This is an evidence-based relationship enhancement group developed from the work of John Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver's The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
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Hosted by Keelyn N Barrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29202
This is an evidence-based relationship enhancement group developed from the work of John Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver's The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
DBT has four primary modes of treatment delivery. At Charleston DBT associates we strive to offer treatment adherent to the model developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD at the University of Washington. This includes weekly individual therapy sessions, weekly skills group, ...
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Hosted by Whitney J Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charleston, SC 29407
DBT has four primary modes of treatment delivery. At Charleston DBT associates we strive to offer treatment adherent to the model developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD at the University of Washington. This includes weekly individual therapy sessions, weekly skills group, ...
We offer a 5 session class that would fit the needs of a first time parent, court mandated parent, parent who is adopting a child, and even a parent who feels they are struggling with parenting in this ever changing ...
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Hosted by Jamison T Pertell
LC, MAHS, CAS, HSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
We offer a 5 session class that would fit the needs of a first time parent, court mandated parent, parent who is adopting a child, and even a parent who feels they are struggling with parenting in this ever changing ...
Group consists of suffers of tinnitus. Size:6-10 people. Shares experiences, learn coping skills.
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Hosted by Kenneth P. Smith, M.Ed.; MRC; LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenville, SC 29605
Group consists of suffers of tinnitus. Size:6-10 people. Shares experiences, learn coping skills.
This 10-week interactive, evidence-based course is designed for families who are struggling with a loved one's addiction. The curriculum is designed to offer education about the complex disease of addiction and how family dynamics can interplay with the disease. In ...
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Hosted by Karen Micaela Perlmutter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
This 10-week interactive, evidence-based course is designed for families who are struggling with a loved one's addiction. The curriculum is designed to offer education about the complex disease of addiction and how family dynamics can interplay with the disease. In ...
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Hosted by Shoray Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC-SC, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenville, SC 29601
Private practice
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Hosted by Samantha Rukavina
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charleston, SC 29403
Private practice
Individual and couples counseling
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Hosted by Nannette E. Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charleston, SC 29407
Individual and couples counseling
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Hosted by Fermo Psychiatric Solutions, INC.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Group meets every third Thursday at the clinic to provide support for those who are recovering from the death of a family member or friend by suicide. Group is for teens and adults and is free.
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Hosted by Johnny Deloache
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, M-Div, CAC-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Group meets every third Thursday at the clinic to provide support for those who are recovering from the death of a family member or friend by suicide. Group is for teens and adults and is free.
Improve your parenting skills! Learn how to talk to your child in language that builds self-esteem and fosters independence. Learn 21 specific strategies and phrases: Week 1: Eliminating unwanted behaviors Week 2: Setting limits with choices Week 3: Choices and ...
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Hosted by Lara D'Eugenio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCS/C, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Improve your parenting skills! Learn how to talk to your child in language that builds self-esteem and fosters independence. Learn 21 specific strategies and phrases: Week 1: Eliminating unwanted behaviors Week 2: Setting limits with choices Week 3: Choices and ...
No writing expertise required. Writing can help you ease suffering and gain clarity and perspective. . In this six-part series, we'll tackle a different topic each week, and by the end, you'll hopefully feel more empowered and hopeful. Topics include: ...
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Hosted by Hiyaguha Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bluffton, SC 29910
No writing expertise required. Writing can help you ease suffering and gain clarity and perspective. . In this six-part series, we'll tackle a different topic each week, and by the end, you'll hopefully feel more empowered and hopeful. Topics include: ...
This group is a faith-based, therapeutic group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal from their partner's infidelity, to include sexual compulsive behaviors. The group is held once a year, beginning in the spring.
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Hosted by Theresa M. Bonesteel, LLC Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S, LMFT-SC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Columbia, SC 29169
This group is a faith-based, therapeutic group for women who have experienced sexual betrayal from their partner's infidelity, to include sexual compulsive behaviors. The group is held once a year, beginning in the spring.
Stakeholders are friends and family members of people dealing with addiction.
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Hosted by Charles E Frangos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS, CSAT, EMDR, RRT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hilton Head, SC 29926
Stakeholders are friends and family members of people dealing with addiction.
"Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This type of therapy is widely available at a variety of locations including private therapeutic practices, hospitals, mental health ...
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Hosted by Jamison Consultants Integrated Health Care
Treatment Center, PhD, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Orangeburg, SC 29118
"Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This type of therapy is widely available at a variety of locations including private therapeutic practices, hospitals, mental health ...
This group is for motivated individuals in early recovery, sustained recovery, seeking support and connection while addressing barriers to recovery. The groups objectives include uncovering barriers, increasing emotional intelligence, learn and effectively apply healthy coping skills and define a personalized ...
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Hosted by Abby Foster, Two Wolves Collaborative
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, MAC, CPSS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charleston, SC 29407
This group is for motivated individuals in early recovery, sustained recovery, seeking support and connection while addressing barriers to recovery. The groups objectives include uncovering barriers, increasing emotional intelligence, learn and effectively apply healthy coping skills and define a personalized ...
Come join us for a 6-week anxiety group for kids between the ages of 11-14 years old starting July 12, 2023. This group incorporates the principles and techniques of Cognitive Behvioral Therapy (CBT) to provide valuable skills and support for ...
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Hosted by Leslie Sorce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Come join us for a 6-week anxiety group for kids between the ages of 11-14 years old starting July 12, 2023. This group incorporates the principles and techniques of Cognitive Behvioral Therapy (CBT) to provide valuable skills and support for ...
Rediscover your strength and resilience with Heroes’ Armor, the confidential support group for first responders offered by Emerge Counseling. This confidential group is designed to help build resilience and provide a safe space for those who serve and protect our ...
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Hosted by Ashton Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beaufort, SC 29902
Rediscover your strength and resilience with Heroes’ Armor, the confidential support group for first responders offered by Emerge Counseling. This confidential group is designed to help build resilience and provide a safe space for those who serve and protect our ...
I rotate between anxiety, stress, depression, grief, conflict resolution, anger and how they affect suicidal ideations. Let's learn from each other and talk through these struggles. Check my website for weekly schedule. www.BetterDecisionsBetter Health.com. REGISTER AT LEAST A DAY BEFORE ...
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Hosted by Bertha Y Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, SC 29229
I rotate between anxiety, stress, depression, grief, conflict resolution, anger and how they affect suicidal ideations. Let's learn from each other and talk through these struggles. Check my website for weekly schedule. www.BetterDecisionsBetter Health.com. REGISTER AT LEAST A DAY BEFORE ...
iTrust Wellness Group provides a comfortable and trustworthy environment for our clients to attain stability and fulfillment in life. We provide both psychiatric medication management and therapy services for adolescents and adults in the Upstate. We have flexible hours and ...
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Hosted by Michelle Miller
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seneca, SC 29672
iTrust Wellness Group provides a comfortable and trustworthy environment for our clients to attain stability and fulfillment in life. We provide both psychiatric medication management and therapy services for adolescents and adults in the Upstate. We have flexible hours and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in South Carolina?
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.