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Support Group for Parents of At-Risk Teens (13-19)
Are you a Parent/Guardian of an At-Risk teen between the ages 13-19, who is in need of a confidential, supportive place to vent while gaining knowledge? In todays world/post COVID, many parents/guardians are struggling with parenting due to various societal factors: music, ...
Hosted by Open Arms Wellness Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Are you a Parent/Guardian of an At-Risk teen between the ages 13-19, who is in need of a confidential, supportive place to vent while gaining knowledge? In todays world/post COVID, many parents/guardians are struggling with parenting due to various societal factors: music, ...
Next Chapter Life Path Group & Workshop
Featured in ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX news journals! The next chapter of your life should be about your purpose because purpose brings fulfillment! Carolyn Catchings (Life Path Consultant) will help you pave the path to your next life stage ...
Hosted by Carolyn Catchings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olivette, MO 63132
Featured in ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX news journals! The next chapter of your life should be about your purpose because purpose brings fulfillment! Carolyn Catchings (Life Path Consultant) will help you pave the path to your next life stage ...
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention
join our 8-week course for individuals who want to learn and practice mindfulness for the use of preventing relapse from substance use, behavioral addictions, or other changes you wish to make permanent in your life. www.mbrpstl.com
Hosted by Joel Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkwood, MO 63122
join our 8-week course for individuals who want to learn and practice mindfulness for the use of preventing relapse from substance use, behavioral addictions, or other changes you wish to make permanent in your life. www.mbrpstl.com
Undermothered
This 8-week therapy group is for adult Black women who want to explore the relational and psychological impact of their relationship with their mothers.
Hosted by Melony Crayton
PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
This 8-week therapy group is for adult Black women who want to explore the relational and psychological impact of their relationship with their mothers.
Premarital Interpersonal Choices & Knowledge
The PICK program is a psychoeducational group for those who are single or single-again and are looking to develop healthy, long-term relationships. We talk about how we typically choose the people we date, why we seem to make the same ...
Hosted by Julie Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond Heights, MO 63117
The PICK program is a psychoeducational group for those who are single or single-again and are looking to develop healthy, long-term relationships. We talk about how we typically choose the people we date, why we seem to make the same ...
Intuitive Eating and Movement Groups
Exploring Contextual Relationships with Food and Body Image. There is a reason that you can’t seem to stick to a certain lifestyle, meal plan, diet plan. And there is a reason that you feel disconnected from your body. Our Intuitive ...
Hosted by Angela Sastry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-C, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Webster Groves, MO 63119
Exploring Contextual Relationships with Food and Body Image. There is a reason that you can’t seem to stick to a certain lifestyle, meal plan, diet plan. And there is a reason that you feel disconnected from your body. Our Intuitive ...
Trauma Sensitive MBCT
This MBCT, or Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, is an 8-week online group starting March 30th, 2021. It helps folks who struggle with depression and anxiety learn to have a different relationship with their thoughts, feelings and body sensations. However, coming ...
Hosted by Megan Kopriva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RYT, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond Heights, MO 63117
This MBCT, or Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, is an 8-week online group starting March 30th, 2021. It helps folks who struggle with depression and anxiety learn to have a different relationship with their thoughts, feelings and body sensations. However, coming ...
Personal Growth Group
You may already be doing things to grow and develop on a personal level even if you don't intentionally set aside time for it. Taking your experiences and learning from them is part of growing as a person. It's Important ...
Hosted by Quantum Consulting Group LLC
Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, BC-THC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63101
You may already be doing things to grow and develop on a personal level even if you don't intentionally set aside time for it. Taking your experiences and learning from them is part of growing as a person. It's Important ...
In Step with Step Families
This group is designed for couples with children who are planning to marry and will be blending their families. This group provides helpful strategies to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone.
Hosted by Dr. Denise LaBarge
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, NCC, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ballwin, MO 63021
This group is designed for couples with children who are planning to marry and will be blending their families. This group provides helpful strategies to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone.
St. Louis Counseling Center
If you long to cultivate a healthy life, and need a little help, St. Louis Counseling Center is ready to help you take your next steps toward health. Our team is trained in many evidence based methods to help you ...
Hosted by Lilian M Werner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63131
If you long to cultivate a healthy life, and need a little help, St. Louis Counseling Center is ready to help you take your next steps toward health. Our team is trained in many evidence based methods to help you ...
Stress Group
This group is for men and women trying to cope with stress.
Hosted by Annetta Sykes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ED, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
This group is for men and women trying to cope with stress.
Mindful Foundations Therapy Group
Hosted by Amanda Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC CSC, RPT™
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valley Park, MO 63088
Support for Struggling Teens & Adolescents
Are you a teen that is having a hard time in school and or with social relationships between between the ages 13-19, who is in need of a confidential, supportive place to vent while gaining knowledge? In todays world/post COVID, ...
Hosted by Open Arms Wellness Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Are you a teen that is having a hard time in school and or with social relationships between between the ages 13-19, who is in need of a confidential, supportive place to vent while gaining knowledge? In todays world/post COVID, ...
Mind Over Matters, LLC
Hosted by Mind Over Matters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ladue, MO 63124
Work Stress
Hosted by Dr. Britt Lindon: Individual And Couples Counselor
Psychologist, PhD, Anxiety, Couples, Trauma
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Sexual Integrity for Men
Experience freedom and relief from sexual addiction! This group is for helping men learn about, understand, and heal from a variety of addictive behaviors such as: use of pornography, sexting, serial infidelity, and seeking prostitution, among others. Men will grow ...
Hosted by William Mattingly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkwood, MO 63122
Experience freedom and relief from sexual addiction! This group is for helping men learn about, understand, and heal from a variety of addictive behaviors such as: use of pornography, sexting, serial infidelity, and seeking prostitution, among others. Men will grow ...
Transgender Support Group
The Transgender Support Group offers a confidential, safe, supportive and nonjudgmental place for transgender and non-binary individuals to share experiences, skills, and resources with one another to promote overall health and well-being. This group is for individuals who identify as ...
Hosted by Dr. Lori Becker
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clayton, MO 63105
The Transgender Support Group offers a confidential, safe, supportive and nonjudgmental place for transgender and non-binary individuals to share experiences, skills, and resources with one another to promote overall health and well-being. This group is for individuals who identify as ...
Middle School Anxiety Support Group
This group exists to help middle schoolers cope with anxiety. This is a 10 week group session where each session will be 50 minutes once a week. The goal of this group program is to help members reduce frequency, intensity, ...
Hosted by Laura Adamgbo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond Heights, MO 63117
This group exists to help middle schoolers cope with anxiety. This is a 10 week group session where each session will be 50 minutes once a week. The goal of this group program is to help members reduce frequency, intensity, ...
Men's Anger Healing Group
To help men understand and engage their anger in order to make better choices in responding to it and the ones they love. Groups are comprised of up to seven men, each responsible for assignments designed to prepare them for ...
Hosted by James McCall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond Heights, MO 63117
To help men understand and engage their anger in order to make better choices in responding to it and the ones they love. Groups are comprised of up to seven men, each responsible for assignments designed to prepare them for ...
The Plot Twists of 2020
The Plot Twists of 2020 – Virtual support group for gaining tools and insights to build resilience when life takes unexpected turns. How has the triple punch of the pandemic, the financial recession, and the lethal police violence affected you? ...
Hosted by Paula Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkwood, MO 63122
The Plot Twists of 2020 – Virtual support group for gaining tools and insights to build resilience when life takes unexpected turns. How has the triple punch of the pandemic, the financial recession, and the lethal police violence affected you? ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Affton?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.