BIPOC Fertility Support Group
Struggling to start a family sucks! Don’t go on the journey alone. I want to hold space for you, a safe space created specifically for the challenges that women of color face surrounding fertility. This group allows for women to ...
Hosted by Mindful Healing Counseling and Coaching Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Helotes, TX 78023
Struggling to start a family sucks! Don’t go on the journey alone. I want to hold space for you, a safe space created specifically for the challenges that women of color face surrounding fertility. This group allows for women to ...
Grief Support Group
It is a gathering of people with common experiences/concerns who meet together to provide emotional and moral support for one another. It's a safe place with a sense of community, a source of empathetic understanding and provide an avenue for ...
Hosted by Erna Castrejon Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78260
It is a gathering of people with common experiences/concerns who meet together to provide emotional and moral support for one another. It's a safe place with a sense of community, a source of empathetic understanding and provide an avenue for ...
Counseling4Life, LLC
Counseling4Life is a dynamic practice that is staffed by Masters level licensed, and pre-licensed counselors/therapists, currently under supervision. Our staff has training and experience in play therapy, parent/child relationships, couples therapy, teen issues, trauma and abuse recovery, spirituality in counseling, ...
Hosted by Stephanie A. Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, PLLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78232
Counseling4Life is a dynamic practice that is staffed by Masters level licensed, and pre-licensed counselors/therapists, currently under supervision. Our staff has training and experience in play therapy, parent/child relationships, couples therapy, teen issues, trauma and abuse recovery, spirituality in counseling, ...
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Hosted by Jennifer Word Morton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78257
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Veterans Acute Stress Syndrome Group (ASSYST)
This is a closed group for veterans that meets once a week via telehealth. The focus of the group is to address the crisis of the week using the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) informed model. The ASSYST procedure will be ...
Hosted by Uche Chukwureh: Emdr And Brainspotting Intensives
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR, BSP, SSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78247
This is a closed group for veterans that meets once a week via telehealth. The focus of the group is to address the crisis of the week using the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) informed model. The ASSYST procedure will be ...
Women's Body Image
Hosted by Sheryl L. Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78210
Moms Connect About Autism (MoCAA) Support Group
I have partnered with Moms Connect About Autism (MoCAA), which promotes holistic parenting of special needs children and offers community for moms of special needs children, to help provide quality mental health support for MOCAA members. If you are a ...
Hosted by Lavelda Naylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, DCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78249
I have partnered with Moms Connect About Autism (MoCAA), which promotes holistic parenting of special needs children and offers community for moms of special needs children, to help provide quality mental health support for MOCAA members. If you are a ...
Parenting Classes
Teaching parents how to raise children from a "nurturing" approach
Hosted by Nancy Recalde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78249
Teaching parents how to raise children from a "nurturing" approach
Shame Resilience
Shame Resilience works to address issues of underlying shame that often accompany trauma and eating disorders. You don't have to carry the shame.
Shame Resilience works to address issues of underlying shame that often accompany trauma and eating disorders. You don't have to carry the shame.
Sex and porn addiction group
We will use the workbook for FACING the SHADOWS. It is online zoom and limited to 10 people. 10 week commitment. $50 per session. Starts in January 2023
Hosted by Cheryl Camarillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, AASECT, CSAT, BCIA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78213
We will use the workbook for FACING the SHADOWS. It is online zoom and limited to 10 people. 10 week commitment. $50 per session. Starts in January 2023
Mission Psychology
Hosted by Russel L Thompson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78216
Daring Greatly™
Daring Greatly™: identify values, embrace vulnerability, develop self-compassion, cultivate shame resilience and improve connection. Do you struggle with the critics in your life? Are you longing for more courage? Do you cringe at the thought of vulnerability (possibly preventing you ...
Hosted by Align Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78232
Daring Greatly™: identify values, embrace vulnerability, develop self-compassion, cultivate shame resilience and improve connection. Do you struggle with the critics in your life? Are you longing for more courage? Do you cringe at the thought of vulnerability (possibly preventing you ...
Radically Open DBT Skills Class
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence based treatment targeting a spectrum of disorders characterized by excessive self control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). It is supported by 20 years of research. RO DBT treatment ...
Hosted by Center for Dialectical & Cognitive Behav Therapies
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78209
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence based treatment targeting a spectrum of disorders characterized by excessive self control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). It is supported by 20 years of research. RO DBT treatment ...
Adult Art Therapy
Art therapy for Adults who experience Anger, Anxiety, and Exhaustion. Meeting on the first Monday of the month to create and learn. Get the new month started off right by joining your local art therapy group.
Hosted by Lindsey Autumn McGehee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78213
Art therapy for Adults who experience Anger, Anxiety, and Exhaustion. Meeting on the first Monday of the month to create and learn. Get the new month started off right by joining your local art therapy group.
Modeling Options Developing Esteem (MODE) Group
The program is called MODE short for Modeling Options Developing Esteem. The program is designed to develop individuality and self-esteem. Furthermore, the program is devised to provide an environment in which young girls can develop into productive, independent and positive ...
Hosted by Dr. Waynette Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCTP, MCM
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78228
The program is called MODE short for Modeling Options Developing Esteem. The program is designed to develop individuality and self-esteem. Furthermore, the program is devised to provide an environment in which young girls can develop into productive, independent and positive ...
Rhapsody Counseling & Wellness Center PC
LIFE AFTER DIVORCE: A space for individuals dealing with the after effects of divorce to discuss frustrations and resolutions. TEEN GIRLS (AGES 13-17): A space for teen girls to discuss social pressures, peer relationships, & stress management.
PARENTING CHILDREN WITH ...
Hosted by Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Live Oak, TX 78233
LIFE AFTER DIVORCE: A space for individuals dealing with the after effects of divorce to discuss frustrations and resolutions. TEEN GIRLS (AGES 13-17): A space for teen girls to discuss social pressures, peer relationships, & stress management.
PARENTING CHILDREN WITH ...
Problem Solving and Processing for ADHD Folks
This is an online teletherapy group that trouble shoots issues clients with ADHD are having in their lives in their relationships with friends, loved ones, or co-workers. We come to re-learn how to give and receive support to peers and ...
Hosted by Lauren DeReese Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78230
This is an online teletherapy group that trouble shoots issues clients with ADHD are having in their lives in their relationships with friends, loved ones, or co-workers. We come to re-learn how to give and receive support to peers and ...
Crocheting in the Holidays: Anxiety Support Group
Group start date: One on January 20 and another on January 27th, 2023 Benefits: Small group instruction on "How To Crochet". This group is perfect for beginners, curiosity curators, and others who just want to try something different. Learn how ...
Hosted by Diana James
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, Sup, Shawna, Munson, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78229
Group start date: One on January 20 and another on January 27th, 2023 Benefits: Small group instruction on "How To Crochet". This group is perfect for beginners, curiosity curators, and others who just want to try something different. Learn how ...
Sex Addiction Support Group
Take 2 Counseling offers an 8-week Men's Sex Addiction Support Group for those who are struggling with sexual compulsivity, utilizing Patrick Carnes' workbook, Facing the Shadows. The group meets weekly for 90 minutes over an 8-week period. The cost is ...
Hosted by Christopher Gulde
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, MA, LPC , CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78209
Take 2 Counseling offers an 8-week Men's Sex Addiction Support Group for those who are struggling with sexual compulsivity, utilizing Patrick Carnes' workbook, Facing the Shadows. The group meets weekly for 90 minutes over an 8-week period. The cost is ...
Dream Tending
This group meets 2x monthly. The group members share their dreams and we tend the images and stories that present themselves so as to gain wisdom for our lives. All group members make a commitment to attend the group on ...
Hosted by Kathryn R Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78209
This group meets 2x monthly. The group members share their dreams and we tend the images and stories that present themselves so as to gain wisdom for our lives. All group members make a commitment to attend the group on ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Bexar County?
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.