Coping during COVID-19 for Teens
Right now during social distancing and distance learning, finding hope is more important than ever. The goal of this group is for teens to learn strategies for hope, acceptance and healthy routines. We’ll follow an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ...
Right now during social distancing and distance learning, finding hope is more important than ever. The goal of this group is for teens to learn strategies for hope, acceptance and healthy routines. We’ll follow an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ...
Social Anxiety Therapy Group
Social Anxiety can be frustrating, overwhelming, and is often misunderstood. Join our supportive therapy group for adults (6-8 participants) struggling with social anxiety. Connect with others who truly "get it" and learn powerful strategies to overcome your challenges. Come share ...
Hosted by Ryan Peterson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55114
Social Anxiety can be frustrating, overwhelming, and is often misunderstood. Join our supportive therapy group for adults (6-8 participants) struggling with social anxiety. Connect with others who truly "get it" and learn powerful strategies to overcome your challenges. Come share ...
PsychologyExpress
Established in 2017 under the leadership of Dr. Mia Paquin, Psychology Express stands as a preeminent institution in the field of psychology. Our mission is to facilitate an unparalleled connection between clients and an esteemed cadre of doctoral-level clinicians, all ...
Established in 2017 under the leadership of Dr. Mia Paquin, Psychology Express stands as a preeminent institution in the field of psychology. Our mission is to facilitate an unparalleled connection between clients and an esteemed cadre of doctoral-level clinicians, all ...
Healing from Betrayal Trauma
This is a 12-week group for women exploring healing after betrayal trauma. This topic is often misunderstood and treatment can be frustrating due to lack of training of professionals around the nuances of the impacts of problematic sexual behaviors, addiction, ...
Hosted by Heather Heide
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burnsville, MN 55337
This is a 12-week group for women exploring healing after betrayal trauma. This topic is often misunderstood and treatment can be frustrating due to lack of training of professionals around the nuances of the impacts of problematic sexual behaviors, addiction, ...
Eating Disorder IOP--Virtual-Adults or Adolescents
The Intensive Outpatient Program is a group based day program specifically designed for adults or adolescents who need an increase in support or are stepping down from a higher level of care.. Throughout the program, participants are encouraged to approach ...
Hosted by Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burnsville, MN 55306
The Intensive Outpatient Program is a group based day program specifically designed for adults or adolescents who need an increase in support or are stepping down from a higher level of care.. Throughout the program, participants are encouraged to approach ...
Wellness Retreats
Hosted by Linda J Etim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Champlin, MN 55316
Divorce Recovery
We offer a recovery group for those in need of support and counsel due to facing the adjustment of divorce. This is an alternative to the faith-based programs locally available. We have current openings in this group and would love ...
Hosted by Therapy Shop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burnsville, MN 55306
We offer a recovery group for those in need of support and counsel due to facing the adjustment of divorce. This is an alternative to the faith-based programs locally available. We have current openings in this group and would love ...
Introduction to Happiness Principles :)
You can live in a better feeling every day! Join us for the delightful sense of freedom and relief offered by understanding these simple life principles. This introduction to the Three Principles explores the philosophy of how we all create ...
Hosted by Suzanne Rabuse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55105
You can live in a better feeling every day! Join us for the delightful sense of freedom and relief offered by understanding these simple life principles. This introduction to the Three Principles explores the philosophy of how we all create ...
Yoga Calm Groups for Children
Yoga Calm is a program that teaches children how to calm their own body and better regulate their emotions as well as learn pro-social behavior and skills.
Hosted by Lynn M Marrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, I, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maple Grove, MN 55311
Yoga Calm is a program that teaches children how to calm their own body and better regulate their emotions as well as learn pro-social behavior and skills.
Trauma skills group
10 week group explaining how trauma impacts the body and skills needed to prepare for entering that phase of therapy
10 week group explaining how trauma impacts the body and skills needed to prepare for entering that phase of therapy
Wholehearted Healing LLC
Hosted by Katie Engh
Counselor, MA, LPCC, DBTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stillwater, MN 55082
Centered Practice - Northfield
Centered Practice is committed to providing respectful, client-centered counseling to couples, families, and individuals throughout their lifetimes. The mission of the practice is to meet each person, wherever he or she is in life, and to provide effective mental health ...
Hosted by Carrie Menk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northfield, MN 55057
Centered Practice is committed to providing respectful, client-centered counseling to couples, families, and individuals throughout their lifetimes. The mission of the practice is to meet each person, wherever he or she is in life, and to provide effective mental health ...
Parasol Wellness Collaborative
Parasol Wellness Collaborative is a community of professionals who focus on helping our clients to be the best they can be. We believe that wellness is achieved through nurturing of both mind and body, and can hardly be realized through ...
Hosted by Parasol Wellness Collaborative LLC
Counselor, LMFT, LPCC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Otsego, MN 55330
Parasol Wellness Collaborative is a community of professionals who focus on helping our clients to be the best they can be. We believe that wellness is achieved through nurturing of both mind and body, and can hardly be realized through ...
Yoga for Anxiety
The groups will clarify the relationship between body and brain and offer poses to reduce symptoms. Ultimately, the goal is to demystify how and why yoga works and build skills to allow for greater empowerment in navigating tough emotional challenges.
Hosted by Kristen Ryan
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55409
The groups will clarify the relationship between body and brain and offer poses to reduce symptoms. Ultimately, the goal is to demystify how and why yoga works and build skills to allow for greater empowerment in navigating tough emotional challenges.
Middle School LGBTQ+ Support Group
The middle school group is for kids in grades 6-8 who identify as LGBTQIA+ and is on Wednesdays (4-5:30pm). Each week the group focuses on a specific topic related to identity development, including areas of social, emotional, and/or physical, and ...
Hosted by Mary Devorak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55116
The middle school group is for kids in grades 6-8 who identify as LGBTQIA+ and is on Wednesdays (4-5:30pm). Each week the group focuses on a specific topic related to identity development, including areas of social, emotional, and/or physical, and ...
Process Group for Therapists
The power in our work as psychotherapists lies in moment-to-moment mindful awareness. Process groups are a powerful way to cultivate such presence. This mindful self-compassion based process group for psychotherapists assists members with their evolving perceptions of themselves, others, and ...
The power in our work as psychotherapists lies in moment-to-moment mindful awareness. Process groups are a powerful way to cultivate such presence. This mindful self-compassion based process group for psychotherapists assists members with their evolving perceptions of themselves, others, and ...
Love Addiction Recovery Group
This Group is made up of individuals who are working on recovery from Love Addiction and traumatic love relationships. Individuals have been screened and have completed individual therapy prior to joining the group. Individuals commit to coming to group for ...
Hosted by Leslie Root
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, Love-ad
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55419
This Group is made up of individuals who are working on recovery from Love Addiction and traumatic love relationships. Individuals have been screened and have completed individual therapy prior to joining the group. Individuals commit to coming to group for ...
Women's Wellness Group
Welcoming women to form a dynamic group who want to connect with others about the challenges and rewards of life! This is a general women's support group addressing such issues as empowerment, boundaries, life balance, autonomy/intimacy, relationships, families, career, phase ...
Hosted by Amy M. Joyce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55104
Welcoming women to form a dynamic group who want to connect with others about the challenges and rewards of life! This is a general women's support group addressing such issues as empowerment, boundaries, life balance, autonomy/intimacy, relationships, families, career, phase ...
Mixed Gender Process Group (meets in-person)
This therapy group is for individuals interested in cultivating more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. The group helps individuals heal attachment wounds, improve emotional availability, and form deeper and more meaningful connections both inside and outside of the group. ...
Hosted by Brian C. Post
Psychologist, PhD, LP, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55114
This therapy group is for individuals interested in cultivating more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. The group helps individuals heal attachment wounds, improve emotional availability, and form deeper and more meaningful connections both inside and outside of the group. ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Minnesota?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.