You Raise Me Up Girls Group
Hosted by Danielle Shamsie Prejean
MA, BCBA, LBA, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Charles, LA 70605
Addiction Support Group
Drug Education Group / Addiction Support Group / DCFS Coordination / Department of Corrections Coordination / DUI / Probation / Work Related / (+) Drug Screen / Sobriety & Recovery Support
Hosted by Kentrell Blatcher
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC, BA, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Drug Education Group / Addiction Support Group / DCFS Coordination / Department of Corrections Coordination / DUI / Probation / Work Related / (+) Drug Screen / Sobriety & Recovery Support
Anger Management Group
This group is for anyone who is struggling to deal with anger or emotional dysregulation! We will work on identifying cues, developing coping mechanisms, and uncovering trends in our anger. This is a perfect group for individuals who are looking ...
Hosted by Lexi Slotkoff
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesville, LA 71446
This group is for anyone who is struggling to deal with anger or emotional dysregulation! We will work on identifying cues, developing coping mechanisms, and uncovering trends in our anger. This is a perfect group for individuals who are looking ...
Anger Management Group
This group will be comprised of no more than 8 clients that will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The group will be gender mixed or women specific. 6 week closed group. The group will be help on a ...
Hosted by Louisiana Counseling and Traininig Counsultants
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gretna, LA 70053
This group will be comprised of no more than 8 clients that will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The group will be gender mixed or women specific. 6 week closed group. The group will be help on a ...
Marriage Therapist
Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy. Marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships.
Hosted by Lagarde Counseling Service
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCBT, CFAS, CCSOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harvey, LA 70058
Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy. Marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships.
Adult Aspergers Group
Weekly support group for adults on the Autism Spectrum
Hosted by Aaron Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scott, LA 70583
Weekly support group for adults on the Autism Spectrum
"Unmasking Autism" Therapy Group
Please join Well Psychotherapy for an 8 week experience of embracing radical visibility through the lens of Dr. Devon Price's book Unmasking Autism. Starts 8/20/2023, held virtually. This group is open to all self-diagnosed or formally diagnosed masked* autistic adults. ...
Hosted by Christine Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MT-BC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70119
Please join Well Psychotherapy for an 8 week experience of embracing radical visibility through the lens of Dr. Devon Price's book Unmasking Autism. Starts 8/20/2023, held virtually. This group is open to all self-diagnosed or formally diagnosed masked* autistic adults. ...
Supervision for Licensure
I also am an LPC-S and look forward to accepting new supervisees. If you are a Counselor Intern, or ready to begin that process, and would like to meet and discuss the possibility of beginning supervision, please feel free to ...
Hosted by Stacey Duarte
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70119
I also am an LPC-S and look forward to accepting new supervisees. If you are a Counselor Intern, or ready to begin that process, and would like to meet and discuss the possibility of beginning supervision, please feel free to ...
Anxiety
This closed group is for any indivudiuals seeking a community of support. This is a 6 week course begining in Janurary of 2023. You will walk away with practical skills to implement in your daily life to overcome anxiety. Together ...
Hosted by Arianne Washington (Elite Therapy)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harvey, LA 70058
This closed group is for any indivudiuals seeking a community of support. This is a 6 week course begining in Janurary of 2023. You will walk away with practical skills to implement in your daily life to overcome anxiety. Together ...
Aftercare
Recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing Recovery Nurse Program, Physicians Health Foundation of Louisiana, JLAP, and Pharmacy Board
Hosted by Nancy Booker Tracy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shreveport, LA 71106
Recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing Recovery Nurse Program, Physicians Health Foundation of Louisiana, JLAP, and Pharmacy Board
Girl Talk ~ Social Skills for Girls
These Ten-Session groups are for girls in grades 3-8. They are designed to give girls an opportunity for personal growth in the following areas: developing emotional intelligence, increasing self-confidence and self-esteem, developing a positive body image, communication skill-building, assertiveness, coping ...
Hosted by Amy Romero Registered Play Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70508
These Ten-Session groups are for girls in grades 3-8. They are designed to give girls an opportunity for personal growth in the following areas: developing emotional intelligence, increasing self-confidence and self-esteem, developing a positive body image, communication skill-building, assertiveness, coping ...
Support Group for Teen Moms
Join us virtual or in-person for a free support group targeting young moms. Motherhood is a challenging transition by itself. Teen moms face unique challenges with this transition and can feel very isolated. We are here to help and support ...
Hosted by Katherine Hebert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70503
Join us virtual or in-person for a free support group targeting young moms. Motherhood is a challenging transition by itself. Teen moms face unique challenges with this transition and can feel very isolated. We are here to help and support ...
Anger Management
Anger Management groups offered once to twice weekly. Standardized curriculum with pre ans post test offered. Certificates of completion and letters to probation, parole any other required agencies furnedh at no additional cost. Program entails 8-12 sessions. Frequency of program ...
Hosted by Michael G Frederick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gretna, LA 70056
Anger Management groups offered once to twice weekly. Standardized curriculum with pre ans post test offered. Certificates of completion and letters to probation, parole any other required agencies furnedh at no additional cost. Program entails 8-12 sessions. Frequency of program ...
mens group
“Navigating through life” This weekly psycho-educational group will provide a safe environment in which participants can challenge worn out attitudes and behaviors. Using both old and new tools to build a better you, this group is designed to reduce anxiety, ...
Hosted by William Nicholas Abraham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70806
“Navigating through life” This weekly psycho-educational group will provide a safe environment in which participants can challenge worn out attitudes and behaviors. Using both old and new tools to build a better you, this group is designed to reduce anxiety, ...
Young Adult (18+)LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Processing Group
COVID-19 has taken everyone by storm. For those of us in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities this moment can be even more isolating than ever before. The concerns that were impacting these communities prior to COVID-19 have only intensified. I ...
Hosted by T'airra Belcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metairie, LA 70001
COVID-19 has taken everyone by storm. For those of us in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities this moment can be even more isolating than ever before. The concerns that were impacting these communities prior to COVID-19 have only intensified. I ...
Witnessing Grief
The New Orleans Grief Center is holding groups both in person and virtually. The format of most groups is 6 sessions, meeting every other week, in which you are led through the process of grief, identifying unhealthy coping skills while ...
Hosted by Steven Byrd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBH
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70115
The New Orleans Grief Center is holding groups both in person and virtually. The format of most groups is 6 sessions, meeting every other week, in which you are led through the process of grief, identifying unhealthy coping skills while ...
Men Wrestling with Masculinity & Vulnerability
An online group for men wrestling with society's changing understanding, norms, and expectations around masculinity. Vulnerability can be the most challenging form of courage to embrace. The group explores successful approaches for showing up healthier in all relationships. Group beginning ...
Hosted by Philip C Katner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ISSTD, ASCH, TIST, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70119
An online group for men wrestling with society's changing understanding, norms, and expectations around masculinity. Vulnerability can be the most challenging form of courage to embrace. The group explores successful approaches for showing up healthier in all relationships. Group beginning ...
Depression Management
Group is open to interested individuals that are willing to share their views and thoughts with others in an open group setting. The group will be focused on depression management techniques and exercises. Group to be limited to no more ...
Hosted by Eiyana Middleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shreveport, LA 71101
Group is open to interested individuals that are willing to share their views and thoughts with others in an open group setting. The group will be focused on depression management techniques and exercises. Group to be limited to no more ...
Recovery and Sobriety Skills Class
6 week recovery skills class tailored to attendees, Small class size (less than 10 people), Adults (25+), Wednesday's 10:15am-11:45am, Startin g 2/7, Limitied availability. Location: Virtual. Must live in Louisiana, Tennessee or Florida to attend. Please email ashley@amdcounselingllc.c om for more ...
Hosted by Ashley Dueling Staehle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70115
6 week recovery skills class tailored to attendees, Small class size (less than 10 people), Adults (25+), Wednesday's 10:15am-11:45am, Startin g 2/7, Limitied availability. Location: Virtual. Must live in Louisiana, Tennessee or Florida to attend. Please email ashley@amdcounselingllc.c om for more ...
A Home In Each Other - Marriage Foundations
Being able to securely rest in the love and good will of our spouse is usually a strong component of our dream for marriage. When that goes awry it shakes our foundation and brings deep disappointment that often gets acted ...
Hosted by Carolyn Burns, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Covington, LA 70433
Being able to securely rest in the love and good will of our spouse is usually a strong component of our dream for marriage. When that goes awry it shakes our foundation and brings deep disappointment that often gets acted ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Louisiana?
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.