Intensive Outpatient Addiction Recovery (IOP)
In collaboration with CenterPointe Counseling and Recovery, I am the primary counselor for this ongoing 10-week group. We offer a variety of treatment strategies; not one-size-fits-all. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 12-step theory, and other science-based interventions. The program recognizes ...
Hosted by Jeffrey C Anglin
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, CAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34233
In collaboration with CenterPointe Counseling and Recovery, I am the primary counselor for this ongoing 10-week group. We offer a variety of treatment strategies; not one-size-fits-all. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 12-step theory, and other science-based interventions. The program recognizes ...
Anger Management
Currently being organized at this time due to COVID it will be through telehealth.
Hosted by Tranquility Therapy Services, LLC
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, QS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake City, FL 32025
Currently being organized at this time due to COVID it will be through telehealth.
Young Teen Support Group (ages 12-15)
This group is designed for young teens or "early adolescents"... An age when you're managing school stress, peer pressures, household responsibilities, figuring out who you are, and all that while facing uncharted levels of hormones! Phew, it can be overwhelming. ...
This group is designed for young teens or "early adolescents"... An age when you're managing school stress, peer pressures, household responsibilities, figuring out who you are, and all that while facing uncharted levels of hormones! Phew, it can be overwhelming. ...
Wholesome MEN: Healthy Relationships
The purpose of this workshop is to facilitate conversation about relationship preferences and provide a space to learn more about your personal relationship choices. This is a close group--it is cohort based. You will be in a group of 9 ...
Hosted by Willie Borkai
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC-A, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Miramar, FL 33025
The purpose of this workshop is to facilitate conversation about relationship preferences and provide a space to learn more about your personal relationship choices. This is a close group--it is cohort based. You will be in a group of 9 ...
DBT group for teens aged 13-17
The goal of the group is to stop destructive behaviors by focusing on teaching the skills necessary to be able to cope with and change the unhealthy thoughts that lead to destruction. Teens will learn to balance acceptance and change, ...
Hosted by Mandarin Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCSW, LMHC, RMHI, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jacksonville, FL 32223
The goal of the group is to stop destructive behaviors by focusing on teaching the skills necessary to be able to cope with and change the unhealthy thoughts that lead to destruction. Teens will learn to balance acceptance and change, ...
BIPOC Queer + Trans Process Group
Facilitated by Nathalie Marcelin (they/them), this group will be a grounding space for those who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or a person of color in the LGBTQIA+ community. Let's process and connect over shared experiences, adversity, and breakthroughs! Ages 18+
Hosted by Cameron Burris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Facilitated by Nathalie Marcelin (they/them), this group will be a grounding space for those who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or a person of color in the LGBTQIA+ community. Let's process and connect over shared experiences, adversity, and breakthroughs! Ages 18+
Yoga For Stress Reduction
With regular practice, yoga is effective in managing anxiety, stress, depression, and OCD symptoms. Our yoga sessions focus on breathing techniques and restorative poses to increase flexibility, decrease tension, and counteract the body's natural fight-or-flight response. Yoga increases body awareness ...
Hosted by Victoria Elkins Lcsw P.A.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, DBTC, MBE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naples, FL 34105
With regular practice, yoga is effective in managing anxiety, stress, depression, and OCD symptoms. Our yoga sessions focus on breathing techniques and restorative poses to increase flexibility, decrease tension, and counteract the body's natural fight-or-flight response. Yoga increases body awareness ...
Women's Group
This is an educational and experiential group that discusses books, relationships, families and life. The group is ideal for women who want to increase their satisfaction with the important people in their lives.
This is an educational and experiential group that discusses books, relationships, families and life. The group is ideal for women who want to increase their satisfaction with the important people in their lives.
Online Grief Group
This is a 6 week grief group for adults (18+) who are looking for a safe space to be heard to process emotions from the loss of their loved one. Each session will be 90 minutes on Thursday evenings from ...
This is a 6 week grief group for adults (18+) who are looking for a safe space to be heard to process emotions from the loss of their loved one. Each session will be 90 minutes on Thursday evenings from ...
DBT Skills Group for Adolescents
Modules include: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path.
Modules include: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path.
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, ...
OCD Support Group for Adults
Free group open to Adults (18+) with OCD and OC Related Disorders. We welcome attendees at any stage of recovery (e.g., recently diagnosed, in treatment, not in treatment). Group structured around Dr. Jonathan Grayson's GOALS support group model. Attendees expected ...
Hosted by Steven J. Seay
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Free group open to Adults (18+) with OCD and OC Related Disorders. We welcome attendees at any stage of recovery (e.g., recently diagnosed, in treatment, not in treatment). Group structured around Dr. Jonathan Grayson's GOALS support group model. Attendees expected ...
Lgbtiaq+
Hosted by John S Wilks-Young Jr. Lmhc
Counselor, MA, MBA, MHA, ORDM, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
Teen + Adult Social Skills Groups (Divided by Age)
For teens (13 to 18) and adults (25 and up). We have various social skills groups divided by ages. Our groups are for clients wanting to connect more with peers, learn to be more independent and gain social awareness. We ...
For teens (13 to 18) and adults (25 and up). We have various social skills groups divided by ages. Our groups are for clients wanting to connect more with peers, learn to be more independent and gain social awareness. We ...
Intentions Yoga [Monday Group]
Intentions Yoga teaches Yoga Asanas, Meditation and Therapeutic Principles to help clients coping with chronic physical and emotional pain. Our groups are designed to offer clients an opportunity to learn transforming pain management skills and thus maximize their 'Intentions' toward ...
Hosted by Cynthia Neal Herzog
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP, ICADC, 500 RYT, CIAYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Mary, FL 32746
Intentions Yoga teaches Yoga Asanas, Meditation and Therapeutic Principles to help clients coping with chronic physical and emotional pain. Our groups are designed to offer clients an opportunity to learn transforming pain management skills and thus maximize their 'Intentions' toward ...
Women Overcoming the Overwhelm - Jun 2023
Are you an educated, active contributor to your workplace/household, have been in therapy, but still struggle with the underlying feelings of overwhelm? If you feel like you just need gentle nudges and encouragement sometimes, join us. Together, we remind each ...
Hosted by Sharla Calloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pensacola, FL 32502
Are you an educated, active contributor to your workplace/household, have been in therapy, but still struggle with the underlying feelings of overwhelm? If you feel like you just need gentle nudges and encouragement sometimes, join us. Together, we remind each ...
Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood
I am now offering a caregiver training for effectively addressing challenging behaviors in early childhood and improving the parent-child relationship. Please call for more information.
Hosted by Audra Walsh Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
I am now offering a caregiver training for effectively addressing challenging behaviors in early childhood and improving the parent-child relationship. Please call for more information.
Co-Dependency
Book Study and processing group: Co-dependent No More by Melanie Beattie
Hosted by Jennifer Patterson Counseling, LLC
Counselor, BSN, RN, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winter Park, FL 32792
Book Study and processing group: Co-dependent No More by Melanie Beattie
Orlando Neuropsychology and Counseling Center
Orlando Neuropsychology and Counseling provides testing as well as counseling services in the Orlando area. We accept many insurance plans and LOPs from local attorneys.
Hosted by Orlando Neuropsychology & Counseling Center, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orlando, FL 32819
Orlando Neuropsychology and Counseling provides testing as well as counseling services in the Orlando area. We accept many insurance plans and LOPs from local attorneys.
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! ...
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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.