Anxiety Group
Anxiety can contribute to people feeling fatigued, stressed, or even sad or depressed. It can impact our ability to do our best work, be social and engaging, focus on what is important, and be present in the moment. If left ...
Hosted by Complete Wellness, Inc
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21202
Anxiety can contribute to people feeling fatigued, stressed, or even sad or depressed. It can impact our ability to do our best work, be social and engaging, focus on what is important, and be present in the moment. If left ...
Thought Center, LLC
Hosted by Jamilah Hakim
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Adolescent Groups
Group provides life coaching and support for adolescents and young adults. Issues include:eatingdisorders,r elationships,sexuality, self esteem, anxiety,mood disorders and family issues.
Hosted by Marci K. Malnik,LCSW-C, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
Group provides life coaching and support for adolescents and young adults. Issues include:eatingdisorders,r elationships,sexuality, self esteem, anxiety,mood disorders and family issues.
Helping Hands- Therapeutic Social Skills Groups
Group therapy is a highly effective way to work through many types of life's challenges. Support groups offer each member individualized strategies to lessen the sense of isolation. The group becomes a "safe place" as social skills and relationship issues ...
Hosted by Stephanie Natter
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, CGP, LCPAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Group therapy is a highly effective way to work through many types of life's challenges. Support groups offer each member individualized strategies to lessen the sense of isolation. The group becomes a "safe place" as social skills and relationship issues ...
Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative
Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative provides full range of integrated mental health services including 1.) Psychotherapy, Counseling, & Life Coaching. 2.)Workshops, Classes, & Retreats. 3.)Psychiatric evaluation, Prescription, & Medication Management
Hosted by Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Towson, MD 21204
Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative provides full range of integrated mental health services including 1.) Psychotherapy, Counseling, & Life Coaching. 2.)Workshops, Classes, & Retreats. 3.)Psychiatric evaluation, Prescription, & Medication Management
Adult Psychotherapy Group
For adults (ages 18+) experiencing concerns or struggles that are affected by or are affecting their relationships. This group is unstructured and membership is open to a broad range of concerns and treatment goals -- may include depression, anxiety, grief, ...
Hosted by Dr. Shemika M Brooks-Woods
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, AGPA-F
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ellicott City, MD 21042
For adults (ages 18+) experiencing concerns or struggles that are affected by or are affecting their relationships. This group is unstructured and membership is open to a broad range of concerns and treatment goals -- may include depression, anxiety, grief, ...
Coed Adult Insight Oriented Process Group
Group members are high functioning successful adults working on improving their relationships, self-efficacy, self esteem and mood. Group goals are to recognize, understand, and work through what gets in our way as we strive to have more in our lives. ...
Group members are high functioning successful adults working on improving their relationships, self-efficacy, self esteem and mood. Group goals are to recognize, understand, and work through what gets in our way as we strive to have more in our lives. ...
Bringing Baby Home Workshop
Bringing Baby Home Workshop from The Gottman Institute: A 3-Day Workshop for New Parents. Gain skills to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood! In this workshop, learn how to: - Increase friendship in your relationship - Deal effectively with ...
Hosted by Voted "Best Of- Practice" - Potomac Therapy Group
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Bringing Baby Home Workshop from The Gottman Institute: A 3-Day Workshop for New Parents. Gain skills to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood! In this workshop, learn how to: - Increase friendship in your relationship - Deal effectively with ...
Intensive Outpatient Program (Mental Health)
Aspire's IOP is intended to be utilized as a "step-up, step-down" program to assist clients in obtaining support post hospitalization and/or to avoid future hospitalizations. The group is designed to provide additional support and resources to clients as well as ...
Hosted by Amberleigh Yoegel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nottingham, MD 21236
Aspire's IOP is intended to be utilized as a "step-up, step-down" program to assist clients in obtaining support post hospitalization and/or to avoid future hospitalizations. The group is designed to provide additional support and resources to clients as well as ...
Anxiety Teen Group
An in-person group for adolescents who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, and self-esteem.Learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction & Basics-The difference between stress and anxiety and why you need different strategies for each -Increasing emotional awareness -The 3 ...
Hosted by Micah Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CTC, CCATP, CATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20878
An in-person group for adolescents who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, and self-esteem.Learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction & Basics-The difference between stress and anxiety and why you need different strategies for each -Increasing emotional awareness -The 3 ...
Peer Empowerment Groups
Peer influence can be a useful tool in helping adolescents and young adults develop the resources and skills needed to address their problems. They often respect and value their peer's opinions and insights as they struggle to overcome similar challenges ...
Hosted by The Howard Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, MD 21044
Peer influence can be a useful tool in helping adolescents and young adults develop the resources and skills needed to address their problems. They often respect and value their peer's opinions and insights as they struggle to overcome similar challenges ...
Social Skills Group for teens and children
Hosted by Multicultural Counseling & Consulting Center LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beltsville, MD 20705
Expectant/New/Preschool dad groups-not therapy
These support groups vary in length. They target first time, expectant and dads of preschool aged children. It is most helpful for dads that would like to meet and connect with other dads, want a space to talk to other ...
Hosted by Adam Angel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20902
These support groups vary in length. They target first time, expectant and dads of preschool aged children. It is most helpful for dads that would like to meet and connect with other dads, want a space to talk to other ...
Mid-life Women in Times of Change and Challenge
You are dealing with change. You struggle to make sense of what has happened or just to find the best way to deal with a new situation. It may be that you have experienced an empty nest, a professional or ...
Hosted by Barbara Blitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
You are dealing with change. You struggle to make sense of what has happened or just to find the best way to deal with a new situation. It may be that you have experienced an empty nest, a professional or ...
LPTI Psychodrama Training
Learn to use psychodrama and related methods in your practice: Laurel Psychodrama Training Institute's programs integrate theory, skills development, personal growth and professional application. Our approach integrates classical psychodrama with interpersonal neurobiology and body-based psychotherapies. A new weekend format makes ...
Hosted by Catherine Decourt Nugent
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, TEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laurel, MD 20707
Learn to use psychodrama and related methods in your practice: Laurel Psychodrama Training Institute's programs integrate theory, skills development, personal growth and professional application. Our approach integrates classical psychodrama with interpersonal neurobiology and body-based psychotherapies. A new weekend format makes ...
Circle of CALM- Centered and Loving Moms
A 10 week group for new moms for education and support. Maintain your sanity, your identity, and your relationships through the transition into motherhood.
Hosted by Jennifer H Sober
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cockeysville, MD 21030
A 10 week group for new moms for education and support. Maintain your sanity, your identity, and your relationships through the transition into motherhood.
Womens Divorce Support Group
Are you currently in the process of a divorce, thinking about a divorce or currently divorced? Are you wondering where do you go from here? In this group, we will cover the stages and challenges of a divorce, depression, anxiety ...
Hosted by My Empowering Impact
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gambrills, MD 21054
Are you currently in the process of a divorce, thinking about a divorce or currently divorced? Are you wondering where do you go from here? In this group, we will cover the stages and challenges of a divorce, depression, anxiety ...
Healing Space: Women's Trauma Recovery Group
This group meets on Thursday evenings, and serves as a place to give and receive support while processing and healing from traumatic events and experiences. If you have suffered in childhood or as an adult, you are welcome. This group ...
Hosted by Marissa Keilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20910
This group meets on Thursday evenings, and serves as a place to give and receive support while processing and healing from traumatic events and experiences. If you have suffered in childhood or as an adult, you are welcome. This group ...
Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
Participants will have the chance to speak with others who truly understand the issues that arise in relationships with someone with Asperger's. Discussions led by Grace Myhill will focus on coping strategies, including ways to improve communication. Weekly or monthly ...
Hosted by Grace Myhill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baltimore, MD 21210
Participants will have the chance to speak with others who truly understand the issues that arise in relationships with someone with Asperger's. Discussions led by Grace Myhill will focus on coping strategies, including ways to improve communication. Weekly or monthly ...
Get Control Of Your Anxiety NOW!! Private Sessions
Please email us if you are interested in signing up for private session. This session will focus on reducing your anxiety and providing tools to use in your everyday life to reduce your anxiety in the moment. Lynne has treated ...
Hosted by Lynne Penn-Leon Lcsw-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hagerstown, MD 21740
Please email us if you are interested in signing up for private session. This session will focus on reducing your anxiety and providing tools to use in your everyday life to reduce your anxiety in the moment. Lynne has treated ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Maryland?
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.