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 ...
Recovery Support
Support for those recovering from any form of addiction.
Hosted by Barbara Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Meridianville, AL 35759
Support for those recovering from any form of addiction.
TEC (TruthEmpathyCompassion) | Betrayed Spouses
I lead groups for betrayed spouses that run for 12 weeks at a time. Groups begin regularly throughout the year. This is an opportunity for betrayed spouses to connect with others, see they are not alone and find hope, healing, ...
Hosted by Teresa Prince
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, BCN, ASAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
I lead groups for betrayed spouses that run for 12 weeks at a time. Groups begin regularly throughout the year. This is an opportunity for betrayed spouses to connect with others, see they are not alone and find hope, healing, ...
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 ...
Marital Enrichment
Couples will leave this marital enrichment workshop series with new skills that will enhance your communication and help you navigate situations in which you see things differently. Couples will also gain an understanding of different love languages and new strategies ...
Hosted by Judith Schulman-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Couples will leave this marital enrichment workshop series with new skills that will enhance your communication and help you navigate situations in which you see things differently. Couples will also gain an understanding of different love languages and new strategies ...
Mental Health Monarchs: Psychotherapy Tune-Ups
This group addresses the need for ongoing emotional and mental support beyond traditional psychotherapy. People often struggle to maintain the progress achieved during therapy sessions (especially if loved-ones have not taken advantage of psychotherapy) and may revert to old reactions ...
Hosted by Mental Health Monarchs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
This group addresses the need for ongoing emotional and mental support beyond traditional psychotherapy. People often struggle to maintain the progress achieved during therapy sessions (especially if loved-ones have not taken advantage of psychotherapy) and may revert to old reactions ...
Essentially You Counseling & Consulting Services
Hosted by Ebone Newton
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Yoga Assisted Self-Discovery Group
Yoga Assisted Self-Discovery Group 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 Augusta F Kantra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CMMT, RYT 500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairhope, AL 36532
Yoga Assisted Self-Discovery Group 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 ...
Mothers and Daughters
All age mothers and daughters are encouraged to support and learn from other mother-daughter pairs. The group will explore relationship challenges that are unique to mothers and daughters. Topics like expectations, disappointment, forgiveness, quality time, responsibility, dating, and parenting will ...
Hosted by As Planned Counseling & Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
All age mothers and daughters are encouraged to support and learn from other mother-daughter pairs. The group will explore relationship challenges that are unique to mothers and daughters. Topics like expectations, disappointment, forgiveness, quality time, responsibility, dating, and parenting will ...
Men's Sex Addiction (S.A.) Group
Hosted by Beverly B Steinhauer
Counselor, RN, MS, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mobile, AL 36695
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 ...
Wild Women Sacred Circle Gatherings
The wild woman archetype within woman’s psyche is an expression of her innate, soulful essence. A representation of the instinctual nature women possess. Reconnecting with your wildest self can help you regain your essence and power. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, the ...
Hosted by Encounter Therapy LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain Brook, AL 35223
The wild woman archetype within woman’s psyche is an expression of her innate, soulful essence. A representation of the instinctual nature women possess. Reconnecting with your wildest self can help you regain your essence and power. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, the ...
Caring for a Suicidal Teen
A new supportive and educational group in Huntsville for those raising a teenager who is struggling with suicidal thoughts/actions. Discuss questions like, "Why are they suicidal? Is it my fault? They're in the hospital. Now what? How can I support ...
Hosted by Rebekah L Smith
Counselor, LMSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
A new supportive and educational group in Huntsville for those raising a teenager who is struggling with suicidal thoughts/actions. Discuss questions like, "Why are they suicidal? Is it my fault? They're in the hospital. Now what? How can I support ...
Harmony in Diversity
Raising a child with unique abilities tests your strength, resilience, and heart. You may not have known if you were strong enough, but every day proves you are, and so am I. You are not alone! Together, we find strength ...
Hosted by Kiara Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
Raising a child with unique abilities tests your strength, resilience, and heart. You may not have known if you were strong enough, but every day proves you are, and so am I. You are not alone! Together, we find strength ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Warrior Wellness Group
Hosted by Cherie Dopson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alabaster, AL 35007
Family Strengthening
This is group designed for the whole family. Adults will learn new parenting strategies and skills while adolescents learn how to get what they want without getting in trouble.
Hosted by Impact Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35205
This is group designed for the whole family. Adults will learn new parenting strategies and skills while adolescents learn how to get what they want without getting in trouble.
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.
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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.