ranging from $40 to $100 because even within the LGBTQ+ community ...
Hosted by Margee Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
On the 3rd Friday of every month, I offer one-time telehealth appointments for letters in support of gender affirming care to adult (18+) individuals. I offer sliding scale pricing ranging from $40 to $100 because even within the LGBTQ+ community ...
Associates in Behavior and Child Development
ABCD, PLLC. is a multidisciplinary group practice established in 1977 as a resource for parents, educators, physicians, and other specialists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Professional services are available in the areas of clinical psychology, educational psychology, and ...
Hosted by Suzanne Murray
MA, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
ABCD, PLLC. is a multidisciplinary group practice established in 1977 as a resource for parents, educators, physicians, and other specialists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Professional services are available in the areas of clinical psychology, educational psychology, and ...
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.
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+
DBT Skills
Hosted by Kerry Billingham
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Compassion Reimagined: Caring for Self (TBD)
Caring for loved ones and others is hard. Caregivers, parents, teachers, and medical personnel carry the burden of others and need time and space to take care of themselves. In the therapeutic support group, each member will learn to be ...
Hosted by Dongwon Park
Counselor, LMHC, MAC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98117
Caring for loved ones and others is hard. Caregivers, parents, teachers, and medical personnel carry the burden of others and need time and space to take care of themselves. In the therapeutic support group, each member will learn to be ...
DnD Therapy Group
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
Hosted by Melissa Rudolf
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98102
In this group, we use the role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) to facilitate therapeutic interventions. People who are struggling with the isolation, depression, social anxiety, ADHD, and more have this space to join with others in an engaging ...
Genius of Anxiety Workshop Jan 11 & 12, 2020
Anxiety Experts, Katie McKenna and Titus Kahoutek are hosting this weekend workshop focused on healing and transforming anxiety. Anxiety is a crucial roadblock on the path to success, health and happiness. Untreated, it acts like a destructive emotional auto-immune disease. ...
Hosted by Katie McKenna
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
Anxiety Experts, Katie McKenna and Titus Kahoutek are hosting this weekend workshop focused on healing and transforming anxiety. Anxiety is a crucial roadblock on the path to success, health and happiness. Untreated, it acts like a destructive emotional auto-immune disease. ...
Chronic Illness Support Group - low cost
Living with chronic pain can present significant challenges, both physically and emotionally. This 6-week group therapy experience is designed to help individuals who experience chronic pain cope with their pain, regulate their emotions, and process their experience in a supportive ...
Hosted by Rachel Lund
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Living with chronic pain can present significant challenges, both physically and emotionally. This 6-week group therapy experience is designed to help individuals who experience chronic pain cope with their pain, regulate their emotions, and process their experience in a supportive ...
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 ...
Improv for Social Anxiety
In this group setting, we'll explore connection through a variety of improv games and activities. We'll consider how to accept the awkward, uncomfortable, and often messy nature of interacting with others by practicing in a safe space! The idea of ...
Hosted by Véro Lecocq
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, P-RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
In this group setting, we'll explore connection through a variety of improv games and activities. We'll consider how to accept the awkward, uncomfortable, and often messy nature of interacting with others by practicing in a safe space! The idea of ...
Bisexual/Pansexual Support Group
This online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring identity, and helping you ...
Hosted by Jessica Bahr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
This online group is for adults who feel like they don't quite belong in straight or queer spaces, to explore the issues unique to bisexual and pansexual folks. Our group's focus is on building community, exploring identity, and helping you ...
Sunday Men’s Sexual Addiction Recovery -Full
This is a therapeutic process group for men struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. Each sessions includes topic discussion, peer feedback, and psychoeducation. Topics include the cycle of addiction, early childhood history of abuse/neglect, the dangers of pornography, self-care, shame and ...
Hosted by DJ Burr - Addiction, Codependency & Trauma
MA, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
This is a therapeutic process group for men struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. Each sessions includes topic discussion, peer feedback, and psychoeducation. Topics include the cycle of addiction, early childhood history of abuse/neglect, the dangers of pornography, self-care, shame and ...
Supervision
I am a Washington State Certified Supervisor, and I provide both group and individual supervision, in office and remote meetings available. For more information please email me at Brittsteff@gmail.com. Availability: Monday-Friday, 9:30-6:00 pm. As an Adjunct Professor at Seattle Pacific ...
Hosted by Brittany Steffen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AASECT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
I am a Washington State Certified Supervisor, and I provide both group and individual supervision, in office and remote meetings available. For more information please email me at Brittsteff@gmail.com. Availability: Monday-Friday, 9:30-6:00 pm. As an Adjunct Professor at Seattle Pacific ...
Expressive Arts DBT-Informed Self Esteem Support
Expressive Arts Support Group for young adults ages 21 to 30 located in the state of Washington. There are 8 open spots for this opportunity. On February 24th no new applications for the group will be accepted. What: This is ...
Hosted by Chessie Rebecca Snider
Counselor, MEd-MHP, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98108
Expressive Arts Support Group for young adults ages 21 to 30 located in the state of Washington. There are 8 open spots for this opportunity. On February 24th no new applications for the group will be accepted. What: This is ...
Women's Intimacy Support Group- June next group!
This In-person, small group is specifically designed for women who are experiencing difficulty in their intimate lives including relationship issues, self doubt, anxiety and depression. Through kind experiments, group discussion, and self reflection we will increase connection to our own ...
Hosted by Kelly L Ross
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98126
This In-person, small group is specifically designed for women who are experiencing difficulty in their intimate lives including relationship issues, self doubt, anxiety and depression. Through kind experiments, group discussion, and self reflection we will increase connection to our own ...
Weight Management Group sessions In Person & Zoom
Hosted by Awakenings Hypnosis and Coaching
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
Parenting Skills Group Therapy.
Parenting Skill Group Therapy is for parents of children ages 3-8 who are struggling with the stress of parenting, communication with their child, and managing kids BIG feelings. In a supportive group environment, parents learn skills to respond more effectively ...
Hosted by Alexandria Scalone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
Parenting Skill Group Therapy is for parents of children ages 3-8 who are struggling with the stress of parenting, communication with their child, and managing kids BIG feelings. In a supportive group environment, parents learn skills to respond more effectively ...
Book Club
GT Book Club is group therapy meets book club. The next group will be focused on Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps Score. Each week our group will meet and review a few chapters. Each session will mostly be ...
Hosted by Sophie Rose Mandel
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
GT Book Club is group therapy meets book club. The next group will be focused on Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps Score. Each week our group will meet and review a few chapters. Each session will mostly be ...
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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.