Groups at The Center
The Women’s Center offers a number of support therapy groups to help individuals connect and grow. Joining a group is a great option if you are seeking connection, looking for others who share similar experiences, or would like to find new coping skills and strategies. Groups offer a space to share and to receive a broader range of perspectives. Additonally, groups can be a great place to work on relationship and social skills as well. Please see below for full descriptions of all currently available groups.
If you are experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, please go to your nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1.
Location & Rates
Support Therapy Groups are available in both Vienna, VA and DC. Please note the location of the specific group.
Initial Therapy Group Consultation
$61
Therapy Group Participation Fee
$35/per session
To learn more, click the Request More Information button.
Reduced fee and sliding fee scale options available, based on financial need.
Have a suggestion for a group? Let us know about it by contacting groups@thewomenscenter.org.
Group Descriptions
Anger Management Group
TUESDAYS, 6:30 – 8 PM, Virtual, Exact Start Date TBD
You are not alone. Our group offers a safe, compassionate, non-blaming space where your experiences are heard as we explore tools for how to manage strong emotions.
Therapeutic interventions & support group focus:
- Understanding how anger works in the brain
- Understanding personal triggers and sources of anger
- Building up a toolbox to help reduce strong emotions
For Registration and Inquires: Call (571)385-1625
Group Facilitators: Mark Jones and Alice Fan
Caregiver Support Group for Aging Parents
THURSDAYS, 12 – 1 PM, Exact Start Date TBD
Join us as we navigate new changes and learn coping skills to deal with the stress that comes with caretaking responsibilities.
Our support group will focus on:
- Self-care strategies
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Shifting roles, identities, and challenges
- Support around anticipatory grief
For Registration and Inquires: Call (571)385-1625
Group Facilitators: Gabi Sammon and Karina Stone
Women’s Virtual Group: 60 and Beyond
MONDAYS 1 – 2 PM, Exact Start Date TBD
Changing bodies, changing minds, changing families. Let’s talk about life transitions. Meet weekly in a supportive environment to explore challenges and triumphs of this dynamic period of our lives. Join our group for women 60 and better.
For Registration and Inquires: Call (571)385-1625
Group Facilitators: Pamela Uncles and Julia Decker
Ready to Talk: Support & Healing for Domestic Violence Survivors
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 7 – 8:30 PM, Held Virtually, Exact Start Date TBD
You are not alone. Our group offers a safe, compassionate space where your experiences are heard, validated, and supported as you begin rebuilding safety, strength, and hope.
Therapeutic interventions & support group focus:
- Trauma-informed emotional support and grounding techniques
- Empowerment-focused discussions to rebuild self-esteem
- Coping skills for anxiety, fear, and trauma responses, and more
For Registration and Inquires: Call (571)385-1625
Note: This group is separate from the ‘Break the Cycle’ group.
Separation and Divorce Group
THURSDAYS 7 – 8 PM, Exact Start Date TBD
Are you recently divorced/separated and looking for support?
The Women’s Center is here to help. We invite you to join our support group, scheduling intakes now. We hope to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing as participants navigate the challenges of divorce and separation.
For Registration and Inquires: Call (571)385-1625
New Moms Group
THURSDAYS 12 PM – 1:30 PM, Starting in December, exact date TBD
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join other new moms for gentle, supportive conversations and practical guidance on:
- Asking for and accepting support
- Figuring out feeding and sleep (yours and your baby’s)
- Managing postpartum emotions, anxiety, and mood shifts
- Finding yourself again in this new season of motherhood
Come as you are — messy bun, baby in tow (0-6 months), and in your coziest clothes. This group is a place to exhale, connect, and remember you’re doing better than you think.
For Registration and Inquires:
Email Charlene at cpatterson@thewomenscenter.org for more details.
Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence
Are you in a healthy relationship?
Being a victim/survivor of emotional, physical, financial or psychological abuse can make you feel very alone and isolated. The Women’s Center invites you to join our FREE drop-in support group to break the silence, connect with others, access resources and share experiences.
Together, we can break the cycle of violence!
Group is bilingual. For English‑run sessions, contact Maria Lopez, Break the Cycle Program Advocate at (571)536-0150.
For Spanish‑run sessions, contact Bolivia Bustamante, Program Manager/Credentialed Victim Advocate at (571) 536-5160.
This program is fully funded by a grant and is free to participants.
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We’re dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of women, men, couples, and families through counseling, career, mediation, financial, and domestic violence and sexual assault services.
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