Support groups led by our therapists
A few people who get it, a therapist who keeps things steady, and a lower fee than individual therapy. You can listen first and share when you're ready.
Each group has its own page with the details: when it meets, what it costs, who leads it, and how to join. Joining starts with a short call to make sure the group fits you.
Pregnant women and new mothers
Virtual anywhere in Virginia · every other Thursday morning · up to 8 · Led by Jenny Slattery, LPC
$50 a session
Parents of children with special needs
Virtual anywhere in Virginia · eight weeks · Led by Connar Mulcahy, Resident in Counseling
Free
Want care for the whole family? See Families →
Looking for your child's own therapy? See Children & teens →
Planning something for a whole church, school, or team? We also lead workshops and retreats. See Workshops & speaking →
Tell us what you're looking for. We plan new groups around what people ask for, and we'll let you know when one starts.
See our Privacy Policy.
In crisis? Call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
How is a group different from seeing a therapist on my own?
In individual therapy, the whole session centers on you. In a group, one of our therapists guides a conversation among a few people facing something similar. You also see how others handle what you're handling. For many people, hearing their own struggle in someone else's words is a relief all its own. A group also costs less.
Can I join a group and see a therapist one on one?
Yes. The two often work well together: individual sessions give you room to go deeper, and a group gives you people to practice with. Your therapist can be one of ours or someone outside our practice. Looking for a therapist of your own? See Individuals →
How does confidentiality work in a group?
Your therapist keeps what you share confidential, with the same few legal exceptions as individual therapy. Each member also agrees to keep what's said, and who was there, within the group. At the first meeting, your therapist talks through these agreements, and you choose how much to share.
Does a group cost less than individual therapy?
Yes. Group prices vary, and each group's page lists its cost. You can pay with an HSA or FSA card, and out-of-network benefits can cover part of it. Want lower-cost one-on-one care? Our Institute's Clinical Interns see clients for $50 a session or less, and our staff clinicians can see a limited number of clients at a reduced rate. See our Institute →
What if I'm nervous about talking in a group?
Most people are, at first. It's fine to spend your first meeting mostly listening. Your therapist keeps the conversation kind and on track, and speaking up tends to get easier as the weeks go by.
What happens on the intro call?
It's a free call with someone from our team, based on your request. You'll talk about what you're hoping for and whether the group fits, plus the practical stuff: schedule and cost. If a different group, or one-on-one therapy, would serve you better, we'll help you find it. You decide what's next.
Not sure if a group is right for you, or which one? Ask on the intro call.
Send a short form. It takes about two minutes. Tell us who you're looking for help for and what's going on. A sentence or two is plenty.
Talk with a clinician. The clinician we think fits you best, based on your request, calls you for a free, 30-minute intro call. You'll talk through what you're looking for, fees, and format, and make sure it's the right fit.
Book your first session. We'll send you a link to schedule. Most people start in one week or less.
There's no commitment on the call. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you, and help you find who is.
Request a free intro callIn crisis? Call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
