Support Groups in 20008
Part of the Center's signature Girls In Tune program, the weekly Riding the Wave group focuses on coping, communication, and confidence-building through "talk," play and art, meditation, yoga, and breath work. The Girls in Tune program offers educational, experiential, playful, ...
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Hosted by Kate Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
Part of the Center's signature Girls In Tune program, the weekly Riding the Wave group focuses on coping, communication, and confidence-building through "talk," play and art, meditation, yoga, and breath work. The Girls in Tune program offers educational, experiential, playful, ...
This is a mixed gender adult interpersonal growth and therapy group. The focus of this group is the provision of feedback and support designed to assist members in the personal and professional challenges they may encounter. . The group also ...
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Hosted by Stephen Robert Stein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This is a mixed gender adult interpersonal growth and therapy group. The focus of this group is the provision of feedback and support designed to assist members in the personal and professional challenges they may encounter. . The group also ...
I'd like to invite you to join me and other participants as we create together a laboratory of a short term 9-week group for men and women interested in finding harmony and balance within and without. During these 9 weeks ...
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Hosted by Elizabeth Blocker Ebaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
I'd like to invite you to join me and other participants as we create together a laboratory of a short term 9-week group for men and women interested in finding harmony and balance within and without. During these 9 weeks ...
All women/all ages join this 10-week group to explore our roles as women in the world today.(2 hours/week). Learn about what is activated in our daily experience and the energies/archetypes that affect our lives. Feel nurtured. Explore your own possibilities. ...
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Hosted by Liz Goll Lerner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
All women/all ages join this 10-week group to explore our roles as women in the world today.(2 hours/week). Learn about what is activated in our daily experience and the energies/archetypes that affect our lives. Feel nurtured. Explore your own possibilities. ...
Our psychologists and clinical social workers offer a variety of therapy, counseling and support groups helping lgbt women and men with a variety of concerns, such as: coming out & self-acceptance, social anxiety, relationships & intimacy, life transitions, parental loss, ...
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Our psychologists and clinical social workers offer a variety of therapy, counseling and support groups helping lgbt women and men with a variety of concerns, such as: coming out & self-acceptance, social anxiety, relationships & intimacy, life transitions, parental loss, ...
I'm running an ongoing anxiety group for young adults (26-38 years old). It meets in-person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. There is a maximum of seven group members. We currently have one space available, so if you're interested ...
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Hosted by Michelle Paul
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
I'm running an ongoing anxiety group for young adults (26-38 years old). It meets in-person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. There is a maximum of seven group members. We currently have one space available, so if you're interested ...
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It meets in person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. The group is led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several anxiety groups in the past. The cost ...
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Hosted by DC Talk Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This popular group is part psychoeducational and part peer support. It meets in person every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. The group is led by Michelle Lawlor, LPC, who has facilitated several anxiety groups in the past. The cost ...
Mixed gender adult interpersonal growth therapy group focused on providing feedback and support for members' personal and professional challenges, as well as experiencing here-and-now interactions with peers in group to practice developing greater confidence, intimacy, and connection.
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Hosted by Peggy L Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
Mixed gender adult interpersonal growth therapy group focused on providing feedback and support for members' personal and professional challenges, as well as experiencing here-and-now interactions with peers in group to practice developing greater confidence, intimacy, and connection.
The group focuses on learning to understand yourself better and how you interact with others. The goal is to teach skills in how to increase your ability to have a close and loving relationship with another person and yourself.
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Hosted by Anxiety and Depression Therapy Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
The group focuses on learning to understand yourself better and how you interact with others. The goal is to teach skills in how to increase your ability to have a close and loving relationship with another person and yourself.
Are you or your parents originally from another culture or country? Do you struggle to mesh the values of your family’s native culture with the values of the dominant culture? This group will provide a safe, supportive space to discuss ...
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Hosted by Frances K Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
Are you or your parents originally from another culture or country? Do you struggle to mesh the values of your family’s native culture with the values of the dominant culture? This group will provide a safe, supportive space to discuss ...
Group therapy can be an important component of an individual’s therapeutic journey. I co-lead adult psychotherapy groups: dynamic, experiential, based on state-of-the-art theory, research and practices. Limited to eight, they consist of women and men (single, married, divorced), reflecting multiracial ...
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Group therapy can be an important component of an individual’s therapeutic journey. I co-lead adult psychotherapy groups: dynamic, experiential, based on state-of-the-art theory, research and practices. Limited to eight, they consist of women and men (single, married, divorced), reflecting multiracial ...
Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Recovery - A Psychotherapy Group for Bisexual and Gay Men who: struggle to maintain their meth recovery because of their sexual behavior; feel motivated to improve their sexual health; feel ready to stop using ...
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Hosted by Christopher Straley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CGP, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Recovery - A Psychotherapy Group for Bisexual and Gay Men who: struggle to maintain their meth recovery because of their sexual behavior; feel motivated to improve their sexual health; feel ready to stop using ...
Currently forming a group for Licensed Social Workers. This is a wonderful way to develop professional relationships as well as offer insight and support to one another in addition to receiving feedback from me.
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Hosted by Hilary Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
Currently forming a group for Licensed Social Workers. This is a wonderful way to develop professional relationships as well as offer insight and support to one another in addition to receiving feedback from me.
This bereavement support group is designed specifically for teens ages 14-18 who have experienced the death of a sibling; all causes of death are welcome. Through psychoeducation, expressive arts activities, narrative therapy work, and trauma-informed processing support, participants will have ...
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Hosted by Kristin Drouin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This bereavement support group is designed specifically for teens ages 14-18 who have experienced the death of a sibling; all causes of death are welcome. Through psychoeducation, expressive arts activities, narrative therapy work, and trauma-informed processing support, participants will have ...
General Psychotherapy Group for Adults. The power of group psychotherapy as a transformative experience is truly miraculous. Same time each week. Same people. Same leader who is committed to your individual growth as it flourishes in a new healthier family. ...
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Hosted by Ginger M Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
General Psychotherapy Group for Adults. The power of group psychotherapy as a transformative experience is truly miraculous. Same time each week. Same people. Same leader who is committed to your individual growth as it flourishes in a new healthier family. ...
This group focuses on learning how you are seen by others and how to become more effective in your interactions and relationships.
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Hosted by Anxiety and Depression Therapy Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This group focuses on learning how you are seen by others and how to become more effective in your interactions and relationships.
With the onset of social media and the experiences related to the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in adolescents struggling with more overall distress. The need for adaptive coping tools is even more necessary. We will use art, ...
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Hosted by Hilary Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
With the onset of social media and the experiences related to the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in adolescents struggling with more overall distress. The need for adaptive coping tools is even more necessary. We will use art, ...
This training group is an integrated approach to Mind-Body principles and techniques in clinical practice. An integrative model of treatment focusing on Relational Psychotherapy. Neuroscience, and Ming/Body approaches will be provided. The goal of this training group is to enrich ...
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Hosted by Stephen Robert Stein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This training group is an integrated approach to Mind-Body principles and techniques in clinical practice. An integrative model of treatment focusing on Relational Psychotherapy. Neuroscience, and Ming/Body approaches will be provided. The goal of this training group is to enrich ...
This group runs intermittently. The Healing Journey is a psycho-educational program for those in the process of healing from a serious medical condition or injury, have been living with a recurrence of symptoms over a long period of time, have ...
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Hosted by Liz Goll Lerner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
This group runs intermittently. The Healing Journey is a psycho-educational program for those in the process of healing from a serious medical condition or injury, have been living with a recurrence of symptoms over a long period of time, have ...
I regularly lecture on specialty topics in child and adolescent development at schools in the Washington, DC metro area. Past topics have included: Discipline, Routines at Home, Increasing Mindfulness in Children, Fostering Self-Esteem, Enhancing Academic Support in the Home Setting, ...
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Hosted by Christina Tripodi Mitchell
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Washington, DC 20008
I regularly lecture on specialty topics in child and adolescent development at schools in the Washington, DC metro area. Past topics have included: Discipline, Routines at Home, Increasing Mindfulness in Children, Fostering Self-Esteem, Enhancing Academic Support in the Home Setting, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 20008?
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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.