Prepare for Marriage - Engaged Couples
This group is for couples who are engaged or newly married. Marriage appears difficult because many of us marry without preparation for the specific ways that each person responds when they experience distress. Relationships are great when all is bliss, ...
Hosted by Goumah (Gau-Ma) Conde
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Miami, FL 33196
This group is for couples who are engaged or newly married. Marriage appears difficult because many of us marry without preparation for the specific ways that each person responds when they experience distress. Relationships are great when all is bliss, ...
Women’s Zoom Group
Jungian Gestalt Depth process group for ages ~22-32, where we share openly and respond respectfully. Archetypal work, art, images and dreams all welcome.
Hosted by Alexis Durgee
Counselor, MS, LMHC, PhDc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Delray Beach, FL 33483
Jungian Gestalt Depth process group for ages ~22-32, where we share openly and respond respectfully. Archetypal work, art, images and dreams all welcome.
Support Groups
Groups are for those who want support from others and to feel less alone. Depending on your needs and issues, groups are a great place to process your feelings and receive positive feedback and support. If interested in groups, please ...
Hosted by Phylice Kessler
Counselor, MS, LMHC, 500-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Groups are for those who want support from others and to feel less alone. Depending on your needs and issues, groups are a great place to process your feelings and receive positive feedback and support. If interested in groups, please ...
Breaking Unhealthy Behavior Patterns
We offer many groups for all ages to assist individuals with dealing with a wide variety of mental health issues.
We offer many groups for all ages to assist individuals with dealing with a wide variety of mental health issues.
Father Parenting Counseling Group: The 24:7 Dad
This group meets via telehealth. 24:7 Dad® Program is an evidence-based fatherhood program used to improve the knowledge, behavior, and skills of dads. The program is built on the basis that fathers are nurturers, and for men, nurturing is a ...
Hosted by Michael James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hollywood, FL 33019
This group meets via telehealth. 24:7 Dad® Program is an evidence-based fatherhood program used to improve the knowledge, behavior, and skills of dads. The program is built on the basis that fathers are nurturers, and for men, nurturing is a ...
Relapse prevention
There are a couple of different options for group times and availability. Give me a call for future information.
Hosted by Cal B Twitty
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAP, IC&RC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naples, FL 34112
There are a couple of different options for group times and availability. Give me a call for future information.
Your Destiny Today
Now is the time to follow your dreams. Your time is too precious to waste in fruitless endeavors. Gain focus and clarity on your life purpose, dreams, discovering about your personality, passions, strengths. Obstacles are a normal part of life, ...
Hosted by Wendy Wolf Petzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Myers, FL 33907
Now is the time to follow your dreams. Your time is too precious to waste in fruitless endeavors. Gain focus and clarity on your life purpose, dreams, discovering about your personality, passions, strengths. Obstacles are a normal part of life, ...
For clients looking to change their use of mood altering substances. Virtual
Social Skills Training/Emotional Regulation
The group is available for all ages -elementary (3rd-5th graders), middle school, and high school students.
The group lasts 1.5 hours and is really fun!
The children learn real-world social skills such as introducing yourself, 15 conversation starters, small talk, compromising, ...
Hosted by Audra Boxma
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, CART, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naples, FL 34110
The group is available for all ages -elementary (3rd-5th graders), middle school, and high school students.
The group lasts 1.5 hours and is really fun!
The children learn real-world social skills such as introducing yourself, 15 conversation starters, small talk, compromising, ...
Women's Group
Hosted by LeAnne Wawrzaszek Schumann
MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winter Springs, FL 32708
Coping with Covid Isolation
As a highly experienced psychotherapist and coach, I have over two decades in treating addictions, anxiety, depression, family and couples issues. Learn more with my model of personal development called the Pyramid of Healing at Drlynntress.com.
Hosted by Lynn Suzanne Tress
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Delray Beach, FL 33483
As a highly experienced psychotherapist and coach, I have over two decades in treating addictions, anxiety, depression, family and couples issues. Learn more with my model of personal development called the Pyramid of Healing at Drlynntress.com.
Social Anxiety Group
Social anxiety can be so painful and anxiety producing preventing you from enjoying all that social interaction provides to you. Through group work, in a safe environment, you will feel confident, enthusiastic and have fun!
Hosted by Patricia Munhall
EdD, LPsyA, NP, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Miami Shores, FL 33138
Social anxiety can be so painful and anxiety producing preventing you from enjoying all that social interaction provides to you. Through group work, in a safe environment, you will feel confident, enthusiastic and have fun!
Emotional Healthy Women: Adult Women's Empowerment
This group is designed to addresses 8 bad habits that women often make that lead to feeling stuck and emotionally broken. The group encourages refocusing on healthy habits to get unstuck, building resiliency skills and building healthy support systems.
Hosted by Breakthrough Counseling Education Center, Inc.
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, CAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winter Park, FL 32789
This group is designed to addresses 8 bad habits that women often make that lead to feeling stuck and emotionally broken. The group encourages refocusing on healthy habits to get unstuck, building resiliency skills and building healthy support systems.
Family Psych Central, LLC
Family Psych Central, you central location for pediatric and family behavioral health.
Hosted by Dr. Samantha Eve Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, DBH, LMFT-QS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davie, FL 33314
Family Psych Central, you central location for pediatric and family behavioral health.
Parents of Addicted Youth Peer Support Group
This peer support group holds space for any parents or loved ones of children, adolescents, and/or young adults experiencing substance use or mental health disordered behaviors. This group is FREE to the community and held every Monday from 7pm-8:30pm.
Hosted by Drew D. Breznitsky
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Satellite Beach, FL 32937
This peer support group holds space for any parents or loved ones of children, adolescents, and/or young adults experiencing substance use or mental health disordered behaviors. This group is FREE to the community and held every Monday from 7pm-8:30pm.
DBT--Distress Tolerance
High emotional states can not only uncomfortable, but can also be at the root of a lot of problematic behavior. This Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group focuses on how to better manage emotional states and improve ability to effectively deal with ...
Hosted by Lori Eickleberry
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
High emotional states can not only uncomfortable, but can also be at the root of a lot of problematic behavior. This Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group focuses on how to better manage emotional states and improve ability to effectively deal with ...
adults abused as children
Going to start a women's group for PTSD and DID, psychoeducational format
Hosted by Patricia Musselwhite-Weaver
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34231
Going to start a women's group for PTSD and DID, psychoeducational format
Social Skills for Adolescents with ASD
Hosted by Rachel E. Russell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Indialantic, FL 32903
Women's Art Therapy Empowerment Group
Do you or someone you know struggle to speak up in situations with potential conflict? Say yes to things when you really don't want to and then feel burdened by your obligations? This group was created with you in mind! ...
Hosted by Reina L Lombardi
Counselor, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Myers, FL 33907
Do you or someone you know struggle to speak up in situations with potential conflict? Say yes to things when you really don't want to and then feel burdened by your obligations? This group was created with you in mind! ...
Anxiety Reduction Therapy Group
Anxiety affects your whole being. Join a group setting to process your current situation and learn to reduce anxiety through behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
Hosted by Yolanda Brailey
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winter Garden, FL 34787
Anxiety affects your whole being. Join a group setting to process your current situation and learn to reduce anxiety through behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Florida?
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.