Support Groups in 77090
Houston Neurotherapy is sponsoring The Helper’s Club.... a support group for women that offers a safe environment to share and process feelings related to stress and the complexities of womanhood. We focus on helping women in their recovery journey, whether it’s from addiction to substances or managing a mental illness. Sessions will teach coping strategies that reduce stress, calm fears, and improve self-confidence as you navigate life's challenges. Please email Kirsten Eiane, at keiane@houstonneurotherapy.org to set up a free consultation. I look forward to speaking with you.
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Hosted by Dr. Dennis Alvarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77090
Hello, I'm Dennis Alvarez. Counseling should encourage and challenge individuals to meet their fullest potential by addressing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. When I work with clients, I like to help them understand how and why certain behaviors or patterns of behaviors occur. I work with individuals with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues.
Family Education & Support Groups to begin May 2022
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Hosted by Helena Washington
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LCDC, ICADC , MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77090
Helena Washington has worked in behavioral health for over 25 years. Finding her passion helping individuals and families heal from internal conflict, Helena honed her skills working with co-occurring health challenges, with life adjustment, failure to launch & addiction. With a genuine heart, she focuses on wholistic mental wellness, addiction recovery, the impacted family and associated trauma. While utilizing best practices, striving for positive change, she prides herself on being a culturally sensitive clinician.
All parents struggle sometimes but some parenting journeys can be especially difficult. As an adoptive mom, you may be feeling worn down from the constant struggle. You probably find that typical parents don’t understand. You might feel judged by the other moms who don’t comprehend what your family is facing. You're hurting and it's impacting every area of your life. If this is you, you are not alone and there is hope. Join me, and other moms just like you, as we meet online weekly to heal the wounds from this journey.
Hosted by Le Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77090
You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.
Resilience in Recovery 8 Week Therapeutic Young Adult Women's Group (ages 18-30) Thursdays, Starting May 5, 2022, 6:30 pm to 8:45 PM. FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT ~ SPACE IS LIMITED. All group sessions & materials included within the fee $525 ~ (10% Discount if paid in full by May 1st, 2022)
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Hosted by Helena Washington
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LCDC, ICADC , MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77090
Helena Washington has worked in behavioral health for over 25 years. Finding her passion helping individuals and families heal from internal conflict, Helena honed her skills working with co-occurring health challenges, with life adjustment, failure to launch & addiction. With a genuine heart, she focuses on wholistic mental wellness, addiction recovery, the impacted family and associated trauma. While utilizing best practices, striving for positive change, she prides herself on being a culturally sensitive clinician.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 77090?
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.