Support Groups in Springfield, MO

Teen Depression and Resilience
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"“We don’t heal in isolation, but in community” S. Kelley Harrell It can be especially difficult to build a community of support when depression can leave us exhausted and wanting to isolate. Group can become a place of healing connection ..."

Non-Custodial Parents
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Parents who have lost custody of their children and who are struggling to reunite with their children as they navigate the legal system. "

Anger Management
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Anger is one of the most widely misunderstood emotions. Many believe that anger is something to be suppressed, confined, or dismissed. At Awaken360 we believe anger is evidence of a deeper struggle and need that you have either avoided, denied, ..."

Teen Stress & Anxiety Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
"8 week DBT-based group therapy for teens, ages 14-17 who experience anxiety that impacts their ability to participate in life & cope effectively. This group is ideal if your teen is experiencing irritability, agitation, sensitivity to criticism, self-consciousness, perfectionism, or ..."

Betrayed Partner Women's Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPTT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
"A process group where we will focus on the varied topics and struggles associated with betrayal trauma as well as time to connect with other women going through a similar situation. If you’re interested, let me know via email so ..."

Forgiveness: Do it for Yourself
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified
Verified
"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 ..."

Women Experiencing Infertility
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Find support with other women who have also experienced the emotional challenges around infertility. The first groups will begin on October 26th at 6PM and October 27th at 3:30 PM. Please call or email to register. "

Body Remembering: Embodied Movement + Community
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Body Remembering is a Practice. This is a medicine space for you to connect, feel, express, and move the primal energies in your body, such as: sadness, anger, grief, joy, pleasure, and more. Here you are provided a music-journey, props, ..."

Happiness/Search for Growth/Search for Purpose
Treatment Center
Verified
Verified
"Happiness - Explores your strengths, build positive emotions and relationships, and learn ways to deal with negative experiences. Search for Growth - Explore how you are wired and get to know yourself better. Search for Purpose - Explore your future ..."

Restored Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Restored Counseling offers individual therapy and marriage counseling in Springfield, MO. We offer services to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life adjustments, and relational distress. We also offer marriage counseling to address affair recovery, communication, conflict resolution and Christian sex ..."

Expressive Arts / Process Painting Group Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ABT, LMT, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Process Painting is Intuitive, subconscious and emotional painting.... Wonderful container to BE, ACCEPT, and CLEAR pain, trauma and unlock or unblock your creativity... with Expressive arts we use movement, music and improvisational interaction to experience and express blocked and shared ..."
Not accepting new clients

Female Sexuality & Desire: A Group for Women
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, CST, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
"Group therapy is an effective and efficient way to learn about sexuality and wellness and move gently toward growth in a safe, confidential, and encouraging environment. This 9-week group therapy experience uses evidence-based information and techniques from top researchers in ..."

Birth and Beyond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified
Verified
"A welcoming environment to connect with other women who are experiencing postpartum issues. Ladies of all ages are welcome whether you are a first time mom or a mom of several children. We will develop a sense of universality through ..."

Therapeutic Drama Workshops Monthly
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified
Verified
"Beginning August 19, these workshops will be offered once per month from 9am-4pm. The workshops will include time experiences with Jon Herbert--actor, playwright, director, instructor--and therapeutic experiences with Gail Herbert, MS, PLPC. These workshops are for adults who are feeling ..."

Empaths & Sensitives Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ABT, LMT, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Peer support group! Make connections with others who have similar experiences, meet and be comfortable learning about yourself and others, enjoy expressing yourself, sharing your thoughts and experiences in an accepting environment. Address emotional and relational concerns within personal, work ..."

Relationship Education Online Class
Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
"This 4 week relationship education online class will guide couples to better communication, learn what makes a great relationship, and to have more fun as a couple. The class is $45 per 60 minute session, $180 for all 4 sessions ..."

Teen Trauma Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"The brain is wired for connection but trauma wires the brain for protection. Group can be a safe, slow place to be able to heal through connection. Psycho education will be provided, skills will be offering and support given and ..."

Creators Circle Workshop (Once Monthly - 11/18/23)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Do you have an idea that you want to put out into the world? Some project still inside of you which you desire to complete? Yet, time slips by... As a creator myself, I understand the importance of mindset, the ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Springfield Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Springfield is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Springfield are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
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.
Group therapy in Springfield is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Springfield are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
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.
Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Springfield allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Springfield can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Springfield can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.