Parents of Children with Autism
Autism is a spectrum and thus does not look or feel the same for each autistic person or parent. Neurodivergence can be simultaneously a gift and a challenge - but understanding that can be hard for parents without a kiddo ...
Hosted by Erica K. Blasic
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winston Salem, NC 27106
Autism is a spectrum and thus does not look or feel the same for each autistic person or parent. Neurodivergence can be simultaneously a gift and a challenge - but understanding that can be hard for parents without a kiddo ...
Gottman Couples Workshop
The Seven Principles Workshop for Couples is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book-The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. This educational workshop is designed to help couples ...
Hosted by Lotus Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28205
The Seven Principles Workshop for Couples is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book-The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. This educational workshop is designed to help couples ...
Authentic Transitions Counseling & Coaching
Hosted by Ellie DeVere
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boone, NC 28607
Mindful Awareness for ADHD And Anxiety
In our 8-week virtual group, participants will learn and practice strategies to cultivate self-regulation of attention, emotions, and behavior. Additionally, participants will learn mindful-based strategies to assist with ADHD and anxiety related challenges. Special emphasis is placed on learning ways ...
Hosted by Briana Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chapel Hill, NC 27514
In our 8-week virtual group, participants will learn and practice strategies to cultivate self-regulation of attention, emotions, and behavior. Additionally, participants will learn mindful-based strategies to assist with ADHD and anxiety related challenges. Special emphasis is placed on learning ways ...
Carolina Integrative Counseling
Carolina Integrative Counseling believes that individualized care is essential for positive outcomes. At CIC we recognize that every person has distinct needs, preferences, and strengths. Through collaborative efforts with our clients, we co-create personalized treatment plans that empower them to ...
Hosted by Kaitlin D Barnhill
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cornelius, NC 28031
Carolina Integrative Counseling believes that individualized care is essential for positive outcomes. At CIC we recognize that every person has distinct needs, preferences, and strengths. Through collaborative efforts with our clients, we co-create personalized treatment plans that empower them to ...
Life Skills, Recovery Support, Marriage Mentors
Hosted by Life Matrix NC, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, NC 28301
Full Fidelity Adult DBT Group
Hosted by Rosie Easter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntersville, NC 28078
Leadership Development
This group is for leaders seeking to sharpen their leadership skills. This is a 4 month segment of learning about leadership. We will meet monthly (virtually). I am so eagerly excited to help support you in your growth. Feel free ...
Hosted by Veronda Bellamy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
This group is for leaders seeking to sharpen their leadership skills. This is a 4 month segment of learning about leadership. We will meet monthly (virtually). I am so eagerly excited to help support you in your growth. Feel free ...
The Anxious Girlies Book Club
Are you between ages 25-40 hoping to make new social connections with other women, but struggling to due to anxiety? It's tough to make friends, especially in adulthood. In this group bibliotherapy meets skill building as therapist, Sara Forcella, leads ...
Hosted by Sara Forcella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27605
Are you between ages 25-40 hoping to make new social connections with other women, but struggling to due to anxiety? It's tough to make friends, especially in adulthood. In this group bibliotherapy meets skill building as therapist, Sara Forcella, leads ...
Boy's Social Skills
Social skills for boys ages 7-9, 10-12. Teaching communication skills, problem-solving, bullying, cyberbullying, relaxation skills, dealing with peers, peer groups, and social media. Ideal for boys struggling to make or keep friends, those who have adhd, or high functioning ASD.
Hosted by Kristin A Krippa
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, HSP-PA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cary, NC 27518
Social skills for boys ages 7-9, 10-12. Teaching communication skills, problem-solving, bullying, cyberbullying, relaxation skills, dealing with peers, peer groups, and social media. Ideal for boys struggling to make or keep friends, those who have adhd, or high functioning ASD.
Parenting Education Classes
CCCS provides parenting education to parents who need assistance with implementing age-appropriate discipline, rebuilding the child-parent relationship, and utilizing effective communication skills. CCCS utilizes the national parenting educator framework (NPEF) as the foundation of the curriculum. All classes are held ...
Hosted by Clinical Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA, CSOTP, TFCBT, NCCPE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, NC 28303
CCCS provides parenting education to parents who need assistance with implementing age-appropriate discipline, rebuilding the child-parent relationship, and utilizing effective communication skills. CCCS utilizes the national parenting educator framework (NPEF) as the foundation of the curriculum. All classes are held ...
Covid-19 Virtual Group: What Now?
Details for this group are coming. It will be held via Zoom. It will address health goals, scheduling, overwhelm and planning your pivot. Email denise@f4lwithtiffany.com to express interest.
Hosted by Tiffany Brown-Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, BCND, BHHC, FDN-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28216
Details for this group are coming. It will be held via Zoom. It will address health goals, scheduling, overwhelm and planning your pivot. Email denise@f4lwithtiffany.com to express interest.
Teen Expressive Arts Group for Anxiety
Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying all life has to offer? Would you like to find creative ways to cope and work through anxiety to take back control of your life? This group meets once a month and is led ...
Hosted by Cheryl M Meola
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ayden, NC 28513
Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying all life has to offer? Would you like to find creative ways to cope and work through anxiety to take back control of your life? This group meets once a month and is led ...
Interpersonal Psychotherapy group
The focus of this group is that of interpersonal learning and growth, wherein members focus on how they relate to each other in the group process, and wherein much of the learning comes from interactions with other group members. This ...
Hosted by Seth Steven Labovitz
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28273
The focus of this group is that of interpersonal learning and growth, wherein members focus on how they relate to each other in the group process, and wherein much of the learning comes from interactions with other group members. This ...
Child Parent Relationship Training - ADHD Focus
10 WEEK PARENTING GROUP Objectives: *Help your child increase their ability to be responsible for their own behaviors *Provide strategies to help respond to temper tantrums *Improve your child's school performance *Deepen your connection and communication with your child *Introduction ...
Hosted by Kristina Mathews Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
10 WEEK PARENTING GROUP Objectives: *Help your child increase their ability to be responsible for their own behaviors *Provide strategies to help respond to temper tantrums *Improve your child's school performance *Deepen your connection and communication with your child *Introduction ...
Lost & Found: Self Esteem Group
Lost and Found Self Esteem Group for adolescent females is based on the book “Lost & Found: Journey to Self-Discovery. Lost and Found Self Esteem group focuses on building self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and enhancing self-worth and self-love. Lost and ...
Hosted by Richelle Smallwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenville, NC 27834
Lost and Found Self Esteem Group for adolescent females is based on the book “Lost & Found: Journey to Self-Discovery. Lost and Found Self Esteem group focuses on building self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and enhancing self-worth and self-love. Lost and ...
Bloom Counseling Collaborative PLLC
Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care for Adults and Adolescents
Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care for Adults and Adolescents
Enduring Grief Workshop: May 2,9, and 16 6-7:30
A RECOVERY WORKSHOP:THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF THROUGH THE ENDURING GAP BETWEEN LOSS AND LONGING. This workshop is for anyone suffering the loss of a loved one, no matter when the loss occurred.
Goals: 1. Validate your enduring feelings of grief ...
Hosted by Nancy A Smyth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Holly Springs, NC 27540
A RECOVERY WORKSHOP:THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF THROUGH THE ENDURING GAP BETWEEN LOSS AND LONGING. This workshop is for anyone suffering the loss of a loved one, no matter when the loss occurred.
Goals: 1. Validate your enduring feelings of grief ...
Single women's group
This is a group for single mothers, who can share and help each other with their struggles.
Hosted by Elaine K Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clayton, NC 27527
This is a group for single mothers, who can share and help each other with their struggles.
the lost i
Using art therapy and metaphors/symbology/exist ential prompts. The Lost i re-ignites our pilot light for more energy, peace, and connection.
Hosted by Maureen Noble
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wilmington, NC 28401
Using art therapy and metaphors/symbology/exist ential prompts. The Lost i re-ignites our pilot light for more energy, peace, and connection.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in North Carolina?
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.