JLife groups are a gem for seniors offering a program that has substantial personal meaning, taps into the joys of community, and provides empowerment for ongoing renewed synergy with life! The objective is to address lifespan challenges and the effects of nonfinite losses such as normal aging and family changes, in an "intentionally joyful" atmosphere. We are having lively life discussions, setting goals, increasing sense of self worth, and adding joy to our lives. JLife Seniors are living the Intentionally Joyful Lifestyle! JOIN OR START A JLIFE GROUP TODAY!
Hosted by Dr. Doris C. Vaughans
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
My main theoretical orientations from which I practice are Person Centered, Meaning Making, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
JLife groups are a gem for seniors offering a program that has substantial personal meaning, taps into the joys of community, and provides empowerment for ongoing renewed synergy with life! The objective is to address lifespan challenges and the effects of nonfinite losses such as normal aging and family changes, in an "intentionally joyful" atmosphere. We are having lively life discussions, setting goals, increasing sense of self worth, and adding joy to our lives. JLife Seniors are living the Intentionally Joyful Lifestyle! JOIN OR START A JLIFE GROUP TODAY!
“Read & Relate” is a small therapy-based book club designed for 5th and 6th grade girls to strengthen social skills, confidence, and connection through reading and discussion. Each month, we’ll dive into stories that spark meaningful conversation about friendship, identity, and self-expression — while encouraging a love of reading. Participants will practice communication skills, build empathy, and gain confidence in sharing ideas, all in a relaxed and supportive environment. This group is perfect for girls who love to read, talk, and connect with others their age in a fun and encouraging setting.
Hosted by Julie Vence
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
“Read & Relate” is a small therapy-based book club designed for 5th and 6th grade girls to strengthen social skills, confidence, and connection through reading and discussion. Each month, we’ll dive into stories that spark meaningful conversation about friendship, identity, and self-expression — while encouraging a love of reading. Participants will practice communication skills, build empathy, and gain confidence in sharing ideas, all in a relaxed and supportive environment. This group is perfect for girls who love to read, talk, and connect with others their age in a fun and encouraging setting.
Childhood Trauma & the Adult I am Today
Hosted by Lifecare Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Childhood Trauma & the Adult I am Today
Hosted by Ebone Newton
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Online Groups
Recovery group for ages 19 and over. Maximum of 15 persons. Additional group may be forthcoming.
Hosted by Tom Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Group meets in Alexander City, AL 35011
Recovery group for ages 19 and over. Maximum of 15 persons. Additional group may be forthcoming.
Begins: February 4th We will provide a warm and welcoming environment to build upon their coping mechanisms to overcome their social anxiety. Here are a few of the lessons: stress/emotion regulation; Communication skills, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem enrichment. Call us today to set up an interview - 205-558-9898
Hosted by Jill D. Strickland
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35244
Begins: February 4th We will provide a warm and welcoming environment to build upon their coping mechanisms to overcome their social anxiety. Here are a few of the lessons: stress/emotion regulation; Communication skills, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem enrichment. Call us today to set up an interview - 205-558-9898
Facing the Shadow Men’s Therapy Group will help you begin your recovery journey. It will help you understand your addictive cycle and how you can begin to change. It is educational and therapeutic. This group is based on the approaches, that provide healing from addictions and a strong roadmap towards recovery. We use the Task Centered approach that sets you up for success. We focus on the core issues related to addictions, while at the same time address sexuality from a therapeutic and restorative perspective.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Insight-Oriented Therapy, I'll help you understand the underlying causes, develop coping mechanisms, and rebuild trust.
Facing the Shadow Men’s Therapy Group will help you begin your recovery journey. It will help you understand your addictive cycle and how you can begin to change. It is educational and therapeutic. This group is based on the approaches, that provide healing from addictions and a strong roadmap towards recovery. We use the Task Centered approach that sets you up for success. We focus on the core issues related to addictions, while at the same time address sexuality from a therapeutic and restorative perspective.
Alabama Wellness provides DOT approved substance abuse evaluations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and United States Coast Guard. We provide professional evaluation services from Monday to Sunday. We can help you to start the process of returning to work. We have flexible schedules so give us a call to schedule your appointment at 205-795-3410
Hosted by Janet Stoudenmire-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-S, ICADC, MAC SAP, MBA
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
Alabama Wellness provides DOT approved substance abuse evaluations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and United States Coast Guard. We provide professional evaluation services from Monday to Sunday. We can help you to start the process of returning to work. We have flexible schedules so give us a call to schedule your appointment at 205-795-3410
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 place to come and process your life. Coach K Korner rotates its focus between discussing codependency and unhealthy relationship dynamics, managing anxiety and stress and the development of self love. Come join Coach K in the Korner for support, guidance, education and the motivation to address these issues in your life. For dates/times, registration, payment and questions text 205-290-3458.
Hosted by Kimberly Marable Winters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, CEAP, SAP, CRC, NCC
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 place to come and process your life. Coach K Korner rotates its focus between discussing codependency and unhealthy relationship dynamics, managing anxiety and stress and the development of self love. Come join Coach K in the Korner for support, guidance, education and the motivation to address these issues in your life. For dates/times, registration, payment and questions text 205-290-3458.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop is a research-based program designed to help couples strengthen connection, improve communication, and deepen intimacy. Based on Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s decades of research, participants learn practical skills to enhance friendship, build trust, manage conflict, and support shared dreams. Through engaging lectures and private couple exercises, partners learn how to create lasting love and a meaningful partnership. This is not therapy, but an educational experience that offers proven tools to enrich your relationship and foster a stronger, more resilient bond. Saturday workshops: 10/4/24 and 12/6/25.
Hosted by Amanda Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Group meets in Pelham, AL 35124
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Choice Theory in my counseling sessions.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop is a research-based program designed to help couples strengthen connection, improve communication, and deepen intimacy. Based on Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s decades of research, participants learn practical skills to enhance friendship, build trust, manage conflict, and support shared dreams. Through engaging lectures and private couple exercises, partners learn how to create lasting love and a meaningful partnership. This is not therapy, but an educational experience that offers proven tools to enrich your relationship and foster a stronger, more resilient bond. Saturday workshops: 10/4/24 and 12/6/25.
ACA Counseling provides premier mental health care services to the greater Birmingham area. Our clinicians are licensed, nationally board certified, and experienced. At ACA Counseling we pride ourselves on providing a warm and caring environment, that lends support to the entire family.
Hosted by ACA Counseling Alexis Sapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-S, LPC
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35244
ACA Counseling provides premier mental health care services to the greater Birmingham area. Our clinicians are licensed, nationally board certified, and experienced. At ACA Counseling we pride ourselves on providing a warm and caring environment, that lends support to the entire family.
At Enjoy Counseling Options we have a sliding scale fee starting at $50 for private pay clients who see Ragan Bledsoe, Associate Licensed Counselor, Under the supervision of Sarah Cherry LPC-s. Ragan enjoys working with children and their parents.
We'll discuss treatment options like Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
At Enjoy Counseling Options we have a sliding scale fee starting at $50 for private pay clients who see Ragan Bledsoe, Associate Licensed Counselor, Under the supervision of Sarah Cherry LPC-s. Ragan enjoys working with children and their parents.
We are committed to offering you the best therapy science has to offer. We specialize in evidence-based treatments for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. We offer services via telehealth so you can get the help you need without needing to factor in travel time. We offer both group classes and individual therapy for ages 14 and up. We also offer ADHD evaluations for ages 14 and up. Our primary goal is for you to leave your first session filled with hope that you can live the life you want.
I am certified and have extensive experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) for Depression, CBT for Insomnia, CBT for Anxiety, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, & Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
We are committed to offering you the best therapy science has to offer. We specialize in evidence-based treatments for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. We offer services via telehealth so you can get the help you need without needing to factor in travel time. We offer both group classes and individual therapy for ages 14 and up. We also offer ADHD evaluations for ages 14 and up. Our primary goal is for you to leave your first session filled with hope that you can live the life you want.
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes focusing on physical activity and nutrition sessions. The class meets weekly.
Hosted by Dr. Carrie J. Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LICSW, SAP, CFMHE
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes focusing on physical activity and nutrition sessions. The class meets weekly.
This group is designed for domestic abuse/violence offenders. These sessions teach the dynamics of domestic violence/abuse and skills to chose nonviolent resolution of conflict. One of the basic tenets of the session is the unacceptability of violence and personal accountability of the violent or abusive act. The session is comprised of eight weeks; meeting weekly for two hours. Verification of attendance and participation as well as completion is provided for those who are court or agency mandated. Group participation is encnouraged for volunteer attendees also. Male and female groups are offered.
Hosted by Generations Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Group meets in Hueytown, AL 35023
This group is designed for domestic abuse/violence offenders. These sessions teach the dynamics of domestic violence/abuse and skills to chose nonviolent resolution of conflict. One of the basic tenets of the session is the unacceptability of violence and personal accountability of the violent or abusive act. The session is comprised of eight weeks; meeting weekly for two hours. Verification of attendance and participation as well as completion is provided for those who are court or agency mandated. Group participation is encnouraged for volunteer attendees also. Male and female groups are offered.
The Teen Girls Group is catered to females ages 14-17 navigating the struggles of everyday life. From academic issues, confidence and motivation, to relationship and familial hindrances, the group provides a safe space to reveal what is on their minds. Open discussion, art, and music activities will be used to help the teens with expression.
I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach individuals how their thoughts and emotions manifest into their reality.
The Teen Girls Group is catered to females ages 14-17 navigating the struggles of everyday life. From academic issues, confidence and motivation, to relationship and familial hindrances, the group provides a safe space to reveal what is on their minds. Open discussion, art, and music activities will be used to help the teens with expression.
This virtual group will provide LGBTQ adults in Alabama the opportunity to connect and support each other during this time of increased political stress. The group sessions will also teach and practice coping skills to decrease stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The group will be led by Hannah Johnson, LICSW. Begins February 13th 4pm-5:30pm and will happen every Thursday for 8 weeks. Contact us today for a free intake call to discuss. We would love to have you.
This virtual group will provide LGBTQ adults in Alabama the opportunity to connect and support each other during this time of increased political stress. The group sessions will also teach and practice coping skills to decrease stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The group will be led by Hannah Johnson, LICSW. Begins February 13th 4pm-5:30pm and will happen every Thursday for 8 weeks. Contact us today for a free intake call to discuss. We would love to have you.
We are a clinically sound and biblically based therapy group consisting of three African American women who strive to educate the African American community and church on the importance of addressing mental health challenges.
Hosted by Restoration Faith Based Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, MPH, MDiv, DMin
Group meets in Bessemer, AL 35022
We use a mix of DBT, CBT, ACT, Christian Counseling, and motivational interviewing in our sessions.
We are a clinically sound and biblically based therapy group consisting of three African American women who strive to educate the African American community and church on the importance of addressing mental health challenges.
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
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
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.
This group is to repair your relationship with food, yourself and your body. It is an evidenced based treatment to combat eating disorders and disordered eating. It is a 10 week group. It is self-pay. You are GIFTED 3 yoga classes as well. It is all ONLINE. There is other evidenced based treatments integrated in this group. This group will help you combat overeating, emotional eating, binge eating, purging or restricting.
Hosted by Sara Nielsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT-200
Group meets in Double Springs, AL 35553
This group is to repair your relationship with food, yourself and your body. It is an evidenced based treatment to combat eating disorders and disordered eating. It is a 10 week group. It is self-pay. You are GIFTED 3 yoga classes as well. It is all ONLINE. There is other evidenced based treatments integrated in this group. This group will help you combat overeating, emotional eating, binge eating, purging or restricting.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.