Support Groups in Saint Louis, MO
Wounded Heart - Fall 2015
Wounded Heart is a group for women who desire to deeply process the consequences of relational brokenness in their lives. The group is composed of 6 women ages 21 and older who have dealt with a variety of relational misuse. ...
Hosted by Rachel Groom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63107
Wounded Heart is a group for women who desire to deeply process the consequences of relational brokenness in their lives. The group is composed of 6 women ages 21 and older who have dealt with a variety of relational misuse. ...
Adolescent Identity and Self Esteem
Identity development is the process of defining your lifestyle, beliefs and sense of self; this is fundamental for a teenager's development. A teen's identity development leads to great improvement of their self-esteem, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. This group will ...
Hosted by Alexis Short
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Identity development is the process of defining your lifestyle, beliefs and sense of self; this is fundamental for a teenager's development. A teen's identity development leads to great improvement of their self-esteem, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. This group will ...
Teen Empowerment group "Talk2me Teens"
This group is to support teens and we will explore dilemmas, situations, and other challenges that arise during the adolescents years. Topics to explore will be: self-esteem, confidence building, depression, behavioral changes, grief, parental relationship distress, conflict resolution, expression of ...
Hosted by Latasha Barber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA Ed, NCC, LPC, SMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63104
This group is to support teens and we will explore dilemmas, situations, and other challenges that arise during the adolescents years. Topics to explore will be: self-esteem, confidence building, depression, behavioral changes, grief, parental relationship distress, conflict resolution, expression of ...
POZitive - St Louis' HIV+ Support & Meetup Group
POZitive meets biweekly on Facebook Messenger chat 5-6PM on Sundays. We are a sex-positive and adult HIV group, where sexuality-focused discussion and games are at the center of many meetings. This allows us to "bring back the sexy" and reclaim ...
Hosted by Nicholas Maio-Aether
MAMFT, MSPSY, LBA, CSC, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63139
POZitive meets biweekly on Facebook Messenger chat 5-6PM on Sundays. We are a sex-positive and adult HIV group, where sexuality-focused discussion and games are at the center of many meetings. This allows us to "bring back the sexy" and reclaim ...
Transformation Mental Health
We specialize in the unique needs of men, LGBTQA, and children. Our clinicians are open and accepting of all peoples.
Hosted by Dr. Ryan Liberati
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT-S, M-RAS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63118
We specialize in the unique needs of men, LGBTQA, and children. Our clinicians are open and accepting of all peoples.
St. Louis Counseling Center
If you long to cultivate a healthy life, and need a little help, St. Louis Counseling Center is ready to help you take your next steps toward health. Our team is trained in many evidence based methods to help you ...
Hosted by Lilian M Werner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63131
If you long to cultivate a healthy life, and need a little help, St. Louis Counseling Center is ready to help you take your next steps toward health. Our team is trained in many evidence based methods to help you ...
Stress Group
This group is for men and women trying to cope with stress.
Hosted by Annetta Sykes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ED, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
This group is for men and women trying to cope with stress.
Personal Growth Group
You may already be doing things to grow and develop on a personal level even if you don't intentionally set aside time for it. Taking your experiences and learning from them is part of growing as a person. It's Important ...
Hosted by Quantum Consulting Group LLC
Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, BC-THC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63101
You may already be doing things to grow and develop on a personal level even if you don't intentionally set aside time for it. Taking your experiences and learning from them is part of growing as a person. It's Important ...
Finding Normal
Finding Normal believes that our minds, emotions, bodies, behaviors, and relationships are all impacted by stressful, traumatic, and chaotic experiences. Because we believe this, we believe that a comprehensive approach to support is not only helpful, but necessary. Our goal ...
Hosted by Laura Jarvis Brackett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63139
Finding Normal believes that our minds, emotions, bodies, behaviors, and relationships are all impacted by stressful, traumatic, and chaotic experiences. Because we believe this, we believe that a comprehensive approach to support is not only helpful, but necessary. Our goal ...
Non-Monogamy Education and Therapy Group
This will be an 8 hour group that will be split up into two days: Wednesday May 25 & 26, 2024. These virtual sessions only available to those within the states of Missouri and Kansas, US at the time of ...
Hosted by Alternative Access Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63116
This will be an 8 hour group that will be split up into two days: Wednesday May 25 & 26, 2024. These virtual sessions only available to those within the states of Missouri and Kansas, US at the time of ...
Work Stress
Hosted by Dr. Britt Lindon: Individual And Couples Counselor
Psychologist, PhD, Anxiety, Couples, Trauma
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Congruent Psychotherapy LLC
Congruent Psychotherapy is an outpatient mental health practice located in downtown Saint Louis. This is in an effort to participate in the proactive positive change towards reforming communities. This practice revolves around providing affordable, specialized care for individuals who are ...
Hosted by Johnny Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63103
Congruent Psychotherapy is an outpatient mental health practice located in downtown Saint Louis. This is in an effort to participate in the proactive positive change towards reforming communities. This practice revolves around providing affordable, specialized care for individuals who are ...
SonderMinds Network
SonderMind is on a mission to redesign behavioral healthcare to become more accessible, approachable, and utilized. SonderMinds connects you directly to great, licensed therapists based on your unique needs. Sonderminds will match individual with a local therapist today for online ...
Hosted by Diana Dee-Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
SonderMind is on a mission to redesign behavioral healthcare to become more accessible, approachable, and utilized. SonderMinds connects you directly to great, licensed therapists based on your unique needs. Sonderminds will match individual with a local therapist today for online ...
Adolescent Self Esteem
Hosted by Renee Ann Hodgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Batterers Intervention Program (Court Approved)
You can learn to control your actions by recognizing the early warning signs before you lose control. You can save your relationships if you learn new and healthy ways to cope with life's challenges.
Hosted by Kenneth J McCain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
You can learn to control your actions by recognizing the early warning signs before you lose control. You can save your relationships if you learn new and healthy ways to cope with life's challenges.
Transforming Creativity
Transforming Creativity is a series of expressive arts therapy workshops designed and facilitated by and for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community members. Each workshop will explore a central theme. Some of the planned themes include care, safety, community, identity, ...
Hosted by River Chew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, REAT-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63116
Transforming Creativity is a series of expressive arts therapy workshops designed and facilitated by and for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community members. Each workshop will explore a central theme. Some of the planned themes include care, safety, community, identity, ...
Sexual Assault Survivor Group
The sexual assault survivor group is a safe and confidential opportunity for those who have suffered sexual assault at any time in their lives to talk with others in similar situations. Topics and tools to help with healing from one's ...
Hosted by Norinee Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
The sexual assault survivor group is a safe and confidential opportunity for those who have suffered sexual assault at any time in their lives to talk with others in similar situations. Topics and tools to help with healing from one's ...
Undermothered
This 8-week therapy group is for adult Black women who want to explore the relational and psychological impact of their relationship with their mothers.
Hosted by Melony Crayton
PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
This 8-week therapy group is for adult Black women who want to explore the relational and psychological impact of their relationship with their mothers.
Support Group for Parents of At-Risk Teens (13-19)
Are you a Parent/Guardian of an At-Risk teen between the ages 13-19, who is in need of a confidential, supportive place to vent while gaining knowledge? In todays world/post COVID, many parents/guardians are struggling with parenting due to various societal factors: music, ...
Hosted by Cynthia M Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Are you a Parent/Guardian of an At-Risk teen between the ages 13-19, who is in need of a confidential, supportive place to vent while gaining knowledge? In todays world/post COVID, many parents/guardians are struggling with parenting due to various societal factors: music, ...
Ellie Mental Health - Hampton Ave
Hosted by Isabella Valldeperas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63139
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Saint Louis?
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.