DBT Group
We will be learning and practicing effective skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help us grow and obtain “a life worth living”. DBT has proven to be influential in changing the lives of many people. The skills you learn ...
We will be learning and practicing effective skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help us grow and obtain “a life worth living”. DBT has proven to be influential in changing the lives of many people. The skills you learn ...
Teen LGBTQ+ Support Group
This is a fun support group for LGBTQ-identified and questioning teens. Group members will have a safe space to explore their identities, create community, and just be themselves. Group topics may include healthy relationships, coming out, gender exploration, talking with ...
Hosted by Abby Voigt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55116
This is a fun support group for LGBTQ-identified and questioning teens. Group members will have a safe space to explore their identities, create community, and just be themselves. Group topics may include healthy relationships, coming out, gender exploration, talking with ...
Autistm Spectrum Disorder IOP
Does your teen have friendship problems, struggle with everyday conversations, or lack the ability to intuitively interpret what others are thinking, saying or intending? Then the ASD IOP may be a good fit for your child. This program is for ...
Does your teen have friendship problems, struggle with everyday conversations, or lack the ability to intuitively interpret what others are thinking, saying or intending? Then the ASD IOP may be a good fit for your child. This program is for ...
Birches Men's Support Group
This is a group for men looking for support in creating peer relationships and maintaining their recovery. This group is an excellent asset to recovery for men who haven't found comfort in 12-step meetings.
Hosted by Brian Rose
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hopkins, MN 55343
This is a group for men looking for support in creating peer relationships and maintaining their recovery. This group is an excellent asset to recovery for men who haven't found comfort in 12-step meetings.
Adult & Child/Adolescent Nurse Practitioners
Our integrative psychiatric providers work collaboratively with their client’s care team to promote mental health and wellness. They approach each client holistically by assessing their physical health, current symptoms, and life stressors. Our nurse practitioners pride themselves on whole-body wellness. ...
Hosted by Serenity Behavioral Health & Wellness LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Savage, MN 55378
Our integrative psychiatric providers work collaboratively with their client’s care team to promote mental health and wellness. They approach each client holistically by assessing their physical health, current symptoms, and life stressors. Our nurse practitioners pride themselves on whole-body wellness. ...
Virtual Women's Coping Skills Group
A group of 4-6 women gather online weekly for 6 weeks to learn and practice skills that focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, strengthening their relationship with self and others, as well as tolerating high levels of stress. Women engage with ...
Hosted by Panoramic Perspectives Therapy and Training PA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeville, MN 55044
A group of 4-6 women gather online weekly for 6 weeks to learn and practice skills that focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, strengthening their relationship with self and others, as well as tolerating high levels of stress. Women engage with ...
IRLSocialSkills
I act as a social skills coach with IRLSocialSkills at www.irlsocialskills.com, a company which teaches communication (social) skills to teenagers, adults, and their caregivers. Most of our learners are autistic. Topics taught include basic individual and group conversational skills, sportsmanship, ...
I act as a social skills coach with IRLSocialSkills at www.irlsocialskills.com, a company which teaches communication (social) skills to teenagers, adults, and their caregivers. Most of our learners are autistic. Topics taught include basic individual and group conversational skills, sportsmanship, ...
Psychology Express
Established in 2017 under the leadership of Dr. Mia Paquin, Psychology Express stands as a preeminent institution in the field of psychology. Our mission is to facilitate an unparalleled connection between clients and an esteemed cadre of doctoral-level clinicians, all ...
Established in 2017 under the leadership of Dr. Mia Paquin, Psychology Express stands as a preeminent institution in the field of psychology. Our mission is to facilitate an unparalleled connection between clients and an esteemed cadre of doctoral-level clinicians, all ...
Thrive Therapy
Thrive Therapy provides a safe place to address the personal circumstances in your life. Thrive’s therapists and counselors are kind, approachable and professional. Creating a setting that promotes acceptance and allows you to openly explore your current trials without fear ...
Hosted by Sam Secord
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burnsville, MN 55337
Thrive Therapy provides a safe place to address the personal circumstances in your life. Thrive’s therapists and counselors are kind, approachable and professional. Creating a setting that promotes acceptance and allows you to openly explore your current trials without fear ...
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Hosted by Erin Mellenthin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55104
Women in their 30's and dating
This group is just beginning and once we have enough interest, we will meet weekly. This group provides support to those women who are just beginning to seek out dating, have gone through a divorce and are dating, and for ...
Hosted by April Justice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, MN 55901
This group is just beginning and once we have enough interest, we will meet weekly. This group provides support to those women who are just beginning to seek out dating, have gone through a divorce and are dating, and for ...
Being Me - Inner-kindness group for women
Being Me is a supportive space for women to share in community while practicing skills in mindfulness and inner-kindness. Topics covered include: self-esteem and inner-kindness nurturing a habit of self-care, accepting and understanding emotions, and leaning into your inner critic. ...
Hosted by Allison Jean Loftus
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, MN 55901
Being Me is a supportive space for women to share in community while practicing skills in mindfulness and inner-kindness. Topics covered include: self-esteem and inner-kindness nurturing a habit of self-care, accepting and understanding emotions, and leaning into your inner critic. ...
Mens anger management/domestic abuse
24 sessions of court ordered and self referred men learning skills on anger management. Other topics covered include resentment and forgiveness, grief and loss, guilt and shame, and family of origin issues.
24 sessions of court ordered and self referred men learning skills on anger management. Other topics covered include resentment and forgiveness, grief and loss, guilt and shame, and family of origin issues.
Women's Coping Skills Group
NEXT GROUP START DATE TBD. This group will meet weekly for six weeks. It will focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, tolerating stress, self-care and boundaries in relationships. This is a skills-based group. You will be taught new skills at each ...
Hosted by Kristin Kelly Steady
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeville, MN 55044
NEXT GROUP START DATE TBD. This group will meet weekly for six weeks. It will focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, tolerating stress, self-care and boundaries in relationships. This is a skills-based group. You will be taught new skills at each ...
Mature Womens Therapy Group
Looking to build an empowering community of women, age 38-60, who seek to re-find the wonder of life. Between aging parents, teenagers or newly empty nesters' syndrome, menopause, bodies that feel like they are betraying us, and stale jobs and/or ...
Looking to build an empowering community of women, age 38-60, who seek to re-find the wonder of life. Between aging parents, teenagers or newly empty nesters' syndrome, menopause, bodies that feel like they are betraying us, and stale jobs and/or ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
This group is a skills training group and is a part of the DBT Intensive Outpatient Program at the St Paul office location. In order to participate in this group, persons must be working with a DBT certified individual therapist ...
Hosted by Radias Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55101
This group is a skills training group and is a part of the DBT Intensive Outpatient Program at the St Paul office location. In order to participate in this group, persons must be working with a DBT certified individual therapist ...
Onsite Critical Incident/Crisis Response
I am available to provide on-site Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services--critical incident response management, trauma debriefing, conflict resolution, grief and loss support to individuals and groups in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area and nationally.
Hosted by Barbara R Hove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55124
I am available to provide on-site Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services--critical incident response management, trauma debriefing, conflict resolution, grief and loss support to individuals and groups in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area and nationally.
Male evening out patient
Small, intimate group of males utilizing each other to gain knowledge and support in recovery from addiction.
Hosted by Drew Horowitz & Associates, LLC
Treatment Center, MA, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55105
Small, intimate group of males utilizing each other to gain knowledge and support in recovery from addiction.
Parenting Group
We offer an educational and supportive parenting group for parents and/or guardians. This group is to help support parents looking for new or different ways to parent their children, no matter what dynamics are at play. This experience can help ...
Hosted by Adler Counseling, PLLC -Group Counseling Practice
Counselor, LPCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Slayton, MN 56172
We offer an educational and supportive parenting group for parents and/or guardians. This group is to help support parents looking for new or different ways to parent their children, no matter what dynamics are at play. This experience can help ...
Telehealth Services for Adults and Couples
I offer Telehealth Therapy to clients who reside in the state of Minnesota. Please, feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment. Once scheduled, you will be given a link for our video session.
Hosted by Kimberly Knoll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in White Bear Lake, MN 55110
I offer Telehealth Therapy to clients who reside in the state of Minnesota. Please, feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment. Once scheduled, you will be given a link for our video session.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Minnesota?
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.