Support Groups in Minneapolis, MN
Personal Development Group
In this six-week group you will learn to be a more present mom, partner and friend. We will explore your inner resources and learn to become self-healers. You will learn to access self-soothing skills and feel calmness and connectivity. In ...
Hosted by Compassion Therapy with Chaya
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55416
In this six-week group you will learn to be a more present mom, partner and friend. We will explore your inner resources and learn to become self-healers. You will learn to access self-soothing skills and feel calmness and connectivity. In ...
Couples Intensive, Weekend Mornings, Fri Eves
These four hour workshops are limited to 2 couples and led by Rebecca and her husband Terry. During the first half we work through a communication handout designed to guide you in consciously managing conflict while staying connected to one ...
Hosted by Rebecca Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55408
These four hour workshops are limited to 2 couples and led by Rebecca and her husband Terry. During the first half we work through a communication handout designed to guide you in consciously managing conflict while staying connected to one ...
Mindful Group Therapy
A process group of men and women which begins each session with 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation.
Hosted by Scott Kamilar
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55403
A process group of men and women which begins each session with 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation.
Colleen Bethel's EMDR Consultation Practice
I offer group and individual EMDR consultation using googlemeet. In my experience, EMDR is is best learned in community. Many clinicians move away from practicing EMDR after basic training because of the difficulty of applying what you learned in basic ...
Hosted by Emdr Colleen H Bethel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55412
I offer group and individual EMDR consultation using googlemeet. In my experience, EMDR is is best learned in community. Many clinicians move away from practicing EMDR after basic training because of the difficulty of applying what you learned in basic ...
Intro to Mind-Body Healing
This class explores ideas, skills and practices that support working with our mind-body-energy connection to improve emotional regulation, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and an improved sense of groundedness. Learning occurs through informal lecture, discussion, and especially guided meditative exercises. This is an ...
Hosted by Jake Pierce-Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55404
This class explores ideas, skills and practices that support working with our mind-body-energy connection to improve emotional regulation, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and an improved sense of groundedness. Learning occurs through informal lecture, discussion, and especially guided meditative exercises. This is an ...
Trans/Nonbinary Support Group
This is a group for adults 18+ who identify as trans and/or nonbinary. Group topics will be discussed and created by the group at the first session. Fill out our inquiry form at http://forms.gle/WVbfRY9Y tZXruCBHA or email shiloh@cedarhilltherapy.c om. We ...
Hosted by Shiloh Finch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55408
This is a group for adults 18+ who identify as trans and/or nonbinary. Group topics will be discussed and created by the group at the first session. Fill out our inquiry form at http://forms.gle/WVbfRY9Y tZXruCBHA or email shiloh@cedarhilltherapy.c om. We ...
Dream Groups
Dream Group meets to discuss dreams presented by participants. Group members possess interest in working with dreams and experience with Jungian studies.Three or four dreams are presented in each session followed by comments on associations of others, in the style ...
Hosted by Stuart A Potter
Dipl, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55414
Dream Group meets to discuss dreams presented by participants. Group members possess interest in working with dreams and experience with Jungian studies.Three or four dreams are presented in each session followed by comments on associations of others, in the style ...
Morningsong Therapy Center Inc.
I am a full time therapist at Morningsong Therapy Center Inc. which is located in SW Minneapolis. We have beautiful offices, great parking and many therapist's to meet all of your needs.
Hosted by Jacqueline Peña
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55410
I am a full time therapist at Morningsong Therapy Center Inc. which is located in SW Minneapolis. We have beautiful offices, great parking and many therapist's to meet all of your needs.
Female Survivors of Sexual Trauma
This group is for female survivors of trauma. It is an open space for you to share your experience of trauma and its impact on you. Many survivors never have an opportunity to tell their stories or to hear the ...
Hosted by Dr. Jim Mosher
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55420
This group is for female survivors of trauma. It is an open space for you to share your experience of trauma and its impact on you. Many survivors never have an opportunity to tell their stories or to hear the ...
Life Matters Therapy and Counseling
Hosted by Taylor Miller
Counselor, LPCC, LADC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55422
Diversity Group
Balfour Therapy offers weekly Diversity Group meeting. This is a group where participants discuss and process issues of marginalization and racism we face in our lives. We offer an adult group. And we offer a teen group.
Hosted by Balfour Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55410
Balfour Therapy offers weekly Diversity Group meeting. This is a group where participants discuss and process issues of marginalization and racism we face in our lives. We offer an adult group. And we offer a teen group.
Climate Change Emotional Group Process
A group space to connect around our shared climate grief and love for Nature so that we can find activation and momentum towards planetary well being. Group members support each other in facing and moving through the experience climate change ...
Hosted by Tessa Anttila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55413
A group space to connect around our shared climate grief and love for Nature so that we can find activation and momentum towards planetary well being. Group members support each other in facing and moving through the experience climate change ...
Supervision for Independent Licensure
Monthly group supervision for pre-licensed therapists pursuing independent licensure through the BMFT and BBHT in Minnesota. Each session will have up to 6 participants and is 4 hours long, occurring 1 Friday/month from September-April. Groups are co-facilitated by Melissa Bolger, ...
Hosted by Melissa Bolger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55419
Monthly group supervision for pre-licensed therapists pursuing independent licensure through the BMFT and BBHT in Minnesota. Each session will have up to 6 participants and is 4 hours long, occurring 1 Friday/month from September-April. Groups are co-facilitated by Melissa Bolger, ...
trauma-informed meditation practice
Learn and practice meditation and yoga In a supportive group setting from specially trained and trauma-informed therapists and body-work professionals. The approach is particularly gentle and responsive to the needs of the individual. All levels of experience and all ages ...
Hosted by Carrie Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55403
Learn and practice meditation and yoga In a supportive group setting from specially trained and trauma-informed therapists and body-work professionals. The approach is particularly gentle and responsive to the needs of the individual. All levels of experience and all ages ...
DBT Skills Group for Queer Folx (04/18 Reg CLOSED)
*SPRING CYCLE IS FULL! This online 12 week closed Skills Group for Queer folx (18+). For many, we are not taught ways to deal with stress. In fact, we are often taught destructive ways of coping, whether from peers or ...
Hosted by Kei Skeide
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55407
*SPRING CYCLE IS FULL! This online 12 week closed Skills Group for Queer folx (18+). For many, we are not taught ways to deal with stress. In fact, we are often taught destructive ways of coping, whether from peers or ...
Together in Transition Support Group
Together in Transition is a support group for women living with metastatic breast cancer. It provides a comfortable and caring environment that promotes living in the moment, self care, learning and humor. Thanks to a generous grant from the Komen ...
Hosted by Gayle Sherman Crandell
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55407
Together in Transition is a support group for women living with metastatic breast cancer. It provides a comfortable and caring environment that promotes living in the moment, self care, learning and humor. Thanks to a generous grant from the Komen ...
Shame-proofing Ourselves and Children
Hosted by Amber Pone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55403
Contemplating Retirement: a life transition
Kathleen is passionate about the value of preparation and support for life’s transitions. Her experience is that we are able to manage our life transitions best when we approach them thoughtfully and in a context of mutual support. Her intention ...
Hosted by Kathleen A Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55416
Kathleen is passionate about the value of preparation and support for life’s transitions. Her experience is that we are able to manage our life transitions best when we approach them thoughtfully and in a context of mutual support. Her intention ...
Roll for Growth - Dungeons & Dragons Group Therapy
The Roll for Growth group use the therapeutic application of the game Dungeons & Dragons to help those who feel socially anxious, isolated, or confused about what gets in the way of building relationships. The group use the game as ...
Hosted by Dr. Allison Battles
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55406
The Roll for Growth group use the therapeutic application of the game Dungeons & Dragons to help those who feel socially anxious, isolated, or confused about what gets in the way of building relationships. The group use the game as ...
Aging with Confidence
Group is discontinued until further notice as of 3/1/20. Aging with Confidence Therapy Group is for people who want to enjoy life, put old issues to rest and look forward to improvement instead of decline. The group addresses anxiety, depression, ...
Hosted by Geneva H. Adams
Psychologist, MS, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55412
Group is discontinued until further notice as of 3/1/20. Aging with Confidence Therapy Group is for people who want to enjoy life, put old issues to rest and look forward to improvement instead of decline. The group addresses anxiety, depression, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Minneapolis?
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.