Holding Space for New Mamas
A Zoom women’s circle for newborn mothers ready for transformation. Feel supported and nurtured during your baby’s first year of life. Come as you are. Bring your tears, laughter, gripes and concerns. All are welcome in the circle.
Hosted by Mind Your Breath Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
A Zoom women’s circle for newborn mothers ready for transformation. Feel supported and nurtured during your baby’s first year of life. Come as you are. Bring your tears, laughter, gripes and concerns. All are welcome in the circle.
Addictions, Recovery and Relapse Prevention
In our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) you will learn to cope with negative emotions and current life situations, identify beliefs you hold that are inconsistent with what is true, and heal unresolved events or trauma from the past.
In our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) you will learn to cope with negative emotions and current life situations, identify beliefs you hold that are inconsistent with what is true, and heal unresolved events or trauma from the past.
Voyage Behavior, Inc.
Voyage Behavior is a not-for-profit BCBA lead Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy practice that specializes in teaching verbal (and non-vocal) behavior skills that help neurodivergent children learn through play, self-advocacy, and communication.
Voyage Behavior is a not-for-profit BCBA lead Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy practice that specializes in teaching verbal (and non-vocal) behavior skills that help neurodivergent children learn through play, self-advocacy, and communication.
Gaslighting Support Group
Support group for people who have been gaslighted by others in toxic, trauma-based, abusive, co-dependent relationships with family, friends, co-workers, or bosses. Identify what gaslighting is, types of gaslighting, affects of gaslighting, and freedom from gaslighting. Workbook reading and assignments, ...
Hosted by Nancy Paddock, MA, Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pensacola, FL 32504
Support group for people who have been gaslighted by others in toxic, trauma-based, abusive, co-dependent relationships with family, friends, co-workers, or bosses. Identify what gaslighting is, types of gaslighting, affects of gaslighting, and freedom from gaslighting. Workbook reading and assignments, ...
DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy) Skills Group
A group that will give everyday behavioral skills including mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. These skill will help over a lifetime in any situation. Be the master of your own life today.
Hosted by Sharron Frederick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jupiter, FL 33458
A group that will give everyday behavioral skills including mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. These skill will help over a lifetime in any situation. Be the master of your own life today.
Anxiety Relief Group- Enrolling NOW
Adult Anxiety Support Group. Our group includes peer-to-peer discussion and interaction. Meetings will be held weekly. Participants will share concerns, successes, and coping strategies. Experiencing anxiety can make you feel like you're isolated in your fears, but interacting with others ...
Hosted by Jillian Sarandrea
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Adult Anxiety Support Group. Our group includes peer-to-peer discussion and interaction. Meetings will be held weekly. Participants will share concerns, successes, and coping strategies. Experiencing anxiety can make you feel like you're isolated in your fears, but interacting with others ...
Mens Sexual Abuse/Assault Support Group
Online Support group for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
Hosted by Cheri Yvonne Doval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Online Support group for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
Mindfulness, anxiety and stress reduction
Hosted by Lawrence A O'Toole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tackling Social Media Addictions
Do you find it difficult to focus on tasks? Are you finding it difficult to focus on school or work? Issues with enjoying hobbies? Is your phone or social media becoming a problem in relationships? Have you tried to decrease ...
Hosted by Nichole Cruz
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Dora, FL 32757
Do you find it difficult to focus on tasks? Are you finding it difficult to focus on school or work? Issues with enjoying hobbies? Is your phone or social media becoming a problem in relationships? Have you tried to decrease ...
"Hold Me Tight" Couples Weekends
ICEEFT.com states: Hold Me Tight presents a streamlined version of [emotionally-focused therapy] EFT. It walks the reader through seven conversations that capture the defining moments in a love relationship and instructs how to shape these moments to create a secure ...
ICEEFT.com states: Hold Me Tight presents a streamlined version of [emotionally-focused therapy] EFT. It walks the reader through seven conversations that capture the defining moments in a love relationship and instructs how to shape these moments to create a secure ...
DBT skills group, Like Skills group
Virtual group & in office groups for adults & children.
Hosted by Essence & Grace Development Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverview, FL 33569
Virtual group & in office groups for adults & children.
EMDR Intensive Retreat
If you need help dealing with mental health right now and need an intense solution to your struggles, then our EMDR Intensive Retreat might be perfect for you! It is a 5-day individualized intensive EMDR program designed to help with ...
Hosted by Ellie Holmberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clearwater, FL 33761
If you need help dealing with mental health right now and need an intense solution to your struggles, then our EMDR Intensive Retreat might be perfect for you! It is a 5-day individualized intensive EMDR program designed to help with ...
Single parents
Hosted by Juan O Turon
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Palm Beach, FL 33415
I'm Coming Out! LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group 13-17
The intention for this group is to create a safe space that allows for each individual to share their own experiences and challenges with other like minded individuals that are going through similar experiences and can lend support, advice, or just a listening ear. This ...
Hosted by Brillion Adams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RCSI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tampa, FL 33609
The intention for this group is to create a safe space that allows for each individual to share their own experiences and challenges with other like minded individuals that are going through similar experiences and can lend support, advice, or just a listening ear. This ...
Divorce Support Group for Children
Starting Thursday, January 12th and for 6 weeks consecutively, children grades 3rd to 5th who have had recently family changes due to divorce are welcome to join a safe place with other children going through the same situation. This will ...
Starting Thursday, January 12th and for 6 weeks consecutively, children grades 3rd to 5th who have had recently family changes due to divorce are welcome to join a safe place with other children going through the same situation. This will ...
Divorce, Anger Management, Parent/Teen Groups
**** Now Forming****** Divorce group - Separate men's and women's group to help navigate the difficult process of changing the nature of an intimate partner relationship. Anger Management - Anger is one part of a cascade of connected emotions. Explore ...
Hosted by Bob Shackelford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
**** Now Forming****** Divorce group - Separate men's and women's group to help navigate the difficult process of changing the nature of an intimate partner relationship. Anger Management - Anger is one part of a cascade of connected emotions. Explore ...
Happiness-Based Mindfulness
This is a 12-week group where you learn new skills every week to improve your levels of happiness, self empowerment and mindfulness no matter what your current situation is. This group is held by Zoom one time a week and ...
Hosted by Dr. Sara Spowart
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMFT(c), LMFT, CCHT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
This is a 12-week group where you learn new skills every week to improve your levels of happiness, self empowerment and mindfulness no matter what your current situation is. This group is held by Zoom one time a week and ...
360 Therapy
360 Therapy is a group of licensed therapists in Florida that offer an evidence-based approach to all of life's ups and downs. We serve all clients in need across all of Florida. We have licensed therapist that do therapy in ...
Hosted by Sheera Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Miami, FL 33179
360 Therapy is a group of licensed therapists in Florida that offer an evidence-based approach to all of life's ups and downs. We serve all clients in need across all of Florida. We have licensed therapist that do therapy in ...
Process Recovery for Sexual Addiction
This is a year long investment in a therapist-led process group to develop a deeper understanding of compulsive sexual behaviors, strategies and practical steps towards developing a lifestyle of recovery, and the practice of healthy intimacy with others who share ...
Hosted by Steven James Mersinger Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Venice, FL 34285
This is a year long investment in a therapist-led process group to develop a deeper understanding of compulsive sexual behaviors, strategies and practical steps towards developing a lifestyle of recovery, and the practice of healthy intimacy with others who share ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Florida?
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.