Group Therapy in Richmond, VA
Group therapy offers a powerful way to heal, connect, and grow alongside others who understand your experiences. At our Richmond, VA practice, we offer several therapist-led groups designed to provide support, education, and community. One of our most popular offerings is our Caregiver Support Group, created for individuals who are caring for loved ones and need a safe space to recharge emotionally, Wednesdays at 5pm.
The Benefits of Group Therapy
Group therapy brings people together to share experiences, learn new skills, and feel supported. Many clients find that connecting with others facing similar challenges helps them feel less alone and more empowered. Our Richmond therapy groups offer:
A structured, therapist-guided environment
Emotional support and shared understanding
Practical skills to cope with stress or specific challenges
Opportunities to build community and connection
A cost-effective alternative or complement to individual therapy
Our Caregiver Support Group
Caring for a loved one is meaningful — but it can also be exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. Our Caregiver Support Group in Richmond provides a safe, non-judgmental space for caregivers to receive guidance, share experiences, and find support from others who truly understand. This is offered Wednesdays at 5pm.
This group is designed for caregivers supporting aging parents, partners with chronic illness, children with behavioral or medical needs, or any loved one requiring ongoing support.
Participants gain:
A supportive community
Validation and understanding
Stress-management skills
Healthy boundary-setting tools
Strategies for preventing burnout
Emotional space to reflect and reconnect with themselves
Who Leads the Group?
Our caregiver support group is facilitated by licensed therapists, Morgan Whittaker, LCSW, and Srishti Gogia, Supervisee in Social Work, both with experience in caregiver stress, chronic illness support, family dynamics, and burnout prevention. They guide members with compassion, structure, and clinically proven strategies.
What to Expect in the Caregiver Support Group
We make group therapy welcoming, structured, and supportive. Here’s what you can expect:
Warm, Guided Check-Ins
Each session begins with space for members to share wins, struggles, and updates at a pace that feels comfortable.Evidence-Based Skill Building
The therapist leads the group in topics such as coping strategies, emotional regulation, boundary setting, mindfulness for caregivers, and managing caregiver guilt.Supportive Group Discussion
Members are encouraged — never pressured — to share personal experiences. Conversations are respectful, confidential, and collaborative.Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately
Each session includes simple take-home strategies designed to reduce stress, increase balance, and support emotional well-being.A Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Environment
This group is built intentionally for caregivers who often carry heavy emotional loads. Our therapists create a safe space to feel heard, understood, and supported.
Join Our Caregiver Support Group
If you're a caregiver feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or alone in your role, you don’t have to stay in that place. Group therapy offers a space to find community, regain balance, and reconnect with yourself.
Text: 703-249-9890 to get started