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Hosted by UCP of Maine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Waterville, ME 04901
Substance Counseling
Group Life Coaching is for individuals who would benefit from sharing their experiences, insights and feedback from others in a group setting. Learn skills to successfully manage major life transitions and facing the unknown with resilience. Supporting yourself and others, ...
Hosted by Cheryl Hartford
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mexico, ME 04257
Group Life Coaching is for individuals who would benefit from sharing their experiences, insights and feedback from others in a group setting. Learn skills to successfully manage major life transitions and facing the unknown with resilience. Supporting yourself and others, ...
Adults on the spectrum
For autistic adults who need help with interactive issues and self-esteem.
Hosted by Wilma Elaine Wake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DMin, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kennebunk, ME 04043
For autistic adults who need help with interactive issues and self-esteem.
Women's Group
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 ...
Hosted by Diane Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eliot, ME 03903
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 ...
DBT Skills Group Wednesdays 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Weekly Telehealth, maximum 8 people. I have been trained (6 full days in person at Duke U Durham NC and at McLean Hospital, MA) by the Marsha Linehan Institute to facilitate DBT Skills Groups and I have of personally practicing ...
Hosted by Carol L Huntington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, MSW, M Div, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bath, ME 04530
Weekly Telehealth, maximum 8 people. I have been trained (6 full days in person at Duke U Durham NC and at McLean Hospital, MA) by the Marsha Linehan Institute to facilitate DBT Skills Groups and I have of personally practicing ...
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Minfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is designed for people who suffer from recurrent episodes of depression and anxiety. Cutting-edge, mind-body research has shown that a blend of mindfulness meditation practices and cognitive therapy techniques can dramatically bolster recovery and prevent relapse. The ...
Minfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is designed for people who suffer from recurrent episodes of depression and anxiety. Cutting-edge, mind-body research has shown that a blend of mindfulness meditation practices and cognitive therapy techniques can dramatically bolster recovery and prevent relapse. The ...
Imago Relationship Therapy Intro for Therapists
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 ...
Hosted by Advanced Counseling and Therapy Ctr
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC, BCPC
Verified Verified
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 ...
Courageous Men's Support Group
In a supportive setting, we will have a chance to share our stories and learn to be intimate as men. Together we will create a sacred space to learn to honor self and others. This small on-going group offers an ...
Hosted by Stephen Robert Andrew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
In a supportive setting, we will have a chance to share our stories and learn to be intimate as men. Together we will create a sacred space to learn to honor self and others. This small on-going group offers an ...
Peace Behavioral Health
A boutique Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology practice located in Saco/Biddeford Maine and serving the greater Portland Maine area with in-person visits in addition to all of Maine via telehealth. We can often offer same-week appointments, medication and ...
A boutique Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology practice located in Saco/Biddeford Maine and serving the greater Portland Maine area with in-person visits in addition to all of Maine via telehealth. We can often offer same-week appointments, medication and ...
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Group
We host a changing rotation of groups based on interest for different mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. Please check out our website for more details and inquire if interested in group ketamine work at www.birdseyewellness.com
Hosted by Shauna Sedler (Ketamine Assisted Therapy)
MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Biddeford, ME 04005
We host a changing rotation of groups based on interest for different mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. Please check out our website for more details and inquire if interested in group ketamine work at www.birdseyewellness.com
Men's Group
This is a group for male-identified persons with the purposes of providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space to discuss issues of men’s identity including but not limited to: Mental Health, Relationships, Work, Self-Care, Meaning and Purpose, Family, Culture, Sex ...
This is a group for male-identified persons with the purposes of providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space to discuss issues of men’s identity including but not limited to: Mental Health, Relationships, Work, Self-Care, Meaning and Purpose, Family, Culture, Sex ...
Clinical Supervision for mental health
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 ...
Hosted by Innerguidance Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Surry, ME 04684
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 ...
Womens Empowerment Group
Support Group open to all women to Enjoy the love and encouragement that only women can truly give one another.
Topics include: Building Trust w/ Women..Finding Balance..Friendship..Care er and Kids..Health and Wellness..Faith..Self-Est eem..Power..Spirituality. .Marriage..
Sexuality.
Opening Meditation / Discussion.
Share about ...
Hosted by Randi Bruneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
Support Group open to all women to Enjoy the love and encouragement that only women can truly give one another.
Topics include: Building Trust w/ Women..Finding Balance..Friendship..Care er and Kids..Health and Wellness..Faith..Self-Est eem..Power..Spirituality. .Marriage..
Sexuality.
Opening Meditation / Discussion.
Share about ...
Women's Intimacy Group
OUR WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP ARE CURRENTLY FULL. Please contact heti@gwi.net to be placed on our waitlist. Weekly peer support group to connect with other women through compassionate conversation. Experience the healing power of connection through a kind community while cultivating ...
Hosted by Kelley Barton Newkirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
OUR WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP ARE CURRENTLY FULL. Please contact heti@gwi.net to be placed on our waitlist. Weekly peer support group to connect with other women through compassionate conversation. Experience the healing power of connection through a kind community while cultivating ...
Emerge (To Find Your 'self')
EMERGE is a counseling group for people who have lost their sense of self in their relationships with others. Not being authentic with others can lead to depression over not being who you wanted to be in the past or ...
EMERGE is a counseling group for people who have lost their sense of self in their relationships with others. Not being authentic with others can lead to depression over not being who you wanted to be in the past or ...
Eastern Maine Autism Caregivers Support
Online web-based Facebook support group
Hosted by Pyramid Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCS, CSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ellsworth, ME 04605
Online web-based Facebook support group
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Skills Training
Skills training group (adolescent and adult) provides fun, interactive, complimentary psychoeducation, and essential DBT group modules. DBT Skill Training includes decreasing impulsivity, harmful behaviors (self & others), emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflict resolution. The program follows the DBT model of ...
Hosted by Brooklin Jones-Banahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bangor, ME 04401
Skills training group (adolescent and adult) provides fun, interactive, complimentary psychoeducation, and essential DBT group modules. DBT Skill Training includes decreasing impulsivity, harmful behaviors (self & others), emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflict resolution. The program follows the DBT model of ...
Finding Self - Ruiz
Online group, meets once weekly for 2 hours. Humans, finding inner self/warrior, getting free of "oppression ways", learning patterns and new strategies, becoming able to "be one with" creation, as-is, in this present, an unfolding of the gifted present, now. ...
Hosted by Leslie Mulligan
Counselor, MS, EdS, LCPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Machias, ME 04654
Online group, meets once weekly for 2 hours. Humans, finding inner self/warrior, getting free of "oppression ways", learning patterns and new strategies, becoming able to "be one with" creation, as-is, in this present, an unfolding of the gifted present, now. ...
Hold Me Tight Couples Retreat
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 ...
Hosted by PSM Center for Relationships
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brunswick, ME 04011
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 ...
Relationship Group
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 ...
Hosted by June Thornton-Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
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 ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Maine?
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.