Support Groups in Portage, MI
Becoming a Family
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
Hosted by Jessica Griffioen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is an effective and FDA-cleared treatment since 2008 for patients suffering from moderate to severe major depression who have not responded to medicinal therapy. Our practice is one of few in Michigan that offers this ...
Hosted by Kalamazoo TMS & Behavior Health
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS, DDSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is an effective and FDA-cleared treatment since 2008 for patients suffering from moderate to severe major depression who have not responded to medicinal therapy. Our practice is one of few in Michigan that offers this ...
Helping Parents navigate through virtual learning
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
Hosted by Julie Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
Anchored in Hope Postpartum Therapy Group
*Returning in 2022* The Anchored in Hope Postpartum group provides therapy, education and support for moms who are struggling with sleep issues, feeling overwhelmed, feeling isolated or alone, having increased anxiety, feeling guilt, sadness or irritability during the postpartum period. ...
Hosted by Megan Freed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
*Returning in 2022* The Anchored in Hope Postpartum group provides therapy, education and support for moms who are struggling with sleep issues, feeling overwhelmed, feeling isolated or alone, having increased anxiety, feeling guilt, sadness or irritability during the postpartum period. ...
Self Esteem: Girls in Real Life Situations
Six Week Summer Self-Esteem Group for Middle School Girls featuring crafts, games and a camp like atmosphere. Please see flyer posted on photos in this profile. Call: 269-341-9910 to register and get more information.
Hosted by Paula Shelner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
Six Week Summer Self-Esteem Group for Middle School Girls featuring crafts, games and a camp like atmosphere. Please see flyer posted on photos in this profile. Call: 269-341-9910 to register and get more information.
Helping Teachers deal with the stress of 2020
I provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss their stresses related to teaching during the pandemic. I also provide mindfulness techniques and coping strategies to assist them in self-care.
Hosted by Julie Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
I provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss their stresses related to teaching during the pandemic. I also provide mindfulness techniques and coping strategies to assist them in self-care.
Esketamine Intranasal Spray (Spravato)
Spravato® is the first prescription nasal spray, taken with an oral antidepressant, for: adults with treatment-resistant depression or for depressive symptoms in adults with with suicidal thoughts or actions. Those who took Spravato® and an oral antidepressant experienced greater reductions ...
Hosted by Kalamazoo TMS & Behavior Health
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS, DDSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
Spravato® is the first prescription nasal spray, taken with an oral antidepressant, for: adults with treatment-resistant depression or for depressive symptoms in adults with with suicidal thoughts or actions. Those who took Spravato® and an oral antidepressant experienced greater reductions ...
Ketamine Infusion (Depression & Suicidal Ideation)
Ketamine was FDA approved an anesthetic agent in 1970. Ketamine infusion for treatment resistant depression is not approved by the FDA. If a person responds to ketamine, it can rapidly reduce suicidality (life-threatening thoughts and acts) and relieve other serious ...
Hosted by Kalamazoo TMS & Behavior Health
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS, DDSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
Ketamine was FDA approved an anesthetic agent in 1970. Ketamine infusion for treatment resistant depression is not approved by the FDA. If a person responds to ketamine, it can rapidly reduce suicidality (life-threatening thoughts and acts) and relieve other serious ...
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Becoming a Family
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
Hosted by Jessica Griffioen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is an effective and FDA-cleared treatment since 2008 for patients suffering from moderate to severe major depression who have not responded to medicinal therapy. Our practice is one of few in Michigan that offers this ...
Hosted by Kalamazoo TMS & Behavior Health
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS, DDSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is an effective and FDA-cleared treatment since 2008 for patients suffering from moderate to severe major depression who have not responded to medicinal therapy. Our practice is one of few in Michigan that offers this ...
Helping Parents navigate through virtual learning
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
Hosted by Julie Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
Anchored in Hope Postpartum Therapy Group
*Returning in 2022* The Anchored in Hope Postpartum group provides therapy, education and support for moms who are struggling with sleep issues, feeling overwhelmed, feeling isolated or alone, having increased anxiety, feeling guilt, sadness or irritability during the postpartum period. ...
Hosted by Megan Freed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
*Returning in 2022* The Anchored in Hope Postpartum group provides therapy, education and support for moms who are struggling with sleep issues, feeling overwhelmed, feeling isolated or alone, having increased anxiety, feeling guilt, sadness or irritability during the postpartum period. ...
Self Esteem: Girls in Real Life Situations
Six Week Summer Self-Esteem Group for Middle School Girls featuring crafts, games and a camp like atmosphere. Please see flyer posted on photos in this profile. Call: 269-341-9910 to register and get more information.
Hosted by Paula Shelner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
Six Week Summer Self-Esteem Group for Middle School Girls featuring crafts, games and a camp like atmosphere. Please see flyer posted on photos in this profile. Call: 269-341-9910 to register and get more information.
Helping Teachers deal with the stress of 2020
I provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss their stresses related to teaching during the pandemic. I also provide mindfulness techniques and coping strategies to assist them in self-care.
Hosted by Julie Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
I provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss their stresses related to teaching during the pandemic. I also provide mindfulness techniques and coping strategies to assist them in self-care.
Esketamine Intranasal Spray (Spravato)
Spravato® is the first prescription nasal spray, taken with an oral antidepressant, for: adults with treatment-resistant depression or for depressive symptoms in adults with with suicidal thoughts or actions. Those who took Spravato® and an oral antidepressant experienced greater reductions ...
Hosted by Kalamazoo TMS & Behavior Health
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS, DDSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
Spravato® is the first prescription nasal spray, taken with an oral antidepressant, for: adults with treatment-resistant depression or for depressive symptoms in adults with with suicidal thoughts or actions. Those who took Spravato® and an oral antidepressant experienced greater reductions ...
Ketamine Infusion (Depression & Suicidal Ideation)
Ketamine was FDA approved an anesthetic agent in 1970. Ketamine infusion for treatment resistant depression is not approved by the FDA. If a person responds to ketamine, it can rapidly reduce suicidality (life-threatening thoughts and acts) and relieve other serious ...
Hosted by Kalamazoo TMS & Behavior Health
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS, DDSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
Ketamine was FDA approved an anesthetic agent in 1970. Ketamine infusion for treatment resistant depression is not approved by the FDA. If a person responds to ketamine, it can rapidly reduce suicidality (life-threatening thoughts and acts) and relieve other serious ...
Adult Social Skills
This group provides psycho-educational material and facilitated game, activity and role-play to explore issues concerning those with social anxiety and who may be on the Autism spectrum. This group targets a variety of issues from making and maintaining relationships and ...
Hosted by Megan Carlson
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kalamazoo, MI 49009
This group provides psycho-educational material and facilitated game, activity and role-play to explore issues concerning those with social anxiety and who may be on the Autism spectrum. This group targets a variety of issues from making and maintaining relationships and ...
DBT Skills Groups
Only persons engaged in comprehensive DBT are eligible for this Coping Skills group. The group focuses on coping skills enhancing effective communication, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.
Hosted by Gary Snapper
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Only persons engaged in comprehensive DBT are eligible for this Coping Skills group. The group focuses on coping skills enhancing effective communication, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.
Mind Health Ambassadors (Adolescents Only)
We are recruiting 9-12 graders for our Mind Health Ambassadors Program. This is a 6 month training program to teach mental health awareness and mindful and yoga techniques so youth can be ambassadors in their own environments. $500 award upon ...
Hosted by Valarie Cunningham/The Synergy Health Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kalamazoo, MI 49007
We are recruiting 9-12 graders for our Mind Health Ambassadors Program. This is a 6 month training program to teach mental health awareness and mindful and yoga techniques so youth can be ambassadors in their own environments. $500 award upon ...
Mindfulness
Mindfulness has many benefits and is easier than you thought to put into life. This group will help you learn ways to practice mindfulness, find ways that work for you. Educational and experiential. This group is for enrolled members only.
Hosted by Mandala Counseling and Consulting PLC
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Mindfulness has many benefits and is easier than you thought to put into life. This group will help you learn ways to practice mindfulness, find ways that work for you. Educational and experiential. This group is for enrolled members only.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Portage?
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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.