Group Therapy Arlington & Tyson's Corner
Group Therapy Services
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
― Brené Brown
Do you feel like you are struggling alone? Are you curious to learn about other people’s experiences?
If so, group psychotherapy could help. Group therapy is a powerful form of therapy that consists of a limited number of participants who have related difficulties and similar treatment goals. It is often recommended alone or in conjunction with individual therapy. Depending on the nature of the problem you are coping with, group psychotherapy can be an ideal choice for helping you address your concerns and make positive life changes.
What should you expect from group therapy?
Group therapy involves 1-2 trained leaders and anywhere between 4-15 participants. Typically, groups meet for 1-2 hours per week and they can vary in session length, with most groups averaging between 60 and 90 minutes.
Some groups are designed to target a specific problem, such as depression, anxiety, attention deficits, anger, grief/loss, trauma, or life adjustments (divorce, separation, job/career changes). In addition, some groups are developed to help individuals share and process difficult emotions. The groups at MPS PLLC focus on providing participants with strategies for well being, and can include but are not limited to:
- Skill building
- Psychoeducation
- Interpersonal or social skill development
- Sharing personal experiences
- Processing difficult emotions
Benefits of group therapy
Joining a group of people that you do not know may sound overwhelming or intimidating, but group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. Oftentimes, group members are surprised by how rewarding it feels to connect with others who have experienced similar challenges.
Benefits of group therapy offer:
- Support network
- Safety
- Connection
- Accountability
- Problem solving
- Perspective
- Diversity
- Validation
Want to join a group?
Beginning group therapy requires strength and courage. Therapy is a journey that can help you achieve a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We are here to guide you along the way. To learn more, contact us today.