mindfullness and meditation group
Hosted by Stacy Light
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Creve Coeur, MO 63141
social thinking groups
Social Thinking groups teach Autistic, ADD, ADHD, and children with anxiety how to navigate the social world.
Hosted by Tanya L Crews
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesterfield, MO 63017
Social Thinking groups teach Autistic, ADD, ADHD, and children with anxiety how to navigate the social world.
Pre-School Play Therapy Groups
Designed for pre-school-aged children, ideal for those who struggle with peer relationships or social skills or have difficulty connecting with their peers. We also focus on emotional regulation. Please visit our pre-school group page for more information: https://tinyurl.com/5t5fx mus
Hosted by Step By Step Counseling, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Charles, MO 63303
Designed for pre-school-aged children, ideal for those who struggle with peer relationships or social skills or have difficulty connecting with their peers. We also focus on emotional regulation. Please visit our pre-school group page for more information: https://tinyurl.com/5t5fx mus
Men's Anxiety and Depression Group
Using cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist clients with identifying the underlying thoughts and situations creating and exacerbating their depression and anxiety, and then developing the cognitive and behavioral tools for managing the anxiety and depression. This group also focuses on how ...
Hosted by Cognitions: Anxiety/Depression Treatment Services
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64111
Using cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist clients with identifying the underlying thoughts and situations creating and exacerbating their depression and anxiety, and then developing the cognitive and behavioral tools for managing the anxiety and depression. This group also focuses on how ...
Stress Reduction Workshops
This workshop teaches you basic breathing, meditation, and guided imagery exercises that can be easily incorporated into your daily schedule. Benefits include a general state of relaxation, greater alertness, a growing ability to deal with situations without getting "stressed out," ...
Hosted by Peggy Levinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63117
This workshop teaches you basic breathing, meditation, and guided imagery exercises that can be easily incorporated into your daily schedule. Benefits include a general state of relaxation, greater alertness, a growing ability to deal with situations without getting "stressed out," ...
Are You Ready Counseling
Are You Ready Counseling, LLC was founded with Christian clients in mind. We are a place for those who recognize God's role in the healing process of mental health concerns. Clients who need the help of a professional counselor whose ...
Hosted by Jane Perkins - Christian Biblical Counselor
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hollister, MO 65672
Are You Ready Counseling, LLC was founded with Christian clients in mind. We are a place for those who recognize God's role in the healing process of mental health concerns. Clients who need the help of a professional counselor whose ...
Women's Support Group ($35)
For some, wellness is more easily achieved with the support of others. Our Women's group provides a confidential, safe setting where women can gather with others who share similar experiences, challenges and concerns. You will receive guidance, support and strategies ...
Hosted by Renew Clinical Counseling, LLC
MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ellisville, MO 63011
For some, wellness is more easily achieved with the support of others. Our Women's group provides a confidential, safe setting where women can gather with others who share similar experiences, challenges and concerns. You will receive guidance, support and strategies ...
Marriage/ Pre- Marital Counseling
The goal of this group is to help couples to: identify their strengths, and to build new ones; acquire communication and conflict resolution skills; help them to identify stumbling blocks, and then, help them to turn their stumbling blocks into ...
Hosted by Margaret Gladden
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC , CRADC , ICADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florissant, MO 63031
The goal of this group is to help couples to: identify their strengths, and to build new ones; acquire communication and conflict resolution skills; help them to identify stumbling blocks, and then, help them to turn their stumbling blocks into ...
Depression
Depression Group
Hosted by Connie Trunk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, NBCCHH, Hypnosi
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63141
Depression Group
Somatic Grief Group
Welcome to our Somatic Grief Group – a compassionate space for healing, connection, and support. Led by a licensed clinical social worker and somatic experiencing practitioner, this online group offers a unique blend of somatic approaches to grief that foster ...
Hosted by Laurie Schulte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liberty, MO 64068
Welcome to our Somatic Grief Group – a compassionate space for healing, connection, and support. Led by a licensed clinical social worker and somatic experiencing practitioner, this online group offers a unique blend of somatic approaches to grief that foster ...
Victim Impact Panel/Petty Larceny/Shoplifting clas
Victim Impact Panel class is offered for persons who have been arrested for a DWI/DUI and individuals who have been found guilty of a crime and court ordered to complete a VIP course. VIP is designed to help participants consider ...
Hosted by EPICS Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bridgeton, MO 63044
Victim Impact Panel class is offered for persons who have been arrested for a DWI/DUI and individuals who have been found guilty of a crime and court ordered to complete a VIP course. VIP is designed to help participants consider ...
Finding Normal
Finding Normal believes that our minds, emotions, bodies, behaviors, and relationships are all impacted by stressful, traumatic, and chaotic experiences. Because we believe this, we believe that a comprehensive approach to support is not only helpful, but necessary. Our goal ...
Hosted by Finding Normal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63139
Finding Normal believes that our minds, emotions, bodies, behaviors, and relationships are all impacted by stressful, traumatic, and chaotic experiences. Because we believe this, we believe that a comprehensive approach to support is not only helpful, but necessary. Our goal ...
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program
This IOP is covered by most insurance plans. The small intimate group setting safely addresses Teen issues related to self image, substance abuse, depression, social anxiety, and other young adult stresses. One night a week includes the family members. Most ...
Hosted by Chris Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lees Summit, MO 64081
This IOP is covered by most insurance plans. The small intimate group setting safely addresses Teen issues related to self image, substance abuse, depression, social anxiety, and other young adult stresses. One night a week includes the family members. Most ...
Transgender and Gender Non Conforming Group
For teenagers ages 11-18, this group focuses on teens who identify as gender non conforming or transgender. This is a safe place to explore emotions and feel accepted and cared about.
Hosted by Lynn B Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64131
For teenagers ages 11-18, this group focuses on teens who identify as gender non conforming or transgender. This is a safe place to explore emotions and feel accepted and cared about.
Brain Restorative Sleep for Treatment of Insomnia
This group meets regularly for six sessions in 12 weeks to help clients overcome insomnia, increasing your daytime alertness, enhancing your creativity, and helping you reach your full potential by making sleep a keystone habit of health. Your brain is ...
Hosted by Dondra Agovino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Peters, MO 63304
This group meets regularly for six sessions in 12 weeks to help clients overcome insomnia, increasing your daytime alertness, enhancing your creativity, and helping you reach your full potential by making sleep a keystone habit of health. Your brain is ...
Forgiveness: Do it for Yourself
From 9/19-11/14. There are many benefits to learning to forgive: healthier relationships, improved mental health, less anxiety, stress and hostility, fewer symptoms of depression, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, improved heart health, and improved self-esteem. This 8-week program ...
Hosted by Kelly Bridges
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MO 65804
From 9/19-11/14. There are many benefits to learning to forgive: healthier relationships, improved mental health, less anxiety, stress and hostility, fewer symptoms of depression, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, improved heart health, and improved self-esteem. This 8-week program ...
IFS Learning and Practice Group - for clients
A small, safe, confidential environment in which to practice IFS, to feel and contribute to the profound Self-Energy that arises in such a group, and to develop IFS skills so you can heal your own life or work more effectively ...
Hosted by Karen Grayson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63141
A small, safe, confidential environment in which to practice IFS, to feel and contribute to the profound Self-Energy that arises in such a group, and to develop IFS skills so you can heal your own life or work more effectively ...
Parenting 101
Parenting is difficult. No one ever feels like they ever get it right. Many parents deal with guilt and shame and ask themselves: "Will I ever be able to do this parenting thing right?" This group helps to take the ...
Hosted by Tim Mathia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64152
Parenting is difficult. No one ever feels like they ever get it right. Many parents deal with guilt and shame and ask themselves: "Will I ever be able to do this parenting thing right?" This group helps to take the ...
Anger group
Assisting clients with identifying, feeling, and expressing all emotions (including anger) in healthier ways. Clients will understand roots of anger and combat faulty internal messages that keep them acting out in anger. Interpersonal and experiential techniques are used to correct ...
Hosted by Tyler J Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCSAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkwood, MO 63122
Assisting clients with identifying, feeling, and expressing all emotions (including anger) in healthier ways. Clients will understand roots of anger and combat faulty internal messages that keep them acting out in anger. Interpersonal and experiential techniques are used to correct ...
women's issues
This group focuses on a multitude of issues with which a woman is confronted during the transitions of her life. Ranging from relationship issues, abuse, depression, divorce, grief, children, empty nest, etc. The average number in group is five, and ...
Hosted by Kathy V Guerra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63146
This group focuses on a multitude of issues with which a woman is confronted during the transitions of her life. Ranging from relationship issues, abuse, depression, divorce, grief, children, empty nest, etc. The average number in group is five, and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Missouri?
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.