Support Groups in Vero Beach, FL
One Life Counseling is excited to announce we will be offering special rates for Private Premarital Counseling! We always spend so much energy and money on the wedding details but neglect creating a strong foundation for our marriage. Call ahead ...
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Hosted by Haley Leddy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
One Life Counseling is excited to announce we will be offering special rates for Private Premarital Counseling! We always spend so much energy and money on the wedding details but neglect creating a strong foundation for our marriage. Call ahead ...
Equine-assisted therapies are useful for a wide range of issues, such as depression, trauma, and anxiety and life skills (4-6 participants per group).
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Hosted by Pilar Greto
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32967
Equine-assisted therapies are useful for a wide range of issues, such as depression, trauma, and anxiety and life skills (4-6 participants per group).
The Free Fostering Resilience™ Recovery Support Meetings are compassion-based and open to anyone seeking to grow in their spiritual strength and resilience. The online meetings are a safe space to share and receive compassion and encouragement. Each meeting begins with ...
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Hosted by Tony G Foster
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
The Free Fostering Resilience™ Recovery Support Meetings are compassion-based and open to anyone seeking to grow in their spiritual strength and resilience. The online meetings are a safe space to share and receive compassion and encouragement. Each meeting begins with ...
A support group for traumatic brain injury survivors and caregivers. The group meets every first and third Wednesday of each month at HealthSouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. The group is open to all age groups. There ...
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Hosted by Dr. Whitney Guidebeck Legler
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
A support group for traumatic brain injury survivors and caregivers. The group meets every first and third Wednesday of each month at HealthSouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. The group is open to all age groups. There ...
It will be a counseling group with the purpose of educating you in a supportive, communal environment on the basics of trauma. This will include learning how it affects your brain chemistry, your interactions with others, and how it affects ...
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Hosted by Leana Torrez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32962
It will be a counseling group with the purpose of educating you in a supportive, communal environment on the basics of trauma. This will include learning how it affects your brain chemistry, your interactions with others, and how it affects ...
Often people have several questions concerning their medications and would like to converse with others who are also on medications
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Hosted by Janice Lee Downey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
Often people have several questions concerning their medications and would like to converse with others who are also on medications
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based treatment for Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health conditions. This is a 12-week commitment that provides guardrails for the individual while they are living their daily life. Each individual treatment plan is ...
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Hosted by Vero Beach Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based treatment for Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health conditions. This is a 12-week commitment that provides guardrails for the individual while they are living their daily life. Each individual treatment plan is ...
Metta Meditation for 30 minutes. Metta Meditation is a specific type of meditation to increase compassion for yourself and others...Much research has been completed on this Metta Meditation, proving that it actually does change your brain. See website www.terrymindfulness.com for ...
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Hosted by Lisa Terry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
Metta Meditation for 30 minutes. Metta Meditation is a specific type of meditation to increase compassion for yourself and others...Much research has been completed on this Metta Meditation, proving that it actually does change your brain. See website www.terrymindfulness.com for ...
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based treatment for Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health conditions. This is a 12-week commitment that provides guardrails for the individual while they are living their daily life. Each individual treatment plan is ...
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Hosted by Vero Beach Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based treatment for Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health conditions. This is a 12-week commitment that provides guardrails for the individual while they are living their daily life. Each individual treatment plan is ...
Our Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based treatment for Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health conditions. This program has less requirements than IOP but provides guardrails for the individual while they are living their daily life. Each individual treatment plan ...
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Hosted by Vero Beach Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32960
Our Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based treatment for Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health conditions. This program has less requirements than IOP but provides guardrails for the individual while they are living their daily life. Each individual treatment plan ...
The Sheepdog Program is a licensed and certified dual diagnosis program. Created by a Special Operations Marine who transitioned into a Mental Health Counselor. It treats Active Duty, Veterans, Law Enforcement, and First Responders. It is provided in IOP and ...
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Hosted by Adrian Marquez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vero Beach, FL 32966
The Sheepdog Program is a licensed and certified dual diagnosis program. Created by a Special Operations Marine who transitioned into a Mental Health Counselor. It treats Active Duty, Veterans, Law Enforcement, and First Responders. It is provided in IOP and ...
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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.