Support Groups in 20818
Our virtual IOP program connects you to our state-of-the-art clinic directly through our secure video platform. This is a more convenient and accessible way to receive our high quality care for when attending in person is not an option. Our virtual IOP program can provide more frequent sessions to help meet the needs of your child, with options of attending 4-6 days a week.
Hosted by Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cabin John, MD 20818
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Cabin John, Maryland are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We use Dialectical Behavior Therapy to identify and change thinking patterns and unhealthy behaviors that negatively affect quality of life, teaching teens and young adults how to develop new skills to effectively cope with stress, manage emotions, decrease conflict, improve relationships with others, focus on the present and live in the moment. We then help them practice these skills so they can apply what they have learned at home, at school, at work, and in the community, and achieve their goals, improve upon their well-being, and effect lasting positive change.
Hosted by Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cabin John, MD 20818
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Cabin John, Maryland are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
Our DBT Day Treatment Program provides an intensive level of mental health treatment to young people in crisis due to severe and acute psychiatric symptoms. Often, this level of care can be an alternative to hospitalization or can be an appropriate place to land after a brief crisis-stabilization inpatient stay. Our highly skilled staff offers effective individualized treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns that may include severe depression, suicidal ideation, a history of self-harming behaviors, emotional imbalance and other forms of serious emotional difficulty.
Hosted by Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cabin John, MD 20818
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Cabin John, Maryland are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
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Hosted by Quinn K Smelser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
This multifamily DBT skills group covers all the DBT skills modules of Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Hosted by Victoria Mwongela
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSc, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
I help people when life is not going the way they expected. I work with individuals and groups as they navigate issues like anxiety, questions of identity and faith, relationships, conflict and depression. Since earning my Masters at Johns Hopkins University, I have been committed to providing quality services to all my clients. As a therapist, I am inspired by the techniques introduced through CBT, DBT, Existential and Client-Centered theorists.
This group is for Lyme, tick-borne illness, dysautonomic, and autoimmune patients to support and work through issues that they experience. This group is a thematic process group to work through the changes, losses, fears, uncertainties, and discouragement that most patients experience in finding a diagnosis, seeking treatment, and coping with the devastating impact such diseases can have on their lives. In addition to supporting patients through this trying time, a goal of this therapy is to work on developing new senses of meaning, given the losses and limitations that patients often experience with these crippling diseases.
Hosted by Matthew Burgess Leary
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
I believe it shows courage to seek out therapy, especially couples and family therapy. You may be struggling with serious emotional issues, deep personal crises, relationship distress, or a sense of distance with your child or adolescent. Many couples I work with have lost a sense of connection and/or find themselves hurting each other over and over again. Many individuals I work with simply want to get more from their lives - more love, joy, and connection. I collaborate with you to create a therapy environment that is warm, safe, supportive, challenging when needed, and authentic.
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Hosted by Bentley Noland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
Weekly group that teaches DBT skills to teens (average age 15-18). 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
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ population and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I consistently work with clients regarding depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma, grief, understanding their identity, familial relations, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual/relationship needs, polyamorous relationships, kink, communication in relationships, and self-integration. Extensive background in working with people of color. Assist parents/families through their child's gender transition. Experience in college counseling and high school counseling.
Have you been in individual therapy for years but haven't gotten the results you expected? Despite your hard work, your therapist may not have the full picture. They only know what you tell them, yet we all have blindspots in our self-knowledge. Many people don't realize the missteps they make in relationships that contribute to their unhappiness. But in group therapy, the therapist observes you interacting with group members, helps you clarify your blindspots, and empowers you to improve your relationships. While we can't control others, we can increase our self-awareness and learn new skills.
Hosted by Laurie Paul, PhD LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Is your behavior driven by fear or anxiety? Are past traumas or a profound sadness or anger controlling your life instead of your highest self? If it seems like your life is going down a path that feels out of sync with who you truly are, then I can help you understand how you got here and how to get back on track.
This is an open-ended Men's therapy group with a focus on intra- and interpersonal issues. Relationships and interaction in the group are used to understand these issues, and group members are encouraged and expected to be active in working their own issues AND supporting each other.
Most group members are seeing me individually, while some see other therapists. An initial individual interview is required.
I like to work with people who find that their usual ways of dealing with problems in their lives are not working as they have before. These problems can involve relationships of all kinds, effectiveness and satisfaction at work, and the changes and stumbling blocks that inevitably come in the course of life.
I take an active role in the work; I am not a silent listener. I also want, hope, and expect that YOU will also take an active role in our work and in putting what we learn to use in your life.
The ADHD Summer Skills Group is a 5-week psychoeducational coaching group series. In this group, you will learn skills on how to cope with symptoms of ADHD. This summer you will have the support in the group to learn the following coping skills: skills for hyperactivity, skills for impulsivity & executive functioning, skills for time management, time blindness and procrastination, skills for organization, concentration and forgetfulness and skills to process shame & self-esteem impact of having ADHD. You will walk away with an array of coping strategies to add to your skills tool box
Hosted by Child Haven Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Does your child have trouble dealing with their emotions? Is their behavior sometimes disruptive to your home life? Have they experienced sudden loss or trauma? As they grow, children and adolescents develop social skills and emotional intelligence. This awareness helps them to develop into healthy, happy, and successful individuals. But some children have trouble processing their emotions and this often leads to behavior that negatively impacts their school life, home life and overall well-being. Therapy offers children and adolescents a safe space to work through their thoughts and emotions.
This group is for men and women interested in working on the relationships in their lives. Through telling our stories, we create opportunities to bring more of ourselves present. Participants have the chance to visit or re-visit parts of themselves and their lives that create limitations or barriers in relationships. The resultant increase in self-awareness and clarity about what we receive or what we give up through our choices can lead to healthier relationships.
Hosted by Lisa Makstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
As a psychotherapist for the past 30+ years, I feel passionate about helping people experience more joy and contentment in their relationships and in their lives. I believe that every crisis or problem that arises also provides an opportunity for healing and growth. Whether you are depressed, anxious, having marital conflicts, parenting difficulties, recovering from a traumatic experience, or in the midst of a life transition, we can problem-solve together and discover new possibilities for you. My style can best be described as interactive and engaging. I am a supportive listener, yet give honest feedback and offer suggestions for positive actions.
Group 1: Girls ages 9-11, Grow Yourself! begin to understand your inner emotional world a resource, create inner calm and acceptance through mindfulness and creative expression, feel more empowered to express your unique strengths and authentic sense of self by practicing self-care in a supportive group setting. You do not need to have any special talent or skills to be creative or to join this group. All that is required to join is the open-mindedness and the willingness to explore self-expression and creativity in a group setting.
Hosted by Kelly McCabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Hi there. If you are here it is likely that you are taking steps towards healing and self discovery. I want to commend your bravery in taking this step on your journey. As your therapist, I will be here to support you in the process of healing and growth and to hold space for you as you increase self awareness and compassion. We will collaborate to achieve your therapy goals. Perhaps you would like to improve interpersonal relationships, develop a self care plan to manage stress, or develop awareness into patterns of overthinking or self sabotage. I am here to support you on your journey.
Group members are in the general age range of 40 to 60 years old
One thing is certain in life: things always change. All of us encounter difficult changes, narrow passages that we must navigate: unemployment, relocation, breakups, divorce, illness, bereavement. We also experience good, positive changes. Ironically, these too can be quite stressful. Falling in love, getting married, childbirth, getting a promotion at work, any major accomplishment can precipitate uneasiness and worry. It can be tremendously helpful to have the attention, support and perspective of a thoughtful therapist. Together, we collaborate to get you through these challenges while, at the same time, being curious about the deeper meanings underneath the surface.
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 will explore ways to build on one's strengths in an empathic, caring, and safe environment. With the support of others, it's possible to find a place of belonging and understanding. The group meets online and is for residents of Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Self-identifying people are welcome! I look forward to hearing from you!
Hosted by Sondra Wolff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Finding a therapist who understands your unique experience is essential. My style is welcoming, empathic, goal-focused, and interactive. With a warm and supportive approach allowing clients to speak openly, we'll identify your challenges, develop personal goals, find methods to cope with overwhelming emotions, and define practical strategies to work through obstacles. My approach is to understand and tailor my practice to what works best for you. We are on this journey together, and I'm humbled by the people I work with and the trust they have placed in me.
PEERS® is a 16 week evidence-based social skills intervention for teens who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. It has a strong evidence-base for use with teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, but is also appropriate for those with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socioemotional problems. During group teens learn important social skills through didactic and role play examples and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session while receiving individualized coaching. Parents attend weekly parent sessions where they are taught how to effective social coaches for their teen.
Hosted by Hope Harris-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I am committed to helping individuals and families. I work collaboratively with clients from a strengths-based approach to empower them and draw out their strengths, so they can grow psychologically, have fulfilling relationships, and reach their potential. I provide a safe, nurturing, supportive, non-judgmental and respectful positive therapeutic environment while also providing structure and focus to identify and achieve goals that foster growth and change.
This process group is set for adult males, to deepen personal understanding, address addictive behaviors and anxiety, lift depression, and meet change of life issues. The group is facilitated by Michael Labbe and Ron Miller (clinical director) and is process/interpersonal in nature. We meet in a comfortable space in Bethesda.
Hosted by Michael Labbe
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Are you struggling with addiction, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety or depression? Having a hard time coping with the daily overwhelm or an isolated event? You have the opportunity to live with greater courage, less fear, diminish the effects of trauma, break free of addictions' grip, form healthy attachments, and enjoy a fully integrated life.
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. In conjunction with the group, clients in DBT attend once weekly individual therapy that is focused on applying the skills to their particular problems and goals. If a client has an existing individual therapist, the client would continue with their existing therapist, and we would collaborate on the skills.
Hosted by The Counseling Center Group
Treatment Center, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
The clinicians at The Counseling Center of Group use an array of techniques to help enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. The Counseling Center Group utilizes evidence based strategies to help empower our clients to make choices that generate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes. Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
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Hosted by Stephanie Dawn Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
Do you need help with depression or anxiety? Are you struggling to recover from grief or loss? Have you experienced trauma? I would like the chance to listen to your story and help you build resilience and confidence. Instead of over-focusing on what's difficult in your life, we will work on developing your strengths and building on your best qualities. By finding and enhancing your inner resources you can better manage stress, depression, and the challenges that life presents. You can develop the positive-thinking skills that will help you manage better. We will develop your own step by step action plan to make change happen.
Afraid to be you? Fear and anxiety get in the way of our goals and achievements. This ten week program is designed to help you overcome these obstacles and become the person you have always wanted to be.
Incorporating newly developed techniques in setting goals and how to achieve them, Dr. Zelman offers thirty years of experience in therapeutically guiding clients to a new life.
People can and do change for the better every day. Come see how, and join those who live happy and complete lives.
I work with clients who want to finally change their psychology and manage their lives more effectively. This work can help you manage your obesity, depression and anxiety. Based on your needs and goals, we can improve your relationships,ability to create and achieve your goals. If you are struggling with finally lose weight, we have developed an assessment, WALT and tools to help you stop struggling. By improving your ability to manage your mind and emotions, improve your motivation and body image we can help you lose the weight. We use specific treatment modalities which create goal achievement in a solution focused atmosphere.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 20818?
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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.