Christian Perspective Counseling
CPC is made up of passionate followers of Jesus Christ who are not only gifted in showing compassion but are also licensed masters-level mental health practitioners. With our years of experience and heart for people, we will help you find ...
CPC is made up of passionate followers of Jesus Christ who are not only gifted in showing compassion but are also licensed masters-level mental health practitioners. With our years of experience and heart for people, we will help you find ...
Mindfulness workshops
Hosted by Dr. Cai Carvalhaes Phd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, CH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Little Rock, AR 72205
ADHD Life Hacks and Support
I know the struggles of navigating life with ADHD personally. Join me as I help you navigate the biggest frustrations and build tools to lower your stress and anxiety that may come with your ADHD. I got tired of losing ...
Hosted by Jessica derrickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edgemont, AR 72044
I know the struggles of navigating life with ADHD personally. Join me as I help you navigate the biggest frustrations and build tools to lower your stress and anxiety that may come with your ADHD. I got tired of losing ...
True Hope Counseling
Hosted by Brooke Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jonesboro, AR 72401
Community Counseling of Northwest Arkansas
We will work together to help improve your relationships, gain new perspectives, build self-esteem, develop healthier coping skills, and stabilize your mood. Together we can explore your strengths, identify internal and external conflicts, and develop an awareness of how past ...
Hosted by Rita Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, AR 72703
We will work together to help improve your relationships, gain new perspectives, build self-esteem, develop healthier coping skills, and stabilize your mood. Together we can explore your strengths, identify internal and external conflicts, and develop an awareness of how past ...
Transforming Lives Counseling
We are a Behavioral Health Agency in Arkansas that provides a wide range of behavioral services from counseling to medication management. We also offer counseling and MAT for opioid addiction. Our practice has multiple therapist to meet all ages and ...
Hosted by Transforming Lives Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
We are a Behavioral Health Agency in Arkansas that provides a wide range of behavioral services from counseling to medication management. We also offer counseling and MAT for opioid addiction. Our practice has multiple therapist to meet all ages and ...
Arkansas Families First, LLC
Arkansas Families First is an interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare clinic dedicated to providing evidence-based evaluation, consultation, and treatment to help children, teens, and families. Our Mission: Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families, utilizing ...
Hosted by Mary M Ekdahl
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Little Rock, AR 72116
Arkansas Families First is an interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare clinic dedicated to providing evidence-based evaluation, consultation, and treatment to help children, teens, and families. Our Mission: Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families, utilizing ...
Foundation: A Wellness Practice
We are a group of specialty practitioners with many years of experience. Our ultimate goal is to meet you wherever you are and support you to get to the place you want to be!
Hosted by Vicki White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jonesboro, AR 72401
We are a group of specialty practitioners with many years of experience. Our ultimate goal is to meet you wherever you are and support you to get to the place you want to be!
Parents of LGBTQ+ children
With so many of our children opening up about sexuality and gender identity it can leave parents with a host of unresolved feelings/ thoughts/ and destructive reactions. This process therapy group is designed to help those parents explore/ understand/ and ...
Hosted by Delee Fortson
MS, LPE-I, CADAC, DCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Little Rock, AR 72114
With so many of our children opening up about sexuality and gender identity it can leave parents with a host of unresolved feelings/ thoughts/ and destructive reactions. This process therapy group is designed to help those parents explore/ understand/ and ...
Hoarding, Cluttering and Chronic Disorganization
Currently developing a list of interested clients to recommence this group. Please call or email to get on the list. Once I have enough perspective members, I will schedule a group time. The group will help members understand hoarding and ...
Hosted by Sheila Jo Kornblum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rogers, AR 72756
Currently developing a list of interested clients to recommence this group. Please call or email to get on the list. Once I have enough perspective members, I will schedule a group time. The group will help members understand hoarding and ...
Kathleen Housley, PLLC
Hosted by Kathleen Housley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADAC, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, AR 72703
Anger Management
Are you ready to conquer your anger and emotional reactions? Why not start RIGHT NOW? Anger is not something to be messed around with and you deserve the time and space to heal in your own way. My fully online, ...
Hosted by The Therapy Office
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springdale, AR 72762
Are you ready to conquer your anger and emotional reactions? Why not start RIGHT NOW? Anger is not something to be messed around with and you deserve the time and space to heal in your own way. My fully online, ...
ParentingThrough Divorce Transitions
Support/guidance through divorce issues with parenting and transitions: grief work, parenting plans, dealing with distrust, financial fears, work transitions, etc.. In every divorce, there is a Loss to be absorbed and a Gain to be realized. Parenting agreements are critical ...
Hosted by Betty Deere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Little Rock, AR 72205
Support/guidance through divorce issues with parenting and transitions: grief work, parenting plans, dealing with distrust, financial fears, work transitions, etc.. In every divorce, there is a Loss to be absorbed and a Gain to be realized. Parenting agreements are critical ...
A Mother's Connection
Group therapy is a powerful tool to treat perinatal difficulties. It is common for women who are experiencing these difficulties to feel isolated and alone as if they were the only woman on Earth who has ever had such thoughts ...
Hosted by Dr. Anita Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, MAC, SAP, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Little Rock, AR 72207
Group therapy is a powerful tool to treat perinatal difficulties. It is common for women who are experiencing these difficulties to feel isolated and alone as if they were the only woman on Earth who has ever had such thoughts ...
Circle of Security Parenting Series
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. ...
Hosted by Debbie R Pridemore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMFT, LPC, EFT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, AR 72703
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. ...
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Integration
As ketamine treatment goes more mainstream, more people are recognizing the benefit, but cost of treatment limits their accessibility. Our team are certified KAP providers, and we believe the psychedelic assisted group model is a key strategy for reducing cost ...
Hosted by Lauren Hannah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jonesboro, AR 72401
As ketamine treatment goes more mainstream, more people are recognizing the benefit, but cost of treatment limits their accessibility. Our team are certified KAP providers, and we believe the psychedelic assisted group model is a key strategy for reducing cost ...
Chenal Family Therapy
Hosted by Kendyl Tinsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, TAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain Home, AR 72653
Group Psychotherapy
As a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) with extensive personal and professional experience in group therapy, I am a huge fan of its effectiveness. Group therapy offers an economical adjunct to individual therapy. By sharing stories and emotions with others, you ...
Hosted by Eric I. Phelps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CGP, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Little Rock, AR 72205
As a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) with extensive personal and professional experience in group therapy, I am a huge fan of its effectiveness. Group therapy offers an economical adjunct to individual therapy. By sharing stories and emotions with others, you ...
Answers for Youth & Families, pllc
"Real life, real problems, real ANSWERS." ANSWERS is a full service, psychology practice that ensures comfort, understanding, acceptance, privacy, and the very best treatments available. Your well-being is our first and foremost concern. We are conveniently located in Fort Smith, ...
Hosted by William J Thornton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Smith, AR 72903
"Real life, real problems, real ANSWERS." ANSWERS is a full service, psychology practice that ensures comfort, understanding, acceptance, privacy, and the very best treatments available. Your well-being is our first and foremost concern. We are conveniently located in Fort Smith, ...
Fayette-Kids Counseling
Here at Fayette-Kids Counseling, we believe that early intervention is the key to addressing mental health and behavioral concerns. Our practice focuses on providing counseling and therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. We treat a wide variety of mental ...
Hosted by Kellye F Carlton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, AR 72703
Here at Fayette-Kids Counseling, we believe that early intervention is the key to addressing mental health and behavioral concerns. Our practice focuses on providing counseling and therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. We treat a wide variety of mental ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Arkansas?
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.