Support Groups in Macon, GA
I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor offering clinical supervision to individuals who are seeking licensure. It is my belief that a strong supervision background propels you into your career as a counselor with readiness and confidence. This group allows you non-judgmental feedback from peers. In this supervision group, you will also receive exam prep and assistance with licensure applications.
Hosted by LaShanna S Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31201
Are you feeling like your world is crumbling? Having trouble making it day to day? Do you feel stuck? Have you decided that enough is enough? Today is a great day for change!
8 week in person support group that meets weekly for women who desire to move beyond death, end of relationships, loss of career & loss of health. Book a free consultation at https://calendly.com/ashleypstroud.
Hosted by Ashley P. Stroud
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CRS-A/D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31210
You want to experience less stress and have inner peace. You desire a life where you can be confident in your decision making, cultivate resilience and benefit from guided support. Are you experiencing low energy, fatigue, or feeling drowned trying to keep your head above water? You'd like to tune out all the chaos, pause and reset your joy.
I am working on providing Telehealth Groups. Keep checking. We learn much of our social skills from our family of origin, school and playground. Invariable our skills require adaptation to each stage of life. Group therapy often proves to be advantageous over individual psychotherapy in which, the therapist seeks to encounter his or her patient with unqualified positive regard. The group therapist seeks to facilitate a climate in the group that values tolerance and accountability equally, and thus is experienced by group members as more authentic and thus progress and growth is owned with greater confidence.
Hosted by Wayne H Welch, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
I bring to my practice many years of experience in psychotherapy on a wide array of issues; Whatever the issues I bring no judgment, and a commitment to an empathic alliance with you to face your unique challenges. I see a limited number of clients which affords you greater attention and flexibility of scheduling. I hope you will call so we can explore working together.
Hosted by Enhance Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
The purpose of this group is to address people living with chronic pain. To explore options for comfort and healing interventions. More importantly just a space place to talk about your emotional and social well-being.
Hosted by S&K Professionals Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, GC-C, CPCS, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31201
It is my pleasure to introduce you to S & K Professionals Counseling Services. The name is new, but the commitment to offer the best counseling services for our clients is as old as time. Our mission statement is "Strengthening Families One Step at a Time." We are committed to counseling with a purpose by listening to our clients issues and challenges, and finally meeting those challenges with services and resources unmatched in quality and functionality.
I offer a parenting group based on SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Parents who participate will learn skills and tools to help their child independently manage their anxiety or OCD-related problems. The treatment focuses on changes that parents can make to their own behavior and most importantly, there is no need to make their child change. SPACE is offered in a group setting so that parents are also naturally able to develop support from other parents who have children with similar fears and behaviors. There are three phases to the group so parents can attend one, two, or all three phases.
Hosted by Emily H Newberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, CCH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
Hi there! My name is Emily Newberry. I became a licensed professional counselor in 2001 but have been working with individuals and families for 25 years. I invite you to explore my website for more information about my experience and the services that I provide. From there, you can request an appointment or send me a message with any questions that you might have. My primary population that I serve is adults 18-64. However, I will work with children and adolescents who are experiencing obsessive compulsive symptoms, as long as parents are willing to be strongly involved in the therapeutic process.
Because of the ease of access to explicit media and the potency of today's pornography, many parents are faced with the difficult and uncomfortable task of addressing pornography use and sexual behavior problems by their children. Research suggests that most pornography and sexual addictions begin during adolescence. Unfortunately, most people don't seek treatment until later in life when the problem has become more pervasive. STAR Guides navigates youth beyond these addictions while they are still young.
Hosted by Star Guides Wilderness
Treatment Center, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31210
STAR Guides is an outdoor therapeutic program designed for youth and young adults who are struggling with problematic sexual behavior. STAR Guides provides families with navigation through these challenges. Regardless of past behaviors, we believe that all youth can learn to achieve healthy sexuality. Research suggests that for many, sexual problematic behavior first begins during the adolescent years. STAR Guides helps youth to deal with these problems while they are still young. Many youth in today's modern world find themselves lost and in need of direction as they attempt to navigate the thick darkness that accompanies sexual behavior problems. Just as the ancient peoples of the world, they are in need of STAR Guides. Based in beautiful St. George, Utah the program provides teens and young adults with a high impact, life-changing therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the majestic red rock of the high desert of Southern Utah. STAR Guides is the ideal intervention for individuals needing to learn to manage problematic sexual behaviors that they have been unable to manage previously.
Hosted by Enhance Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
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Hosted by Employee Assistance Professional (SAP)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC-II, CEAP, SAP, MATS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31206
At The Diversion Center, we provide a comprehensive suite of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services designed to support employees, managers, and organizations in creating a healthier, more productive workplace. Our flexible fee-for-service pricing model allows you to select services that align with your organization's unique needs without the constraints of long-term contracts. We specialize in offering SAP and SAE services.
6 week online grief group therapy that meets weekly to learn about grief symptoms, build connection with peers, share bereavement experiences and process the emotional pain of losing a loved one or other significant losses. (Grief Counseling, Psychotherapy)
Hosted by Ashley P. Stroud
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CRS-A/D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31210
You want to experience less stress and have inner peace. You desire a life where you can be confident in your decision making, cultivate resilience and benefit from guided support. Are you experiencing low energy, fatigue, or feeling drowned trying to keep your head above water? You'd like to tune out all the chaos, pause and reset your joy.
Anxiety comes in many different forms, but it's most common feature is that the suffering is mostly endured in silence. Discovering that you are not alone and that people who function well and achieve success in many walks of like are fellow sufferers is both a surprise and revealing. It is my experience that group therapy is the most effective environment in which to address these issues. I meet individually with all potential group members to assess your concerns and see that you are comfortable as we begin.
Hosted by Wayne H Welch, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
I bring to my practice many years of experience in psychotherapy on a wide array of issues; Whatever the issues I bring no judgment, and a commitment to an empathic alliance with you to face your unique challenges. I see a limited number of clients which affords you greater attention and flexibility of scheduling. I hope you will call so we can explore working together.
Hosted by Enhance Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
Men are conditioned to avoid vulnerability, and to meet threats with aggression. This often doesn't bode well in intimate and social relationships. It is frequently the case that a man's most profound bonding experiences occur in team competition and in combat. This group is designed to draw on the positive elements of experience in such encounters while building trust through community building experiences within the group through overcoming challenges and discovering the benefits of vulnerability to our social and family relationships.
Hosted by Wayne H Welch, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
I bring to my practice many years of experience in psychotherapy on a wide array of issues; Whatever the issues I bring no judgment, and a commitment to an empathic alliance with you to face your unique challenges. I see a limited number of clients which affords you greater attention and flexibility of scheduling. I hope you will call so we can explore working together.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Macon?
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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.