Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Carrie Love
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Race Based Trauma Processing Group
In this six week long group, participants will be able to share stories and experiences in a safe space, while being witnessed by others who have shared lived experiences. There will be a time and space for processing traumatic experiences, ...
Hosted by Riviane Lafleur
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
In this six week long group, participants will be able to share stories and experiences in a safe space, while being witnessed by others who have shared lived experiences. There will be a time and space for processing traumatic experiences, ...
Psychotherapy Services of RI, Inc.
We are a group of clinical social workers dedicated to providing respectful, confidential, helpful therapy to people struggling with symptoms related to their anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or other life challenges. We utilize talk therapy to help our clients express ...
Hosted by Psychotherapy Services of RI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woonsocket, RI 02895
We are a group of clinical social workers dedicated to providing respectful, confidential, helpful therapy to people struggling with symptoms related to their anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or other life challenges. We utilize talk therapy to help our clients express ...
Men's Spirituality
Hosted by Frank Sorensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LCDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Adreanna Colene Grider
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Mindfulness Bootcamp for Substance Use Recovery
Bootcamp Layout; 1 individual session per week & 1 group session (Monday at 9 AM or Friday at 6 PM). Topics Addressed Include; Psychoeducation around the Stages of Recovery, Tools to Break Barriers, Mindfulness & Meditation, Reiki, Trigger Identification & ...
Hosted by Kristen Gangemi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
Bootcamp Layout; 1 individual session per week & 1 group session (Monday at 9 AM or Friday at 6 PM). Topics Addressed Include; Psychoeducation around the Stages of Recovery, Tools to Break Barriers, Mindfulness & Meditation, Reiki, Trigger Identification & ...
Batterer Intervention Groups
Hosted by Lynne M. Di Padua, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranston, RI 02910
Child and Family Psychiatry
Psychiatry and therapy for children and adults
Hosted by Nathaniel Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranston, RI 02920
Psychiatry and therapy for children and adults
Women;s Transformational Group, Couples workshops
This is a 12-week group for women, focusing on honoring our journeys and sharing our stories. Issues we may explore are: Exploring the tension between the woman we present to the world and the real woman: Finding the sacred space ...
Hosted by Judith Clarke
Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
This is a 12-week group for women, focusing on honoring our journeys and sharing our stories. Issues we may explore are: Exploring the tension between the woman we present to the world and the real woman: Finding the sacred space ...
Loss and Grief Support Group
New England Wellness Collaborative is an outpatient counseling service providing holistic and integrative strategies to support individuals during their healing journey. Grieving the loss of what we hold dear to us can be challenging. This group will provide the support ...
Hosted by Suzy Barcelos Winchester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
New England Wellness Collaborative is an outpatient counseling service providing holistic and integrative strategies to support individuals during their healing journey. Grieving the loss of what we hold dear to us can be challenging. This group will provide the support ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Latoya D Sherron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Compulsive Behaviors
Hosted by Moses J. Calouro
Counselor, LCDP, ASAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, RI 02915
Eating Disorders Support Group
The Eating Disorders Support Group is a closed 8 week group limited to 6-8 young adults/adults. The group is open to new enrollment at the end of each 8 week period. The group will provide a safe, supportive environment that ...
Hosted by Natalie Monaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02903
The Eating Disorders Support Group is a closed 8 week group limited to 6-8 young adults/adults. The group is open to new enrollment at the end of each 8 week period. The group will provide a safe, supportive environment that ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Starlett Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Interpersonal Group
This group is a cohesive, highly motivated place for powerful change. You must contact me first before you can be invited to join this group.
Hosted by Center For Change
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warwick, RI 02888
This group is a cohesive, highly motivated place for powerful change. You must contact me first before you can be invited to join this group.
Rosalino Counseling Services
Hosted by Sabrina C. Rosalino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02903
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by The Phoenix Rising Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Empowering Women
This group is being designed to help women rise above the disabling effects of abuse. The first 6 weeks of the group focuses on improving self-esteem and self-confidence. The final portion of this group focuses on assertiveness communication skills and ...
This group is being designed to help women rise above the disabling effects of abuse. The first 6 weeks of the group focuses on improving self-esteem and self-confidence. The final portion of this group focuses on assertiveness communication skills and ...
Group Therapy
Eight-week series offer tools and strategies along with shared resources. We will combine internal family systems therapy and expressive arts to develop and strengthen the following qualities associated with an intact and strong self: calm, clarity, compassion, confidence,connection, courage, creativity ...
Hosted by Clare M. Sartori
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peace Dale, RI 02879
Eight-week series offer tools and strategies along with shared resources. We will combine internal family systems therapy and expressive arts to develop and strengthen the following qualities associated with an intact and strong self: calm, clarity, compassion, confidence,connection, courage, creativity ...
Lighthouse Counseling Associates
We are a small private practice working with children, teens, adults, families and couples. Our philosophy is that everyone is capable of feeling fulfilled and content, but at times need a beacon of hope to achieve all that is possible. ...
Hosted by Lighthouse Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portsmouth, RI 02871
We are a small private practice working with children, teens, adults, families and couples. Our philosophy is that everyone is capable of feeling fulfilled and content, but at times need a beacon of hope to achieve all that is possible. ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Rhode Island?
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.