Support Groups in Barre, VT
Topics such as questioning identity, social transition, family and work relationships and medical transition are covered. This is a relaxed, fun and welcoming support group.
Hosted by Poa Mutino
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barre, VT 05641
My practice is dynamic, warm, and focused. I believe in a trauma transformational approach. I ask questions such as "how can I help?" and "where do you feel that emotion/thought/anxiety/depression etc. in your body?" I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2+ youth. I offer group therapy for youth and adults. Through group and 1:1 work, I help foster an understanding and feeling of belonging, safety and possibility.
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This group is a closed 6-week in-person group starting Friday August 2nd - September 6th and welcomes people experiencing and living with any type of loss to join. Grief support circles can help you feel less alone in your grief. Our group is full at 9 participants and we need at least 6 participants to start. Group grief may not supportive for all grievers. If you are in crisis, please work with an individual counselor or call the Crisis Lifeline at 988. For more information and to register: https://forms.gle/d5W3NMQrytyELzH47
Hosted by Mollie McElroy - Grief Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montpelier, VT 05602
We all experience death and loss in this life. And when we experience loss, grief is the natural, human response to profound change. You may be grieving the death of a beloved partner, family member, friend or cherished pet. Perhaps you are experiencing the loss of a relationship, a separation from an important community or feeling burnt out from political organizing. You may be grieving alongside someone you love who has lost a parent or partner. You are not alone. All griefs are connected.
Evaluations are done 7 days a week with a quick turnaround. Return-to-duty right away as the evaluation is completed for a Nationwide virtual experience!
Hosted by Veronica King
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montpelier, VT 05602
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations for those who are employed by a DOT regulated agency.
Can you sit and accept what your experience is with substance? That's all that is required for this group exploration of traditional recovery. Relating to, and balancing our use of cannabis, alcohol, and food need not be a guilt trip, or require us to join a cult. We just need to show up for the feelings. That's all we do in this group.
Hosted by SnowCreek Therapy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marshfield, VT 05658
I am now accepting new clients! Medicaid accepted. I use a warm, empathetic, and humanistic style to discover how stress or circumstances may be siphoning meaning out of your life and relationships. In time, clients come to realize that their mental suffering occurs when they resist reality or desire an ideal situation. Thoughts like, "Life is unfair," "Why can't I be happy?" or "Why was my childhood so bad?" become more manageable. When clients commit to the work to resolve tension and anxiety around childhood trauma, attachment, and suffering, individuation and differentiation can occur, and people feel better and freer.
This group has not yet started. This group is set up to offer case consultation from an experienced, Trans identified clinician who has taught Nationally and Internationally on Trans affirmative practices, including letter writing, rural Trans care, Trans 101, and navigating suicidal ideation with Trans youth. If a group setting is not right for you, I do offer one on one consultation as well. This group is for all levels of experience and will be ongoing. Reach out with any questions!
Hosted by Natalia Holubec
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plainfield, VT 05667
Openings for relational work only: weekly & Intensives! Offering skilled, structured, relational intensives to deepen your connection, love, & intimacy from a Trans affirmative, trauma skilled, anti oppressive framework. Traditional 1hr relational therapy can feel slow in offering the change you hunger for. Sessions often end just as vulnerable connectedness starts or right as the heart of the problem arises. Scheduling can be difficult & timely. Explore whether an intensive is right for you. Dive deeper & get to the heart of what’s blocking the love, sex, connectedness, communication & intimacy you deserve in your relationships.
Hosted by Mollie McElroy - Grief Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montpelier, VT 05602
Essentially, all we need do is show up in our bodies. We do not need to change anything, buy into a system of guilt, or join a cult. We can just show up, and see what happens. There's enough there for us to feel our experience without judgement.
Hosted by SnowCreek Therapy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marshfield, VT 05658
I am now accepting new clients! Medicaid accepted. I use a warm, empathetic, and humanistic style to discover how stress or circumstances may be siphoning meaning out of your life and relationships. In time, clients come to realize that their mental suffering occurs when they resist reality or desire an ideal situation. Thoughts like, "Life is unfair," "Why can't I be happy?" or "Why was my childhood so bad?" become more manageable. When clients commit to the work to resolve tension and anxiety around childhood trauma, attachment, and suffering, individuation and differentiation can occur, and people feel better and freer.
This monthly virtual peer group offers Trans and ENBY clinicians an affinity space for collegial support. Dependent on group desires/needs we will discuss case conceptualization, share resources, explore collaborations, and offer general support. Please email with any questions and feel encouraged to send to any clinicians who may benefit from a group like this. Clinicians must be post-graduate and currently seeing clients.
Hosted by Natalia Holubec
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montpelier, VT 05602
Openings for relational work only: weekly & Intensives! Offering skilled, structured, relational intensives to deepen your connection, love, & intimacy from a Trans affirmative, trauma skilled, anti oppressive framework. Traditional 1hr relational therapy can feel slow in offering the change you hunger for. Sessions often end just as vulnerable connectedness starts or right as the heart of the problem arises. Scheduling can be difficult & timely. Explore whether an intensive is right for you. Dive deeper & get to the heart of what’s blocking the love, sex, connectedness, communication & intimacy you deserve in your relationships.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Barre?
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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.