Womens Wellness Recovery Group
We are opening a women's wellness recovery group. Come and grow with other women who are figuring out how to live beyond difficult life circumstances. Space is limited so enroll today.
Hosted by Living Beyond It Counseling and Consultations
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MS, LCMHCSS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smithfield, NC 27577
We are opening a women's wellness recovery group. Come and grow with other women who are figuring out how to live beyond difficult life circumstances. Space is limited so enroll today.
Aspie Process Group
This group is designed to be a fun and interactive way for aspies to learn skills of making and keeping good friendships, utilizing personal strengths and developing healthy self-worth.
This group will be process oriented but will also cover topics of ...
Hosted by Josh Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28277
This group is designed to be a fun and interactive way for aspies to learn skills of making and keeping good friendships, utilizing personal strengths and developing healthy self-worth.
This group will be process oriented but will also cover topics of ...
Autism Support Group
A free virtual support group for Autistic individuals, those who support Autistic individuals, self-realized Autistics, or those who were later in life diagnosed as being Autistic. Targeted for the higher masking Autistics, this groups aims to provide a safe space ...
Hosted by Elizabeth 'zabe' Pietzsch
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28806
A free virtual support group for Autistic individuals, those who support Autistic individuals, self-realized Autistics, or those who were later in life diagnosed as being Autistic. Targeted for the higher masking Autistics, this groups aims to provide a safe space ...
spouses of sex addicts
Hosted by Toni Rabinowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Men's Group - Client's/Guests call 1st
Men's group is open to clients who are in various stages of working through Porn/Sex Addiction. Whether you are in early treatment or have sobriety - Men's Group is a supportive atmosphere to share, learn, grow and gain acceptance.
Hosted by Lisa Layman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, CSAT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wilmington, NC 28401
Men's group is open to clients who are in various stages of working through Porn/Sex Addiction. Whether you are in early treatment or have sobriety - Men's Group is a supportive atmosphere to share, learn, grow and gain acceptance.
Angry Heart
The Angry Heart group focuses on unresolved trauma and emotional issues. The goals are mutual recognition, decreasing isolation, emotion regulation, increased self esteem, and reduction psychotrauma symptoms. Supportive setting. Weekly meetings. Email or call for starting dates and times.
Hosted by Linda L Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hillsborough, NC 27278
The Angry Heart group focuses on unresolved trauma and emotional issues. The goals are mutual recognition, decreasing isolation, emotion regulation, increased self esteem, and reduction psychotrauma symptoms. Supportive setting. Weekly meetings. Email or call for starting dates and times.
Womens Grow Group !
Join us as we Grow in Friendships, Emotional Growth and Spiritual Growth. We are Better Together! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thur of Month!
Hosted by Leona Kimberly D'Amico
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LCMHC, CCMC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cary, NC 27511
Join us as we Grow in Friendships, Emotional Growth and Spiritual Growth. We are Better Together! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thur of Month!
Professional Brown Women
A place where you are encouraged to be the power that is YOU! A place, setting to share your triumphs, and struggles, your funny moments, your AHA moments, a village at which you are encouraged to "be" without out apology ...
Hosted by Bloomed Within LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, ABD, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, NC 28301
A place where you are encouraged to be the power that is YOU! A place, setting to share your triumphs, and struggles, your funny moments, your AHA moments, a village at which you are encouraged to "be" without out apology ...
Intensive Outpatient Program - IOP
Green Hill Recovery's intensive outpatient program (IOP) treats the whole person for sustained recovery. Our IOP program is designed for emerging adult men and women with a focus on academic and career development. IOP meets three times a week for ...
Green Hill Recovery's intensive outpatient program (IOP) treats the whole person for sustained recovery. Our IOP program is designed for emerging adult men and women with a focus on academic and career development. IOP meets three times a week for ...
Full Fidelity Adult DBT Group
Hosted by Rosie Easter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntersville, NC 28078
Charlotte Therapy Center
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 ...
Hosted by Ed Nissen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
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 ...
DBT Adult skills group.
This is a group for adults (18 and over) who seeking effective tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life's challenges with resilience. The group offers a supportive and non-judgmental environment for personal growth and transformation and covers the ...
Hosted by Emily Soukhanouvong
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28211
This is a group for adults (18 and over) who seeking effective tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life's challenges with resilience. The group offers a supportive and non-judgmental environment for personal growth and transformation and covers the ...
Pittsboro Pediatric Psychology & ADHD Clinic
Hosted by Heather Lee Brewis Scheffler
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsboro, NC 27312
Nourish Carolina Counseling
We're a trauma-focused private practice counseling group supporting kids, adolescents, adults, couples and families in restoring balance, reducing mental health symptoms and improving quality of life. We are uniquely trained to help you cope with and overcome trauma, anxiety and ...
Hosted by Molly Schweers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
We're a trauma-focused private practice counseling group supporting kids, adolescents, adults, couples and families in restoring balance, reducing mental health symptoms and improving quality of life. We are uniquely trained to help you cope with and overcome trauma, anxiety and ...
Your Next Chapter Counseling
At YNC we support ALL members of our community. We strive to provide a welcoming and accepting community for all races, ethnicities, neurodivergencies, different abilities, identities, and spiritual beliefs. We are committed to advocacy in our community and using our ...
Hosted by Bryan Gillette
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hendersonville, NC 28792
At YNC we support ALL members of our community. We strive to provide a welcoming and accepting community for all races, ethnicities, neurodivergencies, different abilities, identities, and spiritual beliefs. We are committed to advocacy in our community and using our ...
Trauma, Addiction, and Relationships
Trauma, Addiction, and Relationships through the Lens of Spirituality. Open-process group. Co-ed. 6-week session April 23 – May 28. Exploring our relationship with life and how to navigate internal change in order to move forward while discovering our authentic and ...
Hosted by Izzy Light
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28803
Trauma, Addiction, and Relationships through the Lens of Spirituality. Open-process group. Co-ed. 6-week session April 23 – May 28. Exploring our relationship with life and how to navigate internal change in order to move forward while discovering our authentic and ...
Clinical Supervision for LCMHCAs
***Provisionally Licensed Therapists (LCMHCAs): Group and dyadic clinical supervision services are available. Please call or text ph#980-292-6122 for more information about my educational and instructional process and hours of availability. My rates are $95/hour for individual sessions, $65/hour for dyadic ...
Hosted by Nicole B. Newell, Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28269
***Provisionally Licensed Therapists (LCMHCAs): Group and dyadic clinical supervision services are available. Please call or text ph#980-292-6122 for more information about my educational and instructional process and hours of availability. My rates are $95/hour for individual sessions, $65/hour for dyadic ...
Bold New Chapter
This group is for women who are at a place in their lives where they are entering a new “chapter” of their lives and want to make intentional decisions. For many people, this can be exciting and also stressful. New ...
Hosted by Christine F Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, PMH-C, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28211
This group is for women who are at a place in their lives where they are entering a new “chapter” of their lives and want to make intentional decisions. For many people, this can be exciting and also stressful. New ...
Harmony with Humans Across Political Differences
Baffled about how to get along with family members or neighbors who see things differently than you do? Concerned about the political divide? Wish for another choice besides angry argument vs keeping silent about your values? In this small group, ...
Hosted by Carlyle Stewart
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28803
Baffled about how to get along with family members or neighbors who see things differently than you do? Concerned about the political divide? Wish for another choice besides angry argument vs keeping silent about your values? In this small group, ...
Bridges Family Life Center, PLLC
We help leaders master the toughest relationship challenges at home, and work. Let's go from here to better, together!
Hosted by Janelle A. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Garner, NC 27529
We help leaders master the toughest relationship challenges at home, and work. Let's go from here to better, together!
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in North Carolina?
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.