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 ...
Substance Abuse
Addiction is a disease of isolation. Meeting with others who have or are struggling in the process of recovery can aide in the prevention of relapse and provide tools for a more stable lifestyle.
Hosted by Orville W Johnson Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPS, CGACIII, NCC, TMHTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Foley, AL 36535
Addiction is a disease of isolation. Meeting with others who have or are struggling in the process of recovery can aide in the prevention of relapse and provide tools for a more stable lifestyle.
Grief, DBP, Divorce, Substance Abuse
Sundays: · 1PM-2PM: Substance Abuse /Adults 3PM-4PM: DBT (Adults) · 5PM-6PM: LGPTQ+ Support Mondays: · 1PM-2PM: Anxiety (Shawn) · 3PM-4PM: Surviving Grief (Shawn) · 5PM-6PM: Trauma Support uesdays: · 6PM-7PM: Substance abuse/Adolescents Wednesdays: · 4PM-5PM: DBT Adults (SAM) · 5:30PM-6:30PM: ...
Hosted by Wesam 'sam' Shash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35816
Sundays: · 1PM-2PM: Substance Abuse /Adults 3PM-4PM: DBT (Adults) · 5PM-6PM: LGPTQ+ Support Mondays: · 1PM-2PM: Anxiety (Shawn) · 3PM-4PM: Surviving Grief (Shawn) · 5PM-6PM: Trauma Support uesdays: · 6PM-7PM: Substance abuse/Adolescents Wednesdays: · 4PM-5PM: DBT Adults (SAM) · 5:30PM-6:30PM: ...
Bass Assertive Solutions & Support, LLC
Hosted by Bass Assertive Solutions & Support, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Homewood, AL 35209
Social Work Supervision
I provide social work supervision to individuals and groups. I am interested in starting of group of four individuals who are interested in obtaining their LBSW.
Hosted by LaTasha Toney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Trussville, AL 35173
I provide social work supervision to individuals and groups. I am interested in starting of group of four individuals who are interested in obtaining their LBSW.
DeKalb Grief Support Group
Our primary mission is to provide education, guidance and support to those who are grieving. We do this by providing grief support group sessions.
Hosted by Dr. Don G Brock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, DMin, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Payne, AL 35967
Our primary mission is to provide education, guidance and support to those who are grieving. We do this by providing grief support group sessions.
Men Talking Marriage
An 8-week educational and growth-oriented group for husbands who feel stuck or frustrated in their relationships with their wives and family. If you've already tried individual or couples counseling and are looking for something different, this may be it.
Hosted by Immanuel Marsh
Counselor, MA, MDiv, ALC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
An 8-week educational and growth-oriented group for husbands who feel stuck or frustrated in their relationships with their wives and family. If you've already tried individual or couples counseling and are looking for something different, this may be it.
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 ...
Step by Step Advanced Relapse Prevention Group
This is for people who are pursuing sobriety and want help in addition to their recovery program of choice. We go through 9 different topics relating to emotional sobriety and maintaining chemical sobriety. Building Community is critical to maintaining sobriety, ...
Hosted by Maggie Banger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
This is for people who are pursuing sobriety and want help in addition to their recovery program of choice. We go through 9 different topics relating to emotional sobriety and maintaining chemical sobriety. Building Community is critical to maintaining sobriety, ...
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.
JLife "Intentionally Joyful Lifestyle" Group
JLife groups are a gem for seniors offering a program that has substantial personal meaning, taps into the joys of community, and provides empowerment for ongoing renewed synergy with life! The objective is to address lifespan challenges and the effects ...
Hosted by Doris Chambers Vaughans
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
JLife groups are a gem for seniors offering a program that has substantial personal meaning, taps into the joys of community, and provides empowerment for ongoing renewed synergy with life! The objective is to address lifespan challenges and the effects ...
Full Well Neurofeedback
We are a practice that offers a whole suite of services ranging from counseling and neurofeedback to art therapy and yoga. We'd love to provide you with a free consultation about the services we provide.
We are a practice that offers a whole suite of services ranging from counseling and neurofeedback to art therapy and yoga. We'd love to provide you with a free consultation about the services we provide.
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 ...
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 ...
Therapist Tune-Up
Join us for a much-needed break at Therapist Tune-up! This in-person event is designed exclusively for therapists and other healthcare professionals who deserve some relaxation and rejuvenation. Each meeting will incorporate a mixture of relaxation, music, creativity, and discussion about ...
Join us for a much-needed break at Therapist Tune-up! This in-person event is designed exclusively for therapists and other healthcare professionals who deserve some relaxation and rejuvenation. Each meeting will incorporate a mixture of relaxation, music, creativity, and discussion about ...
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 ...
Synergy Divorce Therapy Group
The mission of Synergy Divorce Therapy Group is to develop healthy life choices that promote positive life cycle development and to eliminate negative coping mechanisms and methods that may be preventing a productive and autonomous life. We realize that divorce ...
Hosted by Dr. Jack G Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Payne, AL 35967
The mission of Synergy Divorce Therapy Group is to develop healthy life choices that promote positive life cycle development and to eliminate negative coping mechanisms and methods that may be preventing a productive and autonomous life. We realize that divorce ...
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.
Wednesday Groups in Daphne
Groups will be based on need and on consensus. A telephone conversation is a per-requisite to ensure compatibility. They are affordable and laid back. Feel free to contact me to learn more.
Hosted by Jason C. Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Daphne, AL 36526
Groups will be based on need and on consensus. A telephone conversation is a per-requisite to ensure compatibility. They are affordable and laid back. Feel free to contact me to learn more.
Domestic Violence Psycho-Education
This group is designed for domestic abuse/violence offenders. These sessions teach the dynamics of domestic violence/abuse and skills to chose nonviolent resolution of conflict. One of the basic tenets of the session is the unacceptability of violence and personal accountability ...
Hosted by Generations Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hueytown, AL 35023
This group is designed for domestic abuse/violence offenders. These sessions teach the dynamics of domestic violence/abuse and skills to chose nonviolent resolution of conflict. One of the basic tenets of the session is the unacceptability of violence and personal accountability ...
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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.