The Shea Center for Mental Wellness
We are a team of change seekers who are compassionately committed to walking alongside you on your journey to wellness. Our team is committed to providing evidence-based focused modalities, practical tools and resources that promote meaningful change. Our services cultivate ...
Hosted by Erica Toney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40272
We are a team of change seekers who are compassionately committed to walking alongside you on your journey to wellness. Our team is committed to providing evidence-based focused modalities, practical tools and resources that promote meaningful change. Our services cultivate ...
Parenting Teens Wisely
My workshops and classes help parents develop skills to respond to their teen in ways that increase skillful behaviors and cultivate greater connection. Through lecture, activities and discussions, parents experience support and validation and discover effective responses to teens' challenging ...
Hosted by Jan Carden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40503
My workshops and classes help parents develop skills to respond to their teen in ways that increase skillful behaviors and cultivate greater connection. Through lecture, activities and discussions, parents experience support and validation and discover effective responses to teens' challenging ...
Grief Group
Grief is not a problem to be solved or something that you need to “get over.” It is an experience of being human. Grief is real, raw, and heavy. Reaching in to touch sorrow is hard. We aren’t meant to ...
Hosted by Integrative Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paducah, KY 42001
Grief is not a problem to be solved or something that you need to “get over.” It is an experience of being human. Grief is real, raw, and heavy. Reaching in to touch sorrow is hard. We aren’t meant to ...
Men's Therapy Group
Hosted by Craig Herink
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TAPI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40222
Anxiety Group- Accepting new group members
This is a cohesive, supportive, and validating environment. Sessions will contain psycho-education on anxiety and various coping skills. Interventions being used in this group include cognitive restructuring, mindfulness techniques, and stress management. Mindfulness techniques will be held at the beginning ...
Hosted by Emerge Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florence, KY 41042
This is a cohesive, supportive, and validating environment. Sessions will contain psycho-education on anxiety and various coping skills. Interventions being used in this group include cognitive restructuring, mindfulness techniques, and stress management. Mindfulness techniques will be held at the beginning ...
ROWEN
This is a support group for women struggling with infertility and loss. We are currently virtual due to the limitations of COVID-19. Please contact the Center for Behavioral Health at Spalding University to register. You are not alone in this ...
Hosted by Amy Lynn Young
Psychologist, PsyD, MSEd, HSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40203
This is a support group for women struggling with infertility and loss. We are currently virtual due to the limitations of COVID-19. Please contact the Center for Behavioral Health at Spalding University to register. You are not alone in this ...
Dealing with Anxiety for Middle Schoolers
This is an eight (8) week program where skills are taught and built upon each week. Participation in each group session is important in building rapport and skills. This will be an interactive online group, giving members an opportunity to ...
Hosted by Integrative Counseling Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40502
This is an eight (8) week program where skills are taught and built upon each week. Participation in each group session is important in building rapport and skills. This will be an interactive online group, giving members an opportunity to ...
Optimal Sexual Experiences (online couples’ group)
DATES TBD optimalsexlouisville.com. Evidence based group therapy for 4-6 couple dyads, meets 2 hr/week, for 16 hrs total. Offers tools to improve satisfaction and increase probability you’ll be having “optimal sex” with your partner, no matter what age or stage ...
Hosted by Michelle Stillwagon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40207
DATES TBD optimalsexlouisville.com. Evidence based group therapy for 4-6 couple dyads, meets 2 hr/week, for 16 hrs total. Offers tools to improve satisfaction and increase probability you’ll be having “optimal sex” with your partner, no matter what age or stage ...
Inner Solace Counseling
I am a therapist that works with several other amazing therapists at this location. We provide a broad range of therapy services from individual, couple, and family in conjunction with case management.
Hosted by Michelle W Usery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40504
I am a therapist that works with several other amazing therapists at this location. We provide a broad range of therapy services from individual, couple, and family in conjunction with case management.
EMDR; Imago Relationship Therapy; ART
I have also added NeuroFeedback by Neuroptimal to my list of services. This "brain training" helps relieve my clients of cravings, ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and also helps focus and performance enhancement.
Hosted by Jessica C. Bollinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40510
I have also added NeuroFeedback by Neuroptimal to my list of services. This "brain training" helps relieve my clients of cravings, ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and also helps focus and performance enhancement.
Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse
This is an ongoing therapy group with a maximum of 6 members. The objective is to assist members with present day problems, such as maintaining healthy boundaries, which may be rooted in an abusive past.
Hosted by Linda M Mika
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Thomas, KY 41075
This is an ongoing therapy group with a maximum of 6 members. The objective is to assist members with present day problems, such as maintaining healthy boundaries, which may be rooted in an abusive past.
Regaining Balance - Partners of Narcissists
The goals of this group are to understand what a narcissist is and the behaviors a narcissist uses to manipulate and control; development of skills to relate to your narcissist in a way that is healthy for you; share your ...
Hosted by Michelle Ivy Oak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, MMFT, LMFT, CHPS®
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40243
The goals of this group are to understand what a narcissist is and the behaviors a narcissist uses to manipulate and control; development of skills to relate to your narcissist in a way that is healthy for you; share your ...
DBT Adult
DBT skills, including: emotion regulation, wise mind, boundaries, affirmations, assertiveness and many others. This is an OPEN group that runs from October - May of each year.
Hosted by Inspiring Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, CPC, LPCCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florence, KY 41042
DBT skills, including: emotion regulation, wise mind, boundaries, affirmations, assertiveness and many others. This is an OPEN group that runs from October - May of each year.
Awakenings - Addiction Recovery Group
Emerald Therapy Center LLC. is now offering an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This program will provide alcohol and substance abuse treatment and recovery services in Western Kentucky. All addiction services at Emerald Therapy Center LLC., are provided by experienced and ...
Hosted by Emerald Therapy Center LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murray, KY 42071
Emerald Therapy Center LLC. is now offering an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This program will provide alcohol and substance abuse treatment and recovery services in Western Kentucky. All addiction services at Emerald Therapy Center LLC., are provided by experienced and ...
Personal Development & Relationship Issues
Hosted by Catherine Kathy M Reedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, BCD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crestview Hills, KY 41017
Coping With Animal Loss and Grief
This group focuses on the unique aspects of pet loss. I have discovered that many people suffer silently when their loss is considered a pet by society, but in reality, is a family member. This is often complicated by difficult ...
Hosted by Bonnie Patrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40508
This group focuses on the unique aspects of pet loss. I have discovered that many people suffer silently when their loss is considered a pet by society, but in reality, is a family member. This is often complicated by difficult ...
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling
Hosted by Balanced Life Solutions Counseling & Psychiatrict
LPCC-S, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40517
DBT Skills
In DBT Skills Group you’ll learn: Core Mindfulness Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. For those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, substance misuse, relationship challenges, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or with other difficulties managing emotions and ...
Hosted by Tanya Moreno Fluke
Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Taylorsville, KY 40071
In DBT Skills Group you’ll learn: Core Mindfulness Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. For those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, substance misuse, relationship challenges, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or with other difficulties managing emotions and ...
Ups and Downs Grief/Loss Support Group
I facilitated Ups & Downs Support Group for 13 years. During Covid we were online. 2022 we are back in-person! Ups & Downs is for anyone experiencing loss (job, pet, age, health, relationship), Grief, (death of spouse, child, sibling, depression, ...
Hosted by Ann Catherine Holloway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40299
I facilitated Ups & Downs Support Group for 13 years. During Covid we were online. 2022 we are back in-person! Ups & Downs is for anyone experiencing loss (job, pet, age, health, relationship), Grief, (death of spouse, child, sibling, depression, ...
The Management of ADHD
This group is intended for children and adolescents who are experiencing academic difficulty, impulse control issues, and difficulty establishing relationships with peers and family members.
Hosted by Marlene Belew Huff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40503
This group is intended for children and adolescents who are experiencing academic difficulty, impulse control issues, and difficulty establishing relationships with peers and family members.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Kentucky?
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.