Codependency Support Group
Hosted by Michelle Rene' Hammer
Counselor, LCPC, MS, BACS, CPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group
If you’re feeling stuck in emotional suffering, a DBT therapy group can help you better manage mood or behavior instability; poor self-image; negative, judgmental or rigid thinking; and relationship issues. DBT therapy can also help with: depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma ...
Hosted by Wyvonne Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
If you’re feeling stuck in emotional suffering, a DBT therapy group can help you better manage mood or behavior instability; poor self-image; negative, judgmental or rigid thinking; and relationship issues. DBT therapy can also help with: depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma ...
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 ...
Life Transitions: Riding the Wave of Change
Changing your career? Moving to a new area? Experiencing a change in you family? Change is a necessary part of life and how we meet the challenge of change can have a significant impact on our success in many life ...
Hosted by Regina Ann Warren
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ADS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21409
Changing your career? Moving to a new area? Experiencing a change in you family? Change is a necessary part of life and how we meet the challenge of change can have a significant impact on our success in many life ...
Mindfulness: Calm the Mind and Ease the Heart
Starting Monday April 8, 2024: 6-week in person and online mindfulness meditation group to reduce anxiety and stress, improve attention and focus, enhance emotion regulation, reduce limiting/unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, and cultivate self-compassion and self-acceptance. Workshop is appropriate for adults ...
Hosted by Dr. Alysia M. Sierra
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gambrills, MD 21054
Starting Monday April 8, 2024: 6-week in person and online mindfulness meditation group to reduce anxiety and stress, improve attention and focus, enhance emotion regulation, reduce limiting/unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, and cultivate self-compassion and self-acceptance. Workshop is appropriate for adults ...
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 ...
Trim-Life Online Hypnosis Weight Release
Stop Binge Eating. Change your relationship with food and yourself. Free yourself from addiction to SUGAR and FLOUR. Call to Join our next Trim-Life Weight Management Online Program starting in Fall 2023. This program was researched by and is also ...
Hosted by Francesca Richardson, PhD, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C, ACHt
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Stop Binge Eating. Change your relationship with food and yourself. Free yourself from addiction to SUGAR and FLOUR. Call to Join our next Trim-Life Weight Management Online Program starting in Fall 2023. This program was researched by and is also ...
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 ...
Trim LIfe Online! Starting Sept. 2022
Trim Life - a 7 week online Hypnotherapy group for healing emotional eating! Free yourself from addictions to sugar, flour and junk food! Feel fullness! Change your relationship with food! This group starts Sat. Sept. 17, continues 9-24, 10-8, 10-22, ...
Hosted by Jennifer Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Trim Life - a 7 week online Hypnotherapy group for healing emotional eating! Free yourself from addictions to sugar, flour and junk food! Feel fullness! Change your relationship with food! This group starts Sat. Sept. 17, continues 9-24, 10-8, 10-22, ...
Caregiver Support Group
This group will provide education and support for people caring for a loved one who is suffering from illness, dementia or Alzheimer's.
Hosted by Jill Camm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
This group will provide education and support for people caring for a loved one who is suffering from illness, dementia or Alzheimer's.
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.
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 ...
Sensory Based Social Groups
Small groups are available to help children work on their gross motor, fine motor, sensory processing, and self-regulation skills while interacting with other children and building social skills and self confidence. We find that often children are able to achieve ...
Hosted by Children at Play, LLC
Occupational Therapist, MS, OTRL
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Small groups are available to help children work on their gross motor, fine motor, sensory processing, and self-regulation skills while interacting with other children and building social skills and self confidence. We find that often children are able to achieve ...
Depression
Depression Group
Hosted by Baltimore Psychiatry, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Depression Group
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 ...
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crownsville, MD 21032
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
"No Matter What" Relapse Prevention/Sober Curious
"No Matter What" is designed to discourage substance misuse. Engaging in weekly group sessions increases accountability, interpersonal relationships and supports PAWS (post acute withdrawal). We strongly recommended this group be attended in conjunction with your 12 step meeting of choice. ...
Hosted by Michelle Case
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, CAC-AD, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
"No Matter What" is designed to discourage substance misuse. Engaging in weekly group sessions increases accountability, interpersonal relationships and supports PAWS (post acute withdrawal). We strongly recommended this group be attended in conjunction with your 12 step meeting of choice. ...
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.
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, ...
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 ...
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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.