Does your teen have friendship problems, struggle with everyday conversations, or lack the ability to intuitively interpret what others are thinking, saying or intending? Then the ASD IOP may be a good fit for your child. This program is for ...
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Does your teen have friendship problems, struggle with everyday conversations, or lack the ability to intuitively interpret what others are thinking, saying or intending? Then the ASD IOP may be a good fit for your child. This program is for ...
You are feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated, and maybe even starting to ignore calls from people. You are tired of feeling burnt out and might even start to resent your loved ones. You do not have to continue complaining about these stressful ...
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Hosted by Maria Vlach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55406
You are feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated, and maybe even starting to ignore calls from people. You are tired of feeling burnt out and might even start to resent your loved ones. You do not have to continue complaining about these stressful ...
There is an on-going therapy group for women 45+ in which we work on depression and anxiety related to relationship, work/career, health, parenting and other issues on Mondays. Another group for women in their twenties and early thirties meets on ...
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Hosted by Gina Schuchman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edina, MN 55439
There is an on-going therapy group for women 45+ in which we work on depression and anxiety related to relationship, work/career, health, parenting and other issues on Mondays. Another group for women in their twenties and early thirties meets on ...
The group offers:
1.A safe environment that is encouraging and supportive.
2.The opportunity for realistic feedback from group members.
3.The opportunity to learn how to negotiate personal and social boundaries
4.The installation of hope.
A sense of cohesiveness and belonging.
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The group offers:
1.A safe environment that is encouraging and supportive.
2.The opportunity for realistic feedback from group members.
3.The opportunity to learn how to negotiate personal and social boundaries
4.The installation of hope.
A sense of cohesiveness and belonging.
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This group is for young adults with Autism, Level 1. It meets two Tuesday evenings per month. Contact Elizabeth for further details.
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Hosted by Elizabeth Freund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Golden Valley, MN 55426
This group is for young adults with Autism, Level 1. It meets two Tuesday evenings per month. Contact Elizabeth for further details.
When motherhood is not what you expected. Struggling with pressures to be the "perfect" mom. Experiencing feelings of guilt, shame or loneliness. Just not feeling like yourself. Connect with other moms to build community. Discuss the highs and lows of ...
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Hosted by Katie Gandolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55403
When motherhood is not what you expected. Struggling with pressures to be the "perfect" mom. Experiencing feelings of guilt, shame or loneliness. Just not feeling like yourself. Connect with other moms to build community. Discuss the highs and lows of ...
Intensive Couples Counseling or "Gottman Marathon Couples Therapy" can get to the root of the issue with the extended time to explore your relationship concerns. While weekly sessions are highly effective, some couples can’t wait a weeks or months to ...
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Hosted by Jeana Wescott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Golden Valley, MN 55426
Intensive Couples Counseling or "Gottman Marathon Couples Therapy" can get to the root of the issue with the extended time to explore your relationship concerns. While weekly sessions are highly effective, some couples can’t wait a weeks or months to ...
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Hosted by Linda J Etim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Champlin, MN 55316
Dagaz Therapy is a small private practice in Maple Grove, MN. We offer individual, family and group counseling services
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Hosted by Britta J Svihel
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maple Grove, MN 55369
Dagaz Therapy is a small private practice in Maple Grove, MN. We offer individual, family and group counseling services
We offer an outpatient treatment program called "Changes", in St. Louis Park. Please email for information .
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Hosted by William F Tenbroek
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
We offer an outpatient treatment program called "Changes", in St. Louis Park. Please email for information .
IMR is an evidence based-therapy for long-term mental health challenges, it is designed to help motivate and guide clients towards change in a group based setting. The group is recovery focused, which means that the goal is how to find ...
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Hosted by Izaak Davison-Kerwood
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55403
IMR is an evidence based-therapy for long-term mental health challenges, it is designed to help motivate and guide clients towards change in a group based setting. The group is recovery focused, which means that the goal is how to find ...
Buice Behavioral Healthcare Consultants are a group of African Americans therapists who provides mental health assessments, psychotherapy to couples, individuals, adolescents, offenders, ex-offenders, first 24 hour support to cancer patients in all Minnesota communities and counties. All of our therapists ...
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Hosted by Saundra Bryant-Lamb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, BSW, Adm Edu
Verified Verified
Group meets in Golden Valley, MN 55422
Buice Behavioral Healthcare Consultants are a group of African Americans therapists who provides mental health assessments, psychotherapy to couples, individuals, adolescents, offenders, ex-offenders, first 24 hour support to cancer patients in all Minnesota communities and counties. All of our therapists ...
Embark on an adventure like no other this summer with our LGBTQ+ Teen D&D Group! Join us for fun-filled exploration where gaming meets therapy. Dive into a make-believe world while honing essential life skills. Through role play, we'll tackle communication, ...
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Hosted by Nicole Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edina, MN 55439
Embark on an adventure like no other this summer with our LGBTQ+ Teen D&D Group! Join us for fun-filled exploration where gaming meets therapy. Dive into a make-believe world while honing essential life skills. Through role play, we'll tackle communication, ...
This group is specially designed for loved ones or significant others of people struggling with substance overuse or the recovery process. We will explore relationship dynamics when chemical use is present, ways to improve communication and boundaries, and bringing awareness ...
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Hosted by Lauren Adsem
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomington, MN 55420
This group is specially designed for loved ones or significant others of people struggling with substance overuse or the recovery process. We will explore relationship dynamics when chemical use is present, ways to improve communication and boundaries, and bringing awareness ...
Next group January 2022. Being in a relationship with a narcissistic partner, overt or covert, results in Complex PTSD, including confusion, wondering if you are the narcissist, loss of self, loss of trust in self and others, isolation, and much ...
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Hosted by Laraine P Kurisko, PhD., LP.
Psychologist, PhD, LP, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Next group January 2022. Being in a relationship with a narcissistic partner, overt or covert, results in Complex PTSD, including confusion, wondering if you are the narcissist, loss of self, loss of trust in self and others, isolation, and much ...
Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for those pursuing licensure towards LMFT. Please email to be added to the waitlist.
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Hosted by Melissa Davenport-LaPlante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minneapolis, MN 55409
Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for those pursuing licensure towards LMFT. Please email to be added to the waitlist.
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Hosted by Healing & Restoration Consulting LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BoSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Our Telehealth DBT Group for Adolescents offers structured, virtual support through four six-week modules: Emotional Regulation, Middle Path Concepts, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Relationships. Adolescents learn to manage emotions, balance acceptance and change, tolerate crises, and improve communication. Additional skills ...
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Hosted by Echo Anne Althoff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maple Grove, MN 55369
Our Telehealth DBT Group for Adolescents offers structured, virtual support through four six-week modules: Emotional Regulation, Middle Path Concepts, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Relationships. Adolescents learn to manage emotions, balance acceptance and change, tolerate crises, and improve communication. Additional skills ...
Based on my book, Staying Sharp, this 8 session group combines modern science findings and teachings & practices from ageless wisdom traditions to help participants (age 45+) to re-vitalize their lives, re-connect with their higher purpose, and re-focus their relationships ...
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Hosted by David S Alter
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Minnetonka, MN 55305
Based on my book, Staying Sharp, this 8 session group combines modern science findings and teachings & practices from ageless wisdom traditions to help participants (age 45+) to re-vitalize their lives, re-connect with their higher purpose, and re-focus their relationships ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Hennepin County?
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.