Handling Stress
Group Therapy event on "Handling Stress" Crystal talked about some of the effects of stress, reflecting on this stress and what it could mean, some practical skills on how to deal with stress on a daily basis, and finally how ...
Hosted by Lifecare Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Group Therapy event on "Handling Stress" Crystal talked about some of the effects of stress, reflecting on this stress and what it could mean, some practical skills on how to deal with stress on a daily basis, and finally how ...
Active Parenting of Children 5-12 Years Old
This group is designed for parent(s) with children ages 5-12 years old. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is and sometimes it can feel like a lot of trial and error, emphasis on the error. Children can be ...
Hosted by Kendal Gerrity
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, AL 35758
This group is designed for parent(s) with children ages 5-12 years old. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is and sometimes it can feel like a lot of trial and error, emphasis on the error. Children can be ...
Survivors Health Initiative Project (SHIP)
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes ...
Hosted by Dr. Carrie J. Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LICSW, SAP, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes ...
Women Living with ADHD
This 10-week virtual group will explore the experiences of Women with ADHD. While both men and women share some of the same features of ADHD. However, because of differences in our biochemistry the day-to-day impact and the lifespan progression differs ...
Hosted by Michelle Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gardendale, AL 35071
This 10-week virtual group will explore the experiences of Women with ADHD. While both men and women share some of the same features of ADHD. However, because of differences in our biochemistry the day-to-day impact and the lifespan progression differs ...
Intuitive Eating To Transform Body, Mind & Food
This group is to repair your relationship with food, yourself and your body. It is an evidenced based treatment to combat eating disorders and disordered eating. It is a 10 week group. It is self-pay. You are GIFTED 3 yoga ...
Hosted by Sara Nielsen - Online Disordered Eating Treatment
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Double Springs, AL 35553
This group is to repair your relationship with food, yourself and your body. It is an evidenced based treatment to combat eating disorders and disordered eating. It is a 10 week group. It is self-pay. You are GIFTED 3 yoga ...
Better Together Co-parenting Education
Parenting is tough especially when you feel unsupported and alone. It takes two and sometimes a village to raise healthy, happy, successful children. But it is not always easy to parent following a breakup or divorce. I am here to ...
Hosted by Sharon Middleton McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
Parenting is tough especially when you feel unsupported and alone. It takes two and sometimes a village to raise healthy, happy, successful children. But it is not always easy to parent following a breakup or divorce. I am here to ...
Boundaries Group based on Cloud and Townsend
Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend is a best selling book,and we do an 8 week-group based on their material. This group starts back up on Tuesday, September 12 at noon! Don't miss this opportunity!
Hosted by Laura Luckie Finch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend is a best selling book,and we do an 8 week-group based on their material. This group starts back up on Tuesday, September 12 at noon! Don't miss this opportunity!
Women Survivors of Domestic Violence
Comprised of adult women survivors of abusive relationships (physical and psychological). Use of Integrated Narrative, Mindfulness, and CBT approach.
Hosted by John Michael Duffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAcc, ABD, DMHA, NCC, LPC, CCBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phenix City, AL 36867
Comprised of adult women survivors of abusive relationships (physical and psychological). Use of Integrated Narrative, Mindfulness, and CBT approach.
Men's empowerment
Relationships, Emotional intelligence & communication. Career & Purose. Health: Body, Mind & Spirit. Wealth
Hosted by Dr. Chaplain Frederick D. Woods
Pastoral Counselor, ThD,
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35805
Relationships, Emotional intelligence & communication. Career & Purose. Health: Body, Mind & Spirit. Wealth
Reading Empowers
This is an adult process-oriented therapy group utilizing specific reading material. Each group meets 6-8 times. Each book or other material will have homework assignments to utilize for a deeper understanding and application of the material between group meetings intended ...
Hosted by Teresa Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, ACS, NIC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northport, AL 35473
This is an adult process-oriented therapy group utilizing specific reading material. Each group meets 6-8 times. Each book or other material will have homework assignments to utilize for a deeper understanding and application of the material between group meetings intended ...
Interpersonal Interactions Group
In this group, you practice your goal behaviors, learning to interact with people in new ways. You receive feedback from other group members about your in-group interactions and you provide feedback to other group members about how they come across ...
Hosted by Crosswalk Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Auburn, AL 36830
In this group, you practice your goal behaviors, learning to interact with people in new ways. You receive feedback from other group members about your in-group interactions and you provide feedback to other group members about how they come across ...
Moving in Life With Grief
This four session group on Tuesdays will help you process what moving in life with grief can look like. How do I face the emotional experience of grief? How do I talk to people about my loss? How do I ...
Hosted by Eagle Consulting/Counseling Division
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35806
This four session group on Tuesdays will help you process what moving in life with grief can look like. How do I face the emotional experience of grief? How do I talk to people about my loss? How do I ...
DBTuesdays Skill Group
Like a supercharged self-improvement club where we learn valuable life skills in a fun way. Led by Stephanie Cashin- self proclaimed DBT Nerd. We will discover mindfulness, stress management, emotion control, and communication techniques. Group is all about equipping teens ...
Hosted by Stephanie Cashin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
Like a supercharged self-improvement club where we learn valuable life skills in a fun way. Led by Stephanie Cashin- self proclaimed DBT Nerd. We will discover mindfulness, stress management, emotion control, and communication techniques. Group is all about equipping teens ...
Essentially You Counseling & Consulting Services
Hosted by Ebone Newton
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Body Positive Birmingham
I am a certified Body Positive Facilitator (https://www.thebodyposit ive.org). I am currently looking for women interested in beginning the journey of cultivating a compassionate approach to loving and caring for their bodies in the midst of an often critical world. ...
Hosted by Katie Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I am a certified Body Positive Facilitator (https://www.thebodyposit ive.org). I am currently looking for women interested in beginning the journey of cultivating a compassionate approach to loving and caring for their bodies in the midst of an often critical world. ...
Tuscaloosa Psychological Services
A small independent private practice, owned and operated by two psychologists. We initially focused on psychological assessment.
A small independent private practice, owned and operated by two psychologists. We initially focused on psychological assessment.
Serenity Seekers- Connecting to Self After Trauma
This is a brave, sacred, non-judgmental space to explore and communicate with your internal parts. Through guided exercises and discussion, individuals develop a relationship with their parts, finding harmonization and healing through the journey to being self led
Hosted by Rainn Stone
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, GTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
This is a brave, sacred, non-judgmental space to explore and communicate with your internal parts. Through guided exercises and discussion, individuals develop a relationship with their parts, finding harmonization and healing through the journey to being self led
Family Therapy Group
Family & Group therapy for adults in court needing therapeutic assistance in rehabilitation counseling services.
Hosted by Dr. Jefkida Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MA, LMFTA, LMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36117
Family & Group therapy for adults in court needing therapeutic assistance in rehabilitation counseling services.
Active Parenting
Provides active parenting supporting, tools, and techniques to individuals, couples, and facilitators seeking help with relationship dynamics and/or behavioral issues with children within their care.
Hosted by Rhonda Niemeyer
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, AL 35757
Provides active parenting supporting, tools, and techniques to individuals, couples, and facilitators seeking help with relationship dynamics and/or behavioral issues with children within their care.
DeKalb Grief Support Group
Our primary mission is to provide education, guidance and support to those who are grieving. We do this by providing grief support group sessions.
Hosted by Dr. Don G Brock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, DMin, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Payne, AL 35967
Our primary mission is to provide education, guidance and support to those who are grieving. We do this by providing grief support group sessions.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Alabama?
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.