Support Groups in Hoover, AL
This is for people who are pursuing sobriety and want help in addition to their recovery program of choice. We go through 9 different topics relating to emotional sobriety and maintaining chemical sobriety. Building Community is critical to maintaining sobriety, ...
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Hosted by Maggie Banger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
This is for people who are pursuing sobriety and want help in addition to their recovery program of choice. We go through 9 different topics relating to emotional sobriety and maintaining chemical sobriety. Building Community is critical to maintaining sobriety, ...
The 12-week recovery group for survivors of sexual trauma begins September 15th. Group members will be guided through a systematic recovery process; members will obtain clarity on the effects of trauma and learn strategies that will enable them to receive ...
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Hosted by Jenna Saturday
Counselor, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35244
The 12-week recovery group for survivors of sexual trauma begins September 15th. Group members will be guided through a systematic recovery process; members will obtain clarity on the effects of trauma and learn strategies that will enable them to receive ...
We are a practice that offers a whole suite of services ranging from counseling and neurofeedback to art therapy and yoga. We'd love to provide you with a free consultation about the services we provide.
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Hosted by Stephen Killen
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35244
We are a practice that offers a whole suite of services ranging from counseling and neurofeedback to art therapy and yoga. We'd love to provide you with a free consultation about the services we provide.
Recent data indicate that roughly 1 in 5 veterans experience mental health issues. Group practice owner Matt McKenzie's dad (John L.) was a former U.S. Marine and Hoover fireman who tragically passed away in 2020. We know all too well ...
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Hosted by McKenzie Strategies LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35244
Recent data indicate that roughly 1 in 5 veterans experience mental health issues. Group practice owner Matt McKenzie's dad (John L.) was a former U.S. Marine and Hoover fireman who tragically passed away in 2020. We know all too well ...
Our 10-week virtual skill-building workshop offers you the unique opportunity to identify your relationship strength and growth areas, build community with other couples, and discover ways to create the relationship you want. Beginning with a customized relationship assessment, we will ...
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Hosted by Krystal Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
Our 10-week virtual skill-building workshop offers you the unique opportunity to identify your relationship strength and growth areas, build community with other couples, and discover ways to create the relationship you want. Beginning with a customized relationship assessment, we will ...
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 ...
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Hosted by Maggie Banger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
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 ...
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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 ...
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Hosted by Rhonna W Phillips Counseling & Therapy Srvcs, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT, Collab, Mediati
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
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 ...
This group will be for women & all of the sexual issues we experience. Sexual pain. Sexual desire struggles. Sexuality questions.
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Hosted by Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
This group will be for women & all of the sexual issues we experience. Sexual pain. Sexual desire struggles. Sexuality questions.
You invest in a lot of things...from your house, transportation, nails, hair, your job, other people, but who is investing in YOU! It's time for you to make yourself a priority and choose YOU! Coach K Korner is a safe ...
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Hosted by Kimberly Marable Winters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, CEAP, SAP, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
You invest in a lot of things...from your house, transportation, nails, hair, your job, other people, but who is investing in YOU! It's time for you to make yourself a priority and choose YOU! Coach K Korner is a safe ...
Join us as we walk through a mental health read together led by a licensed clinician. The chosen book will be "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Dates will be September 3rd - October ...
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Hosted by Birmingham Therapy Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Join us as we walk through a mental health read together led by a licensed clinician. The chosen book will be "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Dates will be September 3rd - October ...
Think you may be a sex addict but not sure? In this eight session educational experience you will learn the basics of recognizing the problems of compulsive sexual behavior, work toward identifying whether or not your sexual behavior is an ...
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Hosted by Garrett Brent Irby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Think you may be a sex addict but not sure? In this eight session educational experience you will learn the basics of recognizing the problems of compulsive sexual behavior, work toward identifying whether or not your sexual behavior is an ...
8 persons or less discussing various topics and the effects or consequences in their life and what is needed to begin healing and functioning productively.
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Hosted by Rhonna W Phillips Counseling & Therapy Srvcs, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT, Collab, Mediati
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
8 persons or less discussing various topics and the effects or consequences in their life and what is needed to begin healing and functioning productively.
8 woman or less discussing the trauma, effects, consequences and healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse.
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Hosted by Rhonna W Phillips Counseling & Therapy Srvcs, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT, Collab, Mediati
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
8 woman or less discussing the trauma, effects, consequences and healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse.
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 ...
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Hosted by Garrett Brent Irby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
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 ...
Sliding Scale and Free counseling for individuals and couples.
Hosted by Affordable Counseling Therapy
MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Sliding Scale and Free counseling for individuals and couples.
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Hosted by Deirdre Crochen Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Facing...Sexual and Relationship Integrity is an educational and support group for people who have engaged in sexual behavior that damages important relationships, want to stop engaging in certain sexual behaviors, want relapse prevention skills, and/or want to integrate the 30 ...
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Hosted by Hope House Counseling and Education
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Facing...Sexual and Relationship Integrity is an educational and support group for people who have engaged in sexual behavior that damages important relationships, want to stop engaging in certain sexual behaviors, want relapse prevention skills, and/or want to integrate the 30 ...
I provide on-site Critical Incident Stress Management as the need arises in a business, congregation, organization, or other entity when a immediate crisis has occurred.
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Hosted by Shirley A. Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, LPC, NCC, ACPE-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35216
I provide on-site Critical Incident Stress Management as the need arises in a business, congregation, organization, or other entity when a immediate crisis has occurred.
This is for individuals and couples who are experiencing trouble controling and managing their anger. Issues such as fighting fair, domestic violence, and coping straegies are taught in a group format.
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Hosted by Impact Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
This is for individuals and couples who are experiencing trouble controling and managing their anger. Issues such as fighting fair, domestic violence, and coping straegies are taught in a group format.
Six week experiential group focused on how to befriend your OCD/anxiety related parts : interactive activities, creative expression, nervous system regulation tools, mindfulness based, compassion focused. Dates will be September 4th – October 2nd.
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Hosted by Katie O'Donnell Pietri
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
Six week experiential group focused on how to befriend your OCD/anxiety related parts : interactive activities, creative expression, nervous system regulation tools, mindfulness based, compassion focused. Dates will be September 4th – October 2nd.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Hoover?
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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 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.