Closed–Anger Abatement Intervention Program (AAIP)
This individualized Anger Abatement Intervention Program (AAIP) is based on the Governor's Office requirements as well as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Model and the Duluth Model. Members will gain insight into their communication styles, automatic ...
Hosted by Christina M. Jensema
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bel Air, MD 21014
This individualized Anger Abatement Intervention Program (AAIP) is based on the Governor's Office requirements as well as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Model and the Duluth Model. Members will gain insight into their communication styles, automatic ...
Mind/Body Group for Infertility
10-week group focused on issues surrounding infertility. Including diagnosis, treatment and decision-making. You will learn relaxation strategies, stress management and self-nurturing skills while receiving support from those who understand. Includes manual, book and CD as well as phone support. Group ...
Hosted by WellNest Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
10-week group focused on issues surrounding infertility. Including diagnosis, treatment and decision-making. You will learn relaxation strategies, stress management and self-nurturing skills while receiving support from those who understand. Includes manual, book and CD as well as phone support. Group ...
The Bridges Wellness Group
https://www.thebridgeswel lnessgroup.com/
Hosted by Tricialand M. Hilliard T
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hyattsville, MD 20784
https://www.thebridgeswel lnessgroup.com/
Social Anxiety
At this particular time, I do not have a Social Anxiety running but would like to start one. Isolation and social anxiety seems to be a prevalent problem, particularly during COVID. Many people feel isolated and fearful of the future. ...
Hosted by Seth Andrew Greenblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20815
At this particular time, I do not have a Social Anxiety running but would like to start one. Isolation and social anxiety seems to be a prevalent problem, particularly during COVID. Many people feel isolated and fearful of the future. ...
Women in Weightlifting
A group for women who want to re-connect with their bodies and be able to have the confidence, power and happiness they once had. For those that want to re-connect with their bodies - increase their confidence - develop a ...
Hosted by Julie A Mizak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACE CPT, CF L2, Pn1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Abingdon, MD 21009
A group for women who want to re-connect with their bodies and be able to have the confidence, power and happiness they once had. For those that want to re-connect with their bodies - increase their confidence - develop a ...
Circle of CALM- Centered and Loving Moms
A 10 week group for new moms for education and support. Maintain your sanity, your identity, and your relationships through the transition into motherhood.
Hosted by Jennifer H Sober
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cockeysville, MD 21030
A 10 week group for new moms for education and support. Maintain your sanity, your identity, and your relationships through the transition into motherhood.
Trap Therapy
Non-traditional music therapy that focuses on people of color creating awareness of daily levels of functioning as a result of listening to hip hop/rap music. Multiples topics to be explored including parenting skills, anger management issues, coping skills, early detection ...
Hosted by First Choice Community Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Camp Springs, MD 20746
Non-traditional music therapy that focuses on people of color creating awareness of daily levels of functioning as a result of listening to hip hop/rap music. Multiples topics to be explored including parenting skills, anger management issues, coping skills, early detection ...
Women's Wellness Brigade online (Female Veterans)
The Women’s Wellness Brigade offers a safe space for female veterans to share in our individual growth as women. We offer support to one another and can find solutions to problems we may face. We have all served our country ...
Hosted by Women's InnerFitness & Wellness Center, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gambrills, MD 21054
The Women’s Wellness Brigade offers a safe space for female veterans to share in our individual growth as women. We offer support to one another and can find solutions to problems we may face. We have all served our country ...
Vision Quest Retreats' Powerful Women Support Grp.
Are you ready to heed the call to adventure and embark on the heroine's quest to achieve your vision of success? Are you ready for a breakthrough? If you are ready to take your life to the next level and ...
Are you ready to heed the call to adventure and embark on the heroine's quest to achieve your vision of success? Are you ready for a breakthrough? If you are ready to take your life to the next level and ...
AMA Transitional Services. LLC
AMA Transitional Services, LLC is a mental health group practice located in Lutherville, MD and North East Balitmore close to Good Samaritan Hospital. We provide mental health treatment to pre-teens, teenagers, adults and elderly. We provide mental health, substance abuse ...
Hosted by AMA Transitional Services, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21239
AMA Transitional Services, LLC is a mental health group practice located in Lutherville, MD and North East Balitmore close to Good Samaritan Hospital. We provide mental health treatment to pre-teens, teenagers, adults and elderly. We provide mental health, substance abuse ...
Women Estranged from Mom or Daughter
Have you become disconnected or estranged from your mother or adult daughter not by choice? You are not alone. Mother- daughter estrangement can leave one with confusion, shame, anxiety, depression, and unresolved, complicated grief, feeling isolated. This group is for ...
Hosted by Emily Bitner
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, RYT500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Towson, MD 21204
Have you become disconnected or estranged from your mother or adult daughter not by choice? You are not alone. Mother- daughter estrangement can leave one with confusion, shame, anxiety, depression, and unresolved, complicated grief, feeling isolated. This group is for ...
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 ...
Mid-life Women in Times of Change and Challenge
You are dealing with change. You struggle to make sense of what has happened or just to find the best way to deal with a new situation. It may be that you have experienced an empty nest, a professional or ...
Hosted by Barbara Blitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
You are dealing with change. You struggle to make sense of what has happened or just to find the best way to deal with a new situation. It may be that you have experienced an empty nest, a professional or ...
Loss of Loved One, Your New Normal, DeStressing
Three Groups: One dealing with loss of loved one, One dealing with moving on after trauma or loss and one dealing with ways to destress.
Hosted by Jeanne M Deignan-Kosmides Ms Ncc C-Iayt E-Ryt
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC , E-RYT, C-IAYT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pikesville, MD 21208
Three Groups: One dealing with loss of loved one, One dealing with moving on after trauma or loss and one dealing with ways to destress.
Compassionate Separation Coaching
This 3 session, individualized program will help those considering a separation. The course will help clients gain understanding of the process, achieve clarity about what they want, & to find peace.
Hosted by Tina Brown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CDBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westminster, MD 21157
This 3 session, individualized program will help those considering a separation. The course will help clients gain understanding of the process, achieve clarity about what they want, & to find peace.
Psychodynamically Oriented Mixed Gender
This is a mixed gender psychotherapy group addressing a variety of issues including career development, appropriate expression of feelings including anger, relationships with friends, colleagues, and romantic partners, parenting, work/life balance, depression, anxiety, and self-destructive behavior. The ages of members ...
This is a mixed gender psychotherapy group addressing a variety of issues including career development, appropriate expression of feelings including anger, relationships with friends, colleagues, and romantic partners, parenting, work/life balance, depression, anxiety, and self-destructive behavior. The ages of members ...
At Risk Adolescent 10 to 17
The impact of substance abuse has possed a great threat to the growth and potential accessibility to teenage population of our times. Assessment will determine the extent and nature of involvement and the consequent risk the adolescent is in. Those ...
Hosted by Stanley N Karanja
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCoun, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Parkville, MD 21234
The impact of substance abuse has possed a great threat to the growth and potential accessibility to teenage population of our times. Assessment will determine the extent and nature of involvement and the consequent risk the adolescent is in. Those ...
RTC Waiver Maryland
Wrap Around Maryland Expressive Therapies Group to improve relationships and communication,effective coping and self esteem.
Hosted by Catherine S Cripps
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Easton, MD 21601
Wrap Around Maryland Expressive Therapies Group to improve relationships and communication,effective coping and self esteem.
Second Saturday 'Soup'ervision
Food and learning collaborative for mental health professionals. May be used for licensing and supervision credits towards licensing. Sessions are 2 hours each month, except for August when a 3 hour ethics topic will be offered. Sessions can be taken ...
Hosted by Farah VanGenderen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salisbury, MD 21804
Food and learning collaborative for mental health professionals. May be used for licensing and supervision credits towards licensing. Sessions are 2 hours each month, except for August when a 3 hour ethics topic will be offered. Sessions can be taken ...
Bad Girlz Club
Is Your Teen struggling with managing feelings of irritability, anger, and rage? Is she distructive and taking her anger out on others? If so, your teenager could benefit from this All Girls Workshop that would help her deal with managing ...
Hosted by Interventions, LLC (Dr. Howard)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waldorf, MD 20603
Is Your Teen struggling with managing feelings of irritability, anger, and rage? Is she distructive and taking her anger out on others? If so, your teenager could benefit from this All Girls Workshop that would help her deal with managing ...
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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.