Anger Management
This Small Group is designed to aid individuals who have difficulty managing anger, aggression, rage, and/or anxiety that leads to anger outbursts. Participants will be aided in identifying triggers to their anger while learning anger management techniques to manage the ...
Hosted by Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW-S, PIP, CAM-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
This Small Group is designed to aid individuals who have difficulty managing anger, aggression, rage, and/or anxiety that leads to anger outbursts. Participants will be aided in identifying triggers to their anger while learning anger management techniques to manage the ...
Connect Relational Counseling, LLC
Hosted by Amanda King
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, AL 35758
Yoga Assisted Therapy
Yoga Assisted Group Therapy is a once per week, 2 ½ hour therapy group combining yoga, relaxation, meditation and group processing. The group is designed around the concepts of wholeness and balance. Stress and tension are (unfortunately) part of our ...
Hosted by David S Kantra
Psychologist, PsyD, CMMT, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairhope, AL 36532
Yoga Assisted Group Therapy is a once per week, 2 ½ hour therapy group combining yoga, relaxation, meditation and group processing. The group is designed around the concepts of wholeness and balance. Stress and tension are (unfortunately) part of our ...
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.
ALC Group Supervision
Supervision is a necessary period in every counselor's development. The time should be one of excitement and expanded learning. At The Counseling Corner, I specialize in providing comprehensive supervision services and training for graduate-level counselors as well as associate licensed ...
Hosted by Anna Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC-S, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mobile, AL 36603
Supervision is a necessary period in every counselor's development. The time should be one of excitement and expanded learning. At The Counseling Corner, I specialize in providing comprehensive supervision services and training for graduate-level counselors as well as associate licensed ...
Courage Club
Courage Club is a therapy group for elementary children struggling with peer relationships and communication/social skills. Social skills include far more than the ability to communicate with other people. Many children have trouble meeting new friends, starting a conversation, perspective ...
Hosted by Lauren Roberts Jones
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35205
Courage Club is a therapy group for elementary children struggling with peer relationships and communication/social skills. Social skills include far more than the ability to communicate with other people. Many children have trouble meeting new friends, starting a conversation, perspective ...
Adult Woman's Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
8 woman or less discussing the trauma, effects, consequences and healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Hosted by Rhonna W Phillips Counseling & Therapy Srvcs, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT, Collab, Mediati
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
8 woman or less discussing the trauma, effects, consequences and healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Lyons Primary Care Group
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I diagnose and treat patients in AL, AZ, CO, FL, VA, and WA. Specialities: prescription management for mental health and primary care. Note: I do not provide counseling or therapy services.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I diagnose and treat patients in AL, AZ, CO, FL, VA, and WA. Specialities: prescription management for mental health and primary care. Note: I do not provide counseling or therapy services.
Serenity Seekers- Connecting to Self After Trauma
This is a brave, sacred, non-judgmental space to explore and communicate with your internal parts. Through guided exercises and discussion, individuals develop a relationship with their parts, finding harmonization and healing through the journey to being self led
Hosted by Rainn Stone
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, GTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
This is a brave, sacred, non-judgmental space to explore and communicate with your internal parts. Through guided exercises and discussion, individuals develop a relationship with their parts, finding harmonization and healing through the journey to being self led
Warrior Wellness Group
Hosted by Aisha Holmes Thorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alabaster, AL 35007
Peaceful Addiction Recovery Group
We, at Peaceful Pathways, LLC, are looking for group members like you who are struggling with addiction related issues and are motivated for sobriety. In addiction, it is easy to feel alone and feel like nobody understands what you are ...
Hosted by Sarah Dubbs McKillop
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, AL 35758
We, at Peaceful Pathways, LLC, are looking for group members like you who are struggling with addiction related issues and are motivated for sobriety. In addiction, it is easy to feel alone and feel like nobody understands what you are ...
Reading Empowers
This is an adult process-oriented therapy group utilizing specific reading material. Each group meets 6-8 times. Each book or other material will have homework assignments to utilize for a deeper understanding and application of the material between group meetings intended ...
Hosted by Teresa Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, ACS, NIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northport, AL 35473
This is an adult process-oriented therapy group utilizing specific reading material. Each group meets 6-8 times. Each book or other material will have homework assignments to utilize for a deeper understanding and application of the material between group meetings intended ...
Women's Trauma, Overcoming Emotional Eating
Hosted by Gina Baxter Helms
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sumiton, AL 35148
Freedom Lies in You (FLY)
Recent data indicate that roughly 1 in 5 veterans experience mental health issues. Group practice owner Matt McKenzie's dad (John L.) was a former U.S. Marine and Hoover fireman who tragically passed away in 2020. We know all too well ...
Hosted by McKenzie Strategies LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35244
Recent data indicate that roughly 1 in 5 veterans experience mental health issues. Group practice owner Matt McKenzie's dad (John L.) was a former U.S. Marine and Hoover fireman who tragically passed away in 2020. We know all too well ...
Women's Process Group/ Let's Talk About It
Process Group: Let's Talk About It is a group where clients meet with other women to process life's issues. This group allows for each participant to share and receive feedback. Through this process women lear they are not alone and ...
Hosted by Kimberly Williams Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vestavia, AL 35243
Process Group: Let's Talk About It is a group where clients meet with other women to process life's issues. This group allows for each participant to share and receive feedback. Through this process women lear they are not alone and ...
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 ...
Alexander & Associates Counseling Services
A small private practice that recruits the brightest talent and best therapists in Birmingham. We specialize in pairing you with a caring professional, with exceptional experience, that is properly trained to help you in the most effecient and effective ways ...
Hosted by Ashley Loeb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain Brook, AL 35223
A small private practice that recruits the brightest talent and best therapists in Birmingham. We specialize in pairing you with a caring professional, with exceptional experience, that is properly trained to help you in the most effecient and effective ways ...
Boys Leadership, STOP 180, Youth Anger Management
Our multiple groups and workshops are like no other. Offered in multiple locations weekly and across three neighboring counties. We cover a 10 week therapeutic curriculum created specifically for this generation. Group members will also have rotating leadership positions within ...
Hosted by Deon Gatson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Daphne, AL 36526
Our multiple groups and workshops are like no other. Offered in multiple locations weekly and across three neighboring counties. We cover a 10 week therapeutic curriculum created specifically for this generation. Group members will also have rotating leadership positions within ...
Substance Abuse
Hosted by Jerrold L. Langford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
Calm Connections Anger Management Program
This program offers a transformative journey towards inner peace and emotional balance. Designed for individuals seeking to understand and manage their anger more effectively, this program provides a supportive environment where participants can explore the root causes of their anger ...
Hosted by Robert Boyd Roberts
Counselor, MA, ALC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35215
This program offers a transformative journey towards inner peace and emotional balance. Designed for individuals seeking to understand and manage their anger more effectively, this program provides a supportive environment where participants can explore the root causes of their anger ...
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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.