Support Groups in Maine
At this time of COVID 19 we are having no group counseling.
At this time of COVID 19 we are having no group counseling.
Men's Group is a place to get support around learning clear communication skills, relationship building, developing emotional intelligence and learning to ask for and accept help. This is a closed group. An assessment by the facilitator is required for admission to the group. Please call for more information.

Men's Group is a place to get support around learning clear communication skills, relationship building, developing emotional intelligence and learning to ask for and accept help. This is a closed group. An assessment by the facilitator is required for admission to the group. Please call for more information.
I currently holding weekly online dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills group for adult women on Mondays 4:30pm to 6:00pm and coed groups on Tuesdays 9:00am to 10:30am, and Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:30pm. I accept new clients are the start of a module, approximately every 2-3 months. DBT is an evidence-based treatment approach appropriate for clients struggling generally with chronic difficulties in emotion dysregulation. This model has also been shown to be effective when DBT skills group is combined with other forms of individual therapy.

I currently holding weekly online dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills group for adult women on Mondays 4:30pm to 6:00pm and coed groups on Tuesdays 9:00am to 10:30am, and Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:30pm. I accept new clients are the start of a module, approximately every 2-3 months. DBT is an evidence-based treatment approach appropriate for clients struggling generally with chronic difficulties in emotion dysregulation. This model has also been shown to be effective when DBT skills group is combined with other forms of individual therapy.
This 12-week, closed group provides adults with ADHD practical tools and strategies to manage symptoms, improve focus, and enhance daily functioning. Using evidence-based CBT techniques, participants will develop skills in time management, emotional regulation, organization, and self-compassion, all in a supportive, structured environment. The group is online only, with up to 10 participants, and will begin once the group is full.

This 12-week, closed group provides adults with ADHD practical tools and strategies to manage symptoms, improve focus, and enhance daily functioning. Using evidence-based CBT techniques, participants will develop skills in time management, emotional regulation, organization, and self-compassion, all in a supportive, structured environment. The group is online only, with up to 10 participants, and will begin once the group is full.
This group is for parents of children with the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, or children with behavioral issues. The topics discussed will be effective parenting, parenting to the strengths of the child, stress management for parents.

This group is for parents of children with the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, or children with behavioral issues. The topics discussed will be effective parenting, parenting to the strengths of the child, stress management for parents.
This zoom group that provides a safe and confidential place to learn how to: * Create and Sustain Powerful and Fulfilling Relationships * Overcome your hesitancy to open up and share yourself with another * Practice relationship as a reflecting mirror of who you want to be * Express your feelings lovingly and truthfully * Become more conscious in your relationships and communicate more successfully. *Experiment with sharing and listening. *Practice loving and being loved. Bill insurance with no copay. Self payment of $20 if no insurance. Contact me to see if and when the group is accepting new member.

Hosted by June Thornton-Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Waterville, ME 04901
This zoom group that provides a safe and confidential place to learn how to: * Create and Sustain Powerful and Fulfilling Relationships * Overcome your hesitancy to open up and share yourself with another * Practice relationship as a reflecting mirror of who you want to be * Express your feelings lovingly and truthfully * Become more conscious in your relationships and communicate more successfully. *Experiment with sharing and listening. *Practice loving and being loved. Bill insurance with no copay. Self payment of $20 if no insurance. Contact me to see if and when the group is accepting new member.
This is a virtual psychosocial skills training group that uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as an evidence-based practice model to teach skills to identify and change behavioral, emotional, and thinking patterns associated with problems in your life. Modules taught include mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Those who may benefit from this group includes individuals with personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and any others struggling with regulating their emotions. Must be a Maine or Florida resident, have a good internet connection, and have a private space where you can meet.

This is a virtual psychosocial skills training group that uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as an evidence-based practice model to teach skills to identify and change behavioral, emotional, and thinking patterns associated with problems in your life. Modules taught include mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Those who may benefit from this group includes individuals with personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and any others struggling with regulating their emotions. Must be a Maine or Florida resident, have a good internet connection, and have a private space where you can meet.
Intro for Mental Health Counselors and Therapists wanting to understand the rudiments and basics of the IMAGO Relationship Process. Not a Certification.Very powerful dynamics that help couples or individuals discover the tools and inspiration to make their primary relationships bring back the positive energy from which all other relationships spring forth.

Hosted by Advanced Counseling and Therapy Ctr
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC, BCPC
Group meets in Lewiston, ME 04240
Intro for Mental Health Counselors and Therapists wanting to understand the rudiments and basics of the IMAGO Relationship Process. Not a Certification.Very powerful dynamics that help couples or individuals discover the tools and inspiration to make their primary relationships bring back the positive energy from which all other relationships spring forth.
Making Peace: A Body Image Coaching group is for women 18+ who are tired of fighting their body and want to live differently. The group provides a supportive space to envision a future of body respect and appreciation and an action plan to achieve it.

Making Peace: A Body Image Coaching group is for women 18+ who are tired of fighting their body and want to live differently. The group provides a supportive space to envision a future of body respect and appreciation and an action plan to achieve it.
Next group workshop June 1st, 2024: Family Constellation Work is a groundbreaking approach that helps free you from unwanted repetitive patterns, emotions and family entanglements that are negatively impacting your life, work or relationships. It illuminates unconscious dynamics and unresolved issues within a family/relationship, sometimes passed down over generations. By “setting up” a constellation, using group members to represent your family, we work to shift the energy that is stuck so love and life energy can flow again. After participating in a constellation, people often experience heightened insight and clarity, a greater level of compassion, more empowerment and belonging, and peace with what is.

Next group workshop June 1st, 2024: Family Constellation Work is a groundbreaking approach that helps free you from unwanted repetitive patterns, emotions and family entanglements that are negatively impacting your life, work or relationships. It illuminates unconscious dynamics and unresolved issues within a family/relationship, sometimes passed down over generations. By “setting up” a constellation, using group members to represent your family, we work to shift the energy that is stuck so love and life energy can flow again. After participating in a constellation, people often experience heightened insight and clarity, a greater level of compassion, more empowerment and belonging, and peace with what is.
Supportive aftercare group for those affected by those who have loved ones in their family who struggle with addiction. It is so important to not feel alone and to know that there are others out there who know the struggle and have a safe place to feel vulnerable and want to become stronger and more informed about this disease.

Supportive aftercare group for those affected by those who have loved ones in their family who struggle with addiction. It is so important to not feel alone and to know that there are others out there who know the struggle and have a safe place to feel vulnerable and want to become stronger and more informed about this disease.
Explore emotions and reduce stress using art—no experience needed. This 5 session series fosters connection, self-expression, and personal growth. Join us and let your inner voice speak through color, shape, and movement.It will also be an opportunity to engage in art making with others to build community and creativity.

Explore emotions and reduce stress using art—no experience needed. This 5 session series fosters connection, self-expression, and personal growth. Join us and let your inner voice speak through color, shape, and movement.It will also be an opportunity to engage in art making with others to build community and creativity.
Certified EFT couple therapists guide you and your partner through facilitated conversations, video presentations, guided exercises and one-on-one discussions to help you reconnect and transform your relationship. All of the conversations with your partner will be in private room, and we always emphasize privacy and comfort. We welcome people of all backgrounds, ages, faiths and sexual orientations.

Certified EFT couple therapists guide you and your partner through facilitated conversations, video presentations, guided exercises and one-on-one discussions to help you reconnect and transform your relationship. All of the conversations with your partner will be in private room, and we always emphasize privacy and comfort. We welcome people of all backgrounds, ages, faiths and sexual orientations.
Join a supportive 6-week psychoeducational group designed for women who have experienced trauma. In a nurturing space, you'll explore the impact of trauma on the body, mind & spirit, learn to identify triggers and body memories, discuss strategies for overcoming “harmful” coping with compassion and clarity. With a creative approach incorporating poetry and narrative work, you'll begin to see your story of struggle and survival in a new light. You will learn grounding techniques and practical tools to help you feel more present, centered, and in control.

Hosted by Emily Van Cannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LADC, CCS
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
Join a supportive 6-week psychoeducational group designed for women who have experienced trauma. In a nurturing space, you'll explore the impact of trauma on the body, mind & spirit, learn to identify triggers and body memories, discuss strategies for overcoming “harmful” coping with compassion and clarity. With a creative approach incorporating poetry and narrative work, you'll begin to see your story of struggle and survival in a new light. You will learn grounding techniques and practical tools to help you feel more present, centered, and in control.
With pelvic pain affecting 1 in 5 people with vaginas, intimacy no longer has to feel lonely and awkward. If you’re looking for more than just message boards and want real-time connection with people who truly understand, join Modern Intimacy’s processing group therapy. This group is designed for vulva owners who experience pelvic pain, including pain during sexual intimacy. It’s available to individuals in NY, ME, NH, FL, and CA. It will meet every Thursday from 8pm-10pm EST.

Hosted by Frances Field
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSTIP
Group meets in Portland, ME 04102
With pelvic pain affecting 1 in 5 people with vaginas, intimacy no longer has to feel lonely and awkward. If you’re looking for more than just message boards and want real-time connection with people who truly understand, join Modern Intimacy’s processing group therapy. This group is designed for vulva owners who experience pelvic pain, including pain during sexual intimacy. It’s available to individuals in NY, ME, NH, FL, and CA. It will meet every Thursday from 8pm-10pm EST.
This is an opportunity to join a group of other various mental health professionals in discussing cases, ideas around mental health service delivery and creative interventions with clients. It is a safe space to gather and gain the clinical supervision hours needed for licensure

This is an opportunity to join a group of other various mental health professionals in discussing cases, ideas around mental health service delivery and creative interventions with clients. It is a safe space to gather and gain the clinical supervision hours needed for licensure
Next session starts Jan 15th! A 6 wk online education & parent support class held online via Zoom, and covers: why our kids behave the way they do understanding masking, demand avoidance, rejection sensitivity, sensory overload, & common mood issues?? setting responsive boundaries & improving collaboration ??dealing with common relationship issues (siblings, parents) ??celebrating our kids' strengths in a world that can be overwhelming for them

Hosted by Brainflow Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
Next session starts Jan 15th! A 6 wk online education & parent support class held online via Zoom, and covers: why our kids behave the way they do understanding masking, demand avoidance, rejection sensitivity, sensory overload, & common mood issues?? setting responsive boundaries & improving collaboration ??dealing with common relationship issues (siblings, parents) ??celebrating our kids' strengths in a world that can be overwhelming for them
Supporting children who have lost a parent.
Supporting children who have lost a parent.
Empowered Steps provides a unique and meaningful outdoor experience for women and women-aligned individuals to engage in healing, connection, and self-exploration while benefiting from movement and nature. Through guided discussions and reflection, participants will leave with a stronger sense of self and tools to continue their personal growth. This 6 Week Program will take place on May 6, 2025 and focus on themes of: safety & connection, exploring identity & self-worth, releasing shame, embracing self-compassion, boundaries, healthy relationships, resilience, and moving forward.

Empowered Steps provides a unique and meaningful outdoor experience for women and women-aligned individuals to engage in healing, connection, and self-exploration while benefiting from movement and nature. Through guided discussions and reflection, participants will leave with a stronger sense of self and tools to continue their personal growth. This 6 Week Program will take place on May 6, 2025 and focus on themes of: safety & connection, exploring identity & self-worth, releasing shame, embracing self-compassion, boundaries, healthy relationships, resilience, and moving forward.
A Women's Group for women wishing to make changes in themselves and create healthier relationships in their lives. We use Melody Beattie's book The Language of Letting Go to begin discussions of codependency issues regarding setting boundaries, empowering oneself, learning self care strategies and communication tools. Group members share feelings, struggles, progress and support with each other in a therapy group format. Pre-interview is required.

A Women's Group for women wishing to make changes in themselves and create healthier relationships in their lives. We use Melody Beattie's book The Language of Letting Go to begin discussions of codependency issues regarding setting boundaries, empowering oneself, learning self care strategies and communication tools. Group members share feelings, struggles, progress and support with each other in a therapy group format. Pre-interview is required.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Maine?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.