Support Groups in Phoenix, AZ
The Hold Me Tight® workshop was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and is designed around seven conversations based on the Hold Me Tight Book. You will learn how to understand and improve your relationship through facilitator presentations, private exercises, video demonstrations of other couples, and conversations with your partner. Couples interested in understanding and improving the connection in their relationship are encouraged to contact Dr. Reed for more information. "Hold Me Tight®" is a registered trademark to Sue Johnson

Hosted by Laurel Reed
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85016
My clients are most often seeking help with their relationship: with themselves, others, the past, or the world in general. I have 18 years of experience working alongside people seeking to understand, process, and change themselves and their relationship to their lives. My training is primarily in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am also trained in EMDR therapy, a trauma-focused therapy.
If you are an associate licensed therapist and are looking for a supervisor so you can accrue hours for full licensure. I am available. Give me a call or email me.

Hosted by Ashlea Taylor-Barber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85016
Are you seeking an unbiased person open to listening and discussing your thoughts? Sometimes we all need that! Life often brings us curve balls in the form of relational, career, racial, marital or family conflict that cause us to question who we are. These situations rattle our emotions to our core or change the normality that we call our life. During these times the ability to work through this with someone who specializes in transitional change maybe the answer!
A therapeutic group offering a compassionate space for individuals to collectively navigate and heal from the impacts of childhood trauma.

Hosted by Racheal Turner
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
Hello! I'm Racheal Turner. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor at Turning Point Counseling. As a therapist, my passion is to support people who want to find more acceptance, wholeness, and aliveness in all of who they are. I have a passion for working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, self- esteem, grief and abuse. I bring my whole heart and authentic self to therapy and draw from several different schools of practice which all center around building a healthy therapeutic relationship.
Are you feeling alone and stuck with certain clients? Are you depleted by your work as a therapist and long for a safe place to consult these cases? The self of the therapist is necessary for the therapeutic process, but much of our training and supervision focuses on the experience of the client and not the therapist. The goal of this consult group is to develop the awareness of your self as the therapist so that you will gain the skills and capacity to enter into the lives of your clients in new ways that enliven you and your clients.

Hosted by Caleb Mitchell
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85004
You may have landed on this professional profile because you are taking stock of your life and realize that the life you have is not the one you envisioned for yourself. Whether you are bored or in a lot of pain, you may be seeking growth and change, possibly a sense of aliveness. Counseling can be a safe, nurturing setting to slow down and listen to your soul and your body. As you become aware of yourself, you begin to understand how you got to where you are, why you do what you do, and what new paths are possible to you. As a trained therapist from a relational-psychodynamic perspective, I see therapy as a collaborative process.
Here is what you will learn in the 6 week Group. Learn to live in the present moment, become more self aware, accept reality and reduce your suffering, and decrease anxiety and worry thoughts. This is a closed group so you must join at the beginning of each session.

Hosted by Julia Ziesmer
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions who are ready to create meaningful change. My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by stress, struggles with focus and organization, or is facing a significant life shift, such as a career change, major move, or personal transformation. They are motivated to explore strategies to better manage their emotions, improve self-regulation, and regain balance in their lives. Whether you're seeking clarity, coping skills, or a deeper understanding of your unique strengths, I’m here to support you in building resilience, confidence, and lasting growth.
This group is designed for individuals looking to create new meaning from past and future experiences. The tenets of experiential learning theory will be utilized to examine concrete experience, engage in meaningful reflection, extract essential elements for creating new meaning and practically apply what was learned to future experiences. Experiential learning will be used to develop customized relapse prevention plans and construct the development of healthy co-parenting agreements to create healthy and adaptive families and communities.

Hosted by James Edwards
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85051
Human language is so powerful that one word can change a life, or destroy the lives of millions" This is a quote from the "Four Agreements". Language can be used to create a collaborative and engaging therapeutic experience that facilitates the development of lasting personal change. I will support you through thoughtful reflection, mindful consultation and experiential life change strategies, to identify and alleviate unresolved trauma, creating a more compassionate and empowered, lived experience.
A collaborative mutli-specialty group of providers offering office based, telehealth, and in home services.

Hosted by Elizabeth Corning
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85016
Parents seeking a knowledgeable, empathetic, and experienced partner in their child's journey will find a trusted ally in Dr. Elizabeth Corning. Her commitment to celebrating each child's unique potential and fostering resilience makes her an invaluable resource for families navigating the path of neurodiversity. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, and behavior challenges. She works with youth from the smallest preschoolers through adolescents transitioning to early adulthood.
Your 10-17 year old will learn how to cope with anxiety & anger, choose friends wisely, make positive choices & develop positive self-talk, improve self-esteem, and gain skills for healthy relationships.

Hosted by Phoenix Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85085
Quality: Phoenix Wellness Center is committed to providing quality counseling. Our counselors treat most mental health concerns using effective, evidence based treatments. Our counselors specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, and adjustment concerns. Additionally, we treat individuals, families, couples, children and adults. We work collaboratively as a team to provide you and your family with comprehensive treatment.
This group is designed to help teens (ages 13-16) successfully maneuver through the innumerous challenges which face today's adolescents and their families. Teens will explore communication and relational styles, identify successful coping skills and will learn to set healthy boundaries and begin developing an esteemed, multi-faceted identity. Now accepting more teens to join and insurance.

Hosted by Stefanny Balestracci
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85032
Now accepting new clients for my group practice! I'm a board registered Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Director of my group practice (www.thehealingeffect.co) My education, experience and credentials allow me the expertise to confidently step into the arena with you, while my diverse life experiences and the sense of ease I create with people allow me to meet you where you are. I am a best clinical fit for those seeking to do targeted work to enrich their relationships and their lives with more depth and meaning, to explore and address the root of your struggles.
This free support group is a safe place where foster and adoptive parents can vent and find encouragement with other parents going through similar parent journeys. The group borrows it's name from the first book we read together, The Journey of the Heroic Parent by Brad Reedy. Parenting is hard, and it is a heroic effort to continue on to do the best we can for our children. Much like the hero's journey, we face many trials and problems in parenting. We find ways to overcome, grow from our experience and keep moving forward.

Hosted by Karin Peak
Coach, CTSS, MSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85027
You are worn out and tired of the drama, big behaviors, fighting and discord in your relationships. Is there something big about who you are or who they are that might be affecting your relationship? You have self- doubt and think you must be the problem. You keep telling yourself you won’t let it happen again, but nothing seems to change? You feel tired, depressed, and even angry that you are not enjoying deep, personal rewarding relationships with a spouse, parents, your children or a significant other in your life. You want a change, you want to find healthy rewarding ways to get your needs met in a relationship.
Directive and non-directive to address (co)dependency, relationships and sexuality from impact of family-of-origin. Much of how you think and feel involves adaptation and reactivity. Group is a microcosm of the outside (macrocosm). As you become more comfortable being authentic (sharing thoughts, feelings, needs and wants appropriately), while learning how to give and receive feedback (containment), you begin using new thoughts/behavior patterns outside group. You'll learn to release fear of feelings and express anger in constructive ways. Please CALL to inquire about Group availability. Minimum of 4 participants required. Only available on a seasonal as-needed basis.

Hosted by Anna Valenti-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISAC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85018
Change can be hard. I honor your right to CHOOSE support. I believe you want to improve your life. We will work together to discover what works uniquely for you to help you achieve realistic goals. I support you with positive encouragement instead of guilt or shame. I am here to help you help yourself.
Learn about your energy centers and chakras and how they influence your beliefs about yourself and ability to create balance in your life. Get support and feedback around your challenges. This is a cost effective way to get support and connection.

Hosted by Shanika Toms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85004
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals who feel imbalanced, lost and disconnected. I have been told that I have a natural ability to draw out the authentic self and assist those who want to achieve a higher level of emotional and spiritual awareness.
ARS offers screenings for restricted drivers license and court mandated Education (Level II - 16 hours) as an online self-directed course. Treatment hours (Level I - 36 or more hours) are provided via video conferencing for our clients. These are offered at various times Monday through Thursday.

Hosted by Alcohol Recovery Solutions, Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
Facing addiction can be tough! It's been my privilege to work along side clients as they take these first steps towards awareness, understanding and healing. ARS prioritizes creating a comfortable, safe and calming environment where people are treated with respect. Our goal is to help change lives and create the freedom that comes with long term sobriety. Gigi Veasey, Founder
This is a VIRTUAL group for people who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Adults only. This is an ongoing group starting October 10th. This group will be a support for people with ADHD, but also focuses on skills each week for executive functioning, organization, time management, decreasing depression or anxiety and many other areas that ADHD affects. Aetna insurance only or private pay rate is $35 per session or $30 if you buy a package of 12 sessions up front. Led by Jillian Caldwell, LMSW

Hosted by Jillian Caldwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85085
Reaching out for help is the first step to living a better life. I am proud of you for making that step because it is often the hardest one to make. I work from a strengths-based approach to empower you to make whatever changes you would like to make or cope with any problems you are having. Together, we can develop new skills and insights to gain more control over your behaviors and mindset. All this will help you become empowered to explore new possibilities in all areas of your life.
Marbi Gallaway has facilitated a long term women's group for years. Marbi addresses trauma, grief, codependency, drug addiction,sex addiction,co-sex addiction and relationship issues. The women's group participants have had a strong substantial relationship and are very supportive. This group would be excellent if you attend a 12 step program or are currently in Therapy. An assessment session is required before entering into Group.

Hosted by Marbi Gallaway
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
I work with Individuals and Couples addressing Substance Abuse, Sex Addiction, Eating disorders, Depression, anxiety and Codependency. I believe in addressing core Trauma work when present. Trauma resolution is a specialty of mine, I have extensive training in this complex area of Therapy. I also work with anxiety, depression and Couples issues. I offer Individual Counseling, Customized Intensive Workshop's and hold a long standing Women's group. The group holds eight women and has been ongoing for several years. If you are interested in group therapy contact me for an assessment.
This group meets online to support any man struggling with addictive or self-medicating behaviors during this isolating time. All forms of self-medicating welcome such as: pornography, sex, drugs/alcohol, food, video games, work, gambling and relationships. This is group of 8-10 men that learn tools to more effectively maintain healthy long-term sobriety. The group is actively engaged in each other's lives outside of group time throughout the week via text/phone. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; It's connection! To join, complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/managerchg/men

Hosted by Chris Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85004
My passion is to help people rebuild their relationship with God; to thrive in sobriety. I have extensive experience with individuals that struggle with addictive and compulsive behaviors such as: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, codependent relationships, etc. Over the past few years, I obtained more specialized education to specifically assist with sex, pornography and lust addiction through the work of Dr. Patrick Carnes Ph.D; a pioneer in the field of sex addiction. His work combined with a method to heal relational/attachment wounds, called "IFS", is the best strategy that I have found for recovery.
There’s no right or wrong amount of time to grieve the passing of your mother. Sometimes, these feelings can rush back years after your loss causing a continuous void. No matter the kind of relationship you had, losing your mother can feel overwhelming. Support is out there. There are many others just like you, who have stories of loss to share. This group will focus on the process of grief, family dynamics, attachment issues, support, and finding understanding with feelings and emotions.

Hosted by Marlo Whitson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
We all experience trauma and severe life stressors' that leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. Your crisis may be depression, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, sport performance or something that is so overwhelming you are struggling with life. Often time we hold ourselves in bondage to the choices we have made. I believe some of life's most difficult experiences leads us to our greatest growth. I will give you the tools to move forward from past attachments that seem to keep you stagnate in your life.
A six week dynamic group for women, and those who identify as women, who are ready to look at their anger, commit to their self, and take back their power. Skills building, written work, sharing and support are all part of the work in group session. We meet for 60 minutes on select Thursdays. Space in each session is limited. For more details please go to www.believeinyourtruth.com/groups

Hosted by Theresa De Armond
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MAPC, MACC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85020
You possess the strength to put survival mode behind you and live in the present, experiencing a full range of emotions and emotional stability. I will be with you through your journey and assist you in recapturing the control, contentment, and connection you have been missing. You have the ability to recover from shaping events that have influenced your life in undesirable ways, and to develop and strengthen the skills needed to implement the growth you desire. The life you want is within your power. You have the strength. Believe in your truth.
Join the weekly online OCD support group, led by Josh Kaplan, an expert in guiding individuals through the challenges of OCD. This group provides a safe, confidential space where you can share your experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. Each session integrates principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), offering practical tools and support to help manage OCD symptoms. Connect with others who understand what you're going through, in an environment that fosters growth and healing.

Hosted by Josh Kaplan - OCD, Anxiety & Depression Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
Hi, and thanks for visiting my profile! I'm Josh Kaplan, a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and co-occurring Depression. With over a decade of specialized experience, I understand how these challenges can impact every aspect of life—but more importantly, I know what works to help you break free. Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, panic, phobias, agoraphobia, or chronic worry, relief is possible with the right treatment.

Hosted by Dr. Val Nkendong
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85086
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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.