The Compassionate Shift Workshop
I wanted to extend a warm invitation to you on Joining our workshop where we will explore the power of self-compassion. This workshop aims to empower individuals on their journey toward great self understanding and resilience. Held on January 27th ...
Hosted by Joselyn Romero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murray, UT 84107
I wanted to extend a warm invitation to you on Joining our workshop where we will explore the power of self-compassion. This workshop aims to empower individuals on their journey toward great self understanding and resilience. Held on January 27th ...
Interpersonal Process Therapy Group
This group is a supportive environment in which participants can explore their interpersonal dynamics, relationship expectations, and how they perceive themselves and others.
Hosted by Abby Zeveloff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84105
This group is a supportive environment in which participants can explore their interpersonal dynamics, relationship expectations, and how they perceive themselves and others.
Lone Peak Psychiatry
Offering in person and telepsych appointments in the Salt Lake Valley. We specialize in medication management and diagnostics. We see clients of all ages and of all mental health concerns.
Hosted by Josh Bentley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murray, UT 84107
Offering in person and telepsych appointments in the Salt Lake Valley. We specialize in medication management and diagnostics. We see clients of all ages and of all mental health concerns.
Psychodrama
Hosted by Kym Couture
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CP, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Origins Therapy
Origins therapy was started to bring more meaning and depth into what is for many, a stale and shallow experience. We have a deep understanding of emotion and how to incorporate that within the therapy process to allow clients to ...
Origins therapy was started to bring more meaning and depth into what is for many, a stale and shallow experience. We have a deep understanding of emotion and how to incorporate that within the therapy process to allow clients to ...
Anxiety and Depression Therapy Group for Teens
Teens ages 13-17 will experientially practice healthy coping skills and receive positive back to school support for processing through anxiety and depression. After an initial assessment of $150, group is just $25/session for 8 weeks! Open group. Start time dependent ...
Hosted by Benjamin Erwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Jordan, UT 84095
Teens ages 13-17 will experientially practice healthy coping skills and receive positive back to school support for processing through anxiety and depression. After an initial assessment of $150, group is just $25/session for 8 weeks! Open group. Start time dependent ...
Somatic Processing
Somatic approaches are gaining popularity in a time where we have acknowledged the limitations of cognitive processing. Our intellect is a beautiful part of the human experience, but often creates barriers to the felt experience of being an emotional person. ...
Hosted by Caroline Pegram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Somatic
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Somatic approaches are gaining popularity in a time where we have acknowledged the limitations of cognitive processing. Our intellect is a beautiful part of the human experience, but often creates barriers to the felt experience of being an emotional person. ...
Free Mindfulness & Support Group for Chronic Pain
This free therapy group provides therapeutic techniques, advice, and support to people with chronic pain conditions who are taking prescription opioid painkillers. Therapy sessions are free, and participants can receive up to $640 for participating in a research study about ...
Hosted by Eric Garland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84112
This free therapy group provides therapeutic techniques, advice, and support to people with chronic pain conditions who are taking prescription opioid painkillers. Therapy sessions are free, and participants can receive up to $640 for participating in a research study about ...
The Brain Body Connections Center
Psychiatric medication management
Hosted by Sam Everett
Physician Assistant, PA-C, MPAS, CAQ-PSY, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Psychiatric medication management
Trans Youth Support and Narrative Group Therapy
This group is created for transgender youth ages 13 to 17. This is a place for youth to tell their story and create a healing and supportive safe place. It runs every other Friday from 7:30pm to 9pm beginning February ...
This group is created for transgender youth ages 13 to 17. This is a place for youth to tell their story and create a healing and supportive safe place. It runs every other Friday from 7:30pm to 9pm beginning February ...
ACT for Life
ACT for Life series is grounded in principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Yoga to help you expand your psychological flexibility, improve resiliency, and live a more vibrant life. Learn to make those values the center of ...
Hosted by Steven R Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84115
ACT for Life series is grounded in principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Yoga to help you expand your psychological flexibility, improve resiliency, and live a more vibrant life. Learn to make those values the center of ...
Story and Archetype; Women Who Run With The Wolves
Rejuvenate your mind, body & soul! WOMEN WHO RUN WITH THE WOLVES BOOK GROUP. Discover the value of story and archetype in reclaiming your instinctual nature and increasing trust in yourself. Creating community through supportive sharing of ideas and personal ...
Hosted by Tamara Lin Vitela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murray, UT 84107
Rejuvenate your mind, body & soul! WOMEN WHO RUN WITH THE WOLVES BOOK GROUP. Discover the value of story and archetype in reclaiming your instinctual nature and increasing trust in yourself. Creating community through supportive sharing of ideas and personal ...
Neurodivergent Kids Group
Hosted by Therapy by Design
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Core Concepts: Mindfulness, DT, IE, and ER
Core concepts: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. No insurance accepted for group therapy. Monday night group 5:30-7:15 pm
Hosted by Trish Sullivant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Core concepts: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. No insurance accepted for group therapy. Monday night group 5:30-7:15 pm
Utah Center for Psychological Services
Utah Center for Psychological Services provides high quality psychological evaluations while integrating a strengths-based and therapeutic approach to diagnosis and assessment.
Utah Center for Psychological Services provides high quality psychological evaluations while integrating a strengths-based and therapeutic approach to diagnosis and assessment.
Mind-Body Medicine for Stress Management
Supportive, small group setting to learns skills scientifically proven to improve physical and emotional health. Become more present with yourself and those you love through new skills for self-regulation and reduced reactivity. We meet for 9 consecutive weeks. Preregistration Required. ...
Hosted by Amy Edwards
Counselor, CMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Supportive, small group setting to learns skills scientifically proven to improve physical and emotional health. Become more present with yourself and those you love through new skills for self-regulation and reduced reactivity. We meet for 9 consecutive weeks. Preregistration Required. ...
How to build relationships and communicate effectively.
Families in Recovery
The Families, friends and loved ones of someone in recovery from addiction often need support themselves. This group is an opportunity to spend time with others who are intimately familiar with the challenges of loving someone active in their addiction ...
Hosted by Marvin Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84102
The Families, friends and loved ones of someone in recovery from addiction often need support themselves. This group is an opportunity to spend time with others who are intimately familiar with the challenges of loving someone active in their addiction ...
Divorce Support Group
Facilitator experience: High Conflict Divorce Coach certification - while this education is helpful, this is a therapeutic support group, not a coaching group. I understand the basics of divorce to long-term high conflict situations. Experience with the truth of the ...
Hosted by Brittany McCulloch-White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Facilitator experience: High Conflict Divorce Coach certification - while this education is helpful, this is a therapeutic support group, not a coaching group. I understand the basics of divorce to long-term high conflict situations. Experience with the truth of the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Salt Lake 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.