8-Week Virtual Group Therapy for Anxiety & Depression | Virginia, Maryland & DC
An 8-Week Psychoeducational Skills & Support Group
Healing is often more powerful in community. Our structured 8-week group therapy program is designed for adults who are ready to understand their anxiety and depression more deeply — and build real, practical skills to manage them.
Led by a licensed therapist, this virtual group combines psychoeducation, evidence-based coping strategies, and the power of shared experience in a safe, confidential environment.
What This Group Covers
Over 8 weekly sessions, you will learn how to:
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Understand how anxiety and depression affect the brain and body
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Identify your personal triggers, thought patterns, and emotional cycles
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Use grounding and regulation skills to calm your mind and nervous system
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Challenge negative thoughts and reduce rumination
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Improve motivation and daily functioning
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Build healthier routines and habits
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Strengthen communication and boundary-setting skills
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Create a personalized coping plan you can use long after the group ends
Group Details:
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Duration: 8 weekly sessions
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Session Length: 60 minutes
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Format: Virtual/Telehealth
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Cost:
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Insurance: Maryland Medicaid accepted /
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Private Pay: $50 per session for non-Medicaid clients
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Payment due weekly at the time of service.
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Who is this group for?
Adults (18+) experiencing symptoms of:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress
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Overwhelm
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Difficulty regulating emotions
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Low motivation
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Negative thought patterns
Ready to Join?
Interested in Joining the Next Cohort?
New groups form on a rolling basis. Submit your information below and we'll reach out as soon as a new cohort is forming — spots are limited.
📞 (571) 210-2980 📧 contact@hrcounselingservices.com
Limited spots available.
Week by Week Breakdown
WEEK 1
Introduction & Building Safety
WEEK 2
Understanding Anxiety & Depression
WEEK 3
Identifying Triggers & Emotional Patterns
WEEK 4
Emotional Regulation Skills
WEEK 5
Challenging Negative Thoughts
WEEK 6
Increasing Motivation & Building Routines
WEEK 7
Strengthening Communication & Boundaries
WEEK 8
Creating Your Personalized Coping Plan
Overview of group purpose, expectations, and confidentiality.
Learn the basics of anxiety and depression and begin building your “skills toolbox.”
How anxiety and depression affect the brain and body.
Learn about cognitive distortions, the anxiety cycle, and the depression cycle.
Recognize internal and external triggers, warning signs, and emotional patterns. Learn grounding skills for managing difficult moments.
Learn techniques to calm the mind and body, including breathing exercises and somatic regulation.
Understand the “Window of Tolerance.”
Learn cognitive-behavioral strategies to reframe negative thinking and reduce rumination. Practice thought-challenging and coping statements.
Learn behavioral activation skills to improve motivation and mood. Develop small, achievable goals and supportive daily routines.
Understand how anxiety and depression impact relationships. Learn assertive communication and boundary-setting strategies.
Review the skills learned throughout the program. Build a long-term coping plan to maintain progress beyond the group.