Support Groups in Raleigh, NC
Men's Group
As men, we face unique challenges in life based on our society and family expectations of us. Life throws us its own unique version of curve balls. In this group, you will find understanding and acceptance from people who have ...
Hosted by Mark J Bertelsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
As men, we face unique challenges in life based on our society and family expectations of us. Life throws us its own unique version of curve balls. In this group, you will find understanding and acceptance from people who have ...
Late Bloomers
A therapeutic support group just for folks who are coming to realize they may not be cisgender (aligned with their sex assigned at birth) or straight later in life. This group is specifically for folx who did not come out ...
Hosted by Brianna Hicks
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27603
A therapeutic support group just for folks who are coming to realize they may not be cisgender (aligned with their sex assigned at birth) or straight later in life. This group is specifically for folx who did not come out ...
Divorce Support-inactive until further notice
Group support offered to those experiencing grief, shame, loneliness, sadness, and doubt. Share your story or listen to others who are embracing the journey to healing.
Hosted by Valerie Copeland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Group support offered to those experiencing grief, shame, loneliness, sadness, and doubt. Share your story or listen to others who are embracing the journey to healing.
North Raleigh Mental Health and Wellness
Our licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We specialize in working with adolescents and adults who seek changes with the ...
Hosted by Robin Lee Casey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Our licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We specialize in working with adolescents and adults who seek changes with the ...
Sisterhood Is Selfcare: Be Her Tribe
Come find your tribe. Have you experienced a change. This group is for women over 40 who have a desire to establish a unique social support system, can use a boost to their self-esteem, and use some fun. It's time ...
Hosted by Consuela Chapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, TTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Come find your tribe. Have you experienced a change. This group is for women over 40 who have a desire to establish a unique social support system, can use a boost to their self-esteem, and use some fun. It's time ...
Divorced Dads Meetup Group
Hello to all, the Divorced Dads Meetup Group meets every Saturday at our Cary Location. We will be discussing and sharing our thoughts on how best to meet our needs as Divorced Dads, and our children's needs to help them ...
Hosted by Andrew DiMartino
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Hello to all, the Divorced Dads Meetup Group meets every Saturday at our Cary Location. We will be discussing and sharing our thoughts on how best to meet our needs as Divorced Dads, and our children's needs to help them ...
Vision Board Workshop
This is a workshop where we will develop goals for the year together. Those goals will then be placed in a visual form for you view your goals on a daily basis. Vision board supplies will be provided along with ...
Hosted by Butterfly Flow Counseling, PLLC
Psychological Associate, LPA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
This is a workshop where we will develop goals for the year together. Those goals will then be placed in a visual form for you view your goals on a daily basis. Vision board supplies will be provided along with ...
Transformational Therapy Retreats:US/international
Destination therapy retreats tailored to specific groups' needs.4-5 days long. Including individual and group therapy. Incorporating location's spiritual and cultural offerings for condensed, focused transformational experience. Please inquire for more information
Hosted by Elizabeth Nicholaides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Destination therapy retreats tailored to specific groups' needs.4-5 days long. Including individual and group therapy. Incorporating location's spiritual and cultural offerings for condensed, focused transformational experience. Please inquire for more information
Divorce Recovery Workshop
Whether you have been married for one year or for thirty years, divorce is the second most stressful life event and often results in feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, lowered self-esteem and overall psychological distress. This group is for men ...
Hosted by Susan Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Whether you have been married for one year or for thirty years, divorce is the second most stressful life event and often results in feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, lowered self-esteem and overall psychological distress. This group is for men ...
DRG Counseling, Inc.
DRG Counseling is a Group Psychotherapy/Counseling Practice located in Raleigh, NC. We provide Individual & Family counseling to Children, Adolescents & Adults. We have several Therapists with unique areas of Specialties. DRG Counseling is conveniently located off the Beltline, close ...
Hosted by LaCresha Davis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC , LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27612
DRG Counseling is a Group Psychotherapy/Counseling Practice located in Raleigh, NC. We provide Individual & Family counseling to Children, Adolescents & Adults. We have several Therapists with unique areas of Specialties. DRG Counseling is conveniently located off the Beltline, close ...
Circle of Security Parenting
Wanting to learn how to better connect with your children or manage difficult and confusing behaviors? Join me in my Circle of Security Parenting Groups! Together we will all learn how to be "Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind" parents. Check ...
Hosted by Jennifer Medina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27603
Wanting to learn how to better connect with your children or manage difficult and confusing behaviors? Join me in my Circle of Security Parenting Groups! Together we will all learn how to be "Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind" parents. Check ...
Learn the ancient Chinese practice of Qi Gong!
Qi is the Chinese word for the life force that flows through all living beings. Gong means "benefits acquired through perseverance and practice." Therefore, Qi Gong is the practice of working with the life energy, learning how to control the ...
Hosted by Patricia Pace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Qi is the Chinese word for the life force that flows through all living beings. Gong means "benefits acquired through perseverance and practice." Therefore, Qi Gong is the practice of working with the life energy, learning how to control the ...
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 ...
Hosted by Green Hill Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27603
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 ...
ADHD Masterclass
Avance Care is launching in person & virtual Adult ADHD Masterclass. Course is made up of 2 series: FOCUS & FOLLOW THROUGH and SELF-CARE & RELATIONSHIPS. In the first series clients will learn about ADHD, Motivation, Time management, Organization, & ...
Hosted by Rob Garland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27617
Avance Care is launching in person & virtual Adult ADHD Masterclass. Course is made up of 2 series: FOCUS & FOLLOW THROUGH and SELF-CARE & RELATIONSHIPS. In the first series clients will learn about ADHD, Motivation, Time management, Organization, & ...
New Men's Group - Starting February or March 2024
This group is for adult (18+) men that feel alone with their problems. For those who can't open up to partners, pals, or colleagues about the deepest struggles in their heart and mind. Members can share, offer support, advice and ...
Hosted by Luke Wallenbeck
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27603
This group is for adult (18+) men that feel alone with their problems. For those who can't open up to partners, pals, or colleagues about the deepest struggles in their heart and mind. Members can share, offer support, advice and ...
Substance use
Hosted by Zena Chase
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Therapeutic Partners, PLLC
Therapeutic Partners is a private practice that has been serving the Triangle for over 16 years. With two locations, Raleigh and Holly Springs, our therapists have a range of training and expertise. We serve children, ages 3 and older, adolescents ...
Hosted by Kim Nelson Bovee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Therapeutic Partners is a private practice that has been serving the Triangle for over 16 years. With two locations, Raleigh and Holly Springs, our therapists have a range of training and expertise. We serve children, ages 3 and older, adolescents ...
Freedom of Expression: Healing Through Hip Hop
Freedom of Expression is a virtual self-expressive group for black adolescents between the ages 14-17. Participants will engage in a creative and expressive outlet to improve mood regulation and overall mental well-being.
Hosted by Dontez Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27607
Freedom of Expression is a virtual self-expressive group for black adolescents between the ages 14-17. Participants will engage in a creative and expressive outlet to improve mood regulation and overall mental well-being.
DBT Skills Group (Virtual ONLY)
Do you want to develop ways to increasing your coping with intense or painful emotions, chaotic relationships, and gain more control over your distress while learning to give yourself permission to relax and focus? Then come join our skills group ...
Hosted by Anna Erb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
Do you want to develop ways to increasing your coping with intense or painful emotions, chaotic relationships, and gain more control over your distress while learning to give yourself permission to relax and focus? Then come join our skills group ...
Scars and Stripes Therapeutics & Consulting PLLC
This practice is virtual only at this time.
Hosted by Allissa Marquez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27616
This practice is virtual only at this time.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Raleigh?
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.