Support Groups in Greensboro, NC
In this group women will discover why "There's nothing more present than the past" We will explore how family dynamics effect your dating habits and learn how to develop a love for yourself that will foster healthy relationships. The group will meet every week for eight weeks. There will be a book recommendation along with group discussions.

Hosted by Catherine E Tanner-Harron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
In this group women will discover why "There's nothing more present than the past" We will explore how family dynamics effect your dating habits and learn how to develop a love for yourself that will foster healthy relationships. The group will meet every week for eight weeks. There will be a book recommendation along with group discussions.
Intuitive Eating is eating in a way that utilizes interoceptive awareness or being able to recognize your body’s internal hunger and satiation cues that signal to your brain whether or not you are hungry, full, or uncomfortably full. The Mindfulness Space is now offering a 12 week, skills training and processed based group that will help you to process through the underlying causes of emotional or stress eating, as well as help you to learn intuitive eating skills, stress management techniques and mindfulness based relaxation skills that will support you in addressing the root causes of emotional eating.

Hosted by Stefanie Lawson, LCSW | Eating Disorder Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
Intuitive Eating is eating in a way that utilizes interoceptive awareness or being able to recognize your body’s internal hunger and satiation cues that signal to your brain whether or not you are hungry, full, or uncomfortably full. The Mindfulness Space is now offering a 12 week, skills training and processed based group that will help you to process through the underlying causes of emotional or stress eating, as well as help you to learn intuitive eating skills, stress management techniques and mindfulness based relaxation skills that will support you in addressing the root causes of emotional eating.
Badass Bodies is a virtual support group for folks living in fat/plus-sized bodies. This group will explore topics including how to navigate weight stigma, body acceptance, movement and food, and self-esteem. If you have been considering unlearning harmful diet culture messages and feeling more comfortable in your skin, this group may be for you! All genders welcome. Aetna and United insurance accepted, along with self-pay.

Hosted by Natosha S Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
Badass Bodies is a virtual support group for folks living in fat/plus-sized bodies. This group will explore topics including how to navigate weight stigma, body acceptance, movement and food, and self-esteem. If you have been considering unlearning harmful diet culture messages and feeling more comfortable in your skin, this group may be for you! All genders welcome. Aetna and United insurance accepted, along with self-pay.
This group hope to equip couple with skills and tools that will assist in navigating challenges of new marital union.

Hosted by Tunde Adeyinka Adenola
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27406
This group hope to equip couple with skills and tools that will assist in navigating challenges of new marital union.
I work with individuals and groups who want help with their use of internet pornography,cybersex, massage parlors, prostitution, compulsive masturbation, and voyeurism. Many people have an unhealthy relationship to sex. They feel isolated, guilty, depressed, and anxious. Sex addiction results in lost time, lost money, lost relationships and low self-esteem. There is help. If you are concerned about this issue, please visit my website for a self-assessment developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes or call.

Hosted by Eugene T Naughton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CSAT, NCC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27410
I work with individuals and groups who want help with their use of internet pornography,cybersex, massage parlors, prostitution, compulsive masturbation, and voyeurism. Many people have an unhealthy relationship to sex. They feel isolated, guilty, depressed, and anxious. Sex addiction results in lost time, lost money, lost relationships and low self-esteem. There is help. If you are concerned about this issue, please visit my website for a self-assessment developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes or call.
Individuals with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During social groups, clients will learn the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., initiating social interactions, attending and responding to a speaker; sharing interests, as well as individual specific target areas.

Individuals with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During social groups, clients will learn the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., initiating social interactions, attending and responding to a speaker; sharing interests, as well as individual specific target areas.
*INSURANCE ACCEPTED*, COHORT-BASED. Understand the impacts of your family of origin on who you are today. Increase your sense of self-worth. Practice tools and strategies to live well. GROUP PROCESS OVERVIEW: 1. Mental health education; 2. Homework (tasks between sessions to help you be well); 3. Bonding activities (sharing stories, role-playing, games, etc.); 4. Guided mindfulness experiences; 5. Resource sharing (books, articles/blogs, online tools, etc.). Group offered in-person and online. Visit https://forms.gle/gCsDFsqwS4NgZzZT8 for more details and to apply.

*INSURANCE ACCEPTED*, COHORT-BASED. Understand the impacts of your family of origin on who you are today. Increase your sense of self-worth. Practice tools and strategies to live well. GROUP PROCESS OVERVIEW: 1. Mental health education; 2. Homework (tasks between sessions to help you be well); 3. Bonding activities (sharing stories, role-playing, games, etc.); 4. Guided mindfulness experiences; 5. Resource sharing (books, articles/blogs, online tools, etc.). Group offered in-person and online. Visit https://forms.gle/gCsDFsqwS4NgZzZT8 for more details and to apply.
This group will use the CBT model to challenge the thoughts, feelings and beliefs as a result of the incident. It will help identify their stuck points and aware of how their automatic thoughts keeps them stuck. This will be in a comfortable nonthreatening atmosphere. Clients will have been through individual therapy to address the incident before attending the group. They will have a full understanding of the model.

Hosted by Dr. Cathy E Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS, CCTP
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
This group will use the CBT model to challenge the thoughts, feelings and beliefs as a result of the incident. It will help identify their stuck points and aware of how their automatic thoughts keeps them stuck. This will be in a comfortable nonthreatening atmosphere. Clients will have been through individual therapy to address the incident before attending the group. They will have a full understanding of the model.
Specialties: Facilitating couples, Individuals, Businesses, and Group Anger Management classes, Court Orders, Relationship Coach, Employee Coach, and self-referrals. We offer EQi 2.0 assessments as a highly recommended instrument in greatly improving current self-development, work, and personal relationships. The group was developed with the means of helping people gain control over their emotions. Creating an environment for men and women to learn and understand how to effectively communicate, understand emotional intelligence, effectively handle stress, and provide anger management guidance/tools for successful living.

Hosted by Valera Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CCMHC, CTF-CBT, SOTP
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
Specialties: Facilitating couples, Individuals, Businesses, and Group Anger Management classes, Court Orders, Relationship Coach, Employee Coach, and self-referrals. We offer EQi 2.0 assessments as a highly recommended instrument in greatly improving current self-development, work, and personal relationships. The group was developed with the means of helping people gain control over their emotions. Creating an environment for men and women to learn and understand how to effectively communicate, understand emotional intelligence, effectively handle stress, and provide anger management guidance/tools for successful living.
Provides parents with psychoeducation on childhood mood disorder symptoms, course of the disorder, and effective treatments. The group also teaches positive parenting strategies for managing children's mood and behavior and addresses parent-specific coping and self-care strategies.

Hosted by Tiesha Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
Provides parents with psychoeducation on childhood mood disorder symptoms, course of the disorder, and effective treatments. The group also teaches positive parenting strategies for managing children's mood and behavior and addresses parent-specific coping and self-care strategies.
Group is currently inactive. This group is for women who have experienced infidelity in their marriage or relationship. The purpose of this women's group is to initiate discussion on why people cheat, and the emotional instability it can cause as a result. I understand Infidelity is a perverse topic due to feelings of shame, embarrassment and even guilt. This group will give you an opportunity to share and identify with other women, and develop a new framework for understanding relationships.

Hosted by Stephanie Wood
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC, NCC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27410
Group is currently inactive. This group is for women who have experienced infidelity in their marriage or relationship. The purpose of this women's group is to initiate discussion on why people cheat, and the emotional instability it can cause as a result. I understand Infidelity is a perverse topic due to feelings of shame, embarrassment and even guilt. This group will give you an opportunity to share and identify with other women, and develop a new framework for understanding relationships.
Group exploring the effects of PTSD on readjustment, family life, career options, interpersonal relationships, and anger management.

Hosted by Agape Psychological Consortium, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, LPC-S
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27410
Group exploring the effects of PTSD on readjustment, family life, career options, interpersonal relationships, and anger management.
Recovery is hard, but you don't have to go at it alone. This group is aimed at helping members develop effective skills and tools that can support their recovery from disordered eating. Members will: set personal goals; learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills; identify what makes up their meaningful life; participate in experiential activities; and build connections with others in a supportive, nonjudgemental space. Group will occur via Telehealth. Upcoming 2020 Dates: 7/14/20 to 8/18/20; 8/25/20 to 9/29/20; 10/6/20 to 11/10/20; 11/17/20 to 12/22/20

Hosted by Lindsey K Umstead
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, CEDS-C
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27405
Recovery is hard, but you don't have to go at it alone. This group is aimed at helping members develop effective skills and tools that can support their recovery from disordered eating. Members will: set personal goals; learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills; identify what makes up their meaningful life; participate in experiential activities; and build connections with others in a supportive, nonjudgemental space. Group will occur via Telehealth. Upcoming 2020 Dates: 7/14/20 to 8/18/20; 8/25/20 to 9/29/20; 10/6/20 to 11/10/20; 11/17/20 to 12/22/20
Ages 18 & over. Therapy group for those with recurrent intrusive disturbing thoughts. Examples include religious obsessive thoughts (scrupulously), Harm OCD, violent intrusive thoughts, disturbing sexual thoughts (including POCD), and other intrusive disturbing thoughts. Focus is on use of Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), education and support.

Ages 18 & over. Therapy group for those with recurrent intrusive disturbing thoughts. Examples include religious obsessive thoughts (scrupulously), Harm OCD, violent intrusive thoughts, disturbing sexual thoughts (including POCD), and other intrusive disturbing thoughts. Focus is on use of Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), education and support.
This Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills group teaches and helps you master the basic skills of DBT. The group is open to women and femme-presenting people, ages 17 and up.

Hosted by Guilford Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27401
This Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills group teaches and helps you master the basic skills of DBT. The group is open to women and femme-presenting people, ages 17 and up.
"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work." Open to all couples, whether married or not. I offer online group workshops from time to time, or I can do the workshop with you as an individual couple with flexible timing. Call me or see FrancesPattonTherapy.co for information and to register.

Hosted by Frances Patton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT, DMin
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27419
"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work." Open to all couples, whether married or not. I offer online group workshops from time to time, or I can do the workshop with you as an individual couple with flexible timing. Call me or see FrancesPattonTherapy.co for information and to register.
Gottman Relationship Checkup Assessment and Therapy for Couples APPROVED MEMBER

Hosted by Elizabeth M. Atkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MACC, LCMHC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
Gottman Relationship Checkup Assessment and Therapy for Couples APPROVED MEMBER
Addictions

Hosted by Tonya Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, LICSW
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27408
Addictions
You feel like things are unclear or you feel disconnected? Maybe you're looking to dive deeper? Whatever the case, journaling helps us to figure out who we are, what we want and need. It helps us challenge negative thinking patterns, gain amazing insight, make better decisions, and focus on what supports our wellness. In this group, we process our thoughts and feelings to gain insight using unique prompts. This is an opportunity to devote time and focus to what empowers you. Prompted journaling may provide the awareness and change you desire. *INCLUDES: Organic tea crafted to support emotional balance.

Hosted by Choey Gilreath
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27409
You feel like things are unclear or you feel disconnected? Maybe you're looking to dive deeper? Whatever the case, journaling helps us to figure out who we are, what we want and need. It helps us challenge negative thinking patterns, gain amazing insight, make better decisions, and focus on what supports our wellness. In this group, we process our thoughts and feelings to gain insight using unique prompts. This is an opportunity to devote time and focus to what empowers you. Prompted journaling may provide the awareness and change you desire. *INCLUDES: Organic tea crafted to support emotional balance.
We offer the only IOP that meets morning , noon or night to accommodate your schedule. We are in-network with all NC insurances and may often scholarship clients who cannot afford to pay.

We offer the only IOP that meets morning , noon or night to accommodate your schedule. We are in-network with all NC insurances and may often scholarship clients who cannot afford to pay.
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How can I find a support group in Greensboro?
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Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.