Group Therapy and Therapy Support Groups
in all 39 counties of Washington State.  (If your county or city is not represented, it is only
because your local counselor has not yet listed a therapy group on this page.) 

.  Reclaiming Your Life As A Motherless Daughter

Who Should Participate: Women--This 12 week group is designed for motherless daughters. Using Hope Edelman's book as a guide participants explore who their mothers were as women, how mother loss has affected their lives and how to integrate this loss and rebuild their lives.

Dates/Times Offered: Thursday Evenings 7:30 -8:30
Screening Fee: $25.00
Fee: $30.00 per session
Facilitator qualifications: Paige Tangney M.Ed. L.M.H.C.A,
Contact: Paige Tangney (206) 227-6294
[ Email Paige Tangney ]

.  Women Over 40 Who Never Had Children

Who Should Participate: Women--Come join a community of women in a 6 week exploration group. The purpose of this group is to support women to explore what it means to not follow the path usually chosen by women in this society. While grief can be a part of this journey, the freedom we have, and what we chose to do with that freedom, is a major characteristic of this group.

The 6 weeks cover: • Who am I as a woman who never had kids? • Lost & found: Dreams, roles & relationships • Body image and menopause • How do I care for myself when I become an elder? • Do I need to grieve? • What will I leave this world?

The group is led by Jane B.G. Tornatore, PhD, (www.doctortornatore.com) who is committed to helping people shift old patterns so they can lead a freer life. 

"Thanks once again for creating a nurturing environment for our support group. I received so much insight and awareness from the sharing, and I especially enjoyed the exercises and rituals. You are fabulous at creating room for exploration and possibility within a safe, structured environment."

"I would recommend Jane's group to every woman. She brings up very deep issues that are worth looking at and sharing in a supportive group. I felt very safe in this group because of the skill Jane brought to it. I would even take this class again."

"Jane is warm, brave, insightful and funny—a great combination for a deep, meaningful conversation for you or women you know." Sheila Bixler, M.A., C.Ht, Counselor, Hypnotherapist.

Dates/Times Offered: 6 sessions, Mondays, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings from 6:15-8:45pm.
Fee: $295
Facilitator: Jane B.G. Tornatore, PhD
Contact: Jane B.G. Tornatore (206) 769-8108
[ Email Jane Tornatore ]

 Women's Support Group: Looking for Affiliation, Support and Empowerment

Who Should Participate:Women looking for affiliation, support and empowerment. As women, we are raised in the use of emotional language and intuition, as well as practical common sense. So when women gather, they use these skills and can go quickly to the core of most social or personal issues. The satisfaction that comes as a result, and the personal connection felt in such a process, is naturally empowering. Groups meet every other week and are offered in Pioneer Square or the Green Lake area of Seattle. Fees are on a sliding scale, or are waved for current clients already in individual or couples sessions with Janette. There are two types of groups: the Support Group shares personal stories from our lives with others, to support our personal growth; and the Dream Group shares dreams and dream images with others who discuss how they personally relate through intuitive wisdom to your dream material.

Dates/Times Offered: Green Lake: Monday evening, 7-8:30 PM, bi-weekly
Fee:$25-70 (income-based)

Facilitator qualifications: Janette Brown, licensed MFT; 37 years experience.
Contact: Janette Brown (206) 524-3645
[ Email Janette Brown ]

  Divorcing After Decades of Abuse

Who Should Participate: Women--Divorcing After Decades is a group for Women who have left or are leaving a long-term Emotionally Abusive Relationship. The group will revolve around these 6 topics: 1) Practicing Self-Compassion & building Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence 2) Resolving issues related to the Abuse - Undoing the Years of Brain Washing; 3) Grieving; 4)Identity work & Separation - Separating from your life with your partner & Rediscovering who you are; 5)Stress Management & Reducing Anxiety & Depression; 6) Restructuring -Creating a Satisfying Rest of Your Life. The group is limited to four members. The location is in the neighborhood of Queen Anne, Seattle, WA.

Dates/Times Offered: Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Screening Fee: $100
Fee: $60 per session
Facilitator qualifications: Noreen Wedman, LMHCA
Contact: Noreen Wedman (206) 428-8512
[ Email Noreen Wedman ]

Sexual Abuse Recovery Group

Who Should Participate: This small supportive group is designed to lessen shame & isolation in women who've experienced sexual abuse in childhood, or more recently. Group provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the support, perspective and compassion of other women. Groups begin in March and October, and run for 21 weeks.

Next group begins: Tues eve March 26th, 2013 Call early for initial no-charge consultation.

Dates/Times Offered: Tuesday evenings. 5:15 pm-6:45 pm.
Fee: $45 per session.

Facilitator qualifications: Ellen M. Rugg, MA, MSW, LICSW Women's Therapy Groups of Seattle, 26 years experience.
Contact: Ellen M. Rugg (206) 547-7844
[ Email Ellen M. Rugg ]

Who Should Participate:This is a 12-week long group for adult women only that teaches Marsha Linehan's Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. This group is not formal DBT treatment, but rather a class that will teach basic DBT coping skills of Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Discussion will include application of skills to better manage intense emotions, fears of abandonment, chronic feelings of emptiness, reactivity, painful memories, depression, anxiety, and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, as well as how to have healthier relationships and live a more balanced life, internally and externally. Women in recovery from addiction or alcoholism are encouraged to attend as these skills can be helpful in strengthening recovery and preventing relapse. We bill private insurance (not Medicaid or Medicare). Requirements: 1) A commitment to attend every week. 2) Simultaneous individual therapy at Avalon Center or elsewhere. 3) No drug or alcohol use for at least 90 days and a commitment to abstinence. 4) A free screening appointment to determine appropriateness for the group.

Dates/Times Offered:To be determined Call for information.Accepting new client inquiry at any time. Next group starting in March 2013 and ongoing.
Screening Fee: Free
Fee: $60.00 per group

Facilitator qualifications: Diane Hutcheson, ARNP also holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology and is trained in mental health therapy as well as psychiatric medication management. Kaela Koepke, CDP is a Master's in Mental Health Counseling candidate and has five years of experience providing addiction and mental health treatment.

Contact: Kaela Koepke (206) 935-6228
[ Email Diane Hutcheson ]

 Women's Self-Acceptance and Self-Empowerment Group

Who Should Participate:Are you constantly self-critical in your own head? Do you hate being alone? Do you feel your life would work if you had the right partner? Have you been on an endless search for identity and meaning? These are some issues that come up for us as we strive for self-acceptance. The need for self-acceptance and self-empowerment can occur at any age. It is often the "last rung" on the ladder of self-development, meaning we may have already done quite a bit of personal work but still need to work on self-empowerment and self-acceptance. The more we are able to love ourselves, the more deeply we are able to experience relationships and the world around us. In spite of this, loving and empowering ourselves remains some of the hardest work we can do as human beings. This is a powerful opportunity to work with a skilled therapist in a safe, supportive environment. Sessions will include lots of opportunities for sharing, education, and some expressive art experiences. We will meet weekly in Shoreline for 8 weeks, beginning in May. Cost is 40.00 per session. An intake will be required before joining the group. Cost for intake is also 40.00. Diversity of age, culture, orientation, experience, etc is encouraged and hoped for. Payment for all sessions is required whether they are attended or not.

Dates/Times Offered:Group will meet Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30.
Screening Fee: $40.00
Fee: $40.00/session

Facilitator qualifications: Wendy Flores, MS,LMHCA
Contact: Wendy Flores (206) 466-8336
[ Email Wendy Flores ]

 Women's Process Therapy Group

Who Should Participate: In this all women's therapy group, members present with a variety of issues, including but not limited to: stress, relationship problems, pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, intimacy, parenting, depression, anxiety, addiction, past trauma, and issues related to eating and body image.

BENEFITS OF GROUP THERAPY • Greater intimacy in relationships. • Reduced feelings of loneliness. • Increased sense of trust. • Higher self-esteem. • Improved boundaries. • New approaches to conflict resolution. • Great complement to individual therapy.

Dates/Times Offered: Monday evenings, 6:30-8pm.
Fee: $25.00

Facilitator qualifications: Ariana Rukeyser MA, LMHCA Jacquie Baergen MA, LMHCA
Contact: Ariana Rukeyser 206504244
[ Email Ariana Rukeyser ]

The Wounded Child Within You - A Women's Group

Who Should Participate:A WOMEN'S GROUP. Surviving, hiding, coping. These are all areas in which we will work, in depth, to understand ourselves, our hiding styles, coping styles, how to identify emotions that we have long denied, and attachment and separateness problem areas. With new awareness, women learn about safe people and how to establish and maintain relationships with other women in the group and, later, to people outside the group. In a safe environment, you will find out that you are valuable, loveable, and capable, and you can begin to reach out, to be honest, and to live a more effective, purposeful life. More information at victoriawhitecounseling.com. To be a member of the group: (1) You are currently in counseling/therapy (no screening required with therapist recommendation) OR (2) You have been in therapy in the past and can provide a therapist recommendation OR (3) You schedule a private screening appointment with me to assess suitability of group for you.

Dates/Times Offered:New group to begin in late spring (April or May). THURSDAY evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE A PLACE IN THE GROUP.

Screening Fee: $40 for private screening session
Fee: $40/session

Facilitator qualifications: Victoria White, MA, LMHCA
Contact: Victoria White (206) 371-7724
[ Email Victoria White ]

Who Should Participate: Women who have processed dreams & want a monthly experience contemplating their dreams with other women. Please note, this is not a therapy group.

Dates/Times Offered: Saturday from 12 to 2 PM, monthly
Fee: $Sliding scale

Facilitator qualifications: Janette Brown, licensed MFT; 28 years facilitating dream work, for individuals & groups
Contact: Janette (206) 524-3645
[ Email Janette Brown ]

Questioning Your Sexuality? Coming Out?

Who Should Participate: Adolescents, Men & Women--Wish you had a safe, supportive environment to talk abut the unique challenges that face those who don't feel heterosexual? Thinking about coming out? Feeling alone?

Come join a small, confidential, supportive group of people who are going through similar struggles. Led by two experienced, licensed therapists whose main goals are to help you love and accept yourself more freely and deeply. Don't face 2010 alone! Get the support you need! Space is limited.

Dates/Times Offered: Meets Weekly for 12 weeks on Wednesday's @ 7-830pm
Fee: $50/per group
Facilitator qualifications: Jessica Richter, MA, LMHC, Dan Woodard, MA, LMHC
Contact: Jessica Richter (206) 818-6318  [ Email Jessica Richter ]

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Current Therapy Group Listings By County

[ Advertise your Island County Therapy Group here ] Oak Harbor WA. Coupeville WA. Freeland, WA. Langley WA.

Diabetic Women in Menopause Who Should Participate: Women--In this group, you will find support around changes that come with aging, menopause and managing diabetes.  It is important to get outside of your own world, to connect with others and find support for this daily, sometimes minute-to-minute challenge.  I have been diabetic for 31 years and have had few symptoms from diabetes until pre-menopause and menopause came into my life.  This group will help you track symptoms and make some sense of them.  We will cover stress reduction and learn techniques to decrease stress.  We will also work with improving our approach to life using proven brain techniques that create new neural pathways, so that we may remove traumas, obstacles and create a healthier body.  Verbal and art expression will also be used.  Through this group, you will find a better balance within yourself with intention, focus, and creating the courage to work with your body.  Let's move toward whole health, mind, body and spirit!   Groups will be a 4 week at a time commitment. Dates/Times Offered: This group will meet weekly (daytime and early evening available – depending on members' schedule. Fee: $35 per group - insurance accepted.  Facilitator qualifications: Elizabeth Polasek, MA, LMHC, Group Facilitator for 20 years Contact: Elizabeth Polasek   (360) 420-2654   [ Email Elizabeth Polasek ] Call or email for more information or to be included in the next group.

[ Advertise your Adams County Group Therapy here ] Ritzville WA. and Othello WA.

[ Advertise your Asotin County Group Therapy here ] Asotin WA. and Clarkston WA.

[ Advertise your Benton County Group Therapy here ] Pasco WA. Richland WA.

[ Advertise your Chelan County Group Therapy here ]     Cashmere, WA. Chelan WA. Leavenworth WA. Wenatchee WA.

[ Advertise your Clallam County Group Therapy here ] Port Angeles WA. Sequim WA. Forks WA.

[ Advertise your Clark County Group Therapy here ]    Vancouver WA. Battle Ground WA. Camas WA Washougal WA.

[ Advertise your Columbia County Group Therapy here ]     Dayton WA.

[ Advertise your Cowlitz County Group Therapy here ]    Longview WA. Kelso WA.

[ Advertise your Douglas County Group Therapy here ] East Wenatchee WA. Bridgeport WA. Waterville WA.

[ Advertise your Ferry County Group Therapy here ] Republic WA.

[ Advertise your Franklin County Group Therapy here ] Pasco WA. Connell WA.

[ Advertise your Garfield County Group Therapy here ] Pomeroy WA.

[ Advertise your Grant County Group Therapy here ] Moses Lake WA. Ephrata WA. Quincy WA.

[ Advertise your Grays Harbor County Group Therapy here ] Aberdeen WA. Hoquiam WA. Montesano WA. Ocean Shores WA. Elma WA. Westport WA.

[ Advertise your Jefferson County Group Therapy here ] Port Townsend WA

[ Advertise your Kitsap Group Therapy here ] Bremerton WA. Bainbridge Island WA. Port Orchard WA. Poulsbo WA.

[ Advertise your Kittitas County Group Therapy here ] Ellensburg WA.

[ Advertise your Klickitat County Group Therapy here ] Goldendale WA. White Salmon WA.

[ Advertise your Lewis County Group Therapy here ] Centralia WA. Chehalis WA.

[ Advertise your Lincoln County Group Therapy here ] Davenport WA.

[ Advertise your Mason County Group Therapy here ] Shelton WA.

[ Advertise your Okanogan County Group Therapy here ] Omak WA. Okanogan WA.

[ Advertise your Pacific County Group Therapy here ] Raymond WA. South Bend WA. Long Beach WA. Ilwaco WA.

[ Advertise your Pend Oreille County Group Therapy here ] Newport WA.

[ Advertise your Pierce County Group Therapy here ]  Tacoma WA. Lakewood WA. Puyallup WA. University Place WA. Bonney Lake WA. Edgewood WA. Sumner WA. DuPont WA. Fife WA. Fircrest WA. Gig Harbor, WA. Orting WA. Steilacoom WA. Milton WA. Buckley WA. Eatonville WA.

[ Advertise your San Juan County Therapy Group here ] Friday Harbor WA.

[ Advertise your Skagit County Therapy Group here ] Mount Vernon WA. Anacortes WA. Sedro-Woolley WA. Burlington WA.

[ Advertise your Skamania County Therapy Group here ] Stevenson WA.

[ Advertise your Snohomish County Therapy Group here ] Everett WA. Edmonds WA. Marysville WA. Lynnwood WA. Mountlake Terrace WA. Mukilteo WA.  Lake Stevens WA. Mill Creek WA. Arlington WA. Monroe WA. Snohomish WA. Brier WA. Stanwood WA.

Pet Grief and Loss Who Should Participate: This group is for adults who believe that their pets are family members and have had a pet die within the last two years. We will focus on grief, loss, honoring your pet and moving forward. www.masseycounseling.com Dates/Times Offered: Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, 6 week session. Fee: $185 for 6 weeks. Facilitator qualifications: Michelle E. Massey, MSW, LICSW, and animal lover. Contact: Michelle Massey (206) 954-5413 [ Email Michelle Massey ]   Men Adrift to Men of Action Who Should Participate: Although the song 'This is a Man's World' may have rung true in decades past, many men are at a loss as to how to truly thrive in the world today. Whereas the women's movement of the 60's and 70's empowered women to claim their full potential, there was never really an adequate equivalent to equip men for the changing times. Are you feeling adrift? • Chewed up & spit out by "the new economy," leaving you pissed off, lost, or reeling in shame? • Frustrated about your relationship, and your partner is disappointed or fed up with you? • Has "virtual reality" replaced engaging a real world that seems to have little to offer? • Anxious, overwhelmed, or resigned because you don't know how to get more out of life? This men's group can help you gain: • Clarity & confidence in who you are, where you're going, and how to get there • A strong connection with a group of men who get you and have your back • Tools & perspectives to shift you out of the funk you're in • A healthier relationship with yourself & others • Feeling better than you have in a long time! Dates/Times Offered: Tuesdays, 7:30-9PM October 25th - December 13th Space limited to 7 men so apply early Fee: $20/week (sliding scale available) Facilitator qualifications: Facilitator Edan Zebooloon, MA, LMHCA, is a licensed therapist with a Masters in Systems Counseling. He has participated in and led a variety of men's groups over the last fourteen years. Edan is passionate about supporting other men in realizing their authentic expression through this good work because of how it has been a source of his own upliftment. Contact: Edan Zebooloon (206) 841-0137 [ Email Edan Zebooloon ]   How to deal with Emotional Manipulation Who Should Participate: If you feel yourself not appreciated in your relationship… If you feel entrapped…. If your Self-Esteem is low… If your partner thinks: "You have to be fixed." You might take the blame and think: "It is all my fault." On the other hand something feels so unfair… Perhaps it's not all your fault! It might be the effect of manipulation. If this is the case, you're not alone! Come and see what others do in similar circumstances. I offer a therapy group in which we help each other figure out if Emotional Manipulation causes difficulties in the relationship or not. Learn new responses to handle manipulative situations. Learn how to take back the control, how to build confidence and how to recognize and handle manipulative people around you! Come and see how! Dates/Times Offered: Friday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Fee: $25.00 Facilitator qualifications: Zita Fekete, LMHC Contact: Zita Fekete (425) 280-2643 [ Email Zita Fekete ]   Building Better Relationships Who Should Participate: This is a group for those in less than healthy relationships, as well as those recovering from a break up or those who are single and unable to form significant relationships in their lives. The group will be small (limited to five members--men and women of any sexual orientation) and are made up of those interested in creating better relationships, or all sorts, in their lives. At each session: * We will have an opening go-around where everyone checks in and lets us know how the week has been--both the ups and downs. * During that time the group listens, makes comments and selects issues to be more closely examined. * We will focus on how co-dependency plays a role in our relationships—romantic, work and family. * We frequently end the session with strategies to help members have a great week until we meet again. Dates/Times Offered: The first and third Wednesdays of each month Fee: $40 with a generous sliding scale Facilitator qualifications: David Ezell, MA, MS, LMHC Contact: David Ezell (206) 319-4446 ext. 11 [ Email David Ezell ]

[ Advertise your Spokane County Therapy Group here ] Spokane WA. Spokane Valley WA. Cheney WA.

[ Advertise your Stevens County Therapy Group here ] Colville WA. Chewelah WA. Kettle Falls WA.

[ Advertise your Thurston County Therapy  Group here ] Olympia WA. Lacey WA. Tumwater WA. Yelm WA.

[ Advertise your Wahkiakum County Therapy Group here ] Cathlamet WA.

[ Advertise your Walla Walla County Therapy Group here ] Walla Walla WA. College Place WA. Waitsburg WA.

[ Advertise your Whatcom County Therapy Group here ] Bellingham WA. Lynden WA. Ferndale WA. Blaine WA.

[ Advertise your Whitman County Group Therapy here ] Pullman WA. Colfax WA. Palouse WA.

[Advertise your Yakima County Therapy Group here ] Yakima WA. Sunnyside WA. Grandview WA. Toppenish WA. Selah WA. Union Gap WA. Wapato WA.

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Definitions and Limitations Groups designated as "ongoing and continuous" groups admit new members periodically and members leave when they feel they've accomplished their therapy goals. Groups designated as "educational" or " closed' meet for a indicated time period. This site offers information regarding groups, group therapy, and group therapy professionals throughout the State of Washington. Nothing here should be construed as a suggestion regarding treatment nor as an endorsement of a professional or therapeutic method. Contact the provider regarding their professional qualifications, fees, theoretical orientation, and the appropriateness of the process for the treatment you are seeking. On Telephone Calls to Therapists As a webmaster, I frequently call counselors and I am caught off balance when I don't get an answering machine.  I say, "Excuse me, I was expecting to talk to a e and wasn't expecting to talk to a real person!" Counselors in private practice are small business people--often really small--and usually have no employees.  Counselors usually handle the telephone, counsel individual clients and groups, get the mail, write the letters, do the bookkeeping, market their practices, do the taxes and everything else that needs to be done to stay in business.  Counselors in private practice often see clients in the evening, so it is usually better to call during the day. All this to explain that when you finally decide to call a counselor and see about joining a therapy group, you will probably get an answering machine.  It may take a couple of days for the counselor to get back to you.  Even if they call you back immediately, if there is another voice on your answering machine they may be afraid that they will be violating your confidentiality if they leave a message for you where someone else may hear them.  So they may have to hang up without leaving a message.  Be sure when you leave your message that you tell the counselor whether it's all right to leave a message when he or she calls back. And finally, if you don't hear back--please call again.  Leave your name and telephone number.  Say the number slowly and distinctly and say it twice.  I can remember listening to messages as many as twelve times trying to identify all the numbers; Counselors really try, but you've got to do your part too.  Thanks. Return to top of page        Floyd Else, MA, LMHC, Webmaster

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