Support Groups in Columbus, OH
The Adam Project Intensive Outpatient Program
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness ...
Hosted by Joshua Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43214
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness ...
Adoptive Parent Support Group- Encompass Adoptees
This is an Online support & discussion group meant to support adoptive, fostering, & kinship parents and to build relationships between parents and their adopted/fostered children of all ages through community, conversation, and educational materials. For more information visit the ...
Hosted by Encomopass Adoptees
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43204
This is an Online support & discussion group meant to support adoptive, fostering, & kinship parents and to build relationships between parents and their adopted/fostered children of all ages through community, conversation, and educational materials. For more information visit the ...
Putting Anxiety In Its Place
(GROUPS ARE CURRENTLY FULL.) Anxiety can be a painful, debilitating condition that robs you of a good life. Learn how to manage your anxiety for a lifetime with the help and support of others who live and understand what you're ...
Hosted by Pat Ahl
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43235
(GROUPS ARE CURRENTLY FULL.) Anxiety can be a painful, debilitating condition that robs you of a good life. Learn how to manage your anxiety for a lifetime with the help and support of others who live and understand what you're ...
ADHD Skills Group - Virtual/Video Group
This group teaches skills to adults with ADHD or those who struggle with executive function difficulties (planning, organization, time management, and emotion regulation). We cover these skills because medication often doesn't help with these aspects of ADHD and patients still ...
Hosted by Providers for Healthy Living
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43235
This group teaches skills to adults with ADHD or those who struggle with executive function difficulties (planning, organization, time management, and emotion regulation). We cover these skills because medication often doesn't help with these aspects of ADHD and patients still ...
Surviving & Thriving: Motherhood
Join us for a virtual support and skills group for new and pregnant mommies. We want to walk with you through this new adventure. Talk about the stress (and joys) of being a new mom.
Hosted by Free Spirit Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43215
Join us for a virtual support and skills group for new and pregnant mommies. We want to walk with you through this new adventure. Talk about the stress (and joys) of being a new mom.
The Adam Project Intensive Outpatient Program
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness ...
Hosted by Julie Campbell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43214
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness ...
Group Therapy for Therapists
Mondays OR Wednesdays 11:30a EST. Therapy group for Therapists experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions & adjustment. The goal is to have a confidential space to be able to process & get support around being a ...
Hosted by Dr. Ellen Bronder
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43215
Mondays OR Wednesdays 11:30a EST. Therapy group for Therapists experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions & adjustment. The goal is to have a confidential space to be able to process & get support around being a ...
Mastering Your Mind
NOW ENROLLING! Mastering Your Mind: Building Effective Coping Strategies for Managing Distressing Thoughts is an 18+ HYBRID group for individuals that are interested in utilizing evidence-based practices to manage distressing thoughts. You will Learn a variety of proven approaches to ...
Hosted by Jennifer Barney
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43220
NOW ENROLLING! Mastering Your Mind: Building Effective Coping Strategies for Managing Distressing Thoughts is an 18+ HYBRID group for individuals that are interested in utilizing evidence-based practices to manage distressing thoughts. You will Learn a variety of proven approaches to ...
Gay Men's Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group
A sex-positive, queer-affirming, online therapy group for deep exploration of common gay men's issues for LONG-TERM healing and personality change. Common concerns include intimacy, sex & dating, consensual non-monogamy, belonging, social anxiety, body shame, stigma, HIV / STIs, jobs / ...
Hosted by Dr. Dorian Kondas
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43206
A sex-positive, queer-affirming, online therapy group for deep exploration of common gay men's issues for LONG-TERM healing and personality change. Common concerns include intimacy, sex & dating, consensual non-monogamy, belonging, social anxiety, body shame, stigma, HIV / STIs, jobs / ...
Show Up and Be Seen
Sometimes the greatest healing can come from simply being heard. And when there are more people to listen to us, that process can be amplified. With this philosophy in mind, I invite people to come and share what has been ...
Hosted by Destiny Segovia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43214
Sometimes the greatest healing can come from simply being heard. And when there are more people to listen to us, that process can be amplified. With this philosophy in mind, I invite people to come and share what has been ...
LGBT Group
Hosted by Gwendolyn Rees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43085
Sacred Circle- Grief Support Group for Parents
Starks Counseling, in partnership with the Columbus Department of Health, offers a traumatic grief support group for parents of children who have died due to violence. The group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at the Columbus Department of ...
Hosted by Starks Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43205
Starks Counseling, in partnership with the Columbus Department of Health, offers a traumatic grief support group for parents of children who have died due to violence. The group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at the Columbus Department of ...
Navigating Grief Together Through Art (Adults)
Maximum capacity 10 participants, meeting Thursdays March 7-April 11.
No artistic talent required! The purpose of this group is to provide grief processing and support for the participants. During our sessions, I hope to cultivate a calming environment where ...
Hosted by Emily Caldwell
Counselor, CT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43224
Maximum capacity 10 participants, meeting Thursdays March 7-April 11.
No artistic talent required! The purpose of this group is to provide grief processing and support for the participants. During our sessions, I hope to cultivate a calming environment where ...
The Adam Project Intensive Outpatient Program
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness ...
Hosted by Heidi Gum
Physician Assistant, MHP, PA-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43214
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness ...
Infidelity Recovery Support Group
Have you been unfaithful and now want to help heal your partner? This group is for those who identify a male and have committed betrayal. Participants see the damage the betrayal has caused and want to rebuild what has been ...
Hosted by Deidre Prewitt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSMFC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43220
Have you been unfaithful and now want to help heal your partner? This group is for those who identify a male and have committed betrayal. Participants see the damage the betrayal has caused and want to rebuild what has been ...
Kovacs Counseling
A multi-clinician practice offering mental health treatment to all ages. The group includes counselors; marriage, family therapist, dietitian, and art therapist.
Hosted by Jen McHale
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LICDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43219
A multi-clinician practice offering mental health treatment to all ages. The group includes counselors; marriage, family therapist, dietitian, and art therapist.
Charles Junkin
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who uses a biopsychosocial model to individualize treatment to meet the needs of each client. This model takes into account the various aspects of an individual including genetics, self-concept, family historyand culture. I ...
Hosted by A Child and Family Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43230
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who uses a biopsychosocial model to individualize treatment to meet the needs of each client. This model takes into account the various aspects of an individual including genetics, self-concept, family historyand culture. I ...
DBT for Eating Disorders Skills Training
Coming 2024: DBT Skills Training consists of 24 weekly group sessions focused on four modules- Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Commitment to the entire 24-sessions is required, as the skills build on each other. In this group, ...
Hosted by Sarah E Altman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43220
Coming 2024: DBT Skills Training consists of 24 weekly group sessions focused on four modules- Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Commitment to the entire 24-sessions is required, as the skills build on each other. In this group, ...
Friends Like Us
Friends Like us is an in-person social-emotional group for neurodivergent and neurotypical children 8-14 who would benefit from topics such as: Being proactive, optimistic thinking, stress management, assertiveness, negative thinking traps, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and problem-solving. This group is an ...
Hosted by Kathleen Cruse-Grasser
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43235
Friends Like us is an in-person social-emotional group for neurodivergent and neurotypical children 8-14 who would benefit from topics such as: Being proactive, optimistic thinking, stress management, assertiveness, negative thinking traps, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and problem-solving. This group is an ...
Basics of Healing Trauma - 8 Weeks
(TBD Summer 2024) This group provides a safe and supportive environment where you can receive deep education, practice skills, and connect with others engaging in similar healing journeys, all with the guidance of two licensed therapists. This group will incorporate ...
Hosted by John Maxwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43220
(TBD Summer 2024) This group provides a safe and supportive environment where you can receive deep education, practice skills, and connect with others engaging in similar healing journeys, all with the guidance of two licensed therapists. This group will incorporate ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Columbus?
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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.