Support Groups in Minnesota
This group is for students in the process of obtaining an LPC/LPCC license who need supervision from a board approved supervisor.

This group is for students in the process of obtaining an LPC/LPCC license who need supervision from a board approved supervisor.
NEXT GROUP: Summer 2025! | Tired of walking on eggshells around your parent/s? Do you feel unheard, unseen, and like you’ll never be “good enough” for them? This virtual 8-week Support Group for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents is for you. Join others who also experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and now have a difficult relationship with their parent. Together get the support, info + practical tools you need to manage this difficult and draining relationship with confidence and skill, even if your parent never changes!

NEXT GROUP: Summer 2025! | Tired of walking on eggshells around your parent/s? Do you feel unheard, unseen, and like you’ll never be “good enough” for them? This virtual 8-week Support Group for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents is for you. Join others who also experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and now have a difficult relationship with their parent. Together get the support, info + practical tools you need to manage this difficult and draining relationship with confidence and skill, even if your parent never changes!
DBT IOP is an on-going class that teaches specific, evidence-based skills on how to balance your emotions, get through a crisis, manage difficult relationships and better understand your own thoughts and feelings. Each group involves a mindfulness practice, a teaching component, and a homework review. Clients can expect to achieve goals of feeling calmer and emotionally balanced as well as decreasing impulsive, emotional, or reactive behaviors. This group is currently available at our Minneapolis, West St. Paul, West Metro, and Apple Valley Clinics. Please see www.acp-mn.com/DBT for a complete list of available times and locations.

Hosted by Associated Clinic of Psychology
Treatment Center
Group meets in Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
DBT IOP is an on-going class that teaches specific, evidence-based skills on how to balance your emotions, get through a crisis, manage difficult relationships and better understand your own thoughts and feelings. Each group involves a mindfulness practice, a teaching component, and a homework review. Clients can expect to achieve goals of feeling calmer and emotionally balanced as well as decreasing impulsive, emotional, or reactive behaviors. This group is currently available at our Minneapolis, West St. Paul, West Metro, and Apple Valley Clinics. Please see www.acp-mn.com/DBT for a complete list of available times and locations.
Together in Transition is a support group for women living with metastatic breast cancer. It provides a comfortable and caring environment that promotes living in the moment, self care, learning and humor. Thanks to a generous grant from the Komen Foundation initially, and the support of the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, this group is free of charge to all women living with Stage IV breast cancer.

Together in Transition is a support group for women living with metastatic breast cancer. It provides a comfortable and caring environment that promotes living in the moment, self care, learning and humor. Thanks to a generous grant from the Komen Foundation initially, and the support of the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, this group is free of charge to all women living with Stage IV breast cancer.
Navigating the complexities of being an adolescent can be challenging. Teenagers today are faced with pressures from social media, society, family, peers, academic expectations, and it can be overwhelming. If you are feeling this way, you're not alone! The Growth Circle was specifically designed with you in mind. The growth circle is a space for teens to come together and explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe environment. The goal of this group is to equip teens with essential social skills to help them feel empowered, foster positive identity, and cultivate meaningful connections in community with others.

Navigating the complexities of being an adolescent can be challenging. Teenagers today are faced with pressures from social media, society, family, peers, academic expectations, and it can be overwhelming. If you are feeling this way, you're not alone! The Growth Circle was specifically designed with you in mind. The growth circle is a space for teens to come together and explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe environment. The goal of this group is to equip teens with essential social skills to help them feel empowered, foster positive identity, and cultivate meaningful connections in community with others.
Patients will learn: *How dieting causes you to become preoccupied with food and to view food a the enemy*How dieting slows down your metabolism and causes weight gain*How to enjoy food and achieve a healthy weight*How to improve your relationship with food*How to manage and get support with issues around food, weight, and body image.

Patients will learn: *How dieting causes you to become preoccupied with food and to view food a the enemy*How dieting slows down your metabolism and causes weight gain*How to enjoy food and achieve a healthy weight*How to improve your relationship with food*How to manage and get support with issues around food, weight, and body image.
Planting Seeds Recovery offers process groups for people looking to explore what fuels their desire to drink/use and the ways it effects their life. We welcome people at all stages of their discovery process-- including people who are newly exploring patterns of use, thinking about whether cutting back or complete abstinence, help setting intentions/goals for the future, needing continued support after treatment, or wanting more from sustained recovery. Most people wish they wouldn't have waited so long to join these groups. Groups meet weekly for 1.5 hrs and have 6-10 people attending.

Planting Seeds Recovery offers process groups for people looking to explore what fuels their desire to drink/use and the ways it effects their life. We welcome people at all stages of their discovery process-- including people who are newly exploring patterns of use, thinking about whether cutting back or complete abstinence, help setting intentions/goals for the future, needing continued support after treatment, or wanting more from sustained recovery. Most people wish they wouldn't have waited so long to join these groups. Groups meet weekly for 1.5 hrs and have 6-10 people attending.
Are you are a parent with a history of trauma who is struggling with the way that your own trauma history - particularly childhood abuse, neglect/emotional neglect in family of origin - contributes to parenting challenges you face with your children? Are you irrationally angry, reactive, or chronically overwhelmed with your kids, and need a safe place to process? In this group we will process our experiences of parenting our children while healing from PTSD/relational trauma, and learn skills for parental self-care and emotional self-regulation.

Hosted by Jessie Daley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55407
Are you are a parent with a history of trauma who is struggling with the way that your own trauma history - particularly childhood abuse, neglect/emotional neglect in family of origin - contributes to parenting challenges you face with your children? Are you irrationally angry, reactive, or chronically overwhelmed with your kids, and need a safe place to process? In this group we will process our experiences of parenting our children while healing from PTSD/relational trauma, and learn skills for parental self-care and emotional self-regulation.
Come and find a renewed sense of connection as we nurture our bodies and minds through nature and horses. Rainfall Therapy and Consulting’s Women’s Retreat is being hosted by Gordon’s Green Gables in Hugo, MN. This small intimate retreat setting is for those wanting to reconnect with themselves or others; gain an understanding about whole body wellness using nature and horses; and cultivating self awareness. What to expect: *Finding a greater connection to self *Breath work *Yoga Flow session *Connection with horses (no riding involved) *Understanding physical and mental health as women *Meditation and Mindful eating

Come and find a renewed sense of connection as we nurture our bodies and minds through nature and horses. Rainfall Therapy and Consulting’s Women’s Retreat is being hosted by Gordon’s Green Gables in Hugo, MN. This small intimate retreat setting is for those wanting to reconnect with themselves or others; gain an understanding about whole body wellness using nature and horses; and cultivating self awareness. What to expect: *Finding a greater connection to self *Breath work *Yoga Flow session *Connection with horses (no riding involved) *Understanding physical and mental health as women *Meditation and Mindful eating
In this six-week group you will learn to be a more present mom, partner and friend. We will explore your inner resources and learn to become self-healers. You will learn to access self-soothing skills and feel calmness and connectivity. In this process, you will find clarity in your actions and learn to change unhealthy patterns. This work is based on the popular Internal Family Systems model (IFS).

Hosted by Compassion Therapy with Chaya
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55416
In this six-week group you will learn to be a more present mom, partner and friend. We will explore your inner resources and learn to become self-healers. You will learn to access self-soothing skills and feel calmness and connectivity. In this process, you will find clarity in your actions and learn to change unhealthy patterns. This work is based on the popular Internal Family Systems model (IFS).
This is a fun support group for LGBTQ-identified and questioning teens. Group members will have a safe space to explore their identities, create community, and just be themselves. Group topics may include healthy relationships, coming out, gender exploration, talking with parents, and other topics that the group decides upon. Group is for teens ages 13-17 who identify as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, genderqueer, non-binary, pansexual, and other identities along the spectrums of gender identity and sexual orientation).

This is a fun support group for LGBTQ-identified and questioning teens. Group members will have a safe space to explore their identities, create community, and just be themselves. Group topics may include healthy relationships, coming out, gender exploration, talking with parents, and other topics that the group decides upon. Group is for teens ages 13-17 who identify as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, genderqueer, non-binary, pansexual, and other identities along the spectrums of gender identity and sexual orientation).
This group is open to adult survivors of suicide loss who are age 25 years and older. The loss of a loved one needs to have taken place 3+ months prior to joining the group. The grief of losing a loved one to suicide creates intense feelings that are often hard to describe to someone that has not experienced a suicide loss. There is often more shock, a greater sense of injustice, guilt, and blame, and a heightened sense of helplessness for people who lose a person to suicide. All of these factors can complicate the healing process for survivors.

Hosted by Becky Lawyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC-MN, LPC-WI
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55116
This group is open to adult survivors of suicide loss who are age 25 years and older. The loss of a loved one needs to have taken place 3+ months prior to joining the group. The grief of losing a loved one to suicide creates intense feelings that are often hard to describe to someone that has not experienced a suicide loss. There is often more shock, a greater sense of injustice, guilt, and blame, and a heightened sense of helplessness for people who lose a person to suicide. All of these factors can complicate the healing process for survivors.
Online, 12-week group from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Thursdays. Maximum 15 participants. Feel free to email me for more information.

Online, 12-week group from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Thursdays. Maximum 15 participants. Feel free to email me for more information.
Has your relationship lost it's spark? Are you wanting to gain some relationship tools before getting married? Are you and your partner having difficulty being together during this quarentine? Soul Work Counseling is offering a FREE (minus course materials) online 8-week couples seminar based on the work of Dr. John Gottman, reknowned clinical psychologist and marriage researcher. Gottman's "7 Principles of Making Marriage Work is a great tool to help build-or rebuild-a healthy foundation for your relationship. Come join us for a fun, interactive group, while gaining tools and getting back to "that lovin feeling" again!

Has your relationship lost it's spark? Are you wanting to gain some relationship tools before getting married? Are you and your partner having difficulty being together during this quarentine? Soul Work Counseling is offering a FREE (minus course materials) online 8-week couples seminar based on the work of Dr. John Gottman, reknowned clinical psychologist and marriage researcher. Gottman's "7 Principles of Making Marriage Work is a great tool to help build-or rebuild-a healthy foundation for your relationship. Come join us for a fun, interactive group, while gaining tools and getting back to "that lovin feeling" again!
Abria Recovery’s High-Intensity Outpatient Program (HIOP) benefits individuals with a demonstrated need for a higher level of structure and support. Clients are expected to attend all groups Monday – Friday for a total of 28 -30 hours per week and the program is 12 – 16 weeks, dependent on individual needs. In addition to group sessions, clients are also required to attend a weekly individual session with their Primary Counselor. In addition to group and individual meetings, clients are required to attend 2 – 3 abstinence based sober support group meetings and to obtain a sponsor

Abria Recovery’s High-Intensity Outpatient Program (HIOP) benefits individuals with a demonstrated need for a higher level of structure and support. Clients are expected to attend all groups Monday – Friday for a total of 28 -30 hours per week and the program is 12 – 16 weeks, dependent on individual needs. In addition to group sessions, clients are also required to attend a weekly individual session with their Primary Counselor. In addition to group and individual meetings, clients are required to attend 2 – 3 abstinence based sober support group meetings and to obtain a sponsor
An eclectic collection of delightful people, focused on warm, caring and supportive therapy. Engaging here allows for the potential of in person sessions, and allows for insurance to be used.

An eclectic collection of delightful people, focused on warm, caring and supportive therapy. Engaging here allows for the potential of in person sessions, and allows for insurance to be used.
Processing group to explore characteristics and impacts of religious trauma, deconstruct experiences and begin to claim/reclaim parts of the self that may have never had the opportunity to grow.

Hosted by Carley Saravia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LSC
Group meets in Stillwater, MN 55082
Processing group to explore characteristics and impacts of religious trauma, deconstruct experiences and begin to claim/reclaim parts of the self that may have never had the opportunity to grow.
Trauma Recovery Group – EMDR & IFS-Informed Therapy: A 12-week rotating group focused on healing, self-awareness, and inner harmony. For -Women 18+ (8–16 members). Format: Hour 1: Psycho-education on trauma & related symptoms Hour 2: Skill-building (EMDR & IFS approaches) or support-building (alternates) Final 30 min: Q&A & reflections; Starts sometimes between June–August (exact time TBD). Only First 4 weeks- Pilot-free, $ 30/hr or $ 75 per group self pay; Registrations open in June, reach out with questions! Policies, terms, and contents are pending. Details confirmed one week prior; Disclaimer: No Certification is Provided for GovernmentAgencyorother3rdparty

Hosted by Satya Ottercreek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC, LPCC
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55415
Trauma Recovery Group – EMDR & IFS-Informed Therapy: A 12-week rotating group focused on healing, self-awareness, and inner harmony. For -Women 18+ (8–16 members). Format: Hour 1: Psycho-education on trauma & related symptoms Hour 2: Skill-building (EMDR & IFS approaches) or support-building (alternates) Final 30 min: Q&A & reflections; Starts sometimes between June–August (exact time TBD). Only First 4 weeks- Pilot-free, $ 30/hr or $ 75 per group self pay; Registrations open in June, reach out with questions! Policies, terms, and contents are pending. Details confirmed one week prior; Disclaimer: No Certification is Provided for GovernmentAgencyorother3rdparty
Ask A Woman (Therapist) is a psycho-educational group for men only. This is not a support or therapy group, but an educational group where men can ask the questions they have always wondered about but not been able or comfortable asking the women in their lives. Men's questions,topics, and curiosities are what we will be talking about. This group is held on Wednesdays. You must register in advance by contacting tracival@visi.com or by calling 651 440-6669. This is a casual group, so you may bring your dinner. We will learn about relationships, communication, perception, conflict resolution and much more!

Hosted by Valentine Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Group meets in Woodbury, MN 55125
Ask A Woman (Therapist) is a psycho-educational group for men only. This is not a support or therapy group, but an educational group where men can ask the questions they have always wondered about but not been able or comfortable asking the women in their lives. Men's questions,topics, and curiosities are what we will be talking about. This group is held on Wednesdays. You must register in advance by contacting tracival@visi.com or by calling 651 440-6669. This is a casual group, so you may bring your dinner. We will learn about relationships, communication, perception, conflict resolution and much more!
This will be a 12 week long summer group centered around learning and implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills to better manage intense feelings and increase healthy, lasting relationships.

This will be a 12 week long summer group centered around learning and implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills to better manage intense feelings and increase healthy, lasting relationships.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Minnesota?
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.