Inner Child/Relationships/Women's
After initial interview, it may be apparent that a client could benefit optimally by entering this group which will use the group process to facilitate healing. Theoretically, "when you feel, you heal". With this in mind, and working on toxic ...
Hosted by Kathy V Guerra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63146
After initial interview, it may be apparent that a client could benefit optimally by entering this group which will use the group process to facilitate healing. Theoretically, "when you feel, you heal". With this in mind, and working on toxic ...
Women's Betrayal Trauma Empowerment Group
This trauma-informed group for female betrayed partners will help you move through the 3 stages of betrayal trauma towards post-traumatic growth. It will help you reconnect with yourself and find safety and stabilization, process the grief, anger and distress associated ...
Hosted by Rachelle Weger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPS, CCES
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Peters, MO 63376
This trauma-informed group for female betrayed partners will help you move through the 3 stages of betrayal trauma towards post-traumatic growth. It will help you reconnect with yourself and find safety and stabilization, process the grief, anger and distress associated ...
Non-Custodial Parents
Parents who have lost custody of their children and who are struggling to reunite with their children as they navigate the legal system.
Hosted by Associates In Caring
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MO 65804
Parents who have lost custody of their children and who are struggling to reunite with their children as they navigate the legal system.
IDM Teen Support Circle
This 6-week therapy support group serves as a safe and confidential space for young ladies to come together and discuss their mental health and wellbeing. Led by a trained facilitator, the group aims to provide support, education, and coping skills ...
Hosted by Tionna L Murphy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florissant, MO 63033
This 6-week therapy support group serves as a safe and confidential space for young ladies to come together and discuss their mental health and wellbeing. Led by a trained facilitator, the group aims to provide support, education, and coping skills ...
Birth and Beyond
A welcoming environment to connect with other women who are experiencing postpartum issues. Ladies of all ages are welcome whether you are a first time mom or a mom of several children. We will develop a sense of universality through ...
Hosted by Hannah L Littlepage
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MO 65806
A welcoming environment to connect with other women who are experiencing postpartum issues. Ladies of all ages are welcome whether you are a first time mom or a mom of several children. We will develop a sense of universality through ...
Partners of Sex Addicts Group (Group is closed)
Support group for female partners of those struggling with problematic sexual behaviors. The focus of the group is for support and a safe place to process the hurt and pain that come with betrayal trauma. There will be opportunities to ...
Hosted by Jessica Svoboda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC, SATP-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liberty, MO 64068
Support group for female partners of those struggling with problematic sexual behaviors. The focus of the group is for support and a safe place to process the hurt and pain that come with betrayal trauma. There will be opportunities to ...
Coming soon!
Groups are being developed and more details will come soon!
Hosted by Hawthorne Counseling Llc Susan Andree
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lees Summit, MO 64064
Groups are being developed and more details will come soon!
Love and Motherhood in The Lou
Come join us for social interaction, light refreshments, games and a FREE 1:1 therapy session! This is a group for single mothers to engage with other single moms as we navigate this thing called "Motherhood"!
Come join us for social interaction, light refreshments, games and a FREE 1:1 therapy session! This is a group for single mothers to engage with other single moms as we navigate this thing called "Motherhood"!
Women Healing from Domestic Violence
Support group numbering between 7-12 women. Women who have survived domestic or intimate partner violence relationships are invited to take part in a warm, comfortable and confidential weekly two hour session. Topics for discussion vary from coping with trauma, coping ...
Hosted by A Step at a Time Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Support group numbering between 7-12 women. Women who have survived domestic or intimate partner violence relationships are invited to take part in a warm, comfortable and confidential weekly two hour session. Topics for discussion vary from coping with trauma, coping ...
Womb Wounds to Wholeness
This group is for parents who experienced a traumatic birth and are still feeling the aftershocks. Maybe you’re having a hard time sleeping or find yourself feeling anxious or continuing to replay what happened during the birth. Or maybe you ...
Hosted by Alyssa Castaño-Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olivette, MO 63132
This group is for parents who experienced a traumatic birth and are still feeling the aftershocks. Maybe you’re having a hard time sleeping or find yourself feeling anxious or continuing to replay what happened during the birth. Or maybe you ...
Moms Matter Group
This group will focus on the mental health of new and seasoned moms. One group starts on November 9, 2023 and a different group starts the following week on Thursday, November 16, 2023. This is the reason why each group ...
Hosted by Right Road Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, MAC, MCBQS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jefferson City, MO 65109
This group will focus on the mental health of new and seasoned moms. One group starts on November 9, 2023 and a different group starts the following week on Thursday, November 16, 2023. This is the reason why each group ...
Courageous Healing & Empowerment
The Courageous Healing approach uses a supportive, trauma processing curriculum that allows members to acknowledge the impact of trauma while focusing their energies on healing, enhancing their existing strengths, and building resiliency. You can gain a solid foundation to process ...
Hosted by Cristina Marie Smugala
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63127
The Courageous Healing approach uses a supportive, trauma processing curriculum that allows members to acknowledge the impact of trauma while focusing their energies on healing, enhancing their existing strengths, and building resiliency. You can gain a solid foundation to process ...
Betrayed Partner Women's Group- Online
An online psychoeducational group where we will focus on the varied topics and struggles associated with betrayal trauma as well as time to connect and process with other women going through a similar situation. If you’re interested, let me know ...
Hosted by Kayla Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MO 65804
An online psychoeducational group where we will focus on the varied topics and struggles associated with betrayal trauma as well as time to connect and process with other women going through a similar situation. If you’re interested, let me know ...
Healing Trauma from Sexual Betrayal
This is a FREE education and support group for women trying to heal from trauma due to a partner's sexual betrayal behaviors (pornography, infidelity/affairs, etc.). Currently, the group is only offered virtually. It runs two times a year with groups ...
Hosted by Sharree Jensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS-MFT, PLMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Independence, MO 64050
This is a FREE education and support group for women trying to heal from trauma due to a partner's sexual betrayal behaviors (pornography, infidelity/affairs, etc.). Currently, the group is only offered virtually. It runs two times a year with groups ...
Embrace: Women's Group for Sexual Self-Acceptance
A 12-week group counseling experience for women who struggle with sexual shame, inhibitions, and discomfort with sexuality. If you feel isolated in your sexual struggles and want to know you're not alone, this could be your opportunity to walk alongside ...
Hosted by Karissa Curtis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
A 12-week group counseling experience for women who struggle with sexual shame, inhibitions, and discomfort with sexuality. If you feel isolated in your sexual struggles and want to know you're not alone, this could be your opportunity to walk alongside ...
Empowerment and Connection: Women's Autism Group
This group will provide support, skills, and resources for women with autism. These sessions are aimed at providing a safe and intimate space for group members to explore and share their experiences navigating a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent woman.
Hosted by Kristen Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64110
This group will provide support, skills, and resources for women with autism. These sessions are aimed at providing a safe and intimate space for group members to explore and share their experiences navigating a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent woman.
Women's Support Group ($35)
For some, wellness is more easily achieved with the support of others. Our Women's group provides a confidential, safe setting where women can gather with others who share similar experiences, challenges and concerns. You will receive guidance, support and strategies ...
Hosted by Renew Clinical Counseling, LLC
MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ellisville, MO 63011
For some, wellness is more easily achieved with the support of others. Our Women's group provides a confidential, safe setting where women can gather with others who share similar experiences, challenges and concerns. You will receive guidance, support and strategies ...
WomanISH
WomanISH is a self-care wellness circle. It is a safe space for women to live, laugh, and love their way through womanhood. Topics of conversation range from A to Z but are centered around all the things we go through ...
Hosted by Allison Hewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florissant, MO 63033
WomanISH is a self-care wellness circle. It is a safe space for women to live, laugh, and love their way through womanhood. Topics of conversation range from A to Z but are centered around all the things we go through ...
The Mom Group
Growing a family is hard. It's even harder when it feels like you and your partner are on different teams. In this group we will share and explore the challenges of raising amazing little people and keeping our relationship intact ...
Hosted by Uplift and Connect Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkwood, MO 63122
Growing a family is hard. It's even harder when it feels like you and your partner are on different teams. In this group we will share and explore the challenges of raising amazing little people and keeping our relationship intact ...
Female Sexuality & Desire: A Group for Women
Group therapy is an effective and efficient way to learn about sexuality and wellness and move gently toward growth in a safe, confidential, and encouraging environment. This 9-week group therapy experience uses evidence-based information and techniques from top researchers in ...
Hosted by Lynn M. Schirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, CST, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MO 65804
Group therapy is an effective and efficient way to learn about sexuality and wellness and move gently toward growth in a safe, confidential, and encouraging environment. This 9-week group therapy experience uses evidence-based information and techniques from top researchers in ...
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Women's Issues Support Groups
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.