Support Groups in Merriam, KS
One of the most important pieces of ADHD treatment is support and accountability. Meets weekly to help clients reach their goals, get new ideas, and receive support and understanding from others also struggling with ADHD. Contact me for more details ...
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Hosted by Janette Reinke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT, MSFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merriam, KS 66202
One of the most important pieces of ADHD treatment is support and accountability. Meets weekly to help clients reach their goals, get new ideas, and receive support and understanding from others also struggling with ADHD. Contact me for more details ...
THIS GROUP IS MEETING ONLINE! Meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. In this open group, you have the opportunity to: Share experiences of living and managing daily life with OCD. Learn about the latest research. Practice tools ...
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Hosted by Kari Gregory Counseling
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merriam, KS 66202
THIS GROUP IS MEETING ONLINE! Meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. In this open group, you have the opportunity to: Share experiences of living and managing daily life with OCD. Learn about the latest research. Practice tools ...
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In person Adult dialectic behavior therapy (DBT) group. Group will focus on building mindfulness skills, reducing suicide risk/self harm, improving social skills and functioning and learning ways to tolerate and accept our intense emotions. You can join at the beginning ...
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Hosted by Lauren Dees-Pedroza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission, KS 66205
In person Adult dialectic behavior therapy (DBT) group. Group will focus on building mindfulness skills, reducing suicide risk/self harm, improving social skills and functioning and learning ways to tolerate and accept our intense emotions. You can join at the beginning ...
As a Certified Brené Brown Daring Way facilitator I am offering a new group using Brené Brown's new book, RISING STRONG. This group is a chance to put what you have read into practice. Rising Strong, is based on the ...
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Hosted by Merritt Leonhardt Benz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, CDWF, MCLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Prairie Village, KS 66208
As a Certified Brené Brown Daring Way facilitator I am offering a new group using Brené Brown's new book, RISING STRONG. This group is a chance to put what you have read into practice. Rising Strong, is based on the ...
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Hosted by Centurion Johnson
Counselor, BHS, MHA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lenexa, KS 66219
Designed for new moms who are struggling balancing the new life changes. Open discussions, compassion and support through professional led support group. Telehealth only.
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Hosted by Embark Counseling Services
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lenexa, KS 66215
Designed for new moms who are struggling balancing the new life changes. Open discussions, compassion and support through professional led support group. Telehealth only.
Art therapists are trained professionals who combine the therapeutic techniques of counseling with the creative process of art-making to help individuals express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. This group is ideal for adults seeking ...
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Hosted by Amber Dalzell
Counselor, MS, LCPC, ATR-BC, ATCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66212
Art therapists are trained professionals who combine the therapeutic techniques of counseling with the creative process of art-making to help individuals express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. This group is ideal for adults seeking ...
For married couples and committed relationships who argue too much, say mean things they dont mean to say, and sometimes wonder if they should stay together: For the couples that want to feel heard, understood, and respected with your partner: ...
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Hosted by Debra Neal
Counselor, LCPC, CRADC, ICGC 2, BACC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66212
For married couples and committed relationships who argue too much, say mean things they dont mean to say, and sometimes wonder if they should stay together: For the couples that want to feel heard, understood, and respected with your partner: ...
DBT Skills group to help adults learn valuable skills needed to cope with anxiety, stress, and depression.
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Hosted by Humble Hearts Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC-S, LMHC, CPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olathe, KS 66062
DBT Skills group to help adults learn valuable skills needed to cope with anxiety, stress, and depression.
Our mission at Analog Counseling & Consulting Services is to provide counseling that helps people embrace their identity and life with more authenticity, agency and vitality. We believe in order for this to happen people need the real and creative ...
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Hosted by Aaron Mitchum
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66204
Our mission at Analog Counseling & Consulting Services is to provide counseling that helps people embrace their identity and life with more authenticity, agency and vitality. We believe in order for this to happen people need the real and creative ...
I offer both group and individual supervision for Kansas LMSW's wanting to attain their clinical licenses. Please reach out if you are interested and would like to receive a copy of my supervision resume.
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Hosted by Lauren Dees-Pedroza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission, KS 66205
I offer both group and individual supervision for Kansas LMSW's wanting to attain their clinical licenses. Please reach out if you are interested and would like to receive a copy of my supervision resume.
This group is action-oriented, empowering each person to move forward in accomplishing goals with clarity, purpose and direction. You will first identify your goal and then align your vision with a firm commitment and personalized step-by-step action plan. I will ...
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Hosted by Nini B. Rosenstock, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66211
This group is action-oriented, empowering each person to move forward in accomplishing goals with clarity, purpose and direction. You will first identify your goal and then align your vision with a firm commitment and personalized step-by-step action plan. I will ...
I have groups in Parenting and Parenting the child/adolescent/adult with special needs and mental illness.
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Hosted by Tracy Hadel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66213
I have groups in Parenting and Parenting the child/adolescent/adult with special needs and mental illness.
Adolescent developmental issues in connection with substance abuse or addiction. The group addresses family conflict, problem solving, relapse prevention, impulsive behavior, leisure activities, anger behavior, responsibilty and power issues, self esteem, self-defeating behavior, cognitive distortions.
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Hosted by Eileen Nevers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCPC, LCMFT, LCAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Lenexa, KS 66215
Adolescent developmental issues in connection with substance abuse or addiction. The group addresses family conflict, problem solving, relapse prevention, impulsive behavior, leisure activities, anger behavior, responsibilty and power issues, self esteem, self-defeating behavior, cognitive distortions.
This group is for adults 18+ who struggle with issues related to food and body image. Group members will plan to meet every other Saturday from 9-10:30am. The primary focus of group will be process oriented with guidance from myself. ...
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Hosted by Michelle Hoskins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66213
This group is for adults 18+ who struggle with issues related to food and body image. Group members will plan to meet every other Saturday from 9-10:30am. The primary focus of group will be process oriented with guidance from myself. ...
Lotus is a coaching series designed for like-minded women who are on a journey to creating a life that aligns with their ideal self. Each group is designed to help you learn, challenge, process and apply tangible ideas to guide ...
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Hosted by Kelsi Grove
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lenexa, KS 66215
Lotus is a coaching series designed for like-minded women who are on a journey to creating a life that aligns with their ideal self. Each group is designed to help you learn, challenge, process and apply tangible ideas to guide ...
Women's group focused on women's issues. Providing a safe environment for women who have history of loss, social disconnect, and abuse.
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Hosted by Glenda Rodgers-Lawless, Ph.D.,LCPC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66209
Women's group focused on women's issues. Providing a safe environment for women who have history of loss, social disconnect, and abuse.
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Hosted by John Richard Decarlis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66210
Being in IOP provides clients with the opportunity to utilize the coping skills, life skills, and career skills they learned during drug and alcohol treatment while still living at home or in a structured sober living. Recover while at home. ...
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Hosted by Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab Overland Park, KS
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66207
Being in IOP provides clients with the opportunity to utilize the coping skills, life skills, and career skills they learned during drug and alcohol treatment while still living at home or in a structured sober living. Recover while at home. ...
Co- founder The Anxiety Center. Instrumental in research and development of an Intensive Outpatient Program curriculum for sufferers of dibilitating Anxiety Disorders. Call me with questions.
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Hosted by Jaimee Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olathe, KS 66062
Co- founder The Anxiety Center. Instrumental in research and development of an Intensive Outpatient Program curriculum for sufferers of dibilitating Anxiety Disorders. Call me with questions.
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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.