Mental Health First Aid Training Group
I am a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer and conduct mental health training to help bring awareness to the signs and symptoms and the help available for individuals who are experiencing a mental health illness. Apart from the general ...
Hosted by Grace A Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
I am a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer and conduct mental health training to help bring awareness to the signs and symptoms and the help available for individuals who are experiencing a mental health illness. Apart from the general ...
Mothers and Daughters
All age mothers and daughters are encouraged to support and learn from other mother-daughter pairs. The group will explore relationship challenges that are unique to mothers and daughters. Topics like expectations, disappointment, forgiveness, quality time, responsibility, dating, and parenting will ...
Hosted by As Planned Counseling & Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
All age mothers and daughters are encouraged to support and learn from other mother-daughter pairs. The group will explore relationship challenges that are unique to mothers and daughters. Topics like expectations, disappointment, forgiveness, quality time, responsibility, dating, and parenting will ...
Synergy Divorce Therapy Group
The mission of Synergy Divorce Therapy Group is to develop healthy life choices that promote positive life cycle development and to eliminate negative coping mechanisms and methods that may be preventing a productive and autonomous life. We realize that divorce ...
Hosted by Dr. Jack G Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Payne, AL 35967
The mission of Synergy Divorce Therapy Group is to develop healthy life choices that promote positive life cycle development and to eliminate negative coping mechanisms and methods that may be preventing a productive and autonomous life. We realize that divorce ...
Handling Stress
Group Therapy event on "Handling Stress" Crystal talked about some of the effects of stress, reflecting on this stress and what it could mean, some practical skills on how to deal with stress on a daily basis, and finally how ...
Hosted by Lifecare Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Group Therapy event on "Handling Stress" Crystal talked about some of the effects of stress, reflecting on this stress and what it could mean, some practical skills on how to deal with stress on a daily basis, and finally how ...
Facing My Anxiety: A Group for Mental Wellness
For clients who are age 18+, have been in therapy for a few sessions and could benefit from the extra support, have been in therapy but would benefit from support as they transition towards termination of individual therapy, and are ...
Hosted by Caroline Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jacksonville, AL 36265
For clients who are age 18+, have been in therapy for a few sessions and could benefit from the extra support, have been in therapy but would benefit from support as they transition towards termination of individual therapy, and are ...
Betrayed Partners | TEC Truth Empathy Connection
We have groups for betrayed spouses that run for 12 sessions at a time. Groups begin regularly throughout the year. This is an opportunity for betrayed spouses to connect with others, see they are not alone and find hope, healing, ...
Hosted by Insights Counseling Center, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
We have groups for betrayed spouses that run for 12 sessions at a time. Groups begin regularly throughout the year. This is an opportunity for betrayed spouses to connect with others, see they are not alone and find hope, healing, ...
Addiction Specialists LLC
Recovery group for ages 19 and over. Maximum of 15 persons. Additional group may be forthcoming.
Hosted by Tom Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexander City, AL 35011
Recovery group for ages 19 and over. Maximum of 15 persons. Additional group may be forthcoming.
Addiction Family Groups
I hold therapy groups for those that love someone who suffers from an addiction. I go beyond what a support group can offer. We learn new coping strategies, emotional regulation, and much more.
Hosted by Chris Depew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
I hold therapy groups for those that love someone who suffers from an addiction. I go beyond what a support group can offer. We learn new coping strategies, emotional regulation, and much more.
Grief and Loss group
The Grief Recovery Method is an action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses including health, career, and faith.
Hosted by Alissa (Lisa) Cohen Lapidus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
The Grief Recovery Method is an action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses including health, career, and faith.
Women's Trauma, Overcoming Emotional Eating
Hosted by Gina Baxter Helms
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sumiton, AL 35148
Survivors of Sexual Trauma
The 12-week recovery group for survivors of sexual trauma begins September 15th. Group members will be guided through a systematic recovery process; members will obtain clarity on the effects of trauma and learn strategies that will enable them to receive ...
The 12-week recovery group for survivors of sexual trauma begins September 15th. Group members will be guided through a systematic recovery process; members will obtain clarity on the effects of trauma and learn strategies that will enable them to receive ...
Codependency Group
Codependency is the act of making something or someone else more important then yourself. You lose your identity in another, not knowing where you end and the other person begins. When they are happy, you are happy and when they ...
Hosted by Ashton E. Dale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAC, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairhope, AL 36532
Codependency is the act of making something or someone else more important then yourself. You lose your identity in another, not knowing where you end and the other person begins. When they are happy, you are happy and when they ...
Friends & Feelings Social Skills Group
The goal of social skills group therapy is for children to gain skills in social interaction, joint attention, having fun together with others, problem-solving together, and learning to handle the challenges of social situations at school, extracurricular activities & at ...
Hosted by Julie Vence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
The goal of social skills group therapy is for children to gain skills in social interaction, joint attention, having fun together with others, problem-solving together, and learning to handle the challenges of social situations at school, extracurricular activities & at ...
Yoga Assisted Self-Discovery Group
Yoga Assisted Self-Discovery Group is a once per week, 2 ½ hour therapy group combining yoga, relaxation, meditation and group processing. The group is designed around the concepts of wholeness and balance. Stress and tension are (unfortunately) part of our ...
Hosted by Augusta F Kantra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CMMT, RYT 500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairhope, AL 36532
Yoga Assisted Self-Discovery Group is a once per week, 2 ½ hour therapy group combining yoga, relaxation, meditation and group processing. The group is designed around the concepts of wholeness and balance. Stress and tension are (unfortunately) part of our ...
Adult DBT Skills Training Group
In our DBT skills training group, we learn the standard four modules of DBT skills: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The group meets weekly for 6 - 12 months, depending on the unique needs of the client ...
Hosted by Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
In our DBT skills training group, we learn the standard four modules of DBT skills: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The group meets weekly for 6 - 12 months, depending on the unique needs of the client ...
Mental Health Monarchs: Psychotherapy Tune-Ups
This group addresses the need for ongoing emotional and mental support beyond traditional psychotherapy. People often struggle to maintain the progress achieved during therapy sessions (especially if loved-ones have not taken advantage of psychotherapy) and may revert to old reactions ...
Hosted by Mental Health Monarchs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
This group addresses the need for ongoing emotional and mental support beyond traditional psychotherapy. People often struggle to maintain the progress achieved during therapy sessions (especially if loved-ones have not taken advantage of psychotherapy) and may revert to old reactions ...
Survivors Health Initiative Project (SHIP)
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes ...
Hosted by Dr. Carrie J. Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LICSW, SAP, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
SHIP is an intervention group offered to those suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as breast and some other types of cancer, respiratory disease, arthritis, obesity, overweight condition, pre-diabetes/diabetes, hypertension, and others, to assist patients with adopting healthy lifestyle changes ...
Women Survivors of Domestic Violence
Comprised of adult women survivors of abusive relationships (physical and psychological). Use of Integrated Narrative, Mindfulness, and CBT approach.
Hosted by John Michael Duffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAcc, ABD, DMHA, NCC, LPC, CCBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phenix City, AL 36867
Comprised of adult women survivors of abusive relationships (physical and psychological). Use of Integrated Narrative, Mindfulness, and CBT approach.
Serenity Seekers- Connecting to Self After Trauma
This is a brave, sacred, non-judgmental space to explore and communicate with your internal parts. Through guided exercises and discussion, individuals develop a relationship with their parts, finding harmonization and healing through the journey to being self led
Hosted by Rainn Stone
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, GTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
This is a brave, sacred, non-judgmental space to explore and communicate with your internal parts. Through guided exercises and discussion, individuals develop a relationship with their parts, finding harmonization and healing through the journey to being self led
Family Strengthening
This is group designed for the whole family. Adults will learn new parenting strategies and skills while adolescents learn how to get what they want without getting in trouble.
Hosted by Impact Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35205
This is group designed for the whole family. Adults will learn new parenting strategies and skills while adolescents learn how to get what they want without getting in trouble.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Alabama?
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.