Support Groups in Matthews, NC
10 WEEK PARENTING GROUP Objectives: *Help your child increase their ability to be responsible for their own behaviors *Provide strategies to help respond to temper tantrums *Improve your child's school performance *Deepen your connection and communication with your child *Introduction of techniques that lead to increased independence *Increase/recreate your feelings of compassion and levels of enjoyment with your child again
Hosted by Kristina Mathews Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Does life seem a bit overwhelming? Does your mind keep racing and are you having trouble sleeping? Do you feel down? Do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders? If you or your loved one have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone, we can help! It is normal to have obstacles occur as we travel through life, but when it starts to interfere with our daily living we may experience frustration, sadness, confusion, and uneasiness. Getting help with these issues may lead to a more fulfilling life for you. Together, you and I will work together to meet your individual goals.
Relational and Social Skills Development
Hosted by Debbie A Breen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Th, M, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Has something occurred recently that pushed you over into unfamiliar territory and is causing anger, anxiety, depression? I have helped hundreds of people, adults, adolescents and children reconcile these issues, identify wants and needs, and achieve resolve for a more satisfying life today, and promising tomorrow, for this generation and the next. I am a parent & child advocate, family & individual therapist, and pastoral confidant. My work with families & individuals, young and old, help them achieve understanding, meaning and direction for the current issue of today, and those that will occur in the future.
Goals: Understand and process how one's past is currently showing up in relationships. Learn how to re-regulate one's nervous system in order to experience more connection, joy, and safety in relationships. Participants will learn self-regulation tools--these can be used to help participants feel grounded and supported, explore how one's backstory continues to show up in current relationships, learn how trauma stored in the body manifests in physical health symptoms, connect their physical/body sensations to the origins in their own story, and create safe connection with other participants in the group.
Hosted by Chelsie Ciminelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
It’s okay to ask for what you need. This is something I need to remind myself of on a daily basis. So many of us focus intently on making sure everyone else is taken care of and we completely abandon ourselves and ignore our own needs. This leaves us feeling exhausted, depleted, and quite frankly, resentful because we think to ourselves “why isn’t anyone taking care of me?” I teach my clients what a healthy relationship looks like because if this wasn’t modeled to you at some point throughout your life, no one can expect you to know what it means.
Provides emotional support groups for clients weekly for Self pay clients.
Hosted by Tayona Fraylon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
I am pleased and privileged to have the opportunity to work with you and provide an atmosphere of safety and trust for you. We are going to find a way to relax and discuss information important to you and ways for meeting your goals and therapeutic needs. If you can agree to make a good faith effort at personal growth and to engage in the counseling process we can build from there.
The Like A Girl Workshop is a group that explores what it means to be a teenage girl. We'll talk about things like how to recognize healthy friendships, how to manage anxiety when you're feeling overwhelmed, how to have a healthy body image, and how to be your own person when you just want to fit in. Visit: www.yetmancounselingservices.com/store for more information.
Hosted by Kristy Yetman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
I am passionate about helping people get to know themselves more deeply and to find opportunities for growth in all circumstances. I believe deeply in the process of therapy and feel strongly that all of our experiences hold potential for growth and insight. I offer a compassionate and understanding perspective in an environment that values your confidentiality.
This is a 15 week program. The term "actualized" refers to the process of becoming one's best self, which involves developing a sense of identity, autonomy, purpose, and connection with others. In an actualized adulting group, participants may engage in discussions, activities, and exercises designed to promote self-awareness, goal-setting, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Some of the topics that may be covered in an actualized adulting group include: Time management and organization, Financial management and budgeting, Building and maintaining healthy relationships, Goal setting and decision-making, Self-care and stress management.
Hosted by Remi Ewharekuko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Looking for clarity, struggling with substance use, fighting with depression and anxiety, or any other mental health issues. I can assist. I help my clients in navigating the stressors of their individual lives. I identify the different values and ideologies of all my clients. Together we map a situation and figure out a solution that is in line with their personal desires so they are able to reach goals set. The three theories I use most in my practice are humanistic/self-determination, behaviorism and psychodynamic theory. With humanistic/self-determination theory I can ensure I help my clients achieve their highest potential.
This group will be designed for adult women to look at how they show up in their relationships at home and in the world. Recovering addicts and co-addicts (anyone affected by someone else's behavior) will have the opportunity to experience clear boundaries, honesty and emotional intimacy with oneself and the other members of the group. This is a closed group that meets for 3 months. After the 3 months, clients can continue and this is when new members can join. Two individual screening sessions are required. The group is limited to 10 participants.
Hosted by Sheila Maitland Relationship Enrichment Center
Counselor, LCMHCS, LCMHCA, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Many of our clients look good on the outside, yet feel mildly miserable on the inside. Pain is motivating and when clients are hurting, they call to schedule an appointment. It takes more than intellect to change behavior. Most of our clients are intelligent and know what they "should" do, yet struggle to take action. Our team works with people (and/or partners) who struggle with substances and behavioral medicators such as alcohol, porn, perfection and codependency. We treat individuals, couples and families that need help with addiction, mental illness, infidelity or simply feeling stuck. It is a relief to not have to do it alone.
How many times have we heard the saying "It Takes a Village?" Now more than ever women are feeling isolated and alone, not having even one close friend in their lives to talk to. Let's change that. Join me and a group of 6 women in similar stages of life. Group focus areas will include young adults getting started, new moms, women in their 40s/50s, women in their 60s/70s. This will be a facilitated support group. Clinical psychotherapy services will not be included in this group. Referral for clinical services will be provided as needed.
Hosted by Jennifer Leddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Are you having a tough time? You are not alone. Many people are struggling right now. They are experiencing anxiety and depression. They are feeling overwhelmed, stuck and hopeless. They are having difficulty at home, school or work. They are coping with grief and loss. They are feeling unwell in their body with one or more health related issues. They can't sleep. They are unhappy in their relationships. They don't have a close friend. They are feeling isolated and disconnected. They come seeking therapy to help address a specific symptom, problem or issue. Often, they are simply seeking to feel less alone.
The next opening for this group is April, 2022. We will work through Inner child, ACOA, trauma, and codependency issues using experiential and somatic therapies. These are body- based, action-oriented methods that go beyond what many talk therapies access. Clients have the opportunity to express feelings and explore their own story, practice new ways to ask for what they need, and experience giving and receiving in a healthy way. Accountability to other group members often serves as a motivator to make changes outside of group.
Hosted by Jessica Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
I provide individual, intensive, and group therapy to adults. My clients are seeking relief from their trauma, dysfunctional relationships, shame, addictions, compulsive sexual behavior, disordered eating, grief, and codependency. Typically my clients are over functioning in many areas but cannot pinpoint why they struggle in relationship with others or feel chronically unhappy. Many of my clients identify as Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional families or have addiction in their family system. I use techniques from Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, psychodrama, Internal Family Systems, Transforming Touch, and many more.
Tuesday night Teen/Parent DBT Group: This 24 week DBT Adherent group covers Marsha Linehan's modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation, as well as Walking the Middle Path, which was created for teens and their families. New group members can join at the beginning of a new module. Teens and parents meet in the same room to learn the skills together.
Hosted by Christian Cagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NC, and received my Masters of Social Work at UNC Chapel Hill. I have experience working at inpatient behavioral health settings, hospital systems, multidisciplinary collaborative care clinics, and in private practice. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (trauma therapy), and utilize other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational Interviewing, talk-therapy, and solution-focused care. I am proud to serve clients with a wide rage of ages (early adolescence through older adulthood), and from a wide range of backgrounds.
I have lead men's therapy groups for many years. I currently offer men's experiential therapy groups on Tuesday nights. These groups have a proven effectiveness in helping men face the deeper issues that are causing problems in their individual lives, marriage, and family.
Hosted by Jim Cress
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
"We have more help than you have problems." I have been walking with people in their life stories for many years. My office is a shame-free, safe place for my clients to be vulnerable, open, and to take a deeper look at what is hindering them from being the best version of themselves. Counseling is an important investment of a person's time and money. I listen actively and work hard for my clients in their sessions to help them experience the life change and healing they are looking for. Most of my therapy work is done in 3 day Counseling Intensives for individuals and couples. My Intensive fee is $7500 for 3 days.
Social Skills groups focused on improving all facets of social interaction and awareness, through role play, DBT and therapeutic intervention based games. Ages 7-11 and 12-15
Hosted by Erik Goldfield, Individual & Family Therapist
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
My mission is to make therapy fun and interactive. Therapy can be a daunting prospect for many people, and I aim to make it as productive and painless as possible. I don't necessarily have an ideal client, just an ideal match. If the client feels connected and hopeful, change and progress can occur. I utilize several modalities, each one catered to the specific client, while at the same time incorporating family work to better support the individual. I myself am ADHD and can relate to children and adults who struggle academically and socially, incorporating a holistic approach to the therapeutic relationship.
At Charlotte Therapy Center, we aim to produces service outcomes that result in a developed sense of wholesomeness for individuals and families while also offering professional level programs for corporate settings. While there may be a variety of clinical aspects that align with industry standards, we strive to elevate our services by incorporating a focus on meaningful pursuits and discovering a sense of purpose.
Hosted by Ed Nissen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
“For scientific discovery, give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel, give me Amundsen; but when you are in a hopeless situation, when you are seeing no way out, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.” —Sir Raymond Priestley. Ernest Shackleton, best known for his Antarctic expeditions, in which during the 1914-1916 Endurance expedition, heroically led his crew to safety after their ship was trapped and crushed by Antarctic ice, exemplifying leadership skills in navigating extreme hardships.
This 24 week DBT Adherent group covers Marsha Linehan's four modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation. New group members can join at the beginning of a new module. The group is currently held over Zoom.
Hosted by Marissa Johnson
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Are you struggling to regulate your emotions and meet your goals? Do you feel stuck in life? Is your past interfering with your life in the present? I am trained in EMDR and DBT, and help clients who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, and past trauma. I want to help you work through difficulties to live your best life. Life right now is particularly stressful, and and I want to give you a place to process your emotions and learn skills to handle stress.
FREE GROUP: This is a 4 week closed process group for adult individuals experiencing loss and grief during the holidays. Dates: 11/25/24, 12/2/24, 12/9/24, 12/16/24 (Mondays). This group will be held for one hour in person at our Matthews location (6pm-7pm). Participants must be ages 18 or older. Please call the mainline at 980-202-2288 or email admin@lavidacounseling.com to register. This is a FREE group!
Hosted by La Vida Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Our team of therapists are ready to help for individual or couples counseling! We offer in person and virtual session! Specialties include but not limited to: trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and transitions into college. Please visit our website at www.lavidacounseling.com for more details about our therapists and services we offer. We offer counseling services and Immigration Evaluations to clients from age 5 years-Adult and video sessions and in person sessions. ¡Se habla Español!
I provide Clinical Supervision for LCMHCAs and Continuing Ed for therapists wanting to benefit from a group process and learn to use experiential therapy. These groups offer a unique and affordable way to learn and grow as a professional in the Psychotherapy field. These monthly training groups (virtual for now) are held in Matthews, NC. For more information about trainings, visit Relationshipenrichment.com. Sheila provides training to agencies, schools and treatment centers as well.
Hosted by Sheila Maitland Relationship Enrichment Center
Counselor, LCMHCS, LCMHCA, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Many of our clients look good on the outside, yet feel mildly miserable on the inside. Pain is motivating and when clients are hurting, they call to schedule an appointment. It takes more than intellect to change behavior. Most of our clients are intelligent and know what they "should" do, yet struggle to take action. Our team works with people (and/or partners) who struggle with substances and behavioral medicators such as alcohol, porn, perfection and codependency. We treat individuals, couples and families that need help with addiction, mental illness, infidelity or simply feeling stuck. It is a relief to not have to do it alone.
This 24 week DBT Adherent group covers Marsha Linehan's four modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation. New group members can join at the beginning of a new module.
Hosted by Christian Cagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NC, and received my Masters of Social Work at UNC Chapel Hill. I have experience working at inpatient behavioral health settings, hospital systems, multidisciplinary collaborative care clinics, and in private practice. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (trauma therapy), and utilize other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational Interviewing, talk-therapy, and solution-focused care. I am proud to serve clients with a wide rage of ages (early adolescence through older adulthood), and from a wide range of backgrounds.
The purpose of the 24 week Dialectical Behavior Therapy group is to help parents and their teenage children learn how to regulate their emotions, communicate more effectively with one another, cope with distressing emotions, and cultivate mindfulness. Clients will learn the skills in a group setting and practice them throughout the week. The parents and teens meet at the same time.
Hosted by Kristina Mathews Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
Does life seem a bit overwhelming? Does your mind keep racing and are you having trouble sleeping? Do you feel down? Do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders? If you or your loved one have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone, we can help! It is normal to have obstacles occur as we travel through life, but when it starts to interfere with our daily living we may experience frustration, sadness, confusion, and uneasiness. Getting help with these issues may lead to a more fulfilling life for you. Together, you and I will work together to meet your individual goals.
"The Daring Way" group is based on the research and creativity of Dr. Brene' Brown. This experiential group for women and men helps people discover the ways shame keeps them living in unhealthy ways. We explore vulnerability, authenticity, and courage for identifying the underlying causes of shame, guilt, and self-defeating behaviors. We then use experiential and creative methods to start showing up in the arenas of life where we can live out the fullest expression of who we really are.
Hosted by Jim Cress
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
"We have more help than you have problems." I have been walking with people in their life stories for many years. My office is a shame-free, safe place for my clients to be vulnerable, open, and to take a deeper look at what is hindering them from being the best version of themselves. Counseling is an important investment of a person's time and money. I listen actively and work hard for my clients in their sessions to help them experience the life change and healing they are looking for. Most of my therapy work is done in 3 day Counseling Intensives for individuals and couples. My Intensive fee is $7500 for 3 days.
This workshop is for those who are at any point in their recovery and are noticing the same parts of themselves keep getting triggered or they can't move past parts of their story. Or for someone who is trying to expand their life and go after big goals, but there seems to be something holding them back. The workshop will help to locate where core beliefs are stored in the body and begin to heal the trauma at the energetic level thereby helping clients to step out of fear, lack, scarcity, anxiety, and into abundance, trust, safety, and security.
Hosted by Chelsie Ciminelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
It’s okay to ask for what you need. This is something I need to remind myself of on a daily basis. So many of us focus intently on making sure everyone else is taken care of and we completely abandon ourselves and ignore our own needs. This leaves us feeling exhausted, depleted, and quite frankly, resentful because we think to ourselves “why isn’t anyone taking care of me?” I teach my clients what a healthy relationship looks like because if this wasn’t modeled to you at some point throughout your life, no one can expect you to know what it means.
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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.