Men's Counseling Group
Sign up has begun for the upcoming men's counseling group. This will be a non issue specific group for adult men. We will cover several topics related to men's struggles and growth. The cost is $40 per group, each group ...
Hosted by Dr. Travis Andrews
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, ACS, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, NC 27217
Sign up has begun for the upcoming men's counseling group. This will be a non issue specific group for adult men. We will cover several topics related to men's struggles and growth. The cost is $40 per group, each group ...
DBT Skills Group
DBT Skills Groups are psychoeducational training groups in which skills are taught in the areas of: Mindfulness; Emotion Regulation; Distress Tolerance; and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Hosted by Christine A Still
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wilmington, NC 28403
DBT Skills Groups are psychoeducational training groups in which skills are taught in the areas of: Mindfulness; Emotion Regulation; Distress Tolerance; and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Covid-19 Virtual Group: What Now?
Details for this group are coming. It will be held via Zoom. It will address health goals, scheduling, overwhelm and planning your pivot. Email denise@f4lwithtiffany.com to express interest.
Hosted by Tiffany Brown-Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, BCND, BHHC, FDN-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28216
Details for this group are coming. It will be held via Zoom. It will address health goals, scheduling, overwhelm and planning your pivot. Email denise@f4lwithtiffany.com to express interest.
DBT Skills Group for Teens
The focus in DBT treatment is "radical" acceptance of oneself, while learning behavioral skills specifically designed to help overcome emotional vulnerability and to build a life worth living. Research indicates that Dialectical Behavior Therapy is successful in treating out-of-control behaviors ...
Hosted by New Life Counseling Center, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winston Salem, NC 27103
The focus in DBT treatment is "radical" acceptance of oneself, while learning behavioral skills specifically designed to help overcome emotional vulnerability and to build a life worth living. Research indicates that Dialectical Behavior Therapy is successful in treating out-of-control behaviors ...
DWI Groups
The DWI group is a group which clients engage about the risk of drinking and driving. Clients learn how too much alcohol consumption can negatively effect their driving ability. Client's also learn coping skills to better deal with life stressors. ...
Hosted by Brighter Days Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salisbury, NC 28147
The DWI group is a group which clients engage about the risk of drinking and driving. Clients learn how too much alcohol consumption can negatively effect their driving ability. Client's also learn coping skills to better deal with life stressors. ...
Coping With Trauma Related Dissociation
Coping With Trauma Related Dissociation follows the book by the same name written by Boon, Steele, and Van Der Hart. We are learning skills for managing dissociative and trauma-related symptoms. From the back cover of the book: "readers have a ...
Hosted by Lisa Ripperton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marion, NC 28752
Coping With Trauma Related Dissociation follows the book by the same name written by Boon, Steele, and Van Der Hart. We are learning skills for managing dissociative and trauma-related symptoms. From the back cover of the book: "readers have a ...
Middle School Group (ages 11-14)
Support Group for middle school girls navigating the ups and downs of middle school in general with a focus on the COVID lifestyle. Contact for details and for screening purposes.
Hosted by Alison Abbott
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28277
Support Group for middle school girls navigating the ups and downs of middle school in general with a focus on the COVID lifestyle. Contact for details and for screening purposes.
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Groups
The groups meet 3 times a week and there are many flexible dates and times to attend. This allows the client to work around their personal and professional schedule. United Health Insurance Accepted. CALL FOR SCHEDULE
Hosted by Triad Family & Children's Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCASA, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winston Salem, NC 27101
The groups meet 3 times a week and there are many flexible dates and times to attend. This allows the client to work around their personal and professional schedule. United Health Insurance Accepted. CALL FOR SCHEDULE
Bari-Vets Support
This support group is for weight loss surgery patients at 18 months out from surgery. Maintaining motivation, self-care, appetite awareness, mindful eating, combating emotional eating, and dealing with relapses are commonly addressed.
Hosted by Kelly Broadwater
Psychological Associate, LPA, LCMHC, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wilmington, NC 28403
This support group is for weight loss surgery patients at 18 months out from surgery. Maintaining motivation, self-care, appetite awareness, mindful eating, combating emotional eating, and dealing with relapses are commonly addressed.
Quit Smoking Hypnosis Group
This group is for those interested in quitting smoking. It will last approximately 1 -1.5 hours. We will discuss hypnosis and how it is used to help people quit smoking. I will dispel any myths about hypnosis, and how it ...
Hosted by Justin D Feasel Dipl.Ac L.ac Lcsw Cch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DiplAc, LAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gastonia, NC 28054
This group is for those interested in quitting smoking. It will last approximately 1 -1.5 hours. We will discuss hypnosis and how it is used to help people quit smoking. I will dispel any myths about hypnosis, and how it ...
Anxiety Support Group
Small (4-7) member group. Professionally facilitated. Group's goals are 50% didactic learning and to offer support and encouragement to its members. Group is on-going and open. Due to CoVid precautions, we have paused the group. Please contact us to be ...
Hosted by Montgomery Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
Small (4-7) member group. Professionally facilitated. Group's goals are 50% didactic learning and to offer support and encouragement to its members. Group is on-going and open. Due to CoVid precautions, we have paused the group. Please contact us to be ...
Parenting Education Classes
CCCS provides parenting education to parents who need assistance with implementing age-appropriate discipline, rebuilding the child-parent relationship, and utilizing effective communication skills. CCCS utilizes the national parenting educator framework (NPEF) as the foundation of the curriculum. All classes are held ...
Hosted by Clinical Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA, CSOTP, TFCBT, NCCPE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, NC 28303
CCCS provides parenting education to parents who need assistance with implementing age-appropriate discipline, rebuilding the child-parent relationship, and utilizing effective communication skills. CCCS utilizes the national parenting educator framework (NPEF) as the foundation of the curriculum. All classes are held ...
DBT Skills Group
This is a skills only group covering DBT concepts of Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Our groups are sectioned into two-month cycles. We meet for 8 weeks and take two weeks off to practice skills before starting ...
Hosted by Blue Rose Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Durham, NC 27707
This is a skills only group covering DBT concepts of Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Our groups are sectioned into two-month cycles. We meet for 8 weeks and take two weeks off to practice skills before starting ...
Divorced Dads Meetup Group
Hello to all, the Divorced Dads Meetup Group meets every Saturday at our Cary Location. We will be discussing and sharing our thoughts on how best to meet our needs as Divorced Dads, and our children's needs to help them ...
Hosted by Andrew DiMartino
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Hello to all, the Divorced Dads Meetup Group meets every Saturday at our Cary Location. We will be discussing and sharing our thoughts on how best to meet our needs as Divorced Dads, and our children's needs to help them ...
Wellness
Groups are scheduled when interest is demonstrated by 6 to 10 people. Topics are varied and can range from: anxiety/depression/anger; relationships/boundaries; career/vocational; men who were subjected to childhood sexual abuse; grief/loss/crisis; identity development/defining self.
Hosted by Eli Branscome
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28281
Groups are scheduled when interest is demonstrated by 6 to 10 people. Topics are varied and can range from: anxiety/depression/anger; relationships/boundaries; career/vocational; men who were subjected to childhood sexual abuse; grief/loss/crisis; identity development/defining self.
TMS treatment group
This group is for people who have been treated with TMS and wish to have continued therapy in a group setting with others who have been treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for medication-resistant depression. The group lends support for Depression ...
Hosted by Three Strand Wellness LLC
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
This group is for people who have been treated with TMS and wish to have continued therapy in a group setting with others who have been treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for medication-resistant depression. The group lends support for Depression ...
Child Parent Relationship Training - ADHD Focus
10 WEEK PARENTING GROUP Objectives: *Help your child increase their ability to be responsible for their own behaviors *Provide strategies to help respond to temper tantrums *Improve your child's school performance *Deepen your connection and communication with your child *Introduction ...
Hosted by Kristina Mathews Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
10 WEEK PARENTING GROUP Objectives: *Help your child increase their ability to be responsible for their own behaviors *Provide strategies to help respond to temper tantrums *Improve your child's school performance *Deepen your connection and communication with your child *Introduction ...
Corporate Comforts
Corporate Comforts is a counseling group designed for women of color in business settings. This group is a space to discuss microaggressions, address the pay disparity, build allyship, and learn way to set occupational boundaries. Call 704-533-5810 or email info@solacecc.org ...
Hosted by Simone B.
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, PSC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
Corporate Comforts is a counseling group designed for women of color in business settings. This group is a space to discuss microaggressions, address the pay disparity, build allyship, and learn way to set occupational boundaries. Call 704-533-5810 or email info@solacecc.org ...
Virtual Wellness-Based Stress Management - July
Join Mindful Bodies for an 8 week long Virtual Wellness-Based Stress Management Group- Covid 19 Edition, held on either Sat or Sun from 2 pm – 1:30 pm starting on 7/11 or 7/12. The cost is $20 per sess & ...
Hosted by Shawnta Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Durham, NC 27701
Join Mindful Bodies for an 8 week long Virtual Wellness-Based Stress Management Group- Covid 19 Edition, held on either Sat or Sun from 2 pm – 1:30 pm starting on 7/11 or 7/12. The cost is $20 per sess & ...
Vision Board Workshop
This is a workshop where we will develop goals for the year together. Those goals will then be placed in a visual form for you view your goals on a daily basis. Vision board supplies will be provided along with ...
Hosted by Butterfly Flow Counseling, PLLC
Psychological Associate, LPA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
This is a workshop where we will develop goals for the year together. Those goals will then be placed in a visual form for you view your goals on a daily basis. Vision board supplies will be provided along with ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in North Carolina?
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.