Support Groups in Iowa City, IA
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Hosted by Julian and Associates Psychotherapy Services PC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52245
This is a 6-week closed support group for nonbinary identifying individuals. The unique systemic stressors and lived experiences of nonbinary folx are the focus of this experiential and psychoeducational group work. Intersectional experiences, psychoeducation, resources, and addressing disordered eating as ...
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Hosted by Lindsey Piper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52240
This is a 6-week closed support group for nonbinary identifying individuals. The unique systemic stressors and lived experiences of nonbinary folx are the focus of this experiential and psychoeducational group work. Intersectional experiences, psychoeducation, resources, and addressing disordered eating as ...
A place to work on couple's issues within a group setting. Share and recognize you are not alone in the struggle. Larger settings can bring about different types of change and maintain progress.
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Hosted by Andrew Levitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, t-MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52240
A place to work on couple's issues within a group setting. Share and recognize you are not alone in the struggle. Larger settings can bring about different types of change and maintain progress.
As a group of independently practicing clinicians,with over 35 years of combined experience, Turning Point is dedicated to the improvement of your emotional health and well being. Seeking therapy is something many of us can benefit from at different points ...
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Hosted by Christine Vincent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52246
As a group of independently practicing clinicians,with over 35 years of combined experience, Turning Point is dedicated to the improvement of your emotional health and well being. Seeking therapy is something many of us can benefit from at different points ...
Now accepting LMSW graduates for both individual and group supervision work. Please contact me for more details.
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Hosted by Megan Carnahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52245
Now accepting LMSW graduates for both individual and group supervision work. Please contact me for more details.
Supervision for MFT and MHC supervisees with temporary licence. Group meets for 2 hours, once a week.
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Hosted by Donna Janosik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52240
Supervision for MFT and MHC supervisees with temporary licence. Group meets for 2 hours, once a week.
This 12-week small group coaching program for women meets by zoom. The next groups begins Tuesday, April 18, 5 - 6:30 PM CT. In this program you will improve: ***Executive functions…You will be more organized, motivated, and focused ***Emotional regulation…You ...
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Hosted by Erica Reschly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52240
This 12-week small group coaching program for women meets by zoom. The next groups begins Tuesday, April 18, 5 - 6:30 PM CT. In this program you will improve: ***Executive functions…You will be more organized, motivated, and focused ***Emotional regulation…You ...
Group work adds another dimension to individual therapy, allowing you to expand the work to gropu process and integrate learning. Face your fears. Reduce tendencies toward isolation. Group work leads to different types of learning, and can add value to ...
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Hosted by Andrew Levitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, t-MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52245
Group work adds another dimension to individual therapy, allowing you to expand the work to gropu process and integrate learning. Face your fears. Reduce tendencies toward isolation. Group work leads to different types of learning, and can add value to ...
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Weekly group for those struggling with addiction and/or court-ordered to complete substance use treatment. Group time is focused on building skills necessary to enter and maintain long-term recovery.
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Hosted by Acceptance Recovery Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, CADC, MSL
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coralville, IA 52241
Weekly group for those struggling with addiction and/or court-ordered to complete substance use treatment. Group time is focused on building skills necessary to enter and maintain long-term recovery.
Love and Logic has been providing tools and techniques for parent to use immediately and change the relationship with their children from stressful and chaotic to fun and rewarding. This class material is based on a psychologically sound, whole-child, research-based ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Theurer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Liberty, IA 52317
Love and Logic has been providing tools and techniques for parent to use immediately and change the relationship with their children from stressful and chaotic to fun and rewarding. This class material is based on a psychologically sound, whole-child, research-based ...
Feel free to inquire about group enrollment (waitlist) by calling our office or reaching out to me directly. Group sessions began 6/12/24. You may access information regarding in-network insurance plans at Green Counseling Service's website. Private pay cost per session ...
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Hosted by Victoria Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coralville, IA 52241
Feel free to inquire about group enrollment (waitlist) by calling our office or reaching out to me directly. Group sessions began 6/12/24. You may access information regarding in-network insurance plans at Green Counseling Service's website. Private pay cost per session ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Iowa City?
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.