Support Groups in Lowndes County, MS

Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion - but it's important to deal with it in a positive way. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on both your health and your relationships. Ready to get your anger under control? Start by considering joining our 12 week anger management class. Where our goal is to help you learn how to tame that temper.
Hosted by Yeates Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, MS 39705
We help children and families to survive and thrive life challenges by supplying quality service.
(662) 222-6408 View (662) 222-6408
This group is amazing! We laugh, listen, and learn effective, practical, and simplistic strategies to overcome drug addiction, which has led to so many people experiencing freedom. Their lives have been positively impacted.
Hosted by Willie S Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, BC-TMH, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, MS 39701
Sanders Counseling Associates provides private professional counseling and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and corporations. We offer couples, individual, group, and family counseling services to help clients overcome life stressors and develop the necessary coping skills to effectively manage challenges. I've had incredible success with individuals who have familial, relational, and substance abuse issues. I love helping people become the best version of themselves without criticism or judgment. Counseling is a gift that I have been blessed to offer through the knowledge and experience I've acquired.
(662) 240-2465 View (662) 240-2465
We are offering an 8 week series to identify and learn ways to cope with anger, A certificate of completion will be given at end of the 8 weeks.
Hosted by Kimberly W Mullin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, MS 39701
Are you facing challenges in your life and want to make a change? You can do it. As long as there is breathe; there is Hope. It would be my pleasure to support you in reaching the goals that you want to obtain so that, you can live life to the fullest. I have a flexible schedule and will work to accommodate what works best for you. I look forward to meeting with you soon. You can contact my office at 663-352-9568 or email at http:/www.skysthelimitcounseling.com.
(662) 612-4436 View (662) 612-4436

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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in Lowndes County?

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.

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.