NT/AS Marriage Wife Therapy Group
This group is for women married to men diagnosed with HFA, ASD, or Asperger Syndrome. This group addresses education, the relationship and provides support and strategies for addressing common issues in NT/AS marriages. The group will meet for four to ...
Hosted by Claribel Torres Severson
Counselor, PhD, NCC, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brainerd, MN 56401
This group is for women married to men diagnosed with HFA, ASD, or Asperger Syndrome. This group addresses education, the relationship and provides support and strategies for addressing common issues in NT/AS marriages. The group will meet for four to ...
DBT Skills Group for Queer Folx (04/18 Reg CLOSED)
*SPRING CYCLE IS FULL! This online 12 week closed Skills Group for Queer folx (18+). For many, we are not taught ways to deal with stress. In fact, we are often taught destructive ways of coping, whether from peers or ...
Hosted by Kei Skeide
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55407
*SPRING CYCLE IS FULL! This online 12 week closed Skills Group for Queer folx (18+). For many, we are not taught ways to deal with stress. In fact, we are often taught destructive ways of coping, whether from peers or ...
Story Group Workshops
Human beings love stories. Most of us participate in stories through reading or watching favorite movies or tv shows. But have you ever thought of your life as a story? Many of us haven’t, but every person has a story ...
Hosted by Eric Lonergan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arden Hills, MN 55126
Human beings love stories. Most of us participate in stories through reading or watching favorite movies or tv shows. But have you ever thought of your life as a story? Many of us haven’t, but every person has a story ...
Morning Group 9am-12:35pm
Elite Recovery is an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) addiction treatment program based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We offer integrated treatment to adult males, 18 years and older who struggle with substance abuse and ...
Hosted by Elite Recovery Outpatient Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55105
Elite Recovery is an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) addiction treatment program based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We offer integrated treatment to adult males, 18 years and older who struggle with substance abuse and ...
DBT Life Skills Group Tues PM
Our DBT Life Skills I program allows our clients to learn useful skills that can help them live a more effective and productive life. The program itself includes four modules, all of which are intended to help clients manage and ...
Our DBT Life Skills I program allows our clients to learn useful skills that can help them live a more effective and productive life. The program itself includes four modules, all of which are intended to help clients manage and ...
Girls Empowerment Group
VOICES is an Empowerment Group for Girls (ages 14-18) using evidenced based research and topics identified by Stephanie Covington to assist girls in identifying their strengths, expressing their feelings, strengthening relationships, self-care; coping with stress, relationships, feelings; staying calm, all ...
Hosted by Kelly R Volkmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbury, MN 55125
VOICES is an Empowerment Group for Girls (ages 14-18) using evidenced based research and topics identified by Stephanie Covington to assist girls in identifying their strengths, expressing their feelings, strengthening relationships, self-care; coping with stress, relationships, feelings; staying calm, all ...
Sexual Addiction/Cybersex Addiction Program
We have five treatment groups focused on stopping addictive sexual/cybersexual behaviors. Four in St. Paul and one in Burnsville. The focus, beyond stopping the behaviors, is repairing damage to family and relationships, reducing shame and self loathing, learning how to ...
Hosted by Cornerstone Therapy and Recovery Center
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55104
We have five treatment groups focused on stopping addictive sexual/cybersexual behaviors. Four in St. Paul and one in Burnsville. The focus, beyond stopping the behaviors, is repairing damage to family and relationships, reducing shame and self loathing, learning how to ...
Yoga for Anxiety
The groups will clarify the relationship between body and brain and offer poses to reduce symptoms. Ultimately, the goal is to demystify how and why yoga works and build skills to allow for greater empowerment in navigating tough emotional challenges.
Hosted by Kristen Ryan
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55409
The groups will clarify the relationship between body and brain and offer poses to reduce symptoms. Ultimately, the goal is to demystify how and why yoga works and build skills to allow for greater empowerment in navigating tough emotional challenges.
Women's Divorce Recovery Group
A group for women who are looking for healing and support during and after a divorce.
Hosted by Michelle Johnson
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winona, MN 55987
A group for women who are looking for healing and support during and after a divorce.
Groups; consulting; speaking events
Cognitive Behavioral group therapies (CBT) directed at reducing recidivism/the cyclical nature of substance abuse and criminality. CBT groups that focus on co-dependency concerns; groups that focus on family, relationships or parenting affected by chemical dependency. I am open to business ...
Hosted by Kimberly Carroll
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bemidji, MN 56601
Cognitive Behavioral group therapies (CBT) directed at reducing recidivism/the cyclical nature of substance abuse and criminality. CBT groups that focus on co-dependency concerns; groups that focus on family, relationships or parenting affected by chemical dependency. I am open to business ...
Anger Management for Women
This is a 6-session educational class for women who want to learn to identify and express their anger in respectful and effective ways. Through presentations, handouts, practice and discussion, participants will focus on analyzing and understanding individual patterns of anger, ...
Hosted by Susan Cromwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eden Prairie, MN 55344
This is a 6-session educational class for women who want to learn to identify and express their anger in respectful and effective ways. Through presentations, handouts, practice and discussion, participants will focus on analyzing and understanding individual patterns of anger, ...
DBT Group
Hosted by Inspire Services, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, MN 56069
PsychologyExpress
Established in 2017 under the leadership of Dr. Mia Paquin, Psychology Express stands as a preeminent institution in the field of psychology. Our mission is to facilitate an unparalleled connection between clients and an esteemed cadre of doctoral-level clinicians, all ...
Established in 2017 under the leadership of Dr. Mia Paquin, Psychology Express stands as a preeminent institution in the field of psychology. Our mission is to facilitate an unparalleled connection between clients and an esteemed cadre of doctoral-level clinicians, all ...
The Essential Skills Workshop
Terry Real's Relationship Skills Bootcamp will be VIRTUALLY offered the weekend of January 23rd and 24th. Also known as "The Essential Skills Workshop", this two-day seminar is great for couples, singles, and therapists alike. Please reach out to me directly ...
Hosted by Anna Sterk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55114
Terry Real's Relationship Skills Bootcamp will be VIRTUALLY offered the weekend of January 23rd and 24th. Also known as "The Essential Skills Workshop", this two-day seminar is great for couples, singles, and therapists alike. Please reach out to me directly ...
Northbrook Counseling, Duluth
We have in-person and telehealth options available both in Duluth, MN and Ashland, WI
Hosted by Rachel G Ashford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Duluth, MN 55804
We have in-person and telehealth options available both in Duluth, MN and Ashland, WI
Setting Healthy Boundaries -Online Education Group
You are feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated, and maybe even starting to ignore calls from people. You are tired of feeling burnt out and might even start to resent your loved ones. You do not have to continue complaining about these stressful ...
Hosted by Maria (Vlach) Dunblazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55406
You are feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated, and maybe even starting to ignore calls from people. You are tired of feeling burnt out and might even start to resent your loved ones. You do not have to continue complaining about these stressful ...
Exploring Me: LGBTQ+ Teens (ages 15-18)
This group is for LGBTQIA+ teens to explore their identity and learn coping skills to navigate a challenging world. Led by Dr. Matti Martin and Amanda Janke, this group is designed for adolescents (aged 15 to 18) in the LGBTQIA+ ...
Hosted by Dr. Mattilan Martin
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hastings, MN 55033
This group is for LGBTQIA+ teens to explore their identity and learn coping skills to navigate a challenging world. Led by Dr. Matti Martin and Amanda Janke, this group is designed for adolescents (aged 15 to 18) in the LGBTQIA+ ...
Wednesday DBT Group
This is a DBT group of 8-10 participants, currently meeting virtually over Zoom. Each group sessions focuses on practicing mindfulness and reviewing a DBT skill in depth.
Hosted by Omni Mental Health DBT Program
Treatment Center, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55119
This is a DBT group of 8-10 participants, currently meeting virtually over Zoom. Each group sessions focuses on practicing mindfulness and reviewing a DBT skill in depth.
Porn addiction for Christians
This group explores the difficulty of being addicted to pornography while being Christian. Often, people who report as spiritual or religious feel a need to hide their pornography addiction and do not seek help for it. They may feel that ...
Hosted by Stefanie P Hofman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Golden Valley, MN 55426
This group explores the difficulty of being addicted to pornography while being Christian. Often, people who report as spiritual or religious feel a need to hide their pornography addiction and do not seek help for it. They may feel that ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Minnesota?
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.