Girl Strong
Girl Strong is skills coaching and is not therapy. It is a non-judgmental and supportive group for female identifying high schoolers who want to make new connections, and feel more empowered by expanding their skills in; decision making, problem solving, ...
Hosted by Bridgitte Renae Hammaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21409
Girl Strong is skills coaching and is not therapy. It is a non-judgmental and supportive group for female identifying high schoolers who want to make new connections, and feel more empowered by expanding their skills in; decision making, problem solving, ...
Driving Under the Influence- Individual and Groups
This is a Telehealth group which will provide you with alcohol classes required for the MVA. Please reach out to me so I can review the documents received by the MVA or courts. Or you can email them for review ...
Hosted by Maryland Mediation (dot) Services
MSW, CAC-AD-, CTS, CCMC, Mediato
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
This is a Telehealth group which will provide you with alcohol classes required for the MVA. Please reach out to me so I can review the documents received by the MVA or courts. Or you can email them for review ...
My Mental Health LLC
MMH is a group of highly qualified mental health psychiatrists and therapists. We have 2 locations, Glen Burnie and Pikesville.
MMH is a group of highly qualified mental health psychiatrists and therapists. We have 2 locations, Glen Burnie and Pikesville.
Women's Creative Cognitive Therapy Group
The goal of this dynamic group is to help members learn, practice and assimilate new skills that they can use to improve their quality of life and the health of their relationships. Group activities include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices ...
Hosted by Jill Penaloza
Art Therapist, LCPAT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
The goal of this dynamic group is to help members learn, practice and assimilate new skills that they can use to improve their quality of life and the health of their relationships. Group activities include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices ...
Virtual Groups Now Enrolling Ages 10-17
Is your youngster having difficulty staying in control? Have you observed social skill weaknesses? If so, our group is for you. This 8-week social skills group is geared toward helping youngsters gain the requisite skills they need to make good ...
Hosted by Syretta R James
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
Is your youngster having difficulty staying in control? Have you observed social skill weaknesses? If so, our group is for you. This 8-week social skills group is geared toward helping youngsters gain the requisite skills they need to make good ...
Depression
Depression Group
Hosted by Baltimore Psychiatry, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Depression Group
Kids Rock
Kids Rock is a fun experiential program for kids in grades 1 -5 who are struggling. During the 6 month program kids will learn to understand their feelings, express them appropriately and how to regulate their emotions so they can ...
Hosted by Teece Nowell Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, BCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West River, MD 20778
Kids Rock is a fun experiential program for kids in grades 1 -5 who are struggling. During the 6 month program kids will learn to understand their feelings, express them appropriately and how to regulate their emotions so they can ...
Mindsight: A Users Guide To the Mind
Most of us have some mental and emotional booby-trap. Mindsight is a revolutionary approach to freedom from these traps that is solidly based on the most current breakthroughs in neuro-science. Through the use of meditation, the tools of psychotherapy, and ...
Hosted by Mary Strueber, LCPC Psychotherapy & Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21403
Most of us have some mental and emotional booby-trap. Mindsight is a revolutionary approach to freedom from these traps that is solidly based on the most current breakthroughs in neuro-science. Through the use of meditation, the tools of psychotherapy, and ...
Remedy Counseling, LLC
Group Mental Health Practice serving all ages and takes most major insurances.
Hosted by Remedy Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Owner
Verified Verified
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
Group Mental Health Practice serving all ages and takes most major insurances.
Role Playing Game Social Skills Groups for adults
This program is a Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Game Social Skills group. In this group, I am a licensed mental health therapist who uses Dungeons and Dragons to help you work on mental health and social skills goals. It is not ...
Hosted by Nerd Adventure Therapy 20
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
This program is a Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Game Social Skills group. In this group, I am a licensed mental health therapist who uses Dungeons and Dragons to help you work on mental health and social skills goals. It is not ...
Supporting veterans with addicition
Helping veterans who are struggling with trauma/PTSD and addictions. Co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder (SUD) is common in veterans. More than 2 of 10 Veterans with PTSD also have SUD. Almost 1 out of every 3 Veterans seeking treatment ...
Hosted by Living Water Mental Health and Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Helping veterans who are struggling with trauma/PTSD and addictions. Co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder (SUD) is common in veterans. More than 2 of 10 Veterans with PTSD also have SUD. Almost 1 out of every 3 Veterans seeking treatment ...
Family Estrangement - Done With the Crying
This is a COACHING support group for estranged parents dealing with the trauma and loss of a relationship with their adult child. This is a 10-week COACHING support group meeting virtually on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST ...
Hosted by Roberta Wasserman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davidsonville, MD 21035
This is a COACHING support group for estranged parents dealing with the trauma and loss of a relationship with their adult child. This is a 10-week COACHING support group meeting virtually on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST ...
Beginning Meditation/ Meditation for Mental Health
Come learn the basics of meditation. Learn how to use meditation techniques to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This will be offered via zoom so that you can learn mediational the space where you will continue with this practice. Starting ...
Hosted by Amanda Pare Court
Counselor, NCC, LGPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Come learn the basics of meditation. Learn how to use meditation techniques to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This will be offered via zoom so that you can learn mediational the space where you will continue with this practice. Starting ...
Sex Addiction Recovery Group
Learn how to escape the addiction cycle and stay free. Rebuild relationships, trust and respect. Replace unwanted habits with healthy disciplines and choices. Stand in freedom instead of hiding in shame. Walk with a group of men who are committed ...
Hosted by Jason Hovey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Learn how to escape the addiction cycle and stay free. Rebuild relationships, trust and respect. Replace unwanted habits with healthy disciplines and choices. Stand in freedom instead of hiding in shame. Walk with a group of men who are committed ...
Eating Disorders
Adult eating disorders treatment for women in individual therapy seeking additional treatment through group process and support. Eating disorders addressed include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating. Treatment modalities include interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, and experiential.
Hosted by Marla M Sanzone
Psychologist, PhD, MP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Adult eating disorders treatment for women in individual therapy seeking additional treatment through group process and support. Eating disorders addressed include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating. Treatment modalities include interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, and experiential.
Women's Divorce Group
Going through a divorce can be challenging, exhausting, and draining. There are probably not enough adjectives to describe how you are feeling right now. As a therapist who has experienced divorce first hand, I have been there. I have not ...
Hosted by Maryland Virtual Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LCPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crofton, MD 21114
Going through a divorce can be challenging, exhausting, and draining. There are probably not enough adjectives to describe how you are feeling right now. As a therapist who has experienced divorce first hand, I have been there. I have not ...
Therapeutic Collage for Survivors
This 8-session series introduces therapeutic collage as an approach to healing emotional and psychological wounds. Themes are developed for women who seek to engage in therapeutic art processes in their effort to address and resolve impacts of trauma, particularly trauma ...
Hosted by T.j. Jones-Rouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arnold, MD 21012
This 8-session series introduces therapeutic collage as an approach to healing emotional and psychological wounds. Themes are developed for women who seek to engage in therapeutic art processes in their effort to address and resolve impacts of trauma, particularly trauma ...
Caregiver Support Group
A virtual group designed to help provide education, support, and a judgment-free space for those caring for aging loved ones. This life chapter can be frustrating and isolating -- you don't need to go through this alone.
Hosted by Victoria Ringo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
A virtual group designed to help provide education, support, and a judgment-free space for those caring for aging loved ones. This life chapter can be frustrating and isolating -- you don't need to go through this alone.
Healing Word Therapy (A Virtual D&D Therapy Group)
This group that utilizes the D&D 5th Edition System aimed to bolster social engagement and interaction, empowerment, creative problem-solving, self-advocacy, and more while using Narrative Therapy, ACT, and Play Therapy concepts. The group is intended for 4-6 adult individuals, all ...
Hosted by William Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
This group that utilizes the D&D 5th Edition System aimed to bolster social engagement and interaction, empowerment, creative problem-solving, self-advocacy, and more while using Narrative Therapy, ACT, and Play Therapy concepts. The group is intended for 4-6 adult individuals, all ...
Postpartum Support Group
A virtual group offered for women in their first year postpartum. Find support from other mother's and build your village.
Hosted by Megan Yount
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
A virtual group offered for women in their first year postpartum. Find support from other mother's and build your village.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Anne Arundel County?
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.