Parenting Empowerment
Parenting Empowerment Parenting Empowerment….is a series of groups for parents on the move. The courses demonstrate effective techniques and tips on dealing with the demands of parenting. By attending such groups, parents will become more knowledgeable about appropriate parenting techniques ...
Hosted by Christopher L Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHP, LPC-S, LCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Parenting Empowerment Parenting Empowerment….is a series of groups for parents on the move. The courses demonstrate effective techniques and tips on dealing with the demands of parenting. By attending such groups, parents will become more knowledgeable about appropriate parenting techniques ...
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New Directions meets with an open group from 7-8pm on Thursdays.
Hosted by Myiesha Beard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, LMHP, CAMS-II, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Zachary, LA 70791
New Directions meets with an open group from 7-8pm on Thursdays.
Music and Art Therapy Group For Kids
Unlock the power of music for your child's well-being with our engaging Music Therapy sessions! Tailored specifically for kids who have difficulty with anger management, anxious thoughts and depressed moods. Led by certified therapists and professional music artists, our sessions ...
Hosted by Tryphena Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shreveport, LA 71105
Unlock the power of music for your child's well-being with our engaging Music Therapy sessions! Tailored specifically for kids who have difficulty with anger management, anxious thoughts and depressed moods. Led by certified therapists and professional music artists, our sessions ...
deClouet Psychiatric Services
Hosted by Paige Skinner deClouet
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70508
12-step existential Group
Long-term sobriety from any addiction has best results in group settings. Therefore, I offer a once a week 12-step existential group allowing members to explore their daily struggle with old 'addictive' thought patterns and replace them with solution focused thinking ...
Hosted by Gregory Greer
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LAC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, LA 71203
Long-term sobriety from any addiction has best results in group settings. Therefore, I offer a once a week 12-step existential group allowing members to explore their daily struggle with old 'addictive' thought patterns and replace them with solution focused thinking ...
Therapeutic Breathing and Grief Groups
Weekly Online Therapeutic, Conscious Breathing Groups: Our bodies are living libraries that hold memories and our physical and emotional pain. This deep work helps to access the limiting beliefs that cause discomfort so that we can reframe our past experiences ...
Weekly Online Therapeutic, Conscious Breathing Groups: Our bodies are living libraries that hold memories and our physical and emotional pain. This deep work helps to access the limiting beliefs that cause discomfort so that we can reframe our past experiences ...
Sex Addicts Anonymous
(SAA). Message for additional information 318-235-3383
Hosted by Shannon Boyce (Choosing Change Counseling LLC.)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCST, BCCH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, LA 71203
(SAA). Message for additional information 318-235-3383
Weekly men's group
I co-lead, with Dr. Jim O'Neil, a weekly men's therapy group. We have done this group together for over 30 years. Men in the group work on a range of issues--intimate relationships, parenting, work issues, meaning of life issues, and ...
Hosted by Lou Irwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, LA 71201
I co-lead, with Dr. Jim O'Neil, a weekly men's therapy group. We have done this group together for over 30 years. Men in the group work on a range of issues--intimate relationships, parenting, work issues, meaning of life issues, and ...
D'Arcy, Bruning & Associates
With over 25 years experience I can help you to experience life fully by providing the tools to manage the stress that comes with living. My approach is client-centered, supportive and accepting. There are many ways to help with difficult ...
Hosted by Patricia D'arcy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70118
With over 25 years experience I can help you to experience life fully by providing the tools to manage the stress that comes with living. My approach is client-centered, supportive and accepting. There are many ways to help with difficult ...
(re)Create You- Transformational Support for Moms
Feeling burnout, overwhelmed, exhausted, unfulfilled? We are taught from an early age that one of our most important roles as a girl/woman is to anticipate and provide for others' needs. By the time we become mothers to our own children, ...
Hosted by Hollie B French
Art Therapist, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70503
Feeling burnout, overwhelmed, exhausted, unfulfilled? We are taught from an early age that one of our most important roles as a girl/woman is to anticipate and provide for others' needs. By the time we become mothers to our own children, ...
Coping with Grief
8-10 session model focusing on different topics related to grief, how it works, and how to cope with and move through your grief. Sessions are 60-90 minutes at $30 a session. They will be offered in both face to face ...
Hosted by Andrea Kent Steinkamp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metairie, LA 70002
8-10 session model focusing on different topics related to grief, how it works, and how to cope with and move through your grief. Sessions are 60-90 minutes at $30 a session. They will be offered in both face to face ...
KDH Counseling + Collective
KDH Counseling celebrates all forms of diversity - neurodiversity, cultural diversity, religious diversity, and diverse sexual identities and orientations. Our mission surpasses the boundaries of navigating complex emotions and cultural expectations; it's about fostering an open dialogue, free from judgment ...
Hosted by Whitney Storey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, LA 70508
KDH Counseling celebrates all forms of diversity - neurodiversity, cultural diversity, religious diversity, and diverse sexual identities and orientations. Our mission surpasses the boundaries of navigating complex emotions and cultural expectations; it's about fostering an open dialogue, free from judgment ...
Substance Abuse Education
The Substance Abuse Education group is designed to educate those who may have experiences with alcohol and other drugs. This group may be right for you if have experienced a DUI/DWI or substance-related conviction. We will assist you with increasing ...
Hosted by Jessica G. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shreveport, LA 71101
The Substance Abuse Education group is designed to educate those who may have experiences with alcohol and other drugs. This group may be right for you if have experienced a DUI/DWI or substance-related conviction. We will assist you with increasing ...
Anger Management Group
This group is for anyone who is struggling to deal with anger or emotional dysregulation! We will work on identifying cues, developing coping mechanisms, and uncovering trends in our anger. This is a perfect group for individuals who are looking ...
Hosted by Lexi Slotkoff
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesville, LA 71446
This group is for anyone who is struggling to deal with anger or emotional dysregulation! We will work on identifying cues, developing coping mechanisms, and uncovering trends in our anger. This is a perfect group for individuals who are looking ...
CBT Weight Management
Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to promote healthy weight loss and maintenance. Focuses on the interaction of thoughts, behaviors, and feelings as they are related to personal weight goals. Learn new strategies for making lifestyle changes.
Hosted by Dr. Elise Dossaji
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ND
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70116
Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to promote healthy weight loss and maintenance. Focuses on the interaction of thoughts, behaviors, and feelings as they are related to personal weight goals. Learn new strategies for making lifestyle changes.
Domestic Violence Focus Group
The Domestic Violence focus group will provide 26 weeks of counseling geared toward assisting prepotrators of domestic violence accept responsibility for their behavior, learning non-violent strategies of coping with anger, developing a personal safety plan and how to defuse anger ...
Hosted by Sankofa Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70117
The Domestic Violence focus group will provide 26 weeks of counseling geared toward assisting prepotrators of domestic violence accept responsibility for their behavior, learning non-violent strategies of coping with anger, developing a personal safety plan and how to defuse anger ...
Men's Group
Discuss with therapist for details.
Hosted by Jason Pitre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70118
Discuss with therapist for details.
Walk n' Talk
Hosted by Gregory H. Salerian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70118
Adolescent LGBT Group
The group is a place where adolescents can find and get support, advice, and understanding from their peers. Our group includes many members who do not identify with their biological gender. Connecting with others who experiencing the same feelings help ...
Hosted by Tiffany Thibodeaux - Prairieville Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Prairieville, LA 70769
The group is a place where adolescents can find and get support, advice, and understanding from their peers. Our group includes many members who do not identify with their biological gender. Connecting with others who experiencing the same feelings help ...
Men Wrestling with Masculinity & Vulnerability
An online group for men wrestling with society's changing understanding, norms, and expectations around masculinity. Vulnerability can be the most challenging form of courage to embrace. The group explores successful approaches for showing up healthier in all relationships. Group beginning ...
Hosted by Philip C Katner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ISSTD, ASCH, TIST, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Orleans, LA 70119
An online group for men wrestling with society's changing understanding, norms, and expectations around masculinity. Vulnerability can be the most challenging form of courage to embrace. The group explores successful approaches for showing up healthier in all relationships. Group beginning ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Louisiana?
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.