Support Groups in Sarasota, FL
Healing Transitions Creative Counseling
Healing Transitions Creative Counseling For Children & Families Inc. offers a wide array of office and community based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Since March, 2007 we have served thousands of clients in Leon and five ...
Hosted by Healing Transitions Creative Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34231
Healing Transitions Creative Counseling For Children & Families Inc. offers a wide array of office and community based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Since March, 2007 we have served thousands of clients in Leon and five ...
National Christian Counselor Associations
The National Christian Counselors Association (N.C.C.A.) is a non-profit, professional organization, dedicated to the advancement of faith-based approaches and principles in Christian counseling. Since the early 80's, we have been equipping ministers, Christian counselors, testing specialists, medical doctors, attorneys and ...
Hosted by Catherine L Teague
Pastoral Counselor, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34240
The National Christian Counselors Association (N.C.C.A.) is a non-profit, professional organization, dedicated to the advancement of faith-based approaches and principles in Christian counseling. Since the early 80's, we have been equipping ministers, Christian counselors, testing specialists, medical doctors, attorneys and ...
Manage and understand Anxiety
CBT and neurobiologically informed interventions to understand and manage anxiety symptoms.
Hosted by Sarasota Psychotherapy Services
Counselor, MA, LMHC, BCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34239
CBT and neurobiologically informed interventions to understand and manage anxiety symptoms.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Substance Abuse
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is for individuals struggling with addiction to alcohol or drugs. We are a small private owned center that takes a holistic approach that incorporates body, mind, and spirit. Our groups are small, average 8 or ...
Hosted by CenterPointe at MindSpa
Treatment Center, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34233
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is for individuals struggling with addiction to alcohol or drugs. We are a small private owned center that takes a holistic approach that incorporates body, mind, and spirit. Our groups are small, average 8 or ...
Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry
At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for mental health concerns, and we work hard to provide confidential mental health services that put our clients’ needs first. We’re equipped to ...
Hosted by Renee Novak
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34237
At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for mental health concerns, and we work hard to provide confidential mental health services that put our clients’ needs first. We’re equipped to ...
Men's Group
Emotion management, relationship challenges, life dissatisfaction? This group focuses on getting you where you want to be! We meet every Monday evening from 6:30-8:00 at my comfortable home office in Sarasota. Call today to reserve your spot, as space is ...
Hosted by Dr. Todd Snyder
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34231
Emotion management, relationship challenges, life dissatisfaction? This group focuses on getting you where you want to be! We meet every Monday evening from 6:30-8:00 at my comfortable home office in Sarasota. Call today to reserve your spot, as space is ...
PREP inc. Couples Communication Course
PREP (the Prevention and Relationship Education Program) is a research-based relationship enhancement curriculum that provides education, skills, strategies, and knowledge to help couples build and maintain healthy, connected, and committed relationships.
Hosted by Sarasota Family Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34233
PREP (the Prevention and Relationship Education Program) is a research-based relationship enhancement curriculum that provides education, skills, strategies, and knowledge to help couples build and maintain healthy, connected, and committed relationships.
Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry
At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for mental health concerns, and we work hard to provide confidential mental health services that put our clients’ needs first. We’re equipped to ...
Hosted by Eduardo La Rosa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34237
At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for mental health concerns, and we work hard to provide confidential mental health services that put our clients’ needs first. We’re equipped to ...
Betrayal and Beyond
Betrayal and Beyond is designed for any woman who has discovered her spouse is/has been involved in extra-marital emotional/physical affairs and/or pornography.
Hosted by Jenny Upton
Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34233
Betrayal and Beyond is designed for any woman who has discovered her spouse is/has been involved in extra-marital emotional/physical affairs and/or pornography.
Guiding Light Psychology
Hosted by Anna Shtrauh-Hauptfleisch
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34237
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
Improving Relationships with Healthy Communication
**Accepting members** This virtual telehealth group runs in six week cohorts. Do you find yourself getting frustrated and saying things you don’t mean? Or perhaps, you find yourself struggling to say anything at all? The goal of this group is ...
Hosted by Rachel Filson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34239
**Accepting members** This virtual telehealth group runs in six week cohorts. Do you find yourself getting frustrated and saying things you don’t mean? Or perhaps, you find yourself struggling to say anything at all? The goal of this group is ...
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 ...
Holiday Survival Kit
You made it through Thanksgiving, and you probably have feelings about how you managed the family, friends, invitations - or the lack of them. This group comes as we head toward Christmas and share with each other what helps, what ...
Hosted by Melissa Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34239
You made it through Thanksgiving, and you probably have feelings about how you managed the family, friends, invitations - or the lack of them. This group comes as we head toward Christmas and share with each other what helps, what ...
Understanding Yourself and Your Relationships
This is a therapy group for adults to work on issues of connection and intimacy. As you work with others you will understand yourself better, while improving your capacity for intimacy. This is an open ended group with a minimum ...
Hosted by Christine Motta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP, CTBP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34236
This is a therapy group for adults to work on issues of connection and intimacy. As you work with others you will understand yourself better, while improving your capacity for intimacy. This is an open ended group with a minimum ...
National Christian Counselors Association
Hosted by Linda Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , MA, CAS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34240
Caring for Yourself Through Life Transitions
The main goal of CARING FOR YOURSELF THROUGH LIFE TRANSITIONS During Covid 19 , is to provide healing, bring hope and decrease isolation. We will learn to connect to something bigger then our own pain and loneliness. Also, we will ...
Hosted by Cari Tingen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34236
The main goal of CARING FOR YOURSELF THROUGH LIFE TRANSITIONS During Covid 19 , is to provide healing, bring hope and decrease isolation. We will learn to connect to something bigger then our own pain and loneliness. Also, we will ...
Creating Healthy Relationships
Learn healthy communication skills. Increase your ability to experience emotional intimacy with self and others. Heal past emotional wounds that block ones ability to experience depth, presence and the richness of Being Present with oneself and others.
Hosted by Brad Eppley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34238
Learn healthy communication skills. Increase your ability to experience emotional intimacy with self and others. Heal past emotional wounds that block ones ability to experience depth, presence and the richness of Being Present with oneself and others.
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Hosted by CEO, Theatre for Social Justice
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CP, PAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34238
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Betrayal & Beyond
Betrayal and Beyond is designed for any woman who has discovered her spouse is/has been involved in extra marital emotional/physical affairs and/or pornography.
Hosted by Lauren Mauck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, QS, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34233
Betrayal and Beyond is designed for any woman who has discovered her spouse is/has been involved in extra marital emotional/physical affairs and/or pornography.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Sarasota?
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.