Support Groups in 35209

Decision-making can be difficult. A poor decision can lead to a life of self-doubt, low self-esteem, incarceration, or disruption from discovering one's intended purpose. The Evolution of Decision-Making teaches the basic principles needed to guide one to an orderly evaluation of the elements needed to arrive at an intelligent decision. This decision-making model uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to assist participants in gaining awareness of the most critical point in their decision-making and begin their journey of purpose. Tap into your genius and discover your purpose.
Hosted by J L Austin Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Homewood, AL 35209
Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Self Esteem, and PTSD. Since 1997 I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, and adolescents in gaining self awareness, peace, balance, and purpose in their life's journey.
(205) 677-0563 View (205) 677-0563
Hosted by Bass Assertive Solutions & Support, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 703-2877 View (205) 703-2877
This Small Group is designed to aid individuals who have difficulty managing anger, aggression, rage, and/or anxiety that leads to anger outbursts. Participants will be aided in identifying triggers to their anger while learning anger management techniques to manage the behaviors associated with anger. Prior to the first small group, participants will be given a one-on-one assessment wto further assess their need and develop individual treatment focused goals. Clinicians will utilize the approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy to address issues of anger. Each participant will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Hosted by Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW-S, PIP, CAM-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
Thank you for visiting Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC. I am Dr. Stephanie Lett. My profession is much more than a tool for me to earn a livelihood-it is my passion. With an extensive background in child welfare, counseling, consultation, life coaching, and the observance of resources needed for underprivileged families and services for behaviorally challenged youth, I founded Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services. We have several therapists awaiting to help you! We are licensed in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida.
(205) 775-6037 View (205) 775-6037
This group is for single mothers to gather community and support. Please text the word mom to 205 964 5201 for more information.
Hosted by Yellow Bird Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
Hi there! Do you want to accomplish more in therapy than "just talking"? Are you looking for a therapist who prioritizes treating you as an individual, and not looking to label you with a diagnosis? Or, Are you looking for a therapist who actually listens, and doesn't look to push "their own agenda"? Are you looking for a therapist who is focused on getting to the root of your problem, and not just attending to surface issues? Are you looking for a therapist who pays attention? Have you experienced trauma that past therapy has not addressed? If you answered yes to any of the above then we are here to help! Keep Reading!
(205) 236-9136 View (205) 236-9136
A free-of-charge support group for adult survivors of parent, grandparent, or sibling loss. We meet for 10-week periods in the summer, fall, and spring. This group is located in Birmingham, AL.
Hosted by Sarah Grace Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Homewood, AL 35209
When we start seeking out romantic partners, we seek out what is familiar- what we learned from our parents or caregivers. Sometimes our parents gave us great examples of what a future relationship should be like; other times, our parents showed us what to avoid in those relationships. As adults we are continually trying to recreate what feels comfortable in our future relationships based on our past experiences, namely, our childhood environments. Things can go wrong when we have unmet emotional needs from childhood and then project them onto our partner. This can lead to many disappointments and failed expectations.
(256) 573-1096 View (256) 573-1096
Hosted by Jerrold L. Langford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 583-0237 View (205) 583-0237
Parenting is tough especially when you feel unsupported and alone. It takes two and sometimes a village to raise healthy, happy, successful children. But it is not always easy to parent following a breakup or divorce. I am here to help you learn & implement skills that lead to healthy co-parenting relationships with your child's "other parent". You might not think this is important: but, your child(ren) will love you for it! Groups are limited to 10; preferably 5 couples but not required. Individual parents are welcome. Call to see how you can begin parenting "better together".
Hosted by Sharon Middleton McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
Everyone has felt the pain of betrayal, guilt, shame, rejection, and discouragement. Life and family interactions present challenges. You and your family are unique; but the issues and challenges you face are shared by others. We're human. We need to feel loved and supported. We need to enjoy life! But sometimes, life gets in the way. I am here to help you and your family successfully manage and overcome life's challenges and seize life's opportunities. I believe that hope for the future, healing from the past and the ability to enjoy everyday life is possible and occurs in the context of healthy relationships.
(205) 583-2441 View (205) 583-2441
Hosted by Jerrold L. Langford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 583-0237 View (205) 583-0237
Through a strengths-based approach, participants will learn self-love. They will be given weekly goals that will aid in building their self-confidence. Clinicians will aid the group in exploring the causes of their low confidence while educating them on ways to overcome their past traumas in efforts to build self-worth. Each group member will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Hosted by Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW-S, PIP, CAM-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
Thank you for visiting Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC. I am Dr. Stephanie Lett. My profession is much more than a tool for me to earn a livelihood-it is my passion. With an extensive background in child welfare, counseling, consultation, life coaching, and the observance of resources needed for underprivileged families and services for behaviorally challenged youth, I founded Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services. We have several therapists awaiting to help you! We are licensed in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida.
(205) 775-6037 View (205) 775-6037

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A small private practice that recruits the brightest talent and best therapists in Birmingham. We specialize in pairing you with a caring professional, with exceptional experience, that is properly trained to help you in the most effecient and effective ways possible.
Hosted by Ashley Loeb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I enjoy working with clients to help identify their strengths, overcome obstacles and build their self-esteem. I work with clients to normalize their feelings and increase their self-awareness. I am passionate about removing the stigma from therapy and mental health treatment. I try to promote mindfulness when dealing with strong emotions and work to offer clients a safe and nonjudgmental place to share their feelings.
(205) 538-3099 View (205) 538-3099
8 woman or less discussing the trauma, effects, consequences and healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Hosted by Rhonna W Phillips Counseling & Therapy Srvcs, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
I have 35+ yrs experience. Clients know deep down what they need. My job is to help the person explore their thoughts and feelings & find their own direction for happier or healthier living. I respect a client's self direction & his/her readiness for change. I will explore, guide, probe, even challenge in a kind, gentle and respectful way. I am trained to provide Collaborative Practice/Mediated conflict resolutions; out of court, preserving the dignity of the individuals & relationships. Clients tell me I have a keen sense of understanding their perspectives, they feel respected, & I am greatly helpful to them.
(205) 210-9996 View (205) 210-9996
This is a counselor facilitated support group, meeting weekly from 5:30-6:30pm, to aid in processing all types of loss that occur throughout our lifespan. This is an open format group, so you can come once, come a few times, or come each week. What is important is building community and relationships to aid us in knowing we are not alone and knowing other people can and do speak the language of grief and loss. Cost: $25 per week
Hosted by Maggie Banger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, spirituality, individuation, vocation, and addiction issues. I am passionate about helping people find fulfillment in their lives through embracing total wellness. I believe seeing worth as an individual is critical to a healthy spiritual outlook and to cultivating hope. Restore Counseling Services is birthed out of a spiritual desire for all to see hope manifested in daily life through practical application of spiritual principles. Everyone is capable of learning and applying tools to improve their quality of life.
(205) 512-3071 View (205) 512-3071
For those who have completed their Masters Degree and intend to work toward full Licensure as an LPC in AL. Individual Supervision is required but can be supplemented with Group Supervision which adds to the learning opportunities and can save cost.
Hosted by Rhonna W Phillips Counseling & Therapy Srvcs, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
I have 35+ yrs experience. Clients know deep down what they need. My job is to help the person explore their thoughts and feelings & find their own direction for happier or healthier living. I respect a client's self direction & his/her readiness for change. I will explore, guide, probe, even challenge in a kind, gentle and respectful way. I am trained to provide Collaborative Practice/Mediated conflict resolutions; out of court, preserving the dignity of the individuals & relationships. Clients tell me I have a keen sense of understanding their perspectives, they feel respected, & I am greatly helpful to them.
(205) 210-9996 View (205) 210-9996
Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend is a best selling book,and we do an 8 week-group based on their material. This group starts back up on Tuesday, September 12 at noon! Don't miss this opportunity!
Hosted by Laura Luckie Finch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Are you a mom or a wife or a professional who is frustrated trying to make everyone else happy and mad it isn't working? I can help with learning to take ownership of negative beliefs, and accepting what you can't control, and how to have peace and be okay with that. Are you tired of hurting? Taking the first step is the hardest; you already made it by reaching out. You don't have to stay stuck or continue to struggle. Call for an appointment! Online counseling available for clients throughout the states of Alabama and Tennessee!
(205) 512-3203 View (205) 512-3203
Support groups of parents with children of similar ages meet together to share challenges and develop developmentally appropriate skills and insights to reach your full parenting potential.
Hosted by Judith Schulman-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
As an active and collaborative therapist, I provide a comfortable, safe, caring environment for psychotherapy. Blending warmth and compassion with insight and skill building, I help you navigate through difficult times and emerge with renewed hope. You will gain new skills and strategies to maximize strengths, overcome obstacles, and create positive and intentional patterns of growth. You will gain skills to communicate more effectively and understand and resolve your challenges and conflicts in constructive, compassionate and healthy ways. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients lead fulfilled, empowered and productive lives. History is not destiny.
(205) 316-9127 View (205) 316-9127
I am a certified Body Positive Facilitator (https://www.thebodypositive.org). I am currently looking for women interested in beginning the journey of cultivating a compassionate approach to loving and caring for their bodies in the midst of an often critical world. This closed group will include 6 sessions over a 3 month period dedicated to the core competencies of the Be Body Positive model: Reclaiming Health, Practicing Intuitive Self Care, Cultivating Self-Love, Declaring Your Authentic Beauty, and Building Community. Please contact me for additional information or to be on the waiting list for the next session.
Hosted by Katie Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Have you found yourself dealing with experiences, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that feel out of control or overwhelming? Or maybe you feel stuck living in the past or frozen with fear about the future? You don't have to struggle with this alone. The support of a skilled and empathetic therapist during these times can be invaluable to fostering resilience, meaning, and movement through life. My foremost goal in therapy is creating a safe space to experience empathy and acceptance that fosters the peace and growth you seek. I would be honored to come alongside you on your journey.
(205) 293-0227 View (205) 293-0227
Courage Club is a therapy group for elementary children struggling with peer relationships and communication/social skills. Social skills include far more than the ability to communicate with other people. Many children have trouble meeting new friends, starting a conversation, perspective taking, and flexible thinking. If your child struggles with social skills, please contact us for more information about how to schedule an assessment for your child.
Hosted by Lauren Roberts Jones
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35205
Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services (ACCS) is founded by Lauren Roberts Jones, MS, LPC. Lauren has a wide range of clinical training and experience working with individuals and families. Her specific areas of interests and expertise include, but are not limited to: relationship/family issues, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, and autism. Therapeutically, she works from an integrative perspective, utilizing a variety of orientations and therapies according to the client's individual needs. Lauren's approach involves unconditional acceptance and understanding toward each client.
(256) 661-4015 View (256) 661-4015
We aim to build a practice with the most well-educated and professionally trained counselors, those who thrive in life and practice. Those who experience satisfaction and longevity in their careers. Doing so allows us to create the most comprehensive mental health care practice in the world and turn the tide of mental health.
Hosted by Bethany Morse
Counselor, MS, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
I am deeply passionate about working with those who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. Many of my clients often find themselves exhausted, neglecting themselves, and struggling to manage their emotions. Together, we can embark on a journey to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and cultivate the empowerment needed to confront life's challenges head-on. Drawing from my own transformative experiences within safe and therapeutic relationships, I am committed to creating that same nurturing environment for you.
(205) 751-4996 View (205) 751-4996
Using Patrick Carnes’ book “Facing The Shadow” we will engage focused skill building, completing specific exercises that link together to form a cohesive whole toward sexual relationship integrity. Some of the exercises group members will complete are Learning and inventorying 14 ways to distort reality. Practice accountability and empathy. Learn different ways to define sex addiction. Chart and evaluate your personal addictive cycle. Practice relapse prevention skills. Learn to engage a culture of support. Learn about replacing addictive sexual fantasy with healthy sexual fantasy. Learn and apply neuropathways of addiction. Identify sexual arousal template, addictive sexual matrix, healthy sexual matrix
Hosted by Garrett Brent Irby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Are you returning to the same behavior over and over despite the consequences? Obsessing over certain behaviors and compulsively acting on them? Maybe a loved one in your life struggling with an addiction? Reaching out for help can feel like the end of the rope. For many, it feels like a free fall. You can overcome all of these struggles. You need a guide. Congratulations for courageously taking this first step. Fearful, confused, think it will never get any better? Want some guidance? Since 2012 Garrett has provided counseling services to people who have deep desires for connection with others and peace with the world.
(205) 509-2004 View (205) 509-2004
In our DBT skills training group, we learn the standard four modules of DBT skills: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The group meets weekly for 6 - 12 months, depending on the unique needs of the client and follows Marsha Linehan's standard DBT protocol closely. Group members are supported by group facilitators, as well as, by fellow group members, in a motivated, compassionate, and calm environment.
Hosted by Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Many clients I see come in after suffering significantly from riding the highs and lows of intense emotional ups and downs and are in search of learning new coping skills, or strengthening existing ones. Some of these folks suffer from self-harming behaviors, suicidality, addiction, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, or anxiety and depression. The common thread among them, however, is the desire to not only more skillfully regulate their emotions, but to ultimately build a life that they want to live, not just one that they simply are trying to endure.
(659) 221-7763 View (659) 221-7763

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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in 35209?

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.

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.