Support Groups in Oakland County, MI
WELCOME! LLPC Supervision is approached from a collaborative framework. General focus areas include counseling skills, personal awareness, professional behaviors, and client/case conceptualization. My supervisory roles include evaluator, teacher, and consultant. Group supervision provides a very supportive opportunity to enhance therapeutic skills and increase professional networking. Members can choose to participate in a (4) hour Group Supervision session each month or Individual sessions. Group supervision fee: $120.00 -for full (4) hour session and/or Individual Session: $50.00/hr as needed. Guest speakers, NCE study group, and refreshments provided. Please contact Teresa.collage@gmail.com for more information. Currently accepting new members.

Hosted by Teresa Traverso
Licensed Professional Counselor, BSEd, MA, LPC, LLC, MITS
Group meets in Farmington Hills, MI 48336
WELCOME! LLPC Supervision is approached from a collaborative framework. General focus areas include counseling skills, personal awareness, professional behaviors, and client/case conceptualization. My supervisory roles include evaluator, teacher, and consultant. Group supervision provides a very supportive opportunity to enhance therapeutic skills and increase professional networking. Members can choose to participate in a (4) hour Group Supervision session each month or Individual sessions. Group supervision fee: $120.00 -for full (4) hour session and/or Individual Session: $50.00/hr as needed. Guest speakers, NCE study group, and refreshments provided. Please contact Teresa.collage@gmail.com for more information. Currently accepting new members.
Though the name may seem different this group therapy is created for women to help empower, renew, heal, restore motivate and come together in order to share and fellowship with other women.

Hosted by Siedah Spencer-Ardis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Southfield, MI 48076
Though the name may seem different this group therapy is created for women to help empower, renew, heal, restore motivate and come together in order to share and fellowship with other women.
Men's long term recovery & maintenance support group. Designed to provide long term support for men in their recovery process. Relapse prevention by focusing on the development of resilience in various life areas, through Life Satisfaction Coaching and enhancement of the overall quality of life.

Hosted by Quality Of Life Therapy & Coaching
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Group meets in West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Men's long term recovery & maintenance support group. Designed to provide long term support for men in their recovery process. Relapse prevention by focusing on the development of resilience in various life areas, through Life Satisfaction Coaching and enhancement of the overall quality of life.
This therapy group, with up to 8 members, is an adjunct to their individual psychotherapy with me, and has two 12 hour extended sessions each year with one overnight experience at a Retreat Center. I have been providing group therapy for over 30 years and believe that this combination of group and individual psychotherapy provides the most effective modality for personal development. I think of this approach as psychotherapy graduate school.

Hosted by Sydney Reiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, BCD
Group meets in Birmingham, MI 48009
This therapy group, with up to 8 members, is an adjunct to their individual psychotherapy with me, and has two 12 hour extended sessions each year with one overnight experience at a Retreat Center. I have been providing group therapy for over 30 years and believe that this combination of group and individual psychotherapy provides the most effective modality for personal development. I think of this approach as psychotherapy graduate school.
Starting soon, Location TBD

Hosted by Pamela Barckholtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, IMH-EIV
Group meets in White Lake, MI 48383
Starting soon, Location TBD
For 90-Days we will help individuals learn effective stress reduction and desensitization techniques. Through the use of our unique individualized program, using stress inoculation therapy, we will offer stress management strategies, tools, and exercises to assist individuals, couples, families and organization to incorporate structure and discipline when handling daily life stress.

Hosted by The Anger Doctor / Balance Life Mind & Well-Being
Counselor, MA, EdD
Group meets in Ferndale, MI 48220
For 90-Days we will help individuals learn effective stress reduction and desensitization techniques. Through the use of our unique individualized program, using stress inoculation therapy, we will offer stress management strategies, tools, and exercises to assist individuals, couples, families and organization to incorporate structure and discipline when handling daily life stress.
Training for certification in Bioenergetic Analysis begins in Michigan in September 2022! Join over 1400 clinicians in 35 countries worldwide in this organic, relational, body-based psychodynamic treatment modality. Bioenergetics (BA) offers both a theoretical base and an expanse of techniques that takes into account human development and trauma. BA is supported by our understanding of attachment, object relations, trauma theory, polyvagal theory. This program is experiential, with lecture being a small portion. Pre training introductory workshops are being held November 6 2021, January 29 2022, and April 9 2022 via zoom. Please contact Ann for more info and registraion.

Training for certification in Bioenergetic Analysis begins in Michigan in September 2022! Join over 1400 clinicians in 35 countries worldwide in this organic, relational, body-based psychodynamic treatment modality. Bioenergetics (BA) offers both a theoretical base and an expanse of techniques that takes into account human development and trauma. BA is supported by our understanding of attachment, object relations, trauma theory, polyvagal theory. This program is experiential, with lecture being a small portion. Pre training introductory workshops are being held November 6 2021, January 29 2022, and April 9 2022 via zoom. Please contact Ann for more info and registraion.
Galvin Growth Group is a diverse practice of therapists with specialized backgrounds, including children & adolescents, adults, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD & executive functioning, alcohol and substance abuse. We do psychological evaluations as well. Many of our therapists have a background in K-12 education, they help children thrive both in school and in their personal lives. Some therapists specialize in working with adults, including individuals, couples, and adults with addiction issues. Our approach is integrative and includes techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, behavioral approaches, and motivational interviewing. We offer Animal Assisted Therapy.

Galvin Growth Group is a diverse practice of therapists with specialized backgrounds, including children & adolescents, adults, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD & executive functioning, alcohol and substance abuse. We do psychological evaluations as well. Many of our therapists have a background in K-12 education, they help children thrive both in school and in their personal lives. Some therapists specialize in working with adults, including individuals, couples, and adults with addiction issues. Our approach is integrative and includes techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, behavioral approaches, and motivational interviewing. We offer Animal Assisted Therapy.
Due to the the current necessity for social distancing, we are delaying implementing groups.

Hosted by Marcy Adams Sznewajs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Due to the the current necessity for social distancing, we are delaying implementing groups.
Rochester Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Clinic is offering comprehensive DBT which includes individual therapy, DBT Skills Training Groups, and telephone consultation. Adolescent groups and adult groups are ongoing and accepting new members.

Rochester Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Clinic is offering comprehensive DBT which includes individual therapy, DBT Skills Training Groups, and telephone consultation. Adolescent groups and adult groups are ongoing and accepting new members.
Just Stop It! (formerly known as No More Porn!) is a process group focusing on the positive aspects of healthy sex while at the same time addresses the sometimes-addictive and destructive nature of pornography. Contact the main office for times and dates #248-398-0740.

Hosted by Dr. Michael Washburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAT, CS, NCC
Group meets in Royal Oak, MI 48067
Just Stop It! (formerly known as No More Porn!) is a process group focusing on the positive aspects of healthy sex while at the same time addresses the sometimes-addictive and destructive nature of pornography. Contact the main office for times and dates #248-398-0740.
The goal of this therapy group is to help teach children (between the ages of 6-9) how to better understand and manage their feelings. In each session, the group will engage in hands-on learning of skills to help deal with their emotions in developmentally appropriate ways. Skills taught in this group are evidence-based and effective in supporting children's brain development and ability to self-regulate.

Hosted by Besa McDonald
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Group meets in Farmington Hills, MI 48334
The goal of this therapy group is to help teach children (between the ages of 6-9) how to better understand and manage their feelings. In each session, the group will engage in hands-on learning of skills to help deal with their emotions in developmentally appropriate ways. Skills taught in this group are evidence-based and effective in supporting children's brain development and ability to self-regulate.
The mission of SUAVE (Sisters United Achieving Vision -n- Excellence) in partnership with Vision Without Limits is dedicated to empowering the lives of Women impacted by low self esteem, lack of motivation, loss of focus, in need of direction, and vision for their lives. This program is committed to the development of a SUAVE Woman. She will be Confident, Charming, Elegant, Sophisticated, Dignified, Refined, Polished, Polite, Gracious, Poised, Civilized, and Self Possessed. SUAVE' is committed to ensuring that every woman who desires to have a vision for their lives will be equipped with the essential tools necessary to make that vision attainable.

Hosted by Denise Tyus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, GCDF, BSW
Group meets in Southfield, MI 48034
The mission of SUAVE (Sisters United Achieving Vision -n- Excellence) in partnership with Vision Without Limits is dedicated to empowering the lives of Women impacted by low self esteem, lack of motivation, loss of focus, in need of direction, and vision for their lives. This program is committed to the development of a SUAVE Woman. She will be Confident, Charming, Elegant, Sophisticated, Dignified, Refined, Polished, Polite, Gracious, Poised, Civilized, and Self Possessed. SUAVE' is committed to ensuring that every woman who desires to have a vision for their lives will be equipped with the essential tools necessary to make that vision attainable.
Healing Waters Grief Counseling is a Christian grief group that is guided by biblical principles and clinical application. All are welcomed.

Healing Waters Grief Counseling is a Christian grief group that is guided by biblical principles and clinical application. All are welcomed.
Our vision is to create a team of therapists and doctors who are here to help you reach your individual potential and create healthier relationships in your life. Sometimes, life throws you a curve ball or you hit a bump in the road. We are here to help you free yourself from situations you feel stuck in and find your path to greater happiness and fulfillment. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues or other burdens in your life, we welcome you to our practice to start the process of healing, growth, and transformation.

Our vision is to create a team of therapists and doctors who are here to help you reach your individual potential and create healthier relationships in your life. Sometimes, life throws you a curve ball or you hit a bump in the road. We are here to help you free yourself from situations you feel stuck in and find your path to greater happiness and fulfillment. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues or other burdens in your life, we welcome you to our practice to start the process of healing, growth, and transformation.
Support for recovery from those who would understand experiences of extreme stress and challenges this bring to staying conscious amidst daily demands. Issues of rape, incest, traumatic grief and loss, domestic violence and other traumas related to dysfunctional family of origin or addictive lifestyles.

Support for recovery from those who would understand experiences of extreme stress and challenges this bring to staying conscious amidst daily demands. Issues of rape, incest, traumatic grief and loss, domestic violence and other traumas related to dysfunctional family of origin or addictive lifestyles.
Galvin Growth Group is a diverse practice of therapists with specialized backgrounds, including children & adolescents, adults, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD & executive functioning, alcohol and substance abuse. We do psychological evaluations as well. Many of our therapists have a background in K-12 education, they help children thrive both in school and in their personal lives. Some therapists specialize in working with adults, including individuals, couples, and adults with addiction issues. Our approach is integrative and includes techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, behavioral approaches, and motivational interviewing. We offer Animal Assisted Therapy.

Galvin Growth Group is a diverse practice of therapists with specialized backgrounds, including children & adolescents, adults, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD & executive functioning, alcohol and substance abuse. We do psychological evaluations as well. Many of our therapists have a background in K-12 education, they help children thrive both in school and in their personal lives. Some therapists specialize in working with adults, including individuals, couples, and adults with addiction issues. Our approach is integrative and includes techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, behavioral approaches, and motivational interviewing. We offer Animal Assisted Therapy.
Adolescent group dealing with social issues, parents, school, dating/breaks/breakups, abuse, stress, and expectations of others, anger management, acting out, self-harm.

Hosted by Tracey L Stulberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in Birmingham, MI 48009
Adolescent group dealing with social issues, parents, school, dating/breaks/breakups, abuse, stress, and expectations of others, anger management, acting out, self-harm.
Healthy Minds Counseling Service is Metro Detroit's premier counseling agency geared toward providing exceptional therapeutic experiences for the community at large. Healthy Minds Counseling Services recognizes the importance of establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship that focuses on building confident healthy minds.... Lets talk!

Healthy Minds Counseling Service is Metro Detroit's premier counseling agency geared toward providing exceptional therapeutic experiences for the community at large. Healthy Minds Counseling Services recognizes the importance of establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship that focuses on building confident healthy minds.... Lets talk!
This is a 6-week virtual workshop that will educate teens on the benefits of mental health support, offer support in building positive social networks, and engaging in support to assist with the transition from older teen years to young adulthood. Participants are sophomores in high school to teens one year out of high school (approx. ages 15 to 19). Starting Thursday, November 10th.

This is a 6-week virtual workshop that will educate teens on the benefits of mental health support, offer support in building positive social networks, and engaging in support to assist with the transition from older teen years to young adulthood. Participants are sophomores in high school to teens one year out of high school (approx. ages 15 to 19). Starting Thursday, November 10th.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Oakland County?
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.