Therapeutic After School Program
Youth ages 4-17 work on individualized plans that address mental health, behavior problems, school readiness, and life skills. Providers include Licensed and Master's Level mental health professionals, as well as Behavior Specialists. We address social, emotional, cognitive, and physiological development ...
Hosted by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CBHCM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Youth ages 4-17 work on individualized plans that address mental health, behavior problems, school readiness, and life skills. Providers include Licensed and Master's Level mental health professionals, as well as Behavior Specialists. We address social, emotional, cognitive, and physiological development ...
Children of Divorce Support Group
Help children heal the pain of divorce through art, music, clay, and sharing. Children of divorce who are given the tools and strategies to adjust have less fears, anxieties, depression, and higher self-esteem. Seasonal. TBA
Hosted by Shoshana Vigorito
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Help children heal the pain of divorce through art, music, clay, and sharing. Children of divorce who are given the tools and strategies to adjust have less fears, anxieties, depression, and higher self-esteem. Seasonal. TBA
"Hold Me Tight" Couples Weekends
ICEEFT.com states: Hold Me Tight presents a streamlined version of [emotionally-focused therapy] EFT. It walks the reader through seven conversations that capture the defining moments in a love relationship and instructs how to shape these moments to create a secure ...
ICEEFT.com states: Hold Me Tight presents a streamlined version of [emotionally-focused therapy] EFT. It walks the reader through seven conversations that capture the defining moments in a love relationship and instructs how to shape these moments to create a secure ...
Choose Your Way Therapy
Hosted by Jaime Ostendorf Masotti
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Life Transitions:How to Cope &Thrive (online only)
This ongoing group is for adults ages 18-30 who are learning to navigate through life as they transition into young adulthood. The group will focus on relationships, friendships, career, family and work life balance. The group will meet Saturday mornings ...
Hosted by Dr. Sheryl A. Ferguson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boca Raton, FL 33432
This ongoing group is for adults ages 18-30 who are learning to navigate through life as they transition into young adulthood. The group will focus on relationships, friendships, career, family and work life balance. The group will meet Saturday mornings ...
Counseling Coffee Tea & Poetry for Pet loss
This support group is for those grieving the death of a pet. We build strong bonds with our pets and when we lose them we sometimes need some support. This group will be supportive and interactive, we will use poetry ...
Hosted by Counseling Coffee Tea & Poetry
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
This support group is for those grieving the death of a pet. We build strong bonds with our pets and when we lose them we sometimes need some support. This group will be supportive and interactive, we will use poetry ...
Athlete Performance Enhancement
A group for the athlete looking to enhance their performance during training and on competition days.
Hosted by Vanessa Fernandez
Counselor, LMHC, ICGC-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
A group for the athlete looking to enhance their performance during training and on competition days.
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 ...
Chronic Pain, Single Again, Teenagers and
The therapy groups offer peer support and validation. Irrational thoughts and behaviors are challenged, making way for growth and healing. Members are afforded the opportunity to experience both giving and receiving, as they challenge and support each other in a ...
Hosted by Pennie Markus Brooks
Counselor, LMHC, MPS, CHT, DAPA, ACA
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Palm Beach, FL 33404
The therapy groups offer peer support and validation. Irrational thoughts and behaviors are challenged, making way for growth and healing. Members are afforded the opportunity to experience both giving and receiving, as they challenge and support each other in a ...
Women
This is an educational and experiential group that discusses sexuality, relationships, families and life. The group is ideal for women who want to understand their purpose.
Hosted by Meta Lashon Petty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tampa, FL 33610
This is an educational and experiential group that discusses sexuality, relationships, families and life. The group is ideal for women who want to understand their purpose.
There are no group sessions at this time
Fentynal OD death grief recovery
Hosted by Margaret E Johnston
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Fentynal OD death grief recovery
Meaningful Connections Parent Support Group
This group was created to give a supportive, educational space for parents to develop their own support network. It can be tough making friends as a parent, and it has been especially isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each session we ...
Hosted by Jessica Sweeney
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCMH, LPC, QS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stuart, FL 34996
This group was created to give a supportive, educational space for parents to develop their own support network. It can be tough making friends as a parent, and it has been especially isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each session we ...
Healing
The Group consist of providing patients help with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health issues that they might be experiencing.
The Group consist of providing patients help with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health issues that they might be experiencing.
Mindfulness Group Therapy
We host a monthly Mindfulness-Based Group in-person at our Brandon Office location. Our counselor is also a Certified Yoga Instructor and infuses mental health / therapy interventions with mindfulness practices of Guided Meditation and Mental Wellness Yoga. Each group includes ...
Hosted by Women Empowerment Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, QS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brandon, FL 33511
We host a monthly Mindfulness-Based Group in-person at our Brandon Office location. Our counselor is also a Certified Yoga Instructor and infuses mental health / therapy interventions with mindfulness practices of Guided Meditation and Mental Wellness Yoga. Each group includes ...
Blooming Behavioral Health
In conjunction with conventional behavioral therapy methodologies, our team places a distinct emphasis on the comprehensive health and well-being of both the child and their family. This established approach enables our esteemed BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs to benefit from the ...
In conjunction with conventional behavioral therapy methodologies, our team places a distinct emphasis on the comprehensive health and well-being of both the child and their family. This established approach enables our esteemed BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs to benefit from the ...
Anxiety Reduction and Conflict Resolution
Hosted by Dr. Janice Hynes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Adolescent DBT Skills Group
In-person with online presence welcome! Interactive psychoeducational skills group complementing individual DBT therapy for life skills building. Please inquire within!
Hosted by Alyssa K Rothenberg
Psychologist, PsyD, MScA, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Weston, FL 33326
In-person with online presence welcome! Interactive psychoeducational skills group complementing individual DBT therapy for life skills building. Please inquire within!
Couples Retreats
Are you wanting a vacation in paradise, one that will re-kindle the passion that has been lost? A vacation where you learn how to communicate. A vacation where your partner actually hears you & gains insight – Vacation Counseling is ...
Hosted by Dr. April Brown - SW Therapists/Retreats
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CST, NCC, BCTMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cape Coral, FL 33990
Are you wanting a vacation in paradise, one that will re-kindle the passion that has been lost? A vacation where you learn how to communicate. A vacation where your partner actually hears you & gains insight – Vacation Counseling is ...
Mindfulness Based Groups
An increased awareness of the present moment allows persons the ability to be present in their lives and relationships while reducing symptoms that often interfere with daily life and increasing self-compassion. Groups are held monthly for 1. Mindfulness Based and ...
Hosted by All Wellness Community Center, Inc.
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Miami, FL 33176
An increased awareness of the present moment allows persons the ability to be present in their lives and relationships while reducing symptoms that often interfere with daily life and increasing self-compassion. Groups are held monthly for 1. Mindfulness Based and ...
Teen Skills Group
This is a skills-based group focusing on DBT skills to help teens with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, and social or family problems. In this 6 week group I will teach effective ways to cope and begin to heal. Please ...
Hosted by Sara Arter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Parrish, FL 34219
This is a skills-based group focusing on DBT skills to help teens with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, and social or family problems. In this 6 week group I will teach effective ways to cope and begin to heal. Please ...
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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.