Support Groups in Asheville, NC
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Center
Hosted by Brandee R Distefano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28805
Mindful Motherhood
We've teamed up with Women's Osteopathic Wellness to offer Mindful Motherhood group therapy to Asheville residents. This group prepares expectant mothers for the emotional challenges of the postpartum journey, along with pain/injury prevention from pregnancy through motherhood. Motherhood can be ...
Hosted by Well Roots Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
We've teamed up with Women's Osteopathic Wellness to offer Mindful Motherhood group therapy to Asheville residents. This group prepares expectant mothers for the emotional challenges of the postpartum journey, along with pain/injury prevention from pregnancy through motherhood. Motherhood can be ...
Substance Abuse Comprehensive Treamtment
Our Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT) & Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides the perfect transition to learning how to live with a substance use disorder diagnosis. Our 12-week program is designed to give extra clinical support and 12-step support ...
Hosted by Next Step Recovery
Treatment Center, PHP, IOP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28803
Our Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT) & Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides the perfect transition to learning how to live with a substance use disorder diagnosis. Our 12-week program is designed to give extra clinical support and 12-step support ...
Women's Group
A group of mutually supportive women working on improving their skills and living happier, healthier & more fulfilling lives.
Hosted by Rhonda Suzanne Karg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28806
A group of mutually supportive women working on improving their skills and living happier, healthier & more fulfilling lives.
Better Together: Life Limiting Support Group
The diagnosis of a life limiting illness can turn your wold upside down. It can be difficult to make sense of an initial diagnosis, to get a better perspective and find compassionate support. Fear, disbelief, denial and anger are all ...
Hosted by Lauren Griffin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
The diagnosis of a life limiting illness can turn your wold upside down. It can be difficult to make sense of an initial diagnosis, to get a better perspective and find compassionate support. Fear, disbelief, denial and anger are all ...
Mindful Dating Support Group
This is a 6-week virtual support group around mindful dating topics. The group will include meditation, writing prompts, peer support, and a deep dive talk around the topic. The members who register for this event will be a part of ...
Hosted by Amber Lavin- True Nature Coaching
BAed, CLC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
This is a 6-week virtual support group around mindful dating topics. The group will include meditation, writing prompts, peer support, and a deep dive talk around the topic. The members who register for this event will be a part of ...
Overeating, Emotional Eating, and Binge Eating
MAY GROUP IS FULL! SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST FOR NEXT GROUP. Do you often deal with difficult emotions by eating food to comfort or calm yourself? Do you eat when you are stressed, bored, upset, ...
Hosted by Jennifer Nelson-Tripathi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28803
MAY GROUP IS FULL! SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST FOR NEXT GROUP. Do you often deal with difficult emotions by eating food to comfort or calm yourself? Do you eat when you are stressed, bored, upset, ...
ADETS
Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School (ADETS): Classes begin the first Friday of every month! Register online at https://bit.ly/2VbTMiA or call 828-719-2501 to schedule by phone. Class Schedule: Friday 5:30-9:30p, Saturday 10a-2p (2 consecutive weekends for 16 hours over a total ...
Hosted by Silver Lining Therapy
Treatment Center, LCAS, LCMHC, LCSW, CHHC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School (ADETS): Classes begin the first Friday of every month! Register online at https://bit.ly/2VbTMiA or call 828-719-2501 to schedule by phone. Class Schedule: Friday 5:30-9:30p, Saturday 10a-2p (2 consecutive weekends for 16 hours over a total ...
action & accountability telegroup
Meet by small group once a week to identify and tackle unfinished projects and goals with group support! Meets for 45 minutes to an hour weekly by phone. Six weeks cycles six client maximum.
Hosted by Andrea Bishop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28803
Meet by small group once a week to identify and tackle unfinished projects and goals with group support! Meets for 45 minutes to an hour weekly by phone. Six weeks cycles six client maximum.
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, ...
Harmonious Bodies: Somatic Mastery & Sound Healing
Join me to explore the rich tapestry of sound healing history, delve into the profound impact of sound frequencies on neuroception, and discover the art of enhancing nervous system regulation through somatic experiencing. Sessions blend enlightening educational segments with deeply ...
Hosted by Erika Greiner
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28806
Join me to explore the rich tapestry of sound healing history, delve into the profound impact of sound frequencies on neuroception, and discover the art of enhancing nervous system regulation through somatic experiencing. Sessions blend enlightening educational segments with deeply ...
Self-regulation and Resilience Skills group
A wellness-focused group focusing on learning about the brain and the nervous system, and how trauma and chronic stress impacts us. We learn about the Resilient Zone, how to tell when we are "in our zone vs. out of our ...
Hosted by Sandra Newes and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
A wellness-focused group focusing on learning about the brain and the nervous system, and how trauma and chronic stress impacts us. We learn about the Resilient Zone, how to tell when we are "in our zone vs. out of our ...
Psychotherapy Groups
I lead a number of ongoing groups. Psychodynamic group therapy, also known as Group Process, is a powerful way to explore how and why we feel the ways we do about ourselves and others when we interact with people in ...
Hosted by Pamela Millis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
I lead a number of ongoing groups. Psychodynamic group therapy, also known as Group Process, is a powerful way to explore how and why we feel the ways we do about ourselves and others when we interact with people in ...
Living the Questions: A Creative Writing Journey
As the days grow shorter and the sun's intensity wanes, heed the call to turn inward. Open space for the uncertainty you've been busying yourself away from. This therapeutic creative writing circle is designed to invite and hold your most ...
Hosted by Ellen Louise Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCAS, MFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
As the days grow shorter and the sun's intensity wanes, heed the call to turn inward. Open space for the uncertainty you've been busying yourself away from. This therapeutic creative writing circle is designed to invite and hold your most ...
IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief: Asheveille NC
Struggling with IBS? You're not alone. We can help IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief: Manage Symptoms Naturally. We specialize in helping to manage IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Asheville, NC by personalized coaching & online teletherapy for North Carolina residents & ...
Hosted by Life Coaching Asheville North Carolina Martha Watson
PhD, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
Struggling with IBS? You're not alone. We can help IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief: Manage Symptoms Naturally. We specialize in helping to manage IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Asheville, NC by personalized coaching & online teletherapy for North Carolina residents & ...
Mindful Men: A Recovery Group
Individual therapy is a wonderful tool for navigating life in recovery. However, we don't live in a vacuum. Group therapy is particularly useful for exploring and changing unhelpful relational patterns in real time and creating meaningful connection that positively impacts ...
Hosted by Graham Tolbert
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
Individual therapy is a wonderful tool for navigating life in recovery. However, we don't live in a vacuum. Group therapy is particularly useful for exploring and changing unhelpful relational patterns in real time and creating meaningful connection that positively impacts ...
Therapeutic Writing Groups
Do you enjoy writing or maybe you've always been curious about it?? Let's talk. Or Maybe you're nervous about talk therapy and want to start with some self reflection. So much can happen through writing!! My writing groups have different ...
Hosted by Carey Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCBLMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
Do you enjoy writing or maybe you've always been curious about it?? Let's talk. Or Maybe you're nervous about talk therapy and want to start with some self reflection. So much can happen through writing!! My writing groups have different ...
Intuitive Painting 4-week Online Series
INTUITIVE PAINTING CAN HELP RESTORE ONE TO WHOLENESS THROUGH EMBODIED PRESENT MOMENT CURIOUSITY AND PLAYFUL EXPLORATION. IN THIS PAINTING SERIES YOU WILL BE INVITED TO MOVE FROM YOUR "FELT SENSE" AND TRUST WHAT IS ALIVE IN THE BODY OVER THE ...
Hosted by Kaylina Michaela
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, Kaylina Michaela, MA, LCMHCA, SEP, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
INTUITIVE PAINTING CAN HELP RESTORE ONE TO WHOLENESS THROUGH EMBODIED PRESENT MOMENT CURIOUSITY AND PLAYFUL EXPLORATION. IN THIS PAINTING SERIES YOU WILL BE INVITED TO MOVE FROM YOUR "FELT SENSE" AND TRUST WHAT IS ALIVE IN THE BODY OVER THE ...
Unlocking Hearts: Relationship Mastery Class
Are you ready to take your relationships to the next level ? Whether you are seeking a deeper connection with your partner, aiming to enhance communication with loved ones, or looking to build meaningful connections in your personal or professional ...
Hosted by Pia Arrendell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
Are you ready to take your relationships to the next level ? Whether you are seeking a deeper connection with your partner, aiming to enhance communication with loved ones, or looking to build meaningful connections in your personal or professional ...
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group is for individuals or families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. The group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss regardless of how long ...
Hosted by Dr. Katherine Hyde Hensley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PsyD, LCMHC, PMH-C, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group is for individuals or families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. The group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss regardless of how long ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Asheville?
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.