Support Groups in Vancouver, WA
This is a group for WOMEN interested in exploring their spirituality, and the edges of personal awareness. We'll stretch mind and body, connect to inner wisdom, be creative, share ideas, hopes, dreams, passions, and fears, and make personal connections through ...
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Hosted by Creative Holistic Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
This is a group for WOMEN interested in exploring their spirituality, and the edges of personal awareness. We'll stretch mind and body, connect to inner wisdom, be creative, share ideas, hopes, dreams, passions, and fears, and make personal connections through ...
A 10-session therapy group for any adult who may be feeling stagnant or looking for more depth in their recovery from drugs/alcohol. Through movement and learning, we will explore ways to increase our self-awareness and connect with/use our bodies as ...
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Hosted by Release Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP, R-DMT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98660
A 10-session therapy group for any adult who may be feeling stagnant or looking for more depth in their recovery from drugs/alcohol. Through movement and learning, we will explore ways to increase our self-awareness and connect with/use our bodies as ...
I put together groups of individuals and families seeking a new way to find support and healing. Therapy has innovative tools to support you. Expressive Arts speaks all languages, is accessible to anyone with a human story.
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Hosted by Sarah Blanchette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98665
I put together groups of individuals and families seeking a new way to find support and healing. Therapy has innovative tools to support you. Expressive Arts speaks all languages, is accessible to anyone with a human story.
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Hosted by Jamie Califf
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98686
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Hosted by Brittni Capps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98662
A six-week group for Mothers and daughters, ages 9-14, to consciously engage the daughter's transition into adolescence through a rite of passage/initiation process.
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Hosted by Therese Brooks
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98660
A six-week group for Mothers and daughters, ages 9-14, to consciously engage the daughter's transition into adolescence through a rite of passage/initiation process.
Join our Therapeutic Writing Group for Depression, a supportive group designed to help you use writing as a coping skill to reduce depression. Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll connect with others facing similar challenges, receive guidance through narrative ...
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Hosted by Nhu An Lam
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
Join our Therapeutic Writing Group for Depression, a supportive group designed to help you use writing as a coping skill to reduce depression. Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll connect with others facing similar challenges, receive guidance through narrative ...
Collaborative partnership between Mindful Therapy Group and independent mental health professionals. Providers that are members of Mindful Therapy Group receive support with administrative tasks, insurance billing, client placement, and more, so they can focus on providing the best care to ...
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Hosted by Kassandra Ransom
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98662
Collaborative partnership between Mindful Therapy Group and independent mental health professionals. Providers that are members of Mindful Therapy Group receive support with administrative tasks, insurance billing, client placement, and more, so they can focus on providing the best care to ...
New men's support group forming (3/2/19) for men coping with emotional issues that are affecting their relationships. This group will focus on understanding men't emotional needs in a safe, therapeutic, and supportive group. Topics may include: communication, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, ...
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Hosted by John Mollahan
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98665
New men's support group forming (3/2/19) for men coping with emotional issues that are affecting their relationships. This group will focus on understanding men't emotional needs in a safe, therapeutic, and supportive group. Topics may include: communication, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, ...
In the Body Acceptance group, our goal is to help you learn to connect with your body in a shame-free, loving, and enthusiastic way. We hope to help you achieve this through: *Critically evaluating the ways our negative view of ...
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Hosted by Courtney Greif
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98663
In the Body Acceptance group, our goal is to help you learn to connect with your body in a shame-free, loving, and enthusiastic way. We hope to help you achieve this through: *Critically evaluating the ways our negative view of ...
Female teens gain support and learn coping skill to manage depressive symptoms and get "unstuck." We'll explore age related contributors, as well as information about teenage depression and staying safe. Art will be a significant tool in the group process ...
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Hosted by Jessica Boldt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98663
Female teens gain support and learn coping skill to manage depressive symptoms and get "unstuck." We'll explore age related contributors, as well as information about teenage depression and staying safe. Art will be a significant tool in the group process ...
A Better Way Counseling Service we offer Washington State certified Anger Management/Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment groups, for those who are court ordered or voluntary. In addition, they are designed to teach nonviolence, accountability, conflict resolution, boundary setting, and assertiveness instead ...
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Hosted by A Better Way Counseling Service
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98663
A Better Way Counseling Service we offer Washington State certified Anger Management/Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment groups, for those who are court ordered or voluntary. In addition, they are designed to teach nonviolence, accountability, conflict resolution, boundary setting, and assertiveness instead ...
This group is designed for adults that have an official or suspected Autism diagnosis. This group meets weekly over video. The goal of the group is connection and self understanding . Members will learn coping mechanisms, emotional identification, and strength ...
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Hosted by Colette Lynch-Sajo
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98663
This group is designed for adults that have an official or suspected Autism diagnosis. This group meets weekly over video. The goal of the group is connection and self understanding . Members will learn coping mechanisms, emotional identification, and strength ...
The format is: start with a short story, poem, or piece of music - offer some prompts, and we will write for 10 minutes. Those who wish to share what they wrote will be invited to do so. As time ...
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Hosted by Love You More Counseling
Counselor, MHCL
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98682
The format is: start with a short story, poem, or piece of music - offer some prompts, and we will write for 10 minutes. Those who wish to share what they wrote will be invited to do so. As time ...
90 min Group of up to 4 clinicians working toward licensure. Focus is on identifying and navigating boundaries with clients and other clinicians, case consultations and presentations of various clinical topics.
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Hosted by Jeanne L Meyer Emdr Consultant Clinical Supervisor
Counselor, LPC, MAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98665
90 min Group of up to 4 clinicians working toward licensure. Focus is on identifying and navigating boundaries with clients and other clinicians, case consultations and presentations of various clinical topics.
We are a non-profit mental health counseling group centered on providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate mental health care that facilitates growth in our clients and in our community. Since 1997, our Christian mission and vision has continued to be the ...
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Hosted by Ariel Villaseñor
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98686
We are a non-profit mental health counseling group centered on providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate mental health care that facilitates growth in our clients and in our community. Since 1997, our Christian mission and vision has continued to be the ...
Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence based mental health counseling services to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and achieve emotional well being. We provide therapy for a variety of personal needs, with special emphasis ...
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Hosted by Megan Conedy Accepting New Clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence based mental health counseling services to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and achieve emotional well being. We provide therapy for a variety of personal needs, with special emphasis ...
Mindful Therapy Group is a diverse group of over 900 independent mental health practitioners serving Washington and Oregon. Each licensed mental health professional that is a member of Mindful Therapy Group is a separate, independent business. Providers that are members ...
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Hosted by Mindful Therapy Group
LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98662
Mindful Therapy Group is a diverse group of over 900 independent mental health practitioners serving Washington and Oregon. Each licensed mental health professional that is a member of Mindful Therapy Group is a separate, independent business. Providers that are members ...
Meeting in small groups via Zoom, you'll learn to cope effectively with intense emotions, be more present, tolerate painful emotions without making the situation worse, confidently manage the strength and duration of emotions, and ask for what you need and ...
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Hosted by A Skillful Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98683
Meeting in small groups via Zoom, you'll learn to cope effectively with intense emotions, be more present, tolerate painful emotions without making the situation worse, confidently manage the strength and duration of emotions, and ask for what you need and ...
This group is designed to be a space to read Lindsay C. Gibson's "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" with a supportive group of peers. In weekly sessions, we will be discussing the content from the book, engaging in activities, ...
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Hosted by Hannah May Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
This group is designed to be a space to read Lindsay C. Gibson's "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" with a supportive group of peers. In weekly sessions, we will be discussing the content from the book, engaging in activities, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Vancouver?
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.