Group Therapy Services

Heal alongside others who understand.

Our group therapy services bring people together in a supported, confidential space to work through anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life’s harder chapters- together. We provide group therapy in person and online across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Who We Help

We support adults who want connection, not just conversation. Group therapy services work well for people who want structured support alongside individual care. It is for those who learn best by hearing other perspectives and do not want to feel isolated in their mental health journey.

You don’t have to share everything right away. Many clients start by simply listening to others in the group. They find that alone brings relief.

Our Services

Individual Therapy

One-on-one counseling provides a private, supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and personal challenges. Our therapists work with you to develop healthy coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth.

Couples Counseling

Couples counseling helps partners improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship. We provide a supportive environment where both partners can better understand each other and work toward relationship.

Family Therapy

Family therapy focuses on improving communication, understanding family dynamics, and addressing challenges that affect the entire family. Our approach helps families build stronger connections, resolve conflicts, and develop healthier ways of supporting one another.

Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals with shared concerns can connect, learn, and grow together. Guided by a mental health professional, participants can develop coping skills while gaining encouragement from others.

Clinical Supervision

Our clinical supervision services support mental health professionals in developing their clinical skills, professional confidence, ethical decision-making, and overall practice. Supervision is tailored to the individual’s professional development and areas of focus that we served.

Professional Training Programs

Our professional training programs provide practical education and skill development for mental health professionals, organizations, and teams. Programs can address topics such as mental health awareness, communication, workplace wellness, trauma-informed care, and professional development.

Specialized Mental Health Services

We offer specialized mental health support tailored to individual needs and circumstances. Services may address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, burnout, life transitions, and other emotional or behavioral challenges through personalized, compassionate care.

Why Choose HRES for Group Therapy

We facilitate groups that feel safe, structured, and genuinely valuable; it is not a room full of strangers.

  • Licensed clinical oversight. Every group is guided by a therapist trained under a Maryland Board- Approved Clinical and Alcohol & Drug Supervisor.
  • Thoughtfully matched groups. We place you with a group suited to your goals.
  • Flexible access to care. Aetna, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Quest Behavioral Health- with self-pay and out-of-network options available.
  • A holistic approach. Group therapy at HRES draws on Adlerian, SCT, and trauma- informed methods. They are built to support real, lasting change that goes beyond a mere support group format.

Common Challenges We Help With

Coping with addiction and early recovery challenges

Managing anxiety in social or group settings

Feeling isolated in your mental wellbeing journey

Difficulty connecting with others who understand

Building healthy coping skills

Processing trauma in a supported environment.

Improving communication and relationship patterns

Managing grief and major life transitions

Chronic stress and burnout

Struggling with low self-esteem or self-worth

Difficulty setting or maintaining boundaries

Wanting accountability and consistent support

Our Group Therapy Process

Reach Out

Contact us or schedule online. We will explain how Group Therapy works and help you decide whether to proceed.

Group Matching

We match you with the group that best suits your needs- whether you need support with addiction, anxiety, trauma, or general support.

First Session

You choose what to share at your own pace. There is no pressure to start immediately or share more than you are comfortable with.

Ongoing Support

We check in regularly on your progress and can adjust your group placement and even add individual sessions as your needs change.

Group Therapy Across Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia

HRES is licensed to provide group therapy across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. We facilitate groups in person and virtually depending on your location. Regardless of your base in the DMV area, we can connect you with the group that fits your needs.

Addiction Group Therapy

We support clients across DC, Maryland, and Virginia who are in early recovery or maintaining ongoing sobriety through structured addiction group therapy. Groups focus on relapse prevention, accountability, and building a support network that understands the work recovery takes. You can choose to be a part of it in person locally or through secure virtual sessions.

Anxiety Group Therapy

Our anxiety group therapy sessions give practical tools for managing racing thoughts, social anxiety, and physical symptoms of stress, alongside others working through the same challenges.

Trauma Group Therapy

We provide trauma group therapy in a paced, trauma-informed environment for clients across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. You share only what feels safe in structured sessions, while still benefiting from the support group.

General Support and Process Groups

We offer general process groups centered on communication, self-worth, and life transitions. It is suitable for individuals across the DMV area who prefer ongoing connection and personal growth without a specific clinical focus.

Areas We Serve

HR Empowering provides mental health and counseling services to first responders throughout Washington, D.C., including:

Washington, D.C.

Support for D.C. clients through secure virtual mental health counseling. Reach out to learn about current availability in your area.

Maryland

Home base for HRES, with in-person and virtual care available. From Bowie to the wider DMV, we’re close by when you need us.

Virginia

Trauma-informed counseling across Virginia, in-person and virtually. The same evidence-based care, wherever you’re located in the state.

Georgia

Virtual counseling available for clients across Georgia. Check with us for the latest on services near you.

Virtual Group Therapy

Our virtual group therapies are specifically designed for those who cannot visit an office on a set schedule. You can join your session from anywhere with the same clinical care and confidentiality as an in-person group.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say About Us

"I came to HRES after years of carrying stress from the job that I never talked about. My therapist got it right away. I finally feel like myself again."

Jane Morris First Responder

"Our family was in a hard place. HRES helped us actually hear each other again. We're closer now than we've been in years."

Family Client Client

"I was nervous about starting therapy. My therapist made me feel comfortable and scheduled sessions at my pace. Virtual sessions fit my schedule perfectly."

Zubain Individual Client

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Group Therapy is a form of counseling where a small group of clients meets with a licensed therapist to work through shared challenges, guided by a structured format.

Yes. Our addiction group therapy groups support clients in early recovery and long-term sobriety. It focuses on relapse prevention and peer accountability.

Yes, our trauma group therapy sessions are trauma-informed and paced. You will never feel compelled to share more than what feels right.

Yes, we accept Aetna, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Quest Behavioral Health. We also offer self-pay and out-of-network benefits.

Yes, our anxiety group therapy sessions help clients build practical coping tools alongside others managing similar challenges.

Yes, we offer secure virtual group therapy for clients across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Get Started

Schedule a Consultation

Connect with others who understand – and a licensed therapist guiding the way.