Teen Adoptees
In this adoptees-only space, we will discuss topics such as identity, relationships, talking about adoption, and more. We will engage in creative projects, gain skills and empowerment, and acknowledge the everyday importance of adoptee-identity in our lives.
Hosted by Carolyn Abrahamzon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29229
In this adoptees-only space, we will discuss topics such as identity, relationships, talking about adoption, and more. We will engage in creative projects, gain skills and empowerment, and acknowledge the everyday importance of adoptee-identity in our lives.
TRiY Counseling Services, LLC (Self-Empowerment)
TRiY Counseling Services, LLC is an emerging psychotherapy private/group practice specializing in helping individuals (children, youth/adolescents, students, families) to overcome their life challenges and achieve their personal goals. We prioritize your ability to achieve True Resiliency by providing person-centered care ...
Hosted by TRiY Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, (S)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29201
TRiY Counseling Services, LLC is an emerging psychotherapy private/group practice specializing in helping individuals (children, youth/adolescents, students, families) to overcome their life challenges and achieve their personal goals. We prioritize your ability to achieve True Resiliency by providing person-centered care ...
Peak Perspectives Counseling
Hosted by Peak Perspectives Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, AADC, LAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pickens, SC 29671
Dungeons and Dragons - Therapeutic Gaming
Let's explore your inner being through a fantasy character! Meeting once a week, this group plays the most popular role playing game in the world- Dungeons and Dragons. Through a variety of techniques, Tim, the DM, using world building and ...
Hosted by Tym Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT-SC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenville, SC 29607
Let's explore your inner being through a fantasy character! Meeting once a week, this group plays the most popular role playing game in the world- Dungeons and Dragons. Through a variety of techniques, Tim, the DM, using world building and ...
Equine Assisted Adolescent DBT Therapy
Adolescent DBT equine therapy combines DBT skills group with equine assisted experiential activities aimed at behavioral rehearsal of skills. DBT skills group is aimed at improving skills in the areas of 1) mindfulness, 2) interpersonal effectiveness, 3) distress tolerance, 4) ...
Hosted by Emily McClung Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, CS, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spartanburg, SC 29302
Adolescent DBT equine therapy combines DBT skills group with equine assisted experiential activities aimed at behavioral rehearsal of skills. DBT skills group is aimed at improving skills in the areas of 1) mindfulness, 2) interpersonal effectiveness, 3) distress tolerance, 4) ...
Substance Abuse Counseling Group
Different than your average AA or NA self-help group session. Vision focuses on identifying relapse triggers, identifying what's normal, and communication skills.
Hosted by Chaddrick L Middleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, CVE, LPCS, Candida
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29223
Different than your average AA or NA self-help group session. Vision focuses on identifying relapse triggers, identifying what's normal, and communication skills.
Preteen/Teen Anxiety Group
Come join us for a 6-week anxiety group for kids between the ages of 11-14 years old starting July 12, 2023. This group incorporates the principles and techniques of Cognitive Behvioral Therapy (CBT) to provide valuable skills and support for ...
Hosted by Leslie Sorce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Come join us for a 6-week anxiety group for kids between the ages of 11-14 years old starting July 12, 2023. This group incorporates the principles and techniques of Cognitive Behvioral Therapy (CBT) to provide valuable skills and support for ...
EmpowerHER
EmpowerHER: Elevating Women, Transforming Lives. Our 3-month coaching program is uniquely designed for accomplished and intellectually curious women like Yvonne, seamlessly blending career success with authentic self-discovery. Through a curated blend of personalized coaching, expert insights, and a supportive community, ...
Hosted by Dr. Marshanda Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Mill, SC 29715
EmpowerHER: Elevating Women, Transforming Lives. Our 3-month coaching program is uniquely designed for accomplished and intellectually curious women like Yvonne, seamlessly blending career success with authentic self-discovery. Through a curated blend of personalized coaching, expert insights, and a supportive community, ...
Psychotherapy Supervision Group
Beginning July 15, 2019, psychiatrists from this practice will provide free guidance to therapists and psychologists practicing in the Upstate (Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg etc.) area.
Hosted by Taral Sharma, MD -Spartanburg, Greenville & Seneca
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA, FAPA, FABPM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Anderson, SC 29621
Beginning July 15, 2019, psychiatrists from this practice will provide free guidance to therapists and psychologists practicing in the Upstate (Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg etc.) area.
Autism Family Therapy
Skillssbuilding skills training Behavioral modification management parent training consultation services
Hosted by Angels Mental Health Counseling Services ,LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BA, C-ASDCS, CAIP, C-IMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29206
Skillssbuilding skills training Behavioral modification management parent training consultation services
DBT Skills Training
Learn the skills you need to navigate life! Reduce stress and misery and increase joy and happiness with DBT skills! We currently meet Tuesdays from 6-7 pm at 140 Stoneridge Dr Columbia. Call 803-413-7535 today for enrollment or further information. ...
Hosted by Chapin Behavioral Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, CAC, MAC, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29210
Learn the skills you need to navigate life! Reduce stress and misery and increase joy and happiness with DBT skills! We currently meet Tuesdays from 6-7 pm at 140 Stoneridge Dr Columbia. Call 803-413-7535 today for enrollment or further information. ...
Travelers Rest Counseling Associates, LLC
Encouraging the discouraged
Hosted by Mary Bennett Pickens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Encouraging the discouraged
Journey Through Grief
Adult processing group that focuses on navigating the depths grief, finding strength in shared experiences and in the collective embrace of understanding. Every 1st (In- person) & 3rd (virtual) Tuesday. Register on the Everyday Wellness website.
Hosted by Justina E Smalls
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29201
Adult processing group that focuses on navigating the depths grief, finding strength in shared experiences and in the collective embrace of understanding. Every 1st (In- person) & 3rd (virtual) Tuesday. Register on the Everyday Wellness website.
S.O.A.P. Teen Girls Group
6-week program beginning May 6th to help teen girls tackle: Stress, Overwhelm, Anxiety and Perfectionism. The teenage years are filled with monumental, exciting, and fast-moving change. We are here to support teens as they navigate their sense of self, their ...
Hosted by Cara Mazurek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sullivans Island, SC 29482
6-week program beginning May 6th to help teen girls tackle: Stress, Overwhelm, Anxiety and Perfectionism. The teenage years are filled with monumental, exciting, and fast-moving change. We are here to support teens as they navigate their sense of self, their ...
Bend & Bloom: Embodied Healing [Women's Group]
Trauma and grief can leave you feeling significantly disconnected from your body and its ability to tune into sensations. This women's group integrates trauma-informed yoga, somatic therapy, and art therapy to support and heal the mind, body, and spirit from ...
Hosted by Courtney Chandler
Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC, AADC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenville, SC 29607
Trauma and grief can leave you feeling significantly disconnected from your body and its ability to tune into sensations. This women's group integrates trauma-informed yoga, somatic therapy, and art therapy to support and heal the mind, body, and spirit from ...
DBT
Hosted by Caren E Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, Can, LPCS, LAC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Conway, SC 29526
Pregnant Perinatal Providers Group
Perinatal Providers are faced with navigating so many complex issues with maintaining a healthy pregnancy, processing maternity leave and how their pregnancy impacts their patients, their mental health and so much more. Now, there is a group JUST for you ...
Hosted by Tiffany Conyers | TC Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29212
Perinatal Providers are faced with navigating so many complex issues with maintaining a healthy pregnancy, processing maternity leave and how their pregnancy impacts their patients, their mental health and so much more. Now, there is a group JUST for you ...
Tapestry Counseling
At Tapestry Counseling we believe that in our search for happiness and meaning in life, we sometimes lose our way and our sense of hope. Life can present us with painful challenges, and we strive to meet you exactly where ...
At Tapestry Counseling we believe that in our search for happiness and meaning in life, we sometimes lose our way and our sense of hope. Life can present us with painful challenges, and we strive to meet you exactly where ...
REAL Counseling, LLC
Hosted by R.E.A.L. Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Lgbtqia+ Religious Trauma Group
GROUP THAT HAS NOT BEGUN YET. Please email your interest. This group will be focused on creating support for experiences of "othering" and religious trauma from past experiences such as negative experiences with coming out, and religious trauma specifically from ...
Hosted by Rachael Danforth Yearick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charleston, SC 29407
GROUP THAT HAS NOT BEGUN YET. Please email your interest. This group will be focused on creating support for experiences of "othering" and religious trauma from past experiences such as negative experiences with coming out, and religious trauma specifically from ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in South 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.