Anger Management
This anger management group is designed to help you understand what causes you to become angry and teach you how to identify your anger triggers. You will come away from with group with an understanding of of to manage your ...
Hosted by Dr. Veara Butler
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Germantown, MD 20876
This anger management group is designed to help you understand what causes you to become angry and teach you how to identify your anger triggers. You will come away from with group with an understanding of of to manage your ...
Young Adult (YA) Group
We are relaunching the YA group. This is an open group for people between the ages of 18 and 26. Designed to provide a safe space for YAs to explore their developmental stage and discuss life challenges in a supportive ...
Hosted by Diversified Lifestyle Services
LPC, LCPC, NCC, MAC, Q-SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oxon Hill, MD 20745
We are relaunching the YA group. This is an open group for people between the ages of 18 and 26. Designed to provide a safe space for YAs to explore their developmental stage and discuss life challenges in a supportive ...
Chesapeake Behavioral Health Center, LLC
At Chesapeake Behavioral Health our providers not only diagnose and treat based on our expertise but use a collaborative team approach of medication and therapy. We recognize the importance, synergy that occurs when both therapy and medication are used together ...
Hosted by Chesapeake Behavioral Health, Clinical Director
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reisterstown, MD 21136
At Chesapeake Behavioral Health our providers not only diagnose and treat based on our expertise but use a collaborative team approach of medication and therapy. We recognize the importance, synergy that occurs when both therapy and medication are used together ...
Polyamory Telehealth Group
Welcome to Counseling on Call and my polyamory group. This group is designed to help you take a closer look at your relationships, build trust, and improve communication. Learn how to manage your relationship(s) as well as your own anxieties ...
Hosted by Erin McWilliams - Counseling On Call Llc
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21202
Welcome to Counseling on Call and my polyamory group. This group is designed to help you take a closer look at your relationships, build trust, and improve communication. Learn how to manage your relationship(s) as well as your own anxieties ...
Cedarbrook Psychiatric Clinic, L.L.C.
Hosted by Cedarbrook Psychiatric Clinic, L.L.C.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Parent Training for Child Behavior Management
This group is designed to help parents learn and practice skills for managing difficult child behaviors. Topics to be covered include setting and enforcing reasonable limits, giving effective instructions, managing daily routines (e.g., getting dressed, meal times, bed time), and ...
This group is designed to help parents learn and practice skills for managing difficult child behaviors. Topics to be covered include setting and enforcing reasonable limits, giving effective instructions, managing daily routines (e.g., getting dressed, meal times, bed time), and ...
Social Anxiety with TTRPG's
This group is directed at teaching clients with social anxiety to use calming and coping skills through therapeutic experiences that challenge their anxiety and encourage confidence through the use of tabletop roleplaying facilitated by a skilled and licensed therapist who ...
Hosted by Jonathan E Drumgoole
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bel Air, MD 21014
This group is directed at teaching clients with social anxiety to use calming and coping skills through therapeutic experiences that challenge their anxiety and encourage confidence through the use of tabletop roleplaying facilitated by a skilled and licensed therapist who ...
Codependency Group
Utilize Codependent No More and work through understanding codependency and how to change patterns.
Hosted by Adrienne Claire Jeffries
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntingtown, MD 20639
Utilize Codependent No More and work through understanding codependency and how to change patterns.
Well Life, LLC.
Well Life Counseling and Consulting, LLC, provides individual, marriage, couples and family counseling services. Treatment specialization includes: Depression Anxiety Panic Attacks ADHD Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Parenting Support Grief Counseling Anger Management Work and Career issues ...
Hosted by Louisa Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nottingham, MD 21236
Well Life Counseling and Consulting, LLC, provides individual, marriage, couples and family counseling services. Treatment specialization includes: Depression Anxiety Panic Attacks ADHD Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Parenting Support Grief Counseling Anger Management Work and Career issues ...
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
Hosted by Quinn K Smelser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
The Counseling Renaissance
The Counseling Renaissance now has two locations: Main Street in downtown Sykesville and West Patrick Street in Frederick.
Hosted by The Counseling Renaissance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sykesville, MD 21784
The Counseling Renaissance now has two locations: Main Street in downtown Sykesville and West Patrick Street in Frederick.
Seasons of Change
Seasons of Change is an adult support group for individuals 18 & over who has experienced a traumatic loss. The support group will help individuals grieving the loss of a loved one understand the impact of emotional and traumatic experiences.
Hosted by Paulette Williams-Tillery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Catonsville, MD 21228
Seasons of Change is an adult support group for individuals 18 & over who has experienced a traumatic loss. The support group will help individuals grieving the loss of a loved one understand the impact of emotional and traumatic experiences.
Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Hosted by Baltimore Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cumberland, MD 21502
Major Depressive Disorder
Curious? Harm Reduction Peer Support Group
"Curious?" is a virtual, harm reduction, peer support group for folks who are interested in exploring their relationships with various substances. This non-judgmental group will be structured in nature but does not have an 'agenda' or substance/sobriety hierarchy. "Curious?" occurs ...
Hosted by Katie Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21230
"Curious?" is a virtual, harm reduction, peer support group for folks who are interested in exploring their relationships with various substances. This non-judgmental group will be structured in nature but does not have an 'agenda' or substance/sobriety hierarchy. "Curious?" occurs ...
Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention Group
Currently running groups several times a week for substance abuse clients in recovery. Groups meet for 90 minutes and focus on maintaining daily life in recovery. We discuss family issues, coping strategies, trigger awareness, relapse prevention and building a network.
Hosted by Traci Brautigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
Currently running groups several times a week for substance abuse clients in recovery. Groups meet for 90 minutes and focus on maintaining daily life in recovery. We discuss family issues, coping strategies, trigger awareness, relapse prevention and building a network.
Yoga for Pain Management - enrolling now
Hosted by Women's Wellness and Counseling Center (WWCC)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RYT200, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20817
S.A.S.S.I.E. Teen Girls Mentoring Program
S.A.S.S.I.E. is a teen girls mentoring program that seeks to guide youth via the use of educational enrichment on how to make appropriate decisions and develop skills that will result in healthier, self-sufficient, and productive lifestyles. www.sassiementoring.com
S.A.S.S.I.E. is a teen girls mentoring program that seeks to guide youth via the use of educational enrichment on how to make appropriate decisions and develop skills that will result in healthier, self-sufficient, and productive lifestyles. www.sassiementoring.com
Goody Counseling Services
We provide expert-level treatment with varying levels of intensity to treat Anxiety Disorders, Depression and other Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB's), Trauma, Attention-Deficit/Hyperac tive Disorder (ADHD), major life transitions, and other introspective aspirations. Individual, couple's counseling, ...
We provide expert-level treatment with varying levels of intensity to treat Anxiety Disorders, Depression and other Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB's), Trauma, Attention-Deficit/Hyperac tive Disorder (ADHD), major life transitions, and other introspective aspirations. Individual, couple's counseling, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Maryland?
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.