DBT Skills Training - Adolescent
An open group to teach and practice mindfulness skills for use in everyday coping and stress relief. Age 14 - 22
Hosted by Michelle N Krulewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mobile, AL 36609
An open group to teach and practice mindfulness skills for use in everyday coping and stress relief. Age 14 - 22
Parenting
Counseling can help parents in various ways. Some parents become stressed by a particular parenting challenge. It could be a one-time event or recurring situation. Some parents have a child with a mental health concern or behavioral issue. These parents ...
Hosted by DeAndrea Jamith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36117
Counseling can help parents in various ways. Some parents become stressed by a particular parenting challenge. It could be a one-time event or recurring situation. Some parents have a child with a mental health concern or behavioral issue. These parents ...
Grief and Loss group
The Grief Recovery Method is an action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses including health, career, and faith.
Hosted by Alissa (Lisa) Cohen Lapidus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
The Grief Recovery Method is an action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses including health, career, and faith.
Schumacher Intensives
Schumacher Intensives is a monthly, one-day, small group (no more than 10), classroom format, pre-addiction curriculum for problem drinkers led by a Clinical Psychologist. Schumacher Intensives are held at beautiful Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, Barber Motorsports Park and ...
Hosted by Joseph E Schumacher
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Schumacher Intensives is a monthly, one-day, small group (no more than 10), classroom format, pre-addiction curriculum for problem drinkers led by a Clinical Psychologist. Schumacher Intensives are held at beautiful Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, Barber Motorsports Park and ...
Tuscaloosa Psychological Services
A small independent private practice, owned and operated by two psychologists. We initially focused on psychological assessment.
A small independent private practice, owned and operated by two psychologists. We initially focused on psychological assessment.
Family Therapy Group
Family & Group therapy for adults in court needing therapeutic assistance in rehabilitation counseling services.
Hosted by Dr. Jefkida Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MA, LMFTA, LMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36117
Family & Group therapy for adults in court needing therapeutic assistance in rehabilitation counseling services.
Postpartum Psychotherapy Group
Join perinatal mental health specialist Leslie Herhold, LCSW, in our psychotherapy groups for postpartum women! Groups are held quarterly. Blue Cross insurance accepted. Email ltherholdlcsw@outlook.com or call the office for more information.
Hosted by Leslie Herhold Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Join perinatal mental health specialist Leslie Herhold, LCSW, in our psychotherapy groups for postpartum women! Groups are held quarterly. Blue Cross insurance accepted. Email ltherholdlcsw@outlook.com or call the office for more information.
Gloom to Bloom ( Virtual Grief Support Group)
Gloom to Bloom is a virtual grief group, exclusively for 25 and up, designed to provide therapeutic support for those navigating the complexities of grief and honoring the memories of lost loved ones. Our group will provide a safe and ...
Hosted by Summerlane Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
Gloom to Bloom is a virtual grief group, exclusively for 25 and up, designed to provide therapeutic support for those navigating the complexities of grief and honoring the memories of lost loved ones. Our group will provide a safe and ...
Sliding Scale and Free counseling for individuals and couples.
Addiction Family Groups
I hold therapy groups for those that love someone who suffers from an addiction. I go beyond what a support group can offer. We learn new coping strategies, emotional regulation, and much more.
Hosted by Chris Depew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
I hold therapy groups for those that love someone who suffers from an addiction. I go beyond what a support group can offer. We learn new coping strategies, emotional regulation, and much more.
Overcoming Anxiety and Panic
CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) will be utilized to help participants acquire and refine skills to overcome their fears, avoidance behavior, and lead healthier, happier lives.
Hosted by Donald 'jay' Mulkerne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Foley, AL 36535
CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) will be utilized to help participants acquire and refine skills to overcome their fears, avoidance behavior, and lead healthier, happier lives.
Managing Anxiety Together
Coming again in Sept. 2024......Come join us .....as we gain tools for managing anxiety, increase our understanding of the brain/body connection, and relate to others who also experience anxiety. This will be a combination psychoeducational and process group running for ...
Coming again in Sept. 2024......Come join us .....as we gain tools for managing anxiety, increase our understanding of the brain/body connection, and relate to others who also experience anxiety. This will be a combination psychoeducational and process group running for ...
Beginning Mindfulness Meditation Group
Hosted by Lucy Graves Hollis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Eating Disorder Support Groups
Assisting those struggling with their relationship with food, body and self move through recovery to recovered. Call for a free screening.
Hosted by Christopher Willson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
Assisting those struggling with their relationship with food, body and self move through recovery to recovered. Call for a free screening.
SAP Department of Transportation Evaluation
Alabama Wellness provides DOT approved substance abuse evaluations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and United States Coast Guard. We provide professional evaluation services from ...
Hosted by Janet P Stoudenmire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, ICADC, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
Alabama Wellness provides DOT approved substance abuse evaluations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and United States Coast Guard. We provide professional evaluation services from ...
Women's DBT Skills Building Tribe
This group is for women looking to find balance in their life and to reconnect with other woman who have similar problems. This group is a skills based group. I teach 4 modules based on DBT. I teach you how ...
Hosted by Lisa O McDaniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CDBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Auburn, AL 36830
This group is for women looking to find balance in their life and to reconnect with other woman who have similar problems. This group is a skills based group. I teach 4 modules based on DBT. I teach you how ...
Survivors Health Initiative Project (SHIP)
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes ...
Hosted by Dr. Carrie J. Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LICSW, SAP, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes ...
Friends & Feelings Social Skills Group
The goal of social skills group therapy is for children to gain skills in social interaction, joint attention, having fun together with others, problem-solving together, and learning to handle the challenges of social situations at school, extracurricular activities & at ...
Hosted by Julie Vence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
The goal of social skills group therapy is for children to gain skills in social interaction, joint attention, having fun together with others, problem-solving together, and learning to handle the challenges of social situations at school, extracurricular activities & at ...
Mental Health First Aid Training Group
I am a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer and conduct mental health training to help bring awareness to the signs and symptoms and the help available for individuals who are experiencing a mental health illness. Apart from the general ...
Hosted by Grace A Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
I am a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer and conduct mental health training to help bring awareness to the signs and symptoms and the help available for individuals who are experiencing a mental health illness. Apart from the general ...
LGBT+ Adult Group
A safe space for you to be yourself. Please email us for more information, time and location.
Hosted by Amanda Dickey
Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Enterprise, AL 36330
A safe space for you to be yourself. Please email us for more information, time and location.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Alabama?
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.