A warm, supportive space for moms to connect, share, and feel less alone. This group offers a judgment-free environment where you can talk openly (or just listen), gain support, and explore simple tools to manage stress and overwhelm. Together, we focus on real-life challenges, meaningful connection, and reminding each other that perfection isn’t the goal—you’re already doing enough.
Hosted by Jessie Szmanda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Group meets in Ham Lake, MN 55304
In my practice, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
A warm, supportive space for moms to connect, share, and feel less alone. This group offers a judgment-free environment where you can talk openly (or just listen), gain support, and explore simple tools to manage stress and overwhelm. Together, we focus on real-life challenges, meaningful connection, and reminding each other that perfection isn’t the goal—you’re already doing enough.
This group is open to individuals living with cancer, whether newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or in remission who want to receive support and connect with others who are living with cancer or who have been through it, offering and finding support in one another. Participants are invited to explore meaning, resilience, and growth while facing one of life’s most challenging illnesses. The group includes both educational discussion and reflective time.
This group is open to individuals living with cancer, whether newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or in remission who want to receive support and connect with others who are living with cancer or who have been through it, offering and finding support in one another. Participants are invited to explore meaning, resilience, and growth while facing one of life’s most challenging illnesses. The group includes both educational discussion and reflective time.
A space for mama's to process challenges and stressors related to the postpartum period, attachment and bonding, parenting, and balancing the load of motherhood. Get support for the 4th trimester and beyond. Receive services to address perinatal mood, anxiety or other disorder(s). Babies and young children welcome. VIRTUAL GROUP: Every-other Tuesday at 12pm.
A space for mama's to process challenges and stressors related to the postpartum period, attachment and bonding, parenting, and balancing the load of motherhood. Get support for the 4th trimester and beyond. Receive services to address perinatal mood, anxiety or other disorder(s). Babies and young children welcome. VIRTUAL GROUP: Every-other Tuesday at 12pm.
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Elite Recovery is an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) addiction treatment program based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We offer integrated treatment to adult males, 18 years and older who struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues. Addiction Treatment Approaches : Cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT,) Addiction treatment counseling therapy, Trauma skills groups, Access to appointments with MAT providers, Brief intervention approach, Contingency management/motivational incentive, Motivational interviewing, Counseling for anger management, Minnesota Matrix Model, Relapse prevention planning
Hosted by Elite Recovery Outpatient Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55105
Elite Recovery is an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) addiction treatment program based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We offer integrated treatment to adult males, 18 years and older who struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues. Addiction Treatment Approaches : Cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT,) Addiction treatment counseling therapy, Trauma skills groups, Access to appointments with MAT providers, Brief intervention approach, Contingency management/motivational incentive, Motivational interviewing, Counseling for anger management, Minnesota Matrix Model, Relapse prevention planning
Adult ADHD group therapy offering skills, support, and connection
Adult ADHD group therapy offering skills, support, and connection
Group is discontinued until further notice as of 3/1/20. Aging with Confidence Therapy Group is for people who want to enjoy life, put old issues to rest and look forward to improvement instead of decline. The group addresses anxiety, depression, goal-setting, and challenging negative beliefs about aging. We also address time management and increasing energy.This group runs for 6 consecutive weeks, excluding holidays, and there is an option to continue or have follow up sessions. Register by calling or texting (612) 716-1721. Group to start July, 2019. May be combined with other groups as Women's Support Group.
Group is discontinued until further notice as of 3/1/20. Aging with Confidence Therapy Group is for people who want to enjoy life, put old issues to rest and look forward to improvement instead of decline. The group addresses anxiety, depression, goal-setting, and challenging negative beliefs about aging. We also address time management and increasing energy.This group runs for 6 consecutive weeks, excluding holidays, and there is an option to continue or have follow up sessions. Register by calling or texting (612) 716-1721. Group to start July, 2019. May be combined with other groups as Women's Support Group.
Group is discontinued until further notice as of 3/1/20. End Procrastination by attending this group! This is a 6 consecutive week group,excluding holidays. There is an option for continuing or follow-up groups. The group is kept small, 5-6 members, to allow for more individual attention. Insurance usually covers group therapy. Please verify with your insurance. Register now, Call or text (612) 716-1721. Group to start July, 2019. May be combined with other groups as Women's Support Group.
Group is discontinued until further notice as of 3/1/20. End Procrastination by attending this group! This is a 6 consecutive week group,excluding holidays. There is an option for continuing or follow-up groups. The group is kept small, 5-6 members, to allow for more individual attention. Insurance usually covers group therapy. Please verify with your insurance. Register now, Call or text (612) 716-1721. Group to start July, 2019. May be combined with other groups as Women's Support Group.
Positive Discipline teaches children self-discipline through mutual respect, with firm but kind expectations. Children develop responsibility, cooperation, and problem-solving skills, focusing on long-term solutions and building connection. This group will cover unique parenting challenges of the adolescent years using Positive Discipline Strategies. Join us for a free 45-minute virtual info session to learn more on 3/24 and 4/1 at 6:30 pm.
My primary approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Positive Psychology, and I am also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Positive Discipline teaches children self-discipline through mutual respect, with firm but kind expectations. Children develop responsibility, cooperation, and problem-solving skills, focusing on long-term solutions and building connection. This group will cover unique parenting challenges of the adolescent years using Positive Discipline Strategies. Join us for a free 45-minute virtual info session to learn more on 3/24 and 4/1 at 6:30 pm.
You give so much, but who's caring for you? Long shifts, emotional exhaustion, and the weight of responsibility. Nursing is both rewarding and demanding. Join a space specifically for nurses to connect, share openly, find support, and learn skills for managing burnout and stress. The work you do is so important and challenging. Give yourself the same care you give your patients and find strategies to reduce stress, build self compassion, and discharge stress. Open to anyone in the nursing profession across 40 states. See PSYPACT MAP for more information on qualifying locations: https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap
I often use values based, mindfulness, self compassion, and CBT approaches for stress, anxiety, trauma, and self criticism.
You give so much, but who's caring for you? Long shifts, emotional exhaustion, and the weight of responsibility. Nursing is both rewarding and demanding. Join a space specifically for nurses to connect, share openly, find support, and learn skills for managing burnout and stress. The work you do is so important and challenging. Give yourself the same care you give your patients and find strategies to reduce stress, build self compassion, and discharge stress. Open to anyone in the nursing profession across 40 states. See PSYPACT MAP for more information on qualifying locations: https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap
Dagaz Therapy is a small private practice in Maple Grove, MN. We offer individual, family and group counseling services
Dagaz Therapy is a small private practice in Maple Grove, MN. We offer individual, family and group counseling services
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured level of care for individuals seeking ongoing recovery support while maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities. The program meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants engage in group and individual counseling, recovery education, and relapse prevention, guided by a team of licensed counselors, nurses, and peer recovery specialists. IOP focuses on developing coping skills, building healthy routines, and strengthening recovery supports in the community. IOP is ideal for those transitioning from a higher level of treatment or those needing more structure than standard outpatient services.
Hosted by Sage Prairie Treatment Center Eagan
Treatment Center, RN, MSN, CARN, LADC
Group meets in Eagan, MN 55122
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured level of care for individuals seeking ongoing recovery support while maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities. The program meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants engage in group and individual counseling, recovery education, and relapse prevention, guided by a team of licensed counselors, nurses, and peer recovery specialists. IOP focuses on developing coping skills, building healthy routines, and strengthening recovery supports in the community. IOP is ideal for those transitioning from a higher level of treatment or those needing more structure than standard outpatient services.
Our goal is to work with young individuals to help increase social skills to build confidence in navigating interpersonal relationships. We offer this service in an environment that is nourishing, encouraging and allows them to effectively work with others in a group setting. We will use a variety of therapeutic modalities that include client centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and components of play therapy. We will offer sessions weekly to allow flexibility in scheduling. Please reach out to inquire about signing your kiddo up for a Social Skills Group Therapy session.
Hosted by Shari L Marik-Roach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Woodbury, MN 55125
Our goal is to work with young individuals to help increase social skills to build confidence in navigating interpersonal relationships. We offer this service in an environment that is nourishing, encouraging and allows them to effectively work with others in a group setting. We will use a variety of therapeutic modalities that include client centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and components of play therapy. We will offer sessions weekly to allow flexibility in scheduling. Please reach out to inquire about signing your kiddo up for a Social Skills Group Therapy session.
This group is for men who find themselves in destructive behavior cycles resulting in negative consequences to self and their relationships with others. Men who may have had negative or absent male role models. Men who may feel constrained in their feelings, behaviors, and communication with others.
This group is for men who find themselves in destructive behavior cycles resulting in negative consequences to self and their relationships with others. Men who may have had negative or absent male role models. Men who may feel constrained in their feelings, behaviors, and communication with others.
Our evening outpatient groups meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00–8:00 PM, and Thursdays from 5:00–7:00 PM for added flexibility. Individual counseling is scheduled by appointment outside group hours to fit work, school, and family commitments. Services include evidence-based therapy, recovery planning, peer support, care coordination, and medication-assisted treatment (as appropriate), delivered by licensed clinicians and recovery professionals. Ideal for those stepping down from higher levels of care or starting with structured support in the evenings.
Hosted by Sage Prairie Treatment Center Eagan
Treatment Center, RN, MSN, CARN, LADC
Group meets in Eagan, MN 55122
Our evening outpatient groups meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00–8:00 PM, and Thursdays from 5:00–7:00 PM for added flexibility. Individual counseling is scheduled by appointment outside group hours to fit work, school, and family commitments. Services include evidence-based therapy, recovery planning, peer support, care coordination, and medication-assisted treatment (as appropriate), delivered by licensed clinicians and recovery professionals. Ideal for those stepping down from higher levels of care or starting with structured support in the evenings.
An online processing group for individuals and couples going through infertility. This group is open to all stages of infertility; newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or processing through the possibility of ending treatment childless. The focus is on building community, resources, and coping skills. As a facilitator, I have both personal and professional experience with infertility and pregnancy loss and am bringing that unique view to the group.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Minnesota and have training in ADHD therapeutic modalities, trauma focused CBT, and premarital counseling.
An online processing group for individuals and couples going through infertility. This group is open to all stages of infertility; newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or processing through the possibility of ending treatment childless. The focus is on building community, resources, and coping skills. As a facilitator, I have both personal and professional experience with infertility and pregnancy loss and am bringing that unique view to the group.
Social group for children generally in 3rd-6th Grade (based on skills and needs) addressing the social and emotional deficits often experienced by children with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, as well as other mental health concerns. This group is a therapeutic program, and offers "in the moment" identification and adjustment of behaviors, which is an effective learning experience for all group members. Groups are run with an evidenced-based format, including a topic/skill activity learning time, practice, and a "free play" time with a focus on using learned skills in a non-structured play experience.
Social group for children generally in 3rd-6th Grade (based on skills and needs) addressing the social and emotional deficits often experienced by children with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, as well as other mental health concerns. This group is a therapeutic program, and offers "in the moment" identification and adjustment of behaviors, which is an effective learning experience for all group members. Groups are run with an evidenced-based format, including a topic/skill activity learning time, practice, and a "free play" time with a focus on using learned skills in a non-structured play experience.
As human beings we don’t learn how to be kind and compassionate with ourselves. This group is about being more kind with our inner dialogue because otherwise we can be very negative and judgmental with ourselves.
As human beings we don’t learn how to be kind and compassionate with ourselves. This group is about being more kind with our inner dialogue because otherwise we can be very negative and judgmental with ourselves.
The objective of this group is to assist participants in learning to manage anger effectively. Participants will learn about the sources of anger, how to monitor anger, and responses to triggers. Additionally, participants will learn emotional regulation skills to develop self-control over their thoughts and actions. Lastly, participants will learn how to eliminate violence or the threat of violence against others. Dates: April 18-May 9, 2026.
Hosted by Cerise Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPCC, CTMH, NCC
Group meets in Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
The objective of this group is to assist participants in learning to manage anger effectively. Participants will learn about the sources of anger, how to monitor anger, and responses to triggers. Additionally, participants will learn emotional regulation skills to develop self-control over their thoughts and actions. Lastly, participants will learn how to eliminate violence or the threat of violence against others. Dates: April 18-May 9, 2026.
Identity is a journey—sometimes magical, sometimes messy, always uniquely yours. This group is a colorful, comfy space to explore who you are across sexuality, race, gender, culture, and all the intersections that make you *you*. This group is targeted for young adults questioning, exploring, redefining, reinventing; holding multiple identities and wanting a space that gets it; and looking for community vibes + real talk. We dive into intersectional identity, family and cultural expectations, confidence and self-love, relationships and boundaries, stress, bias, and life transitions.
Identity is a journey—sometimes magical, sometimes messy, always uniquely yours. This group is a colorful, comfy space to explore who you are across sexuality, race, gender, culture, and all the intersections that make you *you*. This group is targeted for young adults questioning, exploring, redefining, reinventing; holding multiple identities and wanting a space that gets it; and looking for community vibes + real talk. We dive into intersectional identity, family and cultural expectations, confidence and self-love, relationships and boundaries, stress, bias, and life transitions.
We understand that pets bring joy to our lives in many different ways. When we have to say goodbye to our pet, it can be a devastating loss. Sometimes there are people in our lives who minimize our loss which leaves us feeling isolated and alone. We may be shamed for not just "getting over it" which only complicates the process. Call or message Stephanie at info@panoramicperspectives.com or 952-600-8191. First group meets on Friday June 12, 2026 - Space limited to six adults and does include our therapy dog Griffey's attendance.
We understand that pets bring joy to our lives in many different ways. When we have to say goodbye to our pet, it can be a devastating loss. Sometimes there are people in our lives who minimize our loss which leaves us feeling isolated and alone. We may be shamed for not just "getting over it" which only complicates the process. Call or message Stephanie at info@panoramicperspectives.com or 952-600-8191. First group meets on Friday June 12, 2026 - Space limited to six adults and does include our therapy dog Griffey's attendance.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.