Support Groups in Raleigh, NC
Working Age Patients with Chronic Physical Illness
CURRENTLY ENROLLING: This online-only group aims to provide support and guidance to clients undergoing chronic physical illnesses. Topics covered include grief, living with disability, finding meaning, difficulties in navigating the health system, impact on relationships and work, cultivating hope and ...
Hosted by Hira A. Silat
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
CURRENTLY ENROLLING: This online-only group aims to provide support and guidance to clients undergoing chronic physical illnesses. Topics covered include grief, living with disability, finding meaning, difficulties in navigating the health system, impact on relationships and work, cultivating hope and ...
Mental Health and Wellness for Teachers/Educators
Today's teachers face unprecedented classroom sizes, paperwork, pressure to meet testing standards and incredible responsibility for providing a safe and effective environment! All of this is expected despite tremendous barriers and lessened classroom support. Teachers have one the hardest jobs ...
Hosted by Janet Heuring Larsen
Psychologist, MA, LCAS, LPA, HSP-PA, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Today's teachers face unprecedented classroom sizes, paperwork, pressure to meet testing standards and incredible responsibility for providing a safe and effective environment! All of this is expected despite tremendous barriers and lessened classroom support. Teachers have one the hardest jobs ...
Group Therapy for Social Anxiety
Come join us to connect with understanding souls, share your story, and find strength in unity. Time & Place DBD! Reach out to me at juliaw@carolinaanxiety.co m if interested!
Hosted by Julia Markovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Come join us to connect with understanding souls, share your story, and find strength in unity. Time & Place DBD! Reach out to me at juliaw@carolinaanxiety.co m if interested!
Therapeutic Partners, PLLC
Therapeutic Partners is a private practice that has been serving the Triangle for over 16 years. With two locations, Raleigh and Holly Springs, our therapists have a range of training and expertise. We serve children, ages 3 and older, adolescents ...
Hosted by Kim Nelson Bovee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Therapeutic Partners is a private practice that has been serving the Triangle for over 16 years. With two locations, Raleigh and Holly Springs, our therapists have a range of training and expertise. We serve children, ages 3 and older, adolescents ...
"Dreamweaving the Feminine Soul"
Are you curious about the Mystery, Miracle, and Message of the Dream? Seek to expand your joy and skill in collaborating with the Dreamweaver? Then join me for this safely held, confidential, fun and respectful gathering of women weaving ourselves ...
Hosted by Gina Roberts
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27612
Are you curious about the Mystery, Miracle, and Message of the Dream? Seek to expand your joy and skill in collaborating with the Dreamweaver? Then join me for this safely held, confidential, fun and respectful gathering of women weaving ourselves ...
Court Ordered Parenting Classes
Providing Overview of child development. love and logic, Positive discipline. mindfulness skill training 4, 8 12 week programs.
Hosted by Loretta Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-1, CSTAS, CPI, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Providing Overview of child development. love and logic, Positive discipline. mindfulness skill training 4, 8 12 week programs.
North Raleigh Mental Health and Wellness
Our licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We specialize in working with adolescents and adults who seek changes with the ...
Hosted by Robin Lee Casey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Our licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We specialize in working with adolescents and adults who seek changes with the ...
Transformational Therapy Retreats:US/international
Destination therapy retreats tailored to specific groups' needs.4-5 days long. Including individual and group therapy. Incorporating location's spiritual and cultural offerings for condensed, focused transformational experience. Please inquire for more information
Hosted by Elizabeth Nicholaides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Destination therapy retreats tailored to specific groups' needs.4-5 days long. Including individual and group therapy. Incorporating location's spiritual and cultural offerings for condensed, focused transformational experience. Please inquire for more information
Gamma Enhancement Training
This group meets as a part of an ongoing study of the beneficial effect of individual neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) training to increase Gamma brainwave activity. Research has shown an association of high levels of Gamma with hightened joy, happiness and ...
Hosted by Dan Chartier
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27612
This group meets as a part of an ongoing study of the beneficial effect of individual neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) training to increase Gamma brainwave activity. Research has shown an association of high levels of Gamma with hightened joy, happiness and ...
Freedom of Expression: Healing Through Hip Hop
Freedom of Expression is a virtual self-expressive group for black adolescents between the ages 14-17. Participants will engage in a creative and expressive outlet to improve mood regulation and overall mental well-being.
Hosted by Dontez Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Freedom of Expression is a virtual self-expressive group for black adolescents between the ages 14-17. Participants will engage in a creative and expressive outlet to improve mood regulation and overall mental well-being.
DBT Skills Group (Virtual ONLY)
Do you want to develop ways to increasing your coping with intense or painful emotions, chaotic relationships, and gain more control over your distress while learning to give yourself permission to relax and focus? Then come join our skills group ...
Hosted by Anna Erb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Do you want to develop ways to increasing your coping with intense or painful emotions, chaotic relationships, and gain more control over your distress while learning to give yourself permission to relax and focus? Then come join our skills group ...
DRG Counseling, Inc.
Hosted by David Mosca
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27612
Lose Anxiety
Please ask us for the difference between a support group and a therapy group. This is a therapy group for individuals with various forms of anxiety. It is a closed group that is focused on CHANGE. The purpose of this ...
Hosted by Center for Anxiety Relief and Education, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Please ask us for the difference between a support group and a therapy group. This is a therapy group for individuals with various forms of anxiety. It is a closed group that is focused on CHANGE. The purpose of this ...
Circle of Security Parenting
Wanting to learn how to better connect with your children or manage difficult and confusing behaviors? Join me in my Circle of Security Parenting Groups! Together we will all learn how to be "Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind" parents. Check ...
Hosted by Jennifer Medina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27603
Wanting to learn how to better connect with your children or manage difficult and confusing behaviors? Join me in my Circle of Security Parenting Groups! Together we will all learn how to be "Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind" parents. Check ...
Men's Group
As men, we face unique challenges in life based on our society and family expectations of us. Life throws us its own unique version of curve balls. In this group, you will find understanding and acceptance from people who have ...
Hosted by Mark J Bertelsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
As men, we face unique challenges in life based on our society and family expectations of us. Life throws us its own unique version of curve balls. In this group, you will find understanding and acceptance from people who have ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
Skills training to increase coping skills, mood management and interpersonal effectiveness based on the DBT concepts and workbook of Marsha Linehan, PhD.
Hosted by Kristen Trolenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27606
Skills training to increase coping skills, mood management and interpersonal effectiveness based on the DBT concepts and workbook of Marsha Linehan, PhD.
Women and Codependency
Hosted by Arlene Dixon
Counselor, MA, CMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Confident Parenting: Highly Emotional Children
This is for parents who have highly emotional children (6- adult) with big behaviors. Parents will learn why children feel and behave the way they do, how to support children develop skills to regulate emotions, strengthen parent/child relationships, and when ...
Hosted by Melanie McCabe
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27613
This is for parents who have highly emotional children (6- adult) with big behaviors. Parents will learn why children feel and behave the way they do, how to support children develop skills to regulate emotions, strengthen parent/child relationships, and when ...
New Men's Group - Starting February or March 2024
This group is for adult (18+) men that feel alone with their problems. For those who can't open up to partners, pals, or colleagues about the deepest struggles in their heart and mind. Members can share, offer support, advice and ...
Hosted by Luke Wallenbeck
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27603
This group is for adult (18+) men that feel alone with their problems. For those who can't open up to partners, pals, or colleagues about the deepest struggles in their heart and mind. Members can share, offer support, advice and ...
NxtStep Counseling and Support Services, PLLC
Hosted by Deondra Crudup
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Raleigh?
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.