Institute for Trauma Recovery and Resiliency
We are a person-centered trauma focused practice that provides narrative therapies, EMDR, IFS work combined with a wide array of holistic practices including Yoga, Breathwork, Reiki, Acupuncture and Cranial Sacral therapies to name but a few. We offer individual, groups, ...
Hosted by Institute for Trauma Recovery & Resiliency
Treatment Center, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Colchester, VT 05446
We are a person-centered trauma focused practice that provides narrative therapies, EMDR, IFS work combined with a wide array of holistic practices including Yoga, Breathwork, Reiki, Acupuncture and Cranial Sacral therapies to name but a few. We offer individual, groups, ...
Psychodrama Supervision Group for Therapists
Cedar Lake Wholistic Counseling Center offers a monthly psychodrama supervision group. The group offers an enriching supervision space for counselors to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of themselves and their clients. By actively participating in the psychodrama group, ...
Hosted by Dr. Shelley A Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, LPC-TX, LPC-CT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Albans, VT 05478
Cedar Lake Wholistic Counseling Center offers a monthly psychodrama supervision group. The group offers an enriching supervision space for counselors to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of themselves and their clients. By actively participating in the psychodrama group, ...
Trauma Recovery Group (Not Currently Running)
"Trauma" is the transliteration of a Greek word that means "wound." Clinically, this woundedness can take on many forms, represented by a variety of symptoms. Almost always it is accompanied by defenses that make life challenging, unpredictable and sometimes unbearable, ...
"Trauma" is the transliteration of a Greek word that means "wound." Clinically, this woundedness can take on many forms, represented by a variety of symptoms. Almost always it is accompanied by defenses that make life challenging, unpredictable and sometimes unbearable, ...
Healing Dialogues for Couples (coming soon)
In this dialogue-based couples therapy group, we will create a safe space to communicate honestly with your partner. You will have the opportunity to: Connect deeply with your partner. Learn to listen more deeply. Practice speaking more authentically. Gain insight ...
Hosted by Per Eisenman, MS, PLC
Counselor, LCMHC, MS, CLMA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hinesburg, VT 05461
In this dialogue-based couples therapy group, we will create a safe space to communicate honestly with your partner. You will have the opportunity to: Connect deeply with your partner. Learn to listen more deeply. Practice speaking more authentically. Gain insight ...
Grief Support Groups
This group is a closed 6-week in-person group starting Friday March 29 - May 3rd and welcomes people experiencing and living with any type of loss to join. Grief support circles can help you feel less alone in your grief. ...
Hosted by Mollie McElroy - Grief Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montpelier, VT 05602
This group is a closed 6-week in-person group starting Friday March 29 - May 3rd and welcomes people experiencing and living with any type of loss to join. Grief support circles can help you feel less alone in your grief. ...
Calming The Anxious Mind
This is a two session psycho-educational group geared towards teaching practical CBT/Mindfulness skills to cope with anxiety.
Hosted by Amy Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This is a two session psycho-educational group geared towards teaching practical CBT/Mindfulness skills to cope with anxiety.
Hearing Voices Group
Hosted by Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cuttingsville, VT 05738
Ecological Grief & Anxiety
We meet weekly at first, then gradually less often to discuss the apocalyptic times we live in, and how we are coping, feeling and relating. This is primarily a grief and anxiety support group and may morph into a social ...
Hosted by Poa Mutino
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barre, VT 05641
We meet weekly at first, then gradually less often to discuss the apocalyptic times we live in, and how we are coping, feeling and relating. This is primarily a grief and anxiety support group and may morph into a social ...
Grief Group
Currently, Grief Group is full. I don't accept new clients for Grief Group. This group is a 3 months closed in-person group. You will have a chance to build resiliency as we explore purpose and meaning in grief. Together, we ...
Hosted by Elena Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
Currently, Grief Group is full. I don't accept new clients for Grief Group. This group is a 3 months closed in-person group. You will have a chance to build resiliency as we explore purpose and meaning in grief. Together, we ...
Expressive arts psychotherapy for adolescents
These experiential groups offer approaches to emotional and sensory integration issues including physical/abuse and emotional abuse. Themes worked on include safety and control, trust, grounding. boundaries, self identity, positive body image, feelings expression. positive body image, sexuality, grief, self-nurturing, relationships ...
Hosted by Karen Chalom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodstock, VT 05091
These experiential groups offer approaches to emotional and sensory integration issues including physical/abuse and emotional abuse. Themes worked on include safety and control, trust, grounding. boundaries, self identity, positive body image, feelings expression. positive body image, sexuality, grief, self-nurturing, relationships ...
OCD Group, adults
Maximum 8 participants sharing OCD concerns, supporting members’ goals. Will meet in person only, Therapist-led
Hosted by Letitia Diane Tayeby
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, VT 05445
Maximum 8 participants sharing OCD concerns, supporting members’ goals. Will meet in person only, Therapist-led
Men In Transition
This group is for men who are undergoing significant changes in their lives. This includes career change, lifestyle, relationships, personal health and/or life path. We share personal life stories in a safe, confidential setting. Based on insights gained, we develop ...
Hosted by Martin T. Kemple
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barre, VT 05641
This group is for men who are undergoing significant changes in their lives. This includes career change, lifestyle, relationships, personal health and/or life path. We share personal life stories in a safe, confidential setting. Based on insights gained, we develop ...
Chakra Yogo in-Depth Series
In this series we will learn to cultivate our energy, bring awareness to areas of blockage with the opportunity for growth and healing. Discussion, gentle yoga, art play, and guided meditation for chakra develop[ment.
Hosted by Sharon Elayne Volansky-Gerard
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stowe, VT 05672
In this series we will learn to cultivate our energy, bring awareness to areas of blockage with the opportunity for growth and healing. Discussion, gentle yoga, art play, and guided meditation for chakra develop[ment.
Intro to IFS
Interested in learning more about IFS? We will go over the fundamentals of the model. This is a six week series where there will be didactic learning, space for questions and experiential learning.
Hosted by Kathryn T. Battles
Counselor, MPS, LCMHC, LADC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Albans, VT 05478
Interested in learning more about IFS? We will go over the fundamentals of the model. This is a six week series where there will be didactic learning, space for questions and experiential learning.
IOP Groups 5 days a week (CBT, DBT, PTG, and MBRP)
River Rock treatment facilitates multiple different modalities of therapy groups throughout the week at different times every day. For more information please give us a call!
Hosted by River Rock Treatment
Treatment Center, LADC, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
River Rock treatment facilitates multiple different modalities of therapy groups throughout the week at different times every day. For more information please give us a call!
Upper Valley Therapy, llc
Hosted by Stephanie Chesnut
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich, VT 05055
Love Uncoded
Love Uncoded is a 12 week group for woman who struggle with unwanted romantic and sexual behaviors. We will look into past experiences that prevent you from being in a healthy mutual relationship. We will explore how childhood attachment and ...
Hosted by Essential Nature Counseling
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Clarendon, VT 05759
Love Uncoded is a 12 week group for woman who struggle with unwanted romantic and sexual behaviors. We will look into past experiences that prevent you from being in a healthy mutual relationship. We will explore how childhood attachment and ...
Dream Salon: a dream work group
"Dream Salon" is a time limited group, working with dreams and symbolism in a creative and intimate setting for the purpose of exploring the path of individuation. Guidance is offered through lively discussion, sharing of dreams, knowledge of divinatory methods ...
"Dream Salon" is a time limited group, working with dreams and symbolism in a creative and intimate setting for the purpose of exploring the path of individuation. Guidance is offered through lively discussion, sharing of dreams, knowledge of divinatory methods ...
Emotional Self Help/Accessing Your Inner Resources
Many of us suffer because we don't know how to help ourselves with our emotions. Join me in being present with your emotions and Accessing your True Self. This will be virtual. Please contact me for more details.
Hosted by Marjorie R Crowe, MSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Randolph, VT 05060
Many of us suffer because we don't know how to help ourselves with our emotions. Join me in being present with your emotions and Accessing your True Self. This will be virtual. Please contact me for more details.
Living with Presence
This is an open, ongoing mindfulness and meditation group. It is not a therapy group. The purpose of the group is to help you develop a consistent mindfulness practice, support you in discovering deep centeredness within yourself, and provide you ...
Hosted by Morella Devost
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdM, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This is an open, ongoing mindfulness and meditation group. It is not a therapy group. The purpose of the group is to help you develop a consistent mindfulness practice, support you in discovering deep centeredness within yourself, and provide you ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Vermont?
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.