Support Groups in Edmonton, AB
Welcome to "Secured," a therapy group dedicated to helping women wanting to explore their anxious attachment styles, using Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy for Adults (AFTT-A). Our strengths-based approach utilizes a, step-by-step method to restructure the internal personality system, promoting healthier attachment patterns and transforming the relationship with your inner self. Within this group we facilitate new internal attachment experiences, address unmet childhood needs, and help you reclaim your authentic "Self" within a supportive community environment.

Hosted by Candace Hamilton Emdr Consultant
Psychologist, BSc, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
Hi, I’m Candace. I support women dealing with anxious attachment, where feelings of insecurity, fear of abandonment, and a deep longing for closeness can feel all-consuming. If you often worry about your relationships, question your self-worth, or find yourself repeatedly drawn to partners who don’t fulfill your needs, know that you’re not alone. These cycles can be exhausting and isolating, but change is possible.
Online therapy group focused on supporting clients live with Chronic Pain. This is both a supportive group and psychoeducational, where facilitators teach skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help find ways to manage and live with challenges associated with a Chronic Pain diagnosis. Each session is $65.00 a person. Currently planning to run August 2024 online.

Hosted by Terilyn Pott
Psychologist, PhD, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5G
Waitlist only
I am a registered psychologist who specializes in chronic pain, health concerns, OCD, anxiety and trauma. I believe in the importance of living authentically in the face of challenges, and finding ways to cope with life's hardships. My goal in therapy is to help you cope with difficult thoughts and feelings so you can focus on doing the things you love and being the person you value and want to be. I work collaboratively with you, and provide a judgment free environment to work through your concerns. I am an experiential therapist, meaning we try interventions and activities in session to create change in your life.
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own personal goals. The Emotion Regulation Skills Group is a closed group consisting of 8-10 participants who are 18 years of age or older. It runs for 12 weeks, each session 2 hours in length. The group is offered in spring, fall, and winter and will cost $1695 for the full 12 weeks.

Hosted by Emily Anderson
Psychologist, BA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
I have worked with - but am not limited to working with – individuals suffering from depression and/or anxiety; parents of neurodiverse children; young adults and adults navigating life transitions; those who are grieving – whether it is a loss of a loved one, lost sense of self, or a path never taken. I am not booking child and/or teen clients under the age of sixteen at this time.
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own personal goals. The Emotion Regulation Skills Group is a closed group consisting of 8-10 participants who are 18 years of age or older. It runs for 12 weeks, each session 2 hours in length. The group is offered in spring, fall, and winter and will cost $1695 for the full 12 weeks.

Hosted by Ryan Busko
Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
I am a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta. My approach to therapy emphasizes the importance of confronting our painful emotions and experiences from a place of safety, curiosity, and honesty. I work with individuals and couples as well as teens and youth. I also have a special interest in working with men. I believe that men are often under resourced when it comes to accessing, expressing, and understanding their emotions, often leading to painful, yet avoidable, experiences.
This group will help clients experience the interplay of educational learning and personal processing as they move through understandings of vulnerability, shame, shame resiliency, values, and what it means to create a sense of worthiness and a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Hosted by Daring Edmonton - Christine Sribney
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5K
I am excited to bring the Daring Way(tm) and Rising Strong(tm) work to Edmonton. After providing individual and group therapy for over 15 years, I continue to look for new and effective ways to help clients.
Ready to improve your relationship?! This couples workshop 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. Couples will learn to develop skills in managing conflict constructively, learn tools to work through perpetual and solvable problems, improve friendship, fondness, admiration, enhance romance and intimacy, create a couples sense of shared meaning, and maintain gains throughout lifetime. For all ages and stages of relationship. Events delivered in-person in Edmonton, AB. Check website for upcoming dates.

Hosted by Krista Yaskiw - Couples Counsellor
Counsellor, CT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6H
Relationships are hard, but you don’t have to figure things out on your own. I work mostly with couples using the Gottman Method and can teach you the tools you need to reconnect, strengthen communication, and get unstuck. Perhaps you have the same fight over and over, struggle to balance the mental load and domestic labour, or want to improve intimacy. Maybe you've entered a new relationship phase, are navigating addiction recovery together, or just want to find your way back to one another and have more fun. I would be honoured to help support you from an attachment perspective to begin transforming your relationship.
This group is designed for health care, helping, and counselling professionals who are seeking a genuine opportunity to practice self-care. Join us monthly as we create a meaningful space using guided self-reflection, movement, and meditation to nurture our mental, emotional, and spiritual selves. Registration: www.embodiedempowermentcounselling.com $45 per person includes workbook! You can submit costs to your benefits.

Hosted by Christie Mellan
Registered Social Worker, MA , MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
For over 15 years, I've dedicated myself to the field of addiction and mental health. I’m here to support you on your journey to healing and wellness with compassion and empowerment at the heart of my practice. I create space where you can explore your emotions, embrace your fully-lived experiences, and build resilience within. Through a trauma-informed, holistic approach, I integrate the best clinical practices to meet your unique needs and help you develop your inner strength.
The Children of Divorce intervention Program (CODIP) is a 7 week group therapy program for children dealing with separation and divorce. Codip is designed for children in grades 4-6. This program provides a space to share divorce- related feelings and teaches children problem solving skills, communication and emotion regulation skills. Codip is facilitated by Registered Psychologists and may be submitted to health benefit plans. Currently starting on February 26th. 2020. For more information email : codipgroup@gmail.com

Hosted by Reanna Lomheim
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6R
I'm a Registered Psychologist and have worked in a variety of settings providing clinical, community and school based therapeutic services for over 15 years. I work from a client-centered approach and believe that for change to occur there must be a genuine, non-judgemental relationship between the client and the therapist. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain greater awareness, insight and to ultimately create balance within their lives. I seek to empower my clients so they can build upon their own internal resources and develop better coping skills to help them deal with whatever life challenges they may face.
Currently Reunion Psychedelic Therapy is offering three ketamine-assisted therapy groups: 1) IFS & KaP Group - a 10-week group psychotherapy program to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself, learn new perspectives, and enhance your well-being in a safe environment. 2) Ketamine Therapy for First Responders Group - designed to provide support to public safety personnel with job-related stress. 3) Psychedelic Integration Group - a 12-week Integration Group open to anyone who has had a psychedelic experiences for sharing insights, building community, and exploring therapeutic integration practices in a safe and supportive environment.

Hosted by Dr. Kevin O. St. Arnaud
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
I am a doctoral psychologist and have worked in medical, oncological, psychiatric, university, and private practice settings. I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss; existential issues (e.g. meaning, self-actualization); cancer and chronic illness; life transitions (e.g., career, relationships); depression and anxiety; psychospiritual issues; couples; palliative care; and psychedelic therapy. My approach is integrative, drawing from existential-humanistic, Jungian, relational-psychoanalytic, experiential, IFS, CBT, AEDP, ACT, and transpersonal therapies. For my psychedelic therapy practice, see www.reunionpsychedelictherapy.com

Hosted by Ajay Hartenfeld Pandhi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAIS, Q-Med
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6G
A safe supportive group for new mothers possibly struggling with postpartum depression and and postpartum anxiety. This group is run by Jody Cook, MSW, a therapist with 20+ years experience working with new moms.

Hosted by Summit Counselling Services
Psychologist, BA, MC, CAATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
Whatever your are hoping to work on - we are here to help. Our team is just as unique as you are. Each therapist at Summit works in their own unique way, each specializing in different areas. Our aim is to provide the most effective individualized service for each client we see. We all have skills and resources to work through life's challenges, our goal is to help you find those within yourself. Together we will develop a plan to strategically address your areas of concern and create lasting positive change. Our role is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space where you can explore ways to create positive life change.
I offer an art therapy group for adults on zoom every Monday 330-500pm and Friday at 200-330PM for $10 per person and you must have art supplies ready. The theme is emotional intelligence with a sub heading of emotional awareness. Email me at ihaire@shaw.ca and I will put your name on a reserve spot and email you my zoom link an hour before the group starts. Come join us to have fun and learn. Call 780-232-1055 for more information. email-info@edmontonpsychologistpros.com

Hosted by Irene Mary Haire
Art Therapist, MC, RCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5T
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Registered Art Therapist and I work with adults, children and adolescents individually, with couples, families and facilitate groups . My experience with individuals includes working with people with mental health problems, such as depression, bipolar, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship problems and many others conditions that relate to family of origin developments. I'm trained at the Beck Institute and offer CBT for Depression, Anxiety & Personality Disorders. I believe in client empowerment and by using whatever strategies that you want to use with me, I will help you.
Learn mindfulness with the established and respected MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) 8-Week program. Mondays 24th Feb - 14th April 2025. Time: 5.30- 8pm. Total price for 8 week course with one day follow up 1-2 months later and year's subscription to a wonderful mindfulness app = 1190 CAD for 24 hours (sliding scale available). Insurance companies can be billed for this service. More details at: https://true-nature.ca

Hosted by Anna Adhemar
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6C
Everyone has the innate capacity to heal and transform. I see my task as offering a safe, skilled and authentic relational space in which that might occur. I offer a highly individualized and integrative approach to help you bring more balance, resilience, meaning and flourishing into your life - to call forth and nurture your true potential. I have over 15 years of experience in individual, couple and group counselling and have worked with all age groups and with many different mental health issues and challenges. However, I see everyone as completely unique and needing their own particular co-created path to healing.
The Unlock Your Inner Harmony Group combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, a proven method for healing inner conflict and trauma, with the innovative healing potential of Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy. Led by licensed and experienced therapists and medical professionals, our unique 10-week group psychotherapy program uses a compassionate and holistic approach to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself, learn new perspectives, and enhance your overall well-being in a safe, supportive environment. Our upcoming group begins on October 16, 2024. Contact us to reserve your spot or to learn more.

Hosted by Lauren Terlecki
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to helping others live a life they deeply value, in spite of what suffering inevitably arises. I offer a respectful, confidential space where you will be supported in honest, non-judgmental self-exploration. Together, we can work on approaching your difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences in new ways: with compassion, understanding, and the courage to be vulnerable. My goal is to help you build behavioural flexibility, so that you are increasingly able to act in ways that align with your values, rather than rigidly re-cycling old patterns of behaviour.
BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre is running a BIPOC Grief Therapeutic and Support Group facilitated by therapists of colour. You will learn culturally-informed information about grief and loss, explore your beliefs and values, process your experiences, find healing in a safe environment, and utilize community care for healing through building connections and authentic relationships. You will experience being represented and witnessed in your grief. We utilize anti-racist, decolonizing and intersectional feminist therapy that is tailored for BIPOC grief.

Hosted by Reena Samra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6G
Welcome! I am a trauma therapist with culturally informed, anti-racist & intersectional feminist values. I would be honored to walk through life's difficulties with you through creating a trusting relationship. We can process life experiences, break intergenerational trauma cycles, develop your unique identity, explore values, or set boundaries. Through being more compassionate to yourself, we can build your self worth and heal childhood wounds. I work holistically to support folks to deepen their connections to their mind, body, soul, spirit, emotions & community. I care about creating safer spaces that empower BIPOC mental health.
*Postponed Indefinitely. Cows Can Be Purple is an Adlerian art therapy group created by Sadie E. (Tee) Dreikurs. It is designed for 6 to 12 people with the intent for everyone come together as a supportive community engaging in the creative process. The purpose of the group is to identify major events in your personal history that have contributed to the person you are today, to share those events within the safety of the group, and to learn from each others' experiences. We will share food, stories, tears, laughter, and art while finding meaning within our group experience.

Hosted by Derryl-Lynn Braumberger
Counsellor, CCC, MCP-AT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
***I am not accepting new clients at this time.*** Therapy is no easy task. (Yeah, I said it). It is a lot of work with ups and downs, just like everything else you've accomplished to get to where you are! Whether you are seeking help for grief, trauma, life changes/events, depression and anxiety, family and relationship troubles, stress, or any other issue, it takes dedication to the process of self-discovery. If you are ready, I would be honored to take the first steps beside you.
Anger management done different! Rather than just shutting down and "managing" anger, this group will explore anger as a helpful tool to identify injustice and challenges in your life. When understood correctly, the energy and power can be harnessed into healthy conflict to resolve issues in relationships and life circumstances. Contact me to find out if this approach is right for you.

Hosted by Dean (David) Buhr
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5L
Feeling distant from your spouse? Fighting with your teen? Struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, or addiction? Experienced trauma? I work with a variety of clients, but particularly enjoy problems in which clients that have felt misunderstood or mistreated. This includes working with adolescents, parent-teen conflict, relationship difficulties in both individuals and couples, addictions, anger or anxiety management, trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder. In many of the clients I see, fear and confusion are often barriers to a satisfying life. Healing often comes through gaining confidence in areas one can control.
The Hold Me Tight® Workshop was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and is designed around 7 conversations shown to be essential in maintaining healthy relationships. You will learn how to understand & improve your relationship through presentations by the workshop facilitator, private exercises with your partner, & by watching video demonstrations of other couples. This 16-hr workshop will be offered in-person on March 14-16, 2025. You will never regret investing in the health of your relationship now!

Hosted by Renata L Logan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5S
Working from a holistic frame, I believe that the source for all healing and lasting change is rooted in the mind-body-spirit triad, as well as the family-community connection. I support persons of all ages and histories in finding those resources that may guide them towards experiencing greater satisfaction in their daily living, sense of well-being, and in their key relationships. Using a variety of approaches, I tailor the therapeutic experience to best match each client's needs at any given point in therapy.
This 10-week trauma recovery group is designed for men and women with a history of abuse, maltreatment, and/or violence. It is a closed group, meaning that the facilitators will be working with the same participants throughout the entire series. Group activities will be focused on stabilizing the self, processing traumatic memories, and reconnecting with the community in a more healthy way. The cost of the entire series is $500 per participant. Prescreening interviews for the next group will take place in January 2014.

Hosted by Farrel Greenspan
Psychologist, MC, BA, BMOS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5B
I am a registered psychologist specializing in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD. I previously conducted research at the University of Alberta, designing a treatment center intended to treat children of sexual abuse. I completed my Master's degree in counselling psychology at City University in Edmonton, Alberta. Prior to that I completed two Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Organizational Studies with a specialization in human resources. I aim to provide my clients with as much time and comfort as they need until they feel safe and secure.
Rhian facilitates this free 2 hour weekly group virtually for clients of the non-profit Momentum Counselling. https://momentumcounselling.org healthy-living-with-bipolar. To enroll and for more information contact Momentum 1-780-757-0900.

Hosted by Rhian Lois Wight
Counsellor, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6H
Together we can work through the crossroads you are at and journey to find new roads. Rhian helps people who are struggling to cope with difficult life changes/transitions and stressful situations/events that often lead people to have an overwhelmed nervous system and high anxiety. She is trained in trauma. She merges strength based methodology with solution focused Therapy to help people cope with the anxiety that comes with finding new crossroads in life. Rhian is an expert on Divorce and Breakup Recovery. She has been a divorce mentor, guiding people through the process of a healthy transition. She is a sex informed therapist.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Edmonton?
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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 counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
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.