Support Groups in Phoenix, AZ
Identifying shame, how it effects relationships, building resiliency and moving toward authenticity and developing connections in our relationships.
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Hosted by The Empowerment Group,LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, RN, BSN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
Identifying shame, how it effects relationships, building resiliency and moving toward authenticity and developing connections in our relationships.
Ideally, 3 married couples, 6 people, meet with me once per week to discuss marriage and family issues.
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Hosted by Felix Salomon
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85020
Ideally, 3 married couples, 6 people, meet with me once per week to discuss marriage and family issues.
There’s no right or wrong amount of time to grieve the passing of your mother. Sometimes, these feelings can rush back years after your loss causing a continuous void. No matter the kind of relationship you had, losing your mother ...
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Hosted by Marlo Whitson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
There’s no right or wrong amount of time to grieve the passing of your mother. Sometimes, these feelings can rush back years after your loss causing a continuous void. No matter the kind of relationship you had, losing your mother ...
Creative Expressions is a 8-week workshop that focuses on building self-awareness and confidence, cultivating emotional expression, and strengthening resilience through art, writing, interactive activities, movement, and imagination. Creative Expressions is about finding creative strategies to express feelings when we don't ...
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Hosted by Maryjoy Kearns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85029
Creative Expressions is a 8-week workshop that focuses on building self-awareness and confidence, cultivating emotional expression, and strengthening resilience through art, writing, interactive activities, movement, and imagination. Creative Expressions is about finding creative strategies to express feelings when we don't ...
This group meets online to support any man struggling with addictive or self-medicating behaviors during this isolating time. All forms of self-medicating welcome such as: pornography, sex, drugs/alcohol, food, video games, work, gambling and relationships. This is group of 8-10 ...
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Hosted by Chris Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85004
This group meets online to support any man struggling with addictive or self-medicating behaviors during this isolating time. All forms of self-medicating welcome such as: pornography, sex, drugs/alcohol, food, video games, work, gambling and relationships. This is group of 8-10 ...
Every other week we will meet for 90 minutes to share experiences, talk about what works for us, and create art! Group is facilitated by me and my art therapy intern in Central Phoenix. $50 covers supplies, snacks and fidgets.
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Hosted by Janae Andrew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85020
Every other week we will meet for 90 minutes to share experiences, talk about what works for us, and create art! Group is facilitated by me and my art therapy intern in Central Phoenix. $50 covers supplies, snacks and fidgets.
Melanin Magic is a group designed for females ages 13-17 years old who identify as African American in order to provide a safe, affirming and supportive space to explore various topics as it relates to race and culture. Participants will ...
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Hosted by Bridge Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85037
Melanin Magic is a group designed for females ages 13-17 years old who identify as African American in order to provide a safe, affirming and supportive space to explore various topics as it relates to race and culture. Participants will ...
I offer a 12-week virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training sessions. Learn through engaging teaching, discussion, and exercises. Connecting with others with similar struggles reduces isolation and shame. Sessions occur Wednesdays at 9-10AMEST with additional group times starting (contact me ...
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Hosted by Lisa Gentry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85022
I offer a 12-week virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training sessions. Learn through engaging teaching, discussion, and exercises. Connecting with others with similar struggles reduces isolation and shame. Sessions occur Wednesdays at 9-10AMEST with additional group times starting (contact me ...
Nikki serves as the Clinical Director of this group at Thrive Therapy Phx, which offers a 9 hour per week program over the course of three days. Our team of therapists creates a weekly schedule to help clients gain the ...
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Hosted by Nikki Schlundt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
Nikki serves as the Clinical Director of this group at Thrive Therapy Phx, which offers a 9 hour per week program over the course of three days. Our team of therapists creates a weekly schedule to help clients gain the ...
ARS offers screenings for restricted drivers license and court mandated Education (Level II - 16 hours) as an online self-directed course. Treatment hours (Level I - 36 or more hours) are provided via video conferencing for our clients. These are ...
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Hosted by Alcohol Recovery Solutions, Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
ARS offers screenings for restricted drivers license and court mandated Education (Level II - 16 hours) as an online self-directed course. Treatment hours (Level I - 36 or more hours) are provided via video conferencing for our clients. These are ...
IN this group we will use experiential methods to help explore who we are, and changes we would like to make assisting in discovering the woman we are meant to be. IT is a small closed group 4-6 women who ...
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Hosted by Monica von Eggers Phd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85016
IN this group we will use experiential methods to help explore who we are, and changes we would like to make assisting in discovering the woman we are meant to be. IT is a small closed group 4-6 women who ...
This group is for people who have grown up in or been involved in organized religion and have experienced spiritual/religious trauma and or abuse, adverse religious experiences (i.e. manipulation, spiritual bypassing, coercion, abuse, gaslighting, persecution/judgment, outcasted, shaming, etc.) or are ...
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Hosted by Brock Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
This group is for people who have grown up in or been involved in organized religion and have experienced spiritual/religious trauma and or abuse, adverse religious experiences (i.e. manipulation, spiritual bypassing, coercion, abuse, gaslighting, persecution/judgment, outcasted, shaming, etc.) or are ...
Hold Me Tight ® is an educational program created by Dr. Sue Johnson based on the concepts of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. The goal of the workshop is to understand your conflict and disconnection, get ahead of your old fighting ...
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Hosted by Cayla Gensler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
Hold Me Tight ® is an educational program created by Dr. Sue Johnson based on the concepts of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. The goal of the workshop is to understand your conflict and disconnection, get ahead of your old fighting ...
Being in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction isn't easy.You're still facing life's challenges.How do you get needs met as returning to using is not an option. Finding solutions is.This 1.5 hour telehealth group is a mutual aid group focused ...
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Hosted by Valerie Fink Sierra
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MAHR, LISAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85020
Being in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction isn't easy.You're still facing life's challenges.How do you get needs met as returning to using is not an option. Finding solutions is.This 1.5 hour telehealth group is a mutual aid group focused ...
This group is designed for individuals looking to create new meaning from past and future experiences. The tenets of experiential learning theory will be utilized to examine concrete experience, engage in meaningful reflection, extract essential elements for creating new meaning ...
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Hosted by James Edwards
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85051
This group is designed for individuals looking to create new meaning from past and future experiences. The tenets of experiential learning theory will be utilized to examine concrete experience, engage in meaningful reflection, extract essential elements for creating new meaning ...
Join the weekly online OCD support group, led by Josh Kaplan, an expert in guiding individuals through the challenges of OCD. This group provides a safe, confidential space where you can share your experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. ...
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Hosted by Josh Kaplan - OCD, Anxiety & Depression Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
Join the weekly online OCD support group, led by Josh Kaplan, an expert in guiding individuals through the challenges of OCD. This group provides a safe, confidential space where you can share your experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. ...
This group is for parents who have been estranged/abandoned by their adult children. This has become increasingly more common recently. The polarization and cut off, often with no explanation, causes unbearable pain leaving parents confused with often no one to ...
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Hosted by Suzanne Cavalier-Dorsett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85032
This group is for parents who have been estranged/abandoned by their adult children. This has become increasingly more common recently. The polarization and cut off, often with no explanation, causes unbearable pain leaving parents confused with often no one to ...
I run ongoing groups for adults. Topics that may be centered depending on group interest and needs include the following: boundaries, consent, trauma, relationship issues, healing insecure attachment patterns, exploring sexuality, identity, body image and identity. Group is $35-50/per group ...
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Hosted by Melodee Gentry Bosna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
I run ongoing groups for adults. Topics that may be centered depending on group interest and needs include the following: boundaries, consent, trauma, relationship issues, healing insecure attachment patterns, exploring sexuality, identity, body image and identity. Group is $35-50/per group ...
Small-group therapy for ages 12 through 17 in person! Summer 2023 topics include emotional regulation, family boundaries, anxiety, depression, triggers for addiction, how to improve relationships with parents and others, anger, boredom, self-image and identity, and more! Affordable solutions for ...
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Hosted by Intercessory Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LISAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85029
Small-group therapy for ages 12 through 17 in person! Summer 2023 topics include emotional regulation, family boundaries, anxiety, depression, triggers for addiction, how to improve relationships with parents and others, anger, boredom, self-image and identity, and more! Affordable solutions for ...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment and skills-training groups for boys, ages 7 - 13, focusing on enhancing self-esteem, coping skills, social skills and communication skills.
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Hosted by Julie Karnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85018
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment and skills-training groups for boys, ages 7 - 13, focusing on enhancing self-esteem, coping skills, social skills and communication skills.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Phoenix?
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.