Writing Through Hard Times
No writing expertise required. Writing can help you ease suffering and gain clarity and perspective. . In this six-part series, we'll tackle a different topic each week, and by the end, you'll hopefully feel more empowered and hopeful. Topics include: ...
Hosted by Hiyaguha Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bluffton, SC 29910
No writing expertise required. Writing can help you ease suffering and gain clarity and perspective. . In this six-part series, we'll tackle a different topic each week, and by the end, you'll hopefully feel more empowered and hopeful. Topics include: ...
Serenity Counseling & Learning Center
Outpatient mental health clinic serving clients of all ages.
Hosted by Rosa Benetatos
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC/A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Outpatient mental health clinic serving clients of all ages.
Perinatal Anxiety Tools Group
These groups are for women who are battling anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum. Led by one of our counselors, the group members will learn cognitive and behavioral tools to reduce stress and anxiety.
Hosted by Steadfast Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charleston, SC 29407
These groups are for women who are battling anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum. Led by one of our counselors, the group members will learn cognitive and behavioral tools to reduce stress and anxiety.
Bi-Polar / Anxiety
Hosted by Exceptional Therapeutic Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sumter, SC 29150
Group Therapy
Groups
Hosted by Christina Cartagena
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allendale, SC 29810
Groups
Navigating Motherhood
A FREE gathering open to any mom with young children (infancy through preschool age) wanting to feel better, share experiences & connect with other moms. Each month an expert facilitator will share tools for coping and enhancing well-being while including ...
Hosted by Reproductive Journey Counseling & Support
MEd, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenville, SC 29607
A FREE gathering open to any mom with young children (infancy through preschool age) wanting to feel better, share experiences & connect with other moms. Each month an expert facilitator will share tools for coping and enhancing well-being while including ...
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 ...
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
Everest Therapy Solutions
Hosted by Michael Chester
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA, ADC-IP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
The Weight of Worry
Coming soon ...a parenting group supported by Louieskids. Designed for parents worried about their overweight children.
Hosted by Margaret M Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Coming soon ...a parenting group supported by Louieskids. Designed for parents worried about their overweight children.
Academic/Mental Health Support (6th & 7th grade)
6th and 7th grade The Academic / Mental Health Support Group is bridging the gap between academic success and mental health support. This group will be great for those who struggle with attention span, study habits, concentration, low motivation, time ...
Hosted by Lindsey Lawton
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Easley, SC 29640
6th and 7th grade The Academic / Mental Health Support Group is bridging the gap between academic success and mental health support. This group will be great for those who struggle with attention span, study habits, concentration, low motivation, time ...
Life Beyond a Single Mother
Are all of your friends married? Does those around you have a strong support system? Do you feel like no one understands your struggle? Do you feel like you've lost yourself focusing so much on parenting? Do you feel confused ...
Hosted by Antoinette Nipper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Columbia, SC 29172
Are all of your friends married? Does those around you have a strong support system? Do you feel like no one understands your struggle? Do you feel like you've lost yourself focusing so much on parenting? Do you feel confused ...
* Individuals * Couples * Group
Hosted by Pansy Lavonne Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhDABD, MEd, LPC, MS, LBSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29210
Eating Disorder Groups, Parent Support Group
To provide support and understanding about the complexities of Eating Disorders to individuals and their families.
Hosted by Donna Marie Friedman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
To provide support and understanding about the complexities of Eating Disorders to individuals and their families.
Anchors of Hope Counseling Center, LLC
Hosted by Jacquie Atkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charleston, SC 29414
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.
Beyond Body Image
Maybe you’re wondering why you’d join a group focusing on body image when relationship with our body can feel like one of the most private things we have. It takes a lot of courage to bring our inner thoughts and ...
Hosted by Emily Z. Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clemson, SC 29631
Maybe you’re wondering why you’d join a group focusing on body image when relationship with our body can feel like one of the most private things we have. It takes a lot of courage to bring our inner thoughts and ...
Work and Career Change Skills
The stresses of our complex world take a great toll on ourselves, our families, and our careers. Are you afraid of losing your job or have you already been laid off? How is the boss treating you? Does your current ...
The stresses of our complex world take a great toll on ourselves, our families, and our careers. Are you afraid of losing your job or have you already been laid off? How is the boss treating you? Does your current ...
LGBTQ+ Virtual Support Network
I created this group out of necessity as there are so many individuals who identify with the LGBTQ+ community but feel isolated. This is a client led Support Network NOT a Therapy Processing Group. The difference? This group is formed ...
Hosted by Jennifer Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Goose Creek, SC 29445
I created this group out of necessity as there are so many individuals who identify with the LGBTQ+ community but feel isolated. This is a client led Support Network NOT a Therapy Processing Group. The difference? This group is formed ...
Eating Disorder Groups
We are gathering individuals for group therapy that suffer from any diagnosis of eating disorders. We are formulating both a children's group, and an adult group. Please call or message if interested.
Hosted by Valerie Zanghirella
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
We are gathering individuals for group therapy that suffer from any diagnosis of eating disorders. We are formulating both a children's group, and an adult group. Please call or message if interested.
See more therapy options for South Carolina
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.