12 Week Therapy Group based on IFS
This group can help those who feel isolated and ashamed of their disordered eating. At HHC, we believe healing can happen while being in a safe space with caring people. After a time in individual therapy, many clients are ready ...
Hosted by Highland Healing Center
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
This group can help those who feel isolated and ashamed of their disordered eating. At HHC, we believe healing can happen while being in a safe space with caring people. After a time in individual therapy, many clients are ready ...
Teen Group Therapy
I provide teen group therapy on Saturday mornings as needed.
Hosted by Lynn C Daigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Thibodaux, LA 70301
I provide teen group therapy on Saturday mornings as needed.
Therapeutic Breathing and Grief Groups
Weekly Online Therapeutic, Conscious Breathing Groups: Our bodies are living libraries that hold memories and our physical and emotional pain. This deep work helps to access the limiting beliefs that cause discomfort so that we can reframe our past experiences ...
Weekly Online Therapeutic, Conscious Breathing Groups: Our bodies are living libraries that hold memories and our physical and emotional pain. This deep work helps to access the limiting beliefs that cause discomfort so that we can reframe our past experiences ...
Golden Gents, What Next?
"Golden Gents, What's Next?" is a dynamic group program designed for men transitioning into or currently in retirement. Focused on men aged 65 and older, it addresses the challenges and opportunities of this new life phase. Through a supportive community, ...
Hosted by Michael Becerra
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shreveport, LA 71101
"Golden Gents, What's Next?" is a dynamic group program designed for men transitioning into or currently in retirement. Focused on men aged 65 and older, it addresses the challenges and opportunities of this new life phase. Through a supportive community, ...
Lakeshore Counseling Center
Hosted by Lakeshore Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mandeville, LA 70448
KDH Counseling + Collective
KDH Counseling celebrates all forms of diversity - neurodiversity, cultural diversity, religious diversity, and diverse sexual identities and orientations. Our mission surpasses the boundaries of navigating complex emotions and cultural expectations; it's about fostering an open dialogue, free from judgment ...
Hosted by Whitney Storey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70508
KDH Counseling celebrates all forms of diversity - neurodiversity, cultural diversity, religious diversity, and diverse sexual identities and orientations. Our mission surpasses the boundaries of navigating complex emotions and cultural expectations; it's about fostering an open dialogue, free from judgment ...
Support Group for Teen Moms
Join us virtual or in-person for a free support group targeting young moms. Motherhood is a challenging transition by itself. Teen moms face unique challenges with this transition and can feel very isolated. We are here to help and support ...
Hosted by Katherine Hebert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70503
Join us virtual or in-person for a free support group targeting young moms. Motherhood is a challenging transition by itself. Teen moms face unique challenges with this transition and can feel very isolated. We are here to help and support ...
PLPC Supervision
Ms. Osborne is currently accepting PLCPs for supervision in either group or individual settings.
Hosted by Earline W Osborne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAC, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70127
Ms. Osborne is currently accepting PLCPs for supervision in either group or individual settings.
Emotional Freedom Technique (aka "tapping")
Come learn a powerful and effective self-treatment for many challenges! On the first and third Tuesday of every month I provide an EFT demo, discussing how stress impacts the body, what EFT is, and how and why it works. I ...
Come learn a powerful and effective self-treatment for many challenges! On the first and third Tuesday of every month I provide an EFT demo, discussing how stress impacts the body, what EFT is, and how and why it works. I ...
CBT Weight Management
Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to promote healthy weight loss and maintenance. Focuses on the interaction of thoughts, behaviors, and feelings as they are related to personal weight goals. Learn new strategies for making lifestyle changes.
Hosted by Dr. Elise Dossaji
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ND
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70116
Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to promote healthy weight loss and maintenance. Focuses on the interaction of thoughts, behaviors, and feelings as they are related to personal weight goals. Learn new strategies for making lifestyle changes.
Anger Management Group
This group is for anyone who is struggling to deal with anger or emotional dysregulation! We will work on identifying cues, developing coping mechanisms, and uncovering trends in our anger. This is a perfect group for individuals who are looking ...
Hosted by Lexi Slotkoff
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesville, LA 71446
This group is for anyone who is struggling to deal with anger or emotional dysregulation! We will work on identifying cues, developing coping mechanisms, and uncovering trends in our anger. This is a perfect group for individuals who are looking ...
Psychoeducational Group
Hosted by Kimberly F Chiles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70114
Bipolar Support Group
The Bipolar Support Group is a professionally lead group in which those with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder will be able to share with others who have this disorder their issues and challenges while seeking to improve coping skills, communication, ...
Hosted by Lydia T Roy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, LA 71303
The Bipolar Support Group is a professionally lead group in which those with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder will be able to share with others who have this disorder their issues and challenges while seeking to improve coping skills, communication, ...
LGBTQ+ Support Group
We host a support group for LGBTQ+ folks weekly on Fridays at 2pm. We understand the importance of creating a safe and accepting space to process through your unique struggles. You are not alone.
Hosted by Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70508
We host a support group for LGBTQ+ folks weekly on Fridays at 2pm. We understand the importance of creating a safe and accepting space to process through your unique struggles. You are not alone.
Adolescent Equine Facilitated Therapy Group
I am offering weekly Equine Facilitated Therapy Group sessions for adolescents ages 13 to 17. EFT can help clients who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, social anxiety, and ADHD. If you’re interested, please contact me for more information, ...
Hosted by Alora Cleere Wilder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, EFP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70817
I am offering weekly Equine Facilitated Therapy Group sessions for adolescents ages 13 to 17. EFT can help clients who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, social anxiety, and ADHD. If you’re interested, please contact me for more information, ...
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This is a treatment group focused on resolving childhood sexual trauma. Treatment groups differ from support groups in that they are a type of mental health treatment facilitated by a licensed clinical therapist, and each member has an individualized treatment ...
Hosted by Psychological Trauma Solutions Specialists, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Slidell, LA 70458
This is a treatment group focused on resolving childhood sexual trauma. Treatment groups differ from support groups in that they are a type of mental health treatment facilitated by a licensed clinical therapist, and each member has an individualized treatment ...
Life Support Group
Dealing with everything related to dealing with Life!
Hosted by Tina Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, DCSW, LCSW, BSN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metairie, LA 70002
Dealing with everything related to dealing with Life!
Rocky Mountain Therapy Group
We are a group of therapists with extensive experience working with children, preteens, and teenagers, as well as with adults and couples. We are client-centered, compassionate, and have a passion for facilitating growth and healing. Specialties include: anxiety, depression, sleep ...
Hosted by Sharon Spencer Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC - S, LAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
We are a group of therapists with extensive experience working with children, preteens, and teenagers, as well as with adults and couples. We are client-centered, compassionate, and have a passion for facilitating growth and healing. Specialties include: anxiety, depression, sleep ...
US Couples Group
Hosted by Cori (Corrine) J Shelton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marrero, LA 70072
Supervision for Licensure
I also am an LPC-S and look forward to accepting new supervisees. If you are a Counselor Intern, or ready to begin that process, and would like to meet and discuss the possibility of beginning supervision, please feel free to ...
Hosted by Stacey Duarte
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70119
I also am an LPC-S and look forward to accepting new supervisees. If you are a Counselor Intern, or ready to begin that process, and would like to meet and discuss the possibility of beginning supervision, please feel free to ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Louisiana?
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.