TL;DR Parenting Cliff Notes
Many parents are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and lost when it comes to parenting approaches. Parenting Cliff Notes is designed for parents who are seeking new, evidenced based parenting strategies to implement at home with their children. Parents will be ...
Hosted by Creative Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40222
Many parents are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and lost when it comes to parenting approaches. Parenting Cliff Notes is designed for parents who are seeking new, evidenced based parenting strategies to implement at home with their children. Parents will be ...
The Management of ADHD
This group is intended for children and adolescents who are experiencing academic difficulty, impulse control issues, and difficulty establishing relationships with peers and family members.
Hosted by Marlene Belew Huff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40503
This group is intended for children and adolescents who are experiencing academic difficulty, impulse control issues, and difficulty establishing relationships with peers and family members.
DBT Adult
DBT skills, including: emotion regulation, wise mind, boundaries, affirmations, assertiveness and many others. This is an OPEN group that runs from October - May of each year.
Hosted by Inspiring Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, CPC, LPCCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florence, KY 41042
DBT skills, including: emotion regulation, wise mind, boundaries, affirmations, assertiveness and many others. This is an OPEN group that runs from October - May of each year.
Women at the Well 4-day Intensive Workshops
4-day Intensive Workshops for 8-10 women (ages 18+) who are ready to unpack their sexual and emotional baggage in a safe, supportive environment in order to discover the root causes of WHY they are either acting out OR shutting down ...
4-day Intensive Workshops for 8-10 women (ages 18+) who are ready to unpack their sexual and emotional baggage in a safe, supportive environment in order to discover the root causes of WHY they are either acting out OR shutting down ...
Abba Healing Services
Hosted by Ethan D Bennett
Counselor, MAEd, LPCC-S, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Owensboro, KY 42303
Autism-Developmental Disabilities Group
Provides children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges and their families with evidence based treatment, education, support, and resources needed to be self-reliant, independent, and valued members of the community.
Hosted by Qusayy Godbolt
PhD, BCBA-D, LBA-KY
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Provides children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges and their families with evidence based treatment, education, support, and resources needed to be self-reliant, independent, and valued members of the community.
FREE Masterclass 'How To Stop Feeling Anxious'
Anxiety hijacks lives. It limits where we go, what we do, and how we live. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. We have choices about whether worry, overwhelm, stress, and anxiety dominate our lives. Learn the three keys ...
Hosted by Dr. Julia King
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40245
Anxiety hijacks lives. It limits where we go, what we do, and how we live. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. We have choices about whether worry, overwhelm, stress, and anxiety dominate our lives. Learn the three keys ...
Mindful Self Compassion for Women
This group for women uses Mindful Self Compassion to help with anxiety and stress starting 12/8/2023 at noon every Friday. Come explore your current life experiences in a supportive, compassionate atmosphere for a more gentle way of soothing your anxiety ...
Hosted by Jenny Townsend, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40243
This group for women uses Mindful Self Compassion to help with anxiety and stress starting 12/8/2023 at noon every Friday. Come explore your current life experiences in a supportive, compassionate atmosphere for a more gentle way of soothing your anxiety ...
Dealing with Anxiety for Middle Schoolers
This is an eight (8) week program where skills are taught and built upon each week. Participation in each group session is important in building rapport and skills. This will be an interactive online group, giving members an opportunity to ...
Hosted by Integrative Counseling Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40502
This is an eight (8) week program where skills are taught and built upon each week. Participation in each group session is important in building rapport and skills. This will be an interactive online group, giving members an opportunity to ...
Acadia Counseling, LLC
Opened August 1, 2019, the counselors at Acadia Counseling work with adults, couples, and adolescents/teens on issues related to mood and trauma - depression, anxiety, dysphoria - and are happy to discuss any other treatment needs you have! Email info@acadiacounseling.com ...
Hosted by Acadia Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40207
Opened August 1, 2019, the counselors at Acadia Counseling work with adults, couples, and adolescents/teens on issues related to mood and trauma - depression, anxiety, dysphoria - and are happy to discuss any other treatment needs you have! Email info@acadiacounseling.com ...
Nurturing Parenting Assessments and Groups
Nurturing Parenting assessments. Groups are held virtual and in person at this time. These are recognized and accepted by The Courts, probation and DCBS.
Hosted by Leila Goodpaster
Counselor, LPCC, Owner , NCC, ART, CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40509
Nurturing Parenting assessments. Groups are held virtual and in person at this time. These are recognized and accepted by The Courts, probation and DCBS.
OCD
The group provides psychoeducation on OCD with the potential behavioral component where home based challenges are assigned. The therapeutic process provides professional support alongside peer support. This group provides a unique opportunity to appreciate the daily challenges of this potentially ...
Hosted by Andrea Bozja
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdM, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40513
The group provides psychoeducation on OCD with the potential behavioral component where home based challenges are assigned. The therapeutic process provides professional support alongside peer support. This group provides a unique opportunity to appreciate the daily challenges of this potentially ...
Very Unique Wellness
We are a group of 3 that have the ability to meet you where you are at. Whether you need help with trauma, big emotions, family issues and/or everyday life stressors.
Hosted by Vora' O Blake
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florence, KY 41042
We are a group of 3 that have the ability to meet you where you are at. Whether you need help with trauma, big emotions, family issues and/or everyday life stressors.
Parenting Teens Wisely
My workshops and classes help parents develop skills to respond to their teen in ways that increase skillful behaviors and cultivate greater connection. Through lecture, activities and discussions, parents experience support and validation and discover effective responses to teens' challenging ...
Hosted by Jan Carden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40503
My workshops and classes help parents develop skills to respond to their teen in ways that increase skillful behaviors and cultivate greater connection. Through lecture, activities and discussions, parents experience support and validation and discover effective responses to teens' challenging ...
Substance Abuse IOP, OPT,IND
ONLINE IOP, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OPT
Hosted by Cassandra D Harris-Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Louisville, KY 40243
ONLINE IOP, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OPT
Circle of Joy (Individual Sessions)
This program is designed to help clients grow and understand that relationships with ourselves and others matter. Do you feel stuck and of where life is taking you? Do you have difficulty letting go of negative thought patterns? CIRCLE of ...
Hosted by Joy & Hope Associates, LLC.
Counselor, MMHC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Georgetown, KY 40324
This program is designed to help clients grow and understand that relationships with ourselves and others matter. Do you feel stuck and of where life is taking you? Do you have difficulty letting go of negative thought patterns? CIRCLE of ...
DUI Treatment Services
I am also a licensed alcohol and drug treatment provider who offers individual and group substance abuse treatment. Days available for PRI DUI 1st Offender classes are Fridays, Saturday, and Sunday for the first six sessions and the final session ...
Hosted by Dr. Dominique' L. Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, MAC, CCCE, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40504
I am also a licensed alcohol and drug treatment provider who offers individual and group substance abuse treatment. Days available for PRI DUI 1st Offender classes are Fridays, Saturday, and Sunday for the first six sessions and the final session ...
The Woodland Group
We are a well-established group of experienced psychologists and therapists whose training and experience meet the highest professional standards. You will find our therapists to be relaxed and personable. Our office is located near the center of Lexington in a ...
Hosted by Benjamin Newsome
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, KY 40508
We are a well-established group of experienced psychologists and therapists whose training and experience meet the highest professional standards. You will find our therapists to be relaxed and personable. Our office is located near the center of Lexington in a ...
Mindsight Behavioral Health
In-Person and Telehealth Practice across Kentucky taking most major insurances, and medicaid
In-Person and Telehealth Practice across Kentucky taking most major insurances, and medicaid
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Kentucky?
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.