Women and Relationships
These ongoing weekly groups (age 18-30) provide a safe (currently online) space to explore relationship dynamics. Through empathic listening, vulnerable sharing and rigorous honesty, members start to experience a shift in the circle- and their lives. Sharing perspectives with each ...
Hosted by Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
These ongoing weekly groups (age 18-30) provide a safe (currently online) space to explore relationship dynamics. Through empathic listening, vulnerable sharing and rigorous honesty, members start to experience a shift in the circle- and their lives. Sharing perspectives with each ...
SAFE Group
Sexual Abuse Family Education. Topics covered include normal sexual development, Maine state laws, mandating reporting, how to be a chaperone for a person with problematic sexual behavior, how to talk to children about sexual abuse, what to do if you ...
Hosted by Meredith Torrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bangor, ME 04401
Sexual Abuse Family Education. Topics covered include normal sexual development, Maine state laws, mandating reporting, how to be a chaperone for a person with problematic sexual behavior, how to talk to children about sexual abuse, what to do if you ...
Emotional Support Group - On-going
FEW SPOTS LEFT!!!! Starting 8/21/2023 - I will be restarting the emotional open process group for clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress and Depression in their day-to-day life in this Post-COVID world. Group will start online as of Aug 21st Space ...
Hosted by Jon Boschen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsfield, ME 04967
FEW SPOTS LEFT!!!! Starting 8/21/2023 - I will be restarting the emotional open process group for clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress and Depression in their day-to-day life in this Post-COVID world. Group will start online as of Aug 21st Space ...
study groups for starting a practice
On-going supervision with theory and case presentations
Hosted by Sharon Mariner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
On-going supervision with theory and case presentations
Womens Empowerment Group
Support Group open to all women to Enjoy the love and encouragement that only women can truly give one another.
Topics include: Building Trust w/ Women..Finding Balance..Friendship..Care er and Kids..Health and Wellness..Faith..Self-Est eem..Power..Spirituality. .Marriage..
Sexuality.
Opening Meditation / Discussion.
Share about ...
Hosted by Randi Bruneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
Support Group open to all women to Enjoy the love and encouragement that only women can truly give one another.
Topics include: Building Trust w/ Women..Finding Balance..Friendship..Care er and Kids..Health and Wellness..Faith..Self-Est eem..Power..Spirituality. .Marriage..
Sexuality.
Opening Meditation / Discussion.
Share about ...
Supervision for newly licensed mental health providers.
Training for Therapist in Couples Therapy
This is a training group for licensed therapist, and will be IN PERSON staring May 19. It will be limited to 10 licensed clinicians who are interested in gaining knowledge and skills in Gestalt couples therapy and applying research on ...
Hosted by Adrienne J Bentsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04102
This is a training group for licensed therapist, and will be IN PERSON staring May 19. It will be limited to 10 licensed clinicians who are interested in gaining knowledge and skills in Gestalt couples therapy and applying research on ...
Mens Group
I offer a time limited mens group focused on emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The group meets every other week for six sessions. The group is a combination of process and education. A theme is selected for the session. Conversation and ...
I offer a time limited mens group focused on emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The group meets every other week for six sessions. The group is a combination of process and education. A theme is selected for the session. Conversation and ...
Emerge (To Find Your 'self')
EMERGE is a counseling group for people who have lost their sense of self in their relationships with others. Not being authentic with others can lead to depression over not being who you wanted to be in the past or ...
EMERGE is a counseling group for people who have lost their sense of self in their relationships with others. Not being authentic with others can lead to depression over not being who you wanted to be in the past or ...
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Learn the basics of mindful meditation from a therapist with more than fifteen years of teaching experience. Mindfulness is the key strategy for gaining control of your emotional landscape and achieving your goals, large and small. I assemble groups of ...
Hosted by Andy Weisskoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Biddeford, ME 04005
Learn the basics of mindful meditation from a therapist with more than fifteen years of teaching experience. Mindfulness is the key strategy for gaining control of your emotional landscape and achieving your goals, large and small. I assemble groups of ...
Over 50! Women's Issues Group
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
Relationship Group
This zoom group that provides a safe and confidential place to learn how to: * Create and Sustain Powerful and Fulfilling Relationships * Overcome your hesitancy to open up and share yourself with another * Practice relationship as a reflecting ...
Hosted by June Thornton-Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterville, ME 04901
This zoom group that provides a safe and confidential place to learn how to: * Create and Sustain Powerful and Fulfilling Relationships * Overcome your hesitancy to open up and share yourself with another * Practice relationship as a reflecting ...
Coming soon! Sexuality Ed. for Adults with IDs
Hosted by UCP of Maine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Waterville, ME 04901
Men's Group
This is a group for male-identified persons with the purposes of providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space to discuss issues of men’s identity including but not limited to: Mental Health, Relationships, Work, Self-Care, Meaning and Purpose, Family, Culture, Sex ...
This is a group for male-identified persons with the purposes of providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space to discuss issues of men’s identity including but not limited to: Mental Health, Relationships, Work, Self-Care, Meaning and Purpose, Family, Culture, Sex ...
DBT Skills Group
This weekly virtual DBT Skills Group is broken down into four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Individuals are able to graduate from group at the completion of all modules, or they are able to continue attending ...
Hosted by Cheyenne Ross
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCPC-C, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Farmingdale, ME 04344
This weekly virtual DBT Skills Group is broken down into four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Individuals are able to graduate from group at the completion of all modules, or they are able to continue attending ...
Mens Group
Men's Group is a place to get support around learning clear communication skills, relationship building, developing emotional intelligence and learning to ask for and accept help. This is a closed group. An assessment by the facilitator is required for admission ...
Hosted by Tom Allan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04103
Men's Group is a place to get support around learning clear communication skills, relationship building, developing emotional intelligence and learning to ask for and accept help. This is a closed group. An assessment by the facilitator is required for admission ...
Inner Child Psychoeducation Group
Level 1 RRP group (Relationship Recovery Process): This group is for Childhood Trauma Survivors interested in understanding what they have been through and working towards recovery. I am running one 6 month, virtual inner child group this spring. Anyone interested ...
Hosted by Molly Schneider (Previously: Yasi)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
Level 1 RRP group (Relationship Recovery Process): This group is for Childhood Trauma Survivors interested in understanding what they have been through and working towards recovery. I am running one 6 month, virtual inner child group this spring. Anyone interested ...
Substance Counseling
Group Life Coaching is for individuals who would benefit from sharing their experiences, insights and feedback from others in a group setting. Learn skills to successfully manage major life transitions and facing the unknown with resilience. Supporting yourself and others, ...
Hosted by Cheryl Hartford
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mexico, ME 04257
Group Life Coaching is for individuals who would benefit from sharing their experiences, insights and feedback from others in a group setting. Learn skills to successfully manage major life transitions and facing the unknown with resilience. Supporting yourself and others, ...
Women's Trauma Recovery Group
An 10-week Process and support group for women who've experience sexual abuse, sexual assault or intimate partner violence. Facilitated by women's mental health and trauma specialist, Laura Balin, LCSW
Hosted by Virago Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
An 10-week Process and support group for women who've experience sexual abuse, sexual assault or intimate partner violence. Facilitated by women's mental health and trauma specialist, Laura Balin, LCSW
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Maine?
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.