Domestic Violence Offenders
Court approved Batterers Intervention Program lasting a minimum of 26 weeks.
Hosted by Eddie Windham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Charles, LA 70601
Court approved Batterers Intervention Program lasting a minimum of 26 weeks.
12-step existential Group
Long-term sobriety from any addiction has best results in group settings. Therefore, I offer a once a week 12-step existential group allowing members to explore their daily struggle with old 'addictive' thought patterns and replace them with solution focused thinking ...
Hosted by Gregory Greer
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LAC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, LA 71203
Long-term sobriety from any addiction has best results in group settings. Therefore, I offer a once a week 12-step existential group allowing members to explore their daily struggle with old 'addictive' thought patterns and replace them with solution focused thinking ...
Therapists of New Orleans
Therapist of New Orleans is a small private practice group located in the Uptown/University area. Clinicians are experienced in working with a diverse group of clients from a broadly psychodynamic approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and dialectical behavioral techniques in a ...
Therapist of New Orleans is a small private practice group located in the Uptown/University area. Clinicians are experienced in working with a diverse group of clients from a broadly psychodynamic approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and dialectical behavioral techniques in a ...
Gambling Concerns Me
"Gambling Concerns Me" group focuses on the issue of problem gambling from the view point of loved ones as well as individuals who fear they might be caught in the throws of a potential addiction. Each week we not only ...
Hosted by Brigitte Emanuel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lacombe, LA 70445
"Gambling Concerns Me" group focuses on the issue of problem gambling from the view point of loved ones as well as individuals who fear they might be caught in the throws of a potential addiction. Each week we not only ...
Allies Unite
We are taking a break Summer 2022 but we will be back in the FALL 2022!!!!! This group meets one Saturday a month in person in Prairieville La. This group is for parents and loved ones of newly LGBTQQIP2SAA+ community ...
Hosted by Kirsten Dantin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Prairieville, LA 70769
We are taking a break Summer 2022 but we will be back in the FALL 2022!!!!! This group meets one Saturday a month in person in Prairieville La. This group is for parents and loved ones of newly LGBTQQIP2SAA+ community ...
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, ...
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 ...
Clint Davis Counseling
I do not currently offer group therapy at this location but group therapy is available at Clint Davis Counseling and Integrative Wellness' Shreveport location. Go to www.clintdaviscounseling. com for more information.
Hosted by Cindy L Willis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shreveport, LA 71106
I do not currently offer group therapy at this location but group therapy is available at Clint Davis Counseling and Integrative Wellness' Shreveport location. Go to www.clintdaviscounseling. com for more information.
Teachers' Wellness Group
Working in schools is rewarding and challenging. This group will be a confidential space to reflect on successes, share frustrations, gain coping skills and gain insight. There will be laughter too.
Hosted by Karen Nelkin Brandao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70118
Working in schools is rewarding and challenging. This group will be a confidential space to reflect on successes, share frustrations, gain coping skills and gain insight. There will be laughter too.
Domestic Abuse Support
The mission of this group is to provide support, encouragement, empowerment, and education to survivors of domestic abuse and their families in a safe environment. This group focuses on confidentiality, strengths, communication skills, safety planning, and education about healthy relationships.
Hosted by Melissa “Missy” Daniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, LA 71303
The mission of this group is to provide support, encouragement, empowerment, and education to survivors of domestic abuse and their families in a safe environment. This group focuses on confidentiality, strengths, communication skills, safety planning, and education about healthy relationships.
Career Success Coaching
Life-skills group, designed to help adolescents and young adults overcome professional and academic barriers to success. From navigating questions about attire & interview skills to budgeting & managing finances, the Career Success Group is offered both virtually and in-person.
Hosted by Brandon S. Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Charles, LA 70611
Life-skills group, designed to help adolescents and young adults overcome professional and academic barriers to success. From navigating questions about attire & interview skills to budgeting & managing finances, the Career Success Group is offered both virtually and in-person.
Baton Rouge Perinatal Counseling, LLC
Monthly group therapy options available for: Matrescence (the birth of the mother), Healing after Pregnancy Loss, Remembering their Lives (infant loss), Hope in Waiting (infertility), Supporting Parents with Medically Fragile/ High Needs Children, Mothers Grieving their own Mothers, Restoration (healing ...
Hosted by Samantha Rauber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Monthly group therapy options available for: Matrescence (the birth of the mother), Healing after Pregnancy Loss, Remembering their Lives (infant loss), Hope in Waiting (infertility), Supporting Parents with Medically Fragile/ High Needs Children, Mothers Grieving their own Mothers, Restoration (healing ...
Social Skills Group (pre-k3-Kinder)
We offer a children's social skills group throughout the year to support healthy social development and resilience, especially in this post-COVID world where so many children were isolated during important developmental ages
Hosted by Refinery Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
We offer a children's social skills group throughout the year to support healthy social development and resilience, especially in this post-COVID world where so many children were isolated during important developmental ages
Cultivate Counseling and Wellness
Hosted by Katherine McGuire
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70119
General Grief Groups and Partner Loss Grief Groups
Call or email to inquire. Other types of groups available upon request and interest. Group Sessions are 90 minutes.
Hosted by Margaret Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70115
Call or email to inquire. Other types of groups available upon request and interest. Group Sessions are 90 minutes.
Triple P Postive Parenting Program
I'M Modeling New Image(IMANI) is pleased to announce our newest Triple P Positive Parenting Seminar. Classes every Tuesday evening being at 6:30 to 7:30. Positive Parenting offers parents an effective way to communicate with children, work on problematic behavior without ...
Hosted by Michael Gaines Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, QMHP, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baker, LA 70714
I'M Modeling New Image(IMANI) is pleased to announce our newest Triple P Positive Parenting Seminar. Classes every Tuesday evening being at 6:30 to 7:30. Positive Parenting offers parents an effective way to communicate with children, work on problematic behavior without ...
Golden Gents, What Next?
"Golden Gents, What's Next?" is a dynamic group program designed for men transitioning into or currently in retirement. Focused on men aged 65 and older, it addresses the challenges and opportunities of this new life phase. Through a supportive community, ...
Hosted by Michael Becerra
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shreveport, LA 71101
"Golden Gents, What's Next?" is a dynamic group program designed for men transitioning into or currently in retirement. Focused on men aged 65 and older, it addresses the challenges and opportunities of this new life phase. Through a supportive community, ...
Life Support Group
Dealing with everything related to dealing with Life!
Hosted by Tina Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, DCSW, LCSW, BSN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metairie, LA 70002
Dealing with everything related to dealing with Life!
North Bossier Counseling
North Bossier Counseling provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group settings. Our therapists specialize in a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-image, relational problems, substance use, stress, anger, behavior, and crisis ...
Hosted by North Bossier Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Benton, LA 71006
North Bossier Counseling provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group settings. Our therapists specialize in a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-image, relational problems, substance use, stress, anger, behavior, and crisis ...
The Big Easy Relationship
Get Back That First Date Feeling! Remember when you first started dating your partner and you felt SO LUCKY this person came into your life? Rebuild closeness, connection, and fun: break out of having the same argument over and over. ...
Hosted by Eleanor Hamilton-Wohl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70113
Get Back That First Date Feeling! Remember when you first started dating your partner and you felt SO LUCKY this person came into your life? Rebuild closeness, connection, and fun: break out of having the same argument over and over. ...
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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.