Support Groups in Kennebunk, ME
Pesso Boyden Psychomotor System[PBSP] is a highly respected mind-body therapy which utilizes role-playing [or reenactment] to access and process experiences from the past that continue to influence present day emotions, attitudes, expectations and decisions. Within this role-playing structure which offers a tactile, auditory and visual kinesthetic experience, one's past can be effectively remapped in the present moment, in exactly the right way, leading to a life of greater optomism and more fulfilling relationships.

Hosted by Relational Life Therapy (RLT Certified)
Counselor, MS, MEd
Group meets in Kennebunk, ME 04043
Pesso Boyden Psychomotor System[PBSP] is a highly respected mind-body therapy which utilizes role-playing [or reenactment] to access and process experiences from the past that continue to influence present day emotions, attitudes, expectations and decisions. Within this role-playing structure which offers a tactile, auditory and visual kinesthetic experience, one's past can be effectively remapped in the present moment, in exactly the right way, leading to a life of greater optomism and more fulfilling relationships.
For autistic adults who need help with interactive issues and self-esteem.

Hosted by Wilma Elaine Wake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DMin, PhD
Group meets in Kennebunk, ME 04043
For autistic adults who need help with interactive issues and self-esteem.
Learn practices that will bring peace and wellbeing into your life. Breath Awareness, Meditation and Mindfulness. 4 Classes, beginning Tuesday May 3rd from 5:30 to 6:30. Call 207-286-5400 with questions and/or to let me know you'll be there! $15.00/class.

Learn practices that will bring peace and wellbeing into your life. Breath Awareness, Meditation and Mindfulness. 4 Classes, beginning Tuesday May 3rd from 5:30 to 6:30. Call 207-286-5400 with questions and/or to let me know you'll be there! $15.00/class.
Join us to discuss the ups and downs of being the family of a veteran or active-duty military member. We'll be providing support to one another in discussing deployment stress, supporting children through multiple moves, and the strain that military life can cause in family partnerships.

Hosted by Headwaters Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, MMT, MT-BC
Group meets in Kennebunk, ME 04043
Join us to discuss the ups and downs of being the family of a veteran or active-duty military member. We'll be providing support to one another in discussing deployment stress, supporting children through multiple moves, and the strain that military life can cause in family partnerships.
Interactive and expressive play

Hosted by Wilma Elaine Wake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DMin, PhD
Group meets in Kennebunk, ME 04043
Interactive and expressive play
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Group focuses on developing inner wisdom for problem solving and health. Group teaches relaxation, meditation, visualization skills for problem solving and general wellbeing.

Hosted by Bette J Freedson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CGP
Group meets in South Berwick, ME 03908
Group focuses on developing inner wisdom for problem solving and health. Group teaches relaxation, meditation, visualization skills for problem solving and general wellbeing.
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 evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders and more.

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 evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders and more.
We as humans are often taught to hide who we are and to ignore our emotions for the comfort of others. Horses, on the other hand, live in the moment as their most authentic and unapologetic selves. From them, we can learn to do the same and grow in areas of vulnerability, emotional connection, boundaries, and self-empowerment. Please note that while attendance every week is not required, new group members are asked to commit to six sessions in the first three months. This group is for adults across the entire gender spectrum.

Hosted by Stephanie Dax Morrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Sanford, ME 04073
We as humans are often taught to hide who we are and to ignore our emotions for the comfort of others. Horses, on the other hand, live in the moment as their most authentic and unapologetic selves. From them, we can learn to do the same and grow in areas of vulnerability, emotional connection, boundaries, and self-empowerment. Please note that while attendance every week is not required, new group members are asked to commit to six sessions in the first three months. This group is for adults across the entire gender spectrum.
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.
The goal of this group is to help women become stronger, more assertive and more competent in relationships with others. It is a topic oriented growth group that includes structured conversations.

Hosted by Bette J Freedson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CGP
Group meets in South Berwick, ME 03908
The goal of this group is to help women become stronger, more assertive and more competent in relationships with others. It is a topic oriented growth group that includes structured conversations.
As we finally are accepting that climate crisis is real, many of us feel overwhelmed, avoiding conversations about where we are headed, causing further isolation and disassociation. Finding a safe place to share our pain and work together in healing ways is essential. Using conversation, meditation and the arts we’ll express our fears about the crisis. What does it mean to be female at this turning point? We will find potent, safe, and encouraging ways to share and hold experiences and feelings, allowing us to step into our rightful roles as healers, nurturers, mothers, and grandmothers, leading the way forward.

As we finally are accepting that climate crisis is real, many of us feel overwhelmed, avoiding conversations about where we are headed, causing further isolation and disassociation. Finding a safe place to share our pain and work together in healing ways is essential. Using conversation, meditation and the arts we’ll express our fears about the crisis. What does it mean to be female at this turning point? We will find potent, safe, and encouraging ways to share and hold experiences and feelings, allowing us to step into our rightful roles as healers, nurturers, mothers, and grandmothers, leading the way forward.
Welcome !!! This twelve week course will utilize the book " The Artists Way, A spiritual path to higher creativity." By Julia Cameron. This is a perfect way to learn how to take care of yourself while helping to take care of others. The class will be designed to meet and identify your special talents and gifts. Often woman get wrapped up in taking care of their family, work, and community obligations. Generally, we're the last ones for self care for ourselves. Call and make a fre4e appointment to determine if this group would benefit you. Hope to see you soon!

Welcome !!! This twelve week course will utilize the book " The Artists Way, A spiritual path to higher creativity." By Julia Cameron. This is a perfect way to learn how to take care of yourself while helping to take care of others. The class will be designed to meet and identify your special talents and gifts. Often woman get wrapped up in taking care of their family, work, and community obligations. Generally, we're the last ones for self care for ourselves. Call and make a fre4e appointment to determine if this group would benefit you. Hope to see you soon!
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.
Counseling with Brittany offers outpatient mental health counseling for individual adults. We work primarily with individuals who identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, or Autism) and/or are LGBTQIA+. We also specialize in treatment of Anxiety Disorders, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Panic Disorder.

Counseling with Brittany offers outpatient mental health counseling for individual adults. We work primarily with individuals who identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, or Autism) and/or are LGBTQIA+. We also specialize in treatment of Anxiety Disorders, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Panic Disorder.
At this time of COVID 19 we are having no group counseling.
At this time of COVID 19 we are having no group counseling.
Learn the basics of mindful meditation from a therapist with more than fifteen years of teaching experience. Mindfulness is the key strategy for gaining control of your emotional landscape and achieving your goals, large and small. I assemble groups of four participants who have a shared interest in learning how to meditate. We find an hour time slot when we're all available and then we meet for four weeks in a row. The fee is $100 for all four sessions, due at the start of the first group.

Learn the basics of mindful meditation from a therapist with more than fifteen years of teaching experience. Mindfulness is the key strategy for gaining control of your emotional landscape and achieving your goals, large and small. I assemble groups of four participants who have a shared interest in learning how to meditate. We find an hour time slot when we're all available and then we meet for four weeks in a row. The fee is $100 for all four sessions, due at the start of the first group.
A womens' group that focuses on skills for staying in one "peace" in difficult situations. Relationship skill and thinking clearly about problems are emphasized.Group uses discussion and teaching tools to help participants develop a solid sense of Self.

Hosted by Bette J Freedson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CGP
Group meets in South Berwick, ME 03908
A womens' group that focuses on skills for staying in one "peace" in difficult situations. Relationship skill and thinking clearly about problems are emphasized.Group uses discussion and teaching tools to help participants develop a solid sense of 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 anxiety about who you will be in the future. By gaining a better understanding of who you really are you can become more confident in the decisions you make each day and the way you communicate who you are and what you think to others. Join a small group of serious people like yourself who want to EMERGE as yourself.

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 anxiety about who you will be in the future. By gaining a better understanding of who you really are you can become more confident in the decisions you make each day and the way you communicate who you are and what you think to others. Join a small group of serious people like yourself who want to EMERGE as yourself.
This challenging life event is best faced with others who "understand" what we are going through. Sharing the emotional roller coaster helps us find our core strength. Members share their experiences and resources with caring and often humor! Learn to trust there is life after divorce.

This challenging life event is best faced with others who "understand" what we are going through. Sharing the emotional roller coaster helps us find our core strength. Members share their experiences and resources with caring and often humor! Learn to trust there is life after divorce.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Kennebunk?
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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.