Support Groups in 20854
The Sinclair method dictates that a person with alcohol use disorder take naltrexone 1 hour before drinking - every time they drink. This can result in a gradual reduction in drinking that permits heavy drinkers to stop drinking entirely without the need for acute detoxification. This specific method of uses naltrexone to block the reward from endorphins produced from drinking while allowing endorphins from healthy activities to develop new thought paths. As drinking no longer feels as rewarding, brain changes lead away from excessive drinking, and the person begins to want the healthy activities that provide a natural endorphin reward.
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Hosted by AlcoholRecoveryMedicine.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, CPE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Potomac, MD 20854
Why not use evidence-based treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)? If you have lost control over how much you drink, get help from an expert. If psychological or will-power based treatment methods have not worked, the Sinclair Method and medications like naltrexone or baclofen may be critical for your recovery. As a specialist in Addiction Medicine, my evidenced based medical program is affordable, practical, and accessible. Go to AlcoholRecoveryMedicine.com for more information and learn how thousands of people have found freedom from alcohol.
Join a 6-week online support group for those in or exploring Ethically Non-Monogamous (ENM/CNM) relationships. We’ll meet weekly via Zoom to explore topics like navigating new relationships, choosing your non-monogamy style, healthy boundaries, managing insecure attachment, and enhancing communication. This group is open to all gender identities and sexual orientations. We’ll ensure a safer space for queer, neurodivergent, BIPOC, disabled, sex worker, and kinky participants through screening all participants. If you miss a week, submit questions and receive the recording. New groups start every 6 weeks—contact me to set up your free consultation and learn more!
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Hosted by Heather Shannon | Certified Sex Therapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Potomac, MD 20854
Has sex started to feel like a chore or a stressor rather than something that connects you? Maybe you've tried talking about it and have even gone to individual or couples counseling, but it hasn't really moved the needle. That's where I come in! I will listen to you, but I will also challenge you to make real changes and get out of your comfort zone. My gift is putting people at ease talking about a sensitive subject. I'll guide you on how to approach your sex and intimacy so that you get unstuck and back to feeling close and passionate. I specialize in helping committed couples get their sexy spark back through my Pathway to Pass
Second Chance is proud to announce that it is now offering a DUI Program and IOP Program for Spanish speakers. We hope that these additions to our organization will benefit those who are more comfortable speaking Spanish. We are fortunate to have staff who are both experienced in DUI and substance abuse treatment and who are fluent in Spanish and are native Spanish speakers. For more information on either program, please contact our Director of Outreach, Nicholas Borowski, at 301-983-5130 or borowski@secondchancecare.com.
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Hosted by Second Chance Addiction Care
Treatment Center, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Potomac, MD 20854
Second Chance Addiction Care is a boutique outpatient addiction center serving Montgomery County, Maryland, and the broader Washington, DC area. We seek to help all patients achieve and maintain healthy lives in our comfortable, safe, and therapeutic environment. Our team has decades of experience in addiction treatment and addiction medicine, including leading government addiction programs. Our professional staff also includes individuals who battled the disease of addiction and now have many years of sobriety. We offer individual and group therapy, and medication to combat addiction, cravings, and related mental disorders.
Small, on-going experiential group.using interactive, interpersonal communication. Expressive, Gestalt and Existential Therapies, as well as creative processes are interwoven into the group's regular sharing.
You may work on personal problems and different life issues, including relationships with family, friends, spouses and colleagues. You may want to work on deepening connections and intimacy using the safe and supportive atmosphere of the group.
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Hosted by Sheila A. Litwin, psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Potomac, MD 20854
Fears, anxiety, and depression can be debilitating. I have the ability to listen warmly and compassionately to what you're saying even if you are feeling jumbled or confused. I create a safe space for you to be able to vent. Often having a person listen with understanding of what you might be experiencing can ease your discomfort. I can offer gentle guidance if you are at a crossroad, a turning point or are feeling challenged by others in your life. Relationships are the most important things in our lives, yet often, the most difficult. Better communication skills can help.
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Hosted by Desiree Ducharme
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20854
At BigBrain Therapy, we are dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives through a personalized therapeutic approach. Our goal is to work alongside you to overcome your unproductive thoughts and habits and restore your calm. With specialized training in EMDR, we are able to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, chronic pain, infertility issues, stress related issues, career and relationship difficulties.
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Hosted by Arianne Waschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Potomac, MD 20854
I’m glad that we’ve found each other. My name is Arianne and I've been partnering with individuals for 12 years, navigating the challenges, celebrating the victories, and working towards the life each person hopes for themselves. When life feels like it is too much to handle, you might know what you need to do logically to make things better, but actually starting can feel scary. When you're stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and bad habits, it's hard to shake off the guilt and move forward. You understand your struggles and story better than anyone else and I'm here to work alongside you to restore your calm.
Join a 6-week online support group for those in or exploring Ethically Non-Monogamous (ENM/CNM) relationships. We’ll meet weekly via Zoom to explore topics like navigating new relationships, choosing your non-monogamy style, healthy boundaries, managing insecure attachment, and enhancing communication. This group is open to all gender identities and sexual orientations. We’ll ensure a safer space for queer, neurodivergent, BIPOC, disabled, sex worker, and kinky participants through screening all participants. If you miss a week, submit questions and receive the recording. New groups start every 6 weeks—contact me to set up your free consultation and learn more!
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Hosted by Heather Shannon | Certified Sex Therapist
Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Potomac, MD 20854
Has sex started to feel like a chore? Maybe you've tried discussing it and have been to individual or couples counseling but still feel stuck. I specialize in helping people in committed relationships to get unstuck and get back to feeling close and passionate again. Along the way we build some amazing sexual communication skills and get a clear sense of turn-ons and turn-offs so you can initiate like a pro. Whether you have low libido, sex addiction, erectile dysfunction or trauma around sexuality, I can offer support and guidance
Teddy Bear Playdates: Children engage in dramatic play with their own stuffy! Each week involves a new opportunity for play expression on topics such as visiting the doctor, getting ready for bed, saying goodbye, caring for someone who is sick, or celebrating a birthday. We practice sharing about feelings (their own and others), nurturing, frustration tolerance, self-regulation, and mindfulness. 7 weeks for $350 starting in January! Join now: https://forms.office.com/r/fd3QVKEGzs
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Hosted by Growing Minds Early Childhood - Adolescence Parenting Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PhD, LCPC, RPT-S, CLS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Potomac, MD 20854
We provide TELETHERAPY and IN-PERSON therapy. Growing Minds offers expertise in social-emotional development for early childhood through adolescence as well as parenting support. Our playful, expressive and evidence-based approach will engage your child and deepen your insight into your child's behaviors and inner-world. We provide guidance in concrete parenting strategies to both manage challenges and build your family's resilience. Our integrative methods focus on the whole-child through individual, family, and group therapy modalities, along with collaboration with schools, specialists, and community resources.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 20854?
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.