Group Therapy and Support Groups in Omaha, NE (original) (raw)
Support Groups in Omaha, NE
I work with clients exclusively online. While it can feel a little unfamiliar at first, most people quickly realize how much easier it makes life—no traffic, no parking hassles, just convenient support that fits seamlessly into their schedule.
Hosted by Erin Thomas
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68154
I work with clients exclusively online. While it can feel a little unfamiliar at first, most people quickly realize how much easier it makes life—no traffic, no parking hassles, just convenient support that fits seamlessly into their schedule.
Teen DBT: Mon @ 4. Adult DBT: Tues @ 5pm, Wed @ 10am, Thurs. @ 1PM.
Hosted by The Attachment & Trauma Center of Nebraska
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68164
Teen DBT: Mon @ 4. Adult DBT: Tues @ 5pm, Wed @ 10am, Thurs. @ 1PM.
THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY INACTIVE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (updated 11/2023) Skills taught in Group: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Dialectics, and Validation. Group members develop coping techniques to manage intense emotions and behaviors, learn skills to reduce and eliminate impulsive behaviors and ineffective thoughts, learn appropriate ways to create and experience positive emotions, discover the ability to pay attention and live in the present moment, and learn to build positive, strong relationships. BUILD A LIFE WORTH LIVING!
Hosted by Jill Robbins
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68154
THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY INACTIVE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (updated 11/2023) Skills taught in Group: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Dialectics, and Validation. Group members develop coping techniques to manage intense emotions and behaviors, learn skills to reduce and eliminate impulsive behaviors and ineffective thoughts, learn appropriate ways to create and experience positive emotions, discover the ability to pay attention and live in the present moment, and learn to build positive, strong relationships. BUILD A LIFE WORTH LIVING!
Come join a supportive space for college students who feel stuck, lost, or in transition. Through guided emotional exploration, relational reflection, and values-based discussion, students will develop a clearer sense of self and build emotional insight. The group emphasizes self-compassion, identity development, and understanding internal emotional patterns. Details: Starts June 8th (8-week closed group) | Mondays at 12:00pm - 1:15pm CST | Will meet virtually (telehealth link will be provided upon final registration) | 30permeeting/30 per meeting/30permeeting/240 total
Hosted by Ariana Wilson
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner, TLMHC, PLMHP
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68114
Come join a supportive space for college students who feel stuck, lost, or in transition. Through guided emotional exploration, relational reflection, and values-based discussion, students will develop a clearer sense of self and build emotional insight. The group emphasizes self-compassion, identity development, and understanding internal emotional patterns. Details: Starts June 8th (8-week closed group) | Mondays at 12:00pm - 1:15pm CST | Will meet virtually (telehealth link will be provided upon final registration) | 30permeeting/30 per meeting/30permeeting/240 total
Struggling with high-risk behaviors, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges? You’re not alone. ? Our Adult DBT Skills Group is here to help. Learn practical skills, build healthier connections, and find support from both clinicians and peers.
Hosted by Larissa Allison
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68116
Struggling with high-risk behaviors, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges? You’re not alone. ? Our Adult DBT Skills Group is here to help. Learn practical skills, build healthier connections, and find support from both clinicians and peers.
Family DBT Group for parents/guardians with teens who are struggling with high-risk behaviors, facing challenges with emotional regulation, and/or having difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Gain practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which includes strategies for better communication & connection, support from professionals and other families who “get it”, and a safe, structured space to learn & grow together. When teens and parents learn DBT skills side by side, families build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
Hosted by Everwood Mental Health
Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68116
Family DBT Group for parents/guardians with teens who are struggling with high-risk behaviors, facing challenges with emotional regulation, and/or having difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Gain practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which includes strategies for better communication & connection, support from professionals and other families who “get it”, and a safe, structured space to learn & grow together. When teens and parents learn DBT skills side by side, families build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
The Circle of Security® is an innovative intervention program designed to improve the developmental pathway of children and their parents.
Hosted by Play Therapy Omaha
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68154
The Circle of Security® is an innovative intervention program designed to improve the developmental pathway of children and their parents.
This group specializes in understanding anxiety, the development of anxiety, causes of anxiety, and helps clients to manage and eliminate the experience of anxiety. Group is the first Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm and the first Saturday of the month from 11am to 12pm. Group can be attended online or in person. Insurance can be billed for sessions. Please contact the front desk at Verve Collaborative.
Hosted by Theresa Jenkins-Chadwick
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner, PsyD, PLMPH
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68154
This group specializes in understanding anxiety, the development of anxiety, causes of anxiety, and helps clients to manage and eliminate the experience of anxiety. Group is the first Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm and the first Saturday of the month from 11am to 12pm. Group can be attended online or in person. Insurance can be billed for sessions. Please contact the front desk at Verve Collaborative.
Our professionals offer support for clients ranging from 3 years old to older adult. We offer medication management, EMDR, couples therapy, play therapy, PCIT, addiction services, sports psychology, and family therapy. Compassionate Minds Therapy offers a welcoming environment for all ages. We aim to empower our clients in a supportive environment while offering them compassionate care. We understand that many people have reluctance about mental health and addiction treatment, so we created a versatile environment to guide you through your therapeutic journey.
Hosted by Compassionate Minds Therapy
Counselor, LMHP, LADC, APRN, LIMHP
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68154
Our professionals offer support for clients ranging from 3 years old to older adult. We offer medication management, EMDR, couples therapy, play therapy, PCIT, addiction services, sports psychology, and family therapy. Compassionate Minds Therapy offers a welcoming environment for all ages. We aim to empower our clients in a supportive environment while offering them compassionate care. We understand that many people have reluctance about mental health and addiction treatment, so we created a versatile environment to guide you through your therapeutic journey.
An education group focused on teaching about how chronic invalidation can lead to problems in coping. We teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and core mindfulness skills with a focus on practicing a non judgmental stance.
Hosted by Katie Jensen
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68114
An education group focused on teaching about how chronic invalidation can lead to problems in coping. We teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and core mindfulness skills with a focus on practicing a non judgmental stance.
Anger Management group focusing on socially acceptable ways to handle anger emotions through specific interventions. Group is inter-active with participants providing healthy feedback to participating members
Hosted by James Holt LIMHP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LCSW, LISW, CADC
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68152
Anger Management group focusing on socially acceptable ways to handle anger emotions through specific interventions. Group is inter-active with participants providing healthy feedback to participating members
Men's Anger Management group helping men process through different life issues where they see their anger getting away from them.
Hosted by Gregory Tvrdik
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, CPC
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68144
Men's Anger Management group helping men process through different life issues where they see their anger getting away from them.
Luna Counseling and Wellness offers an innovative group approach to address people's need for grief counseling to support them as they experience the loss of a loved one. The goal is to assist in improving life the best we can for a renewed sense of worth in the wake of loss. Ages 19 and up. Please call for details. Group begins April 3rd, 2024 from 10am to 12pm.
Hosted by Marina Luna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, LIMHP, CMSW
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68144
Luna Counseling and Wellness offers an innovative group approach to address people's need for grief counseling to support them as they experience the loss of a loved one. The goal is to assist in improving life the best we can for a renewed sense of worth in the wake of loss. Ages 19 and up. Please call for details. Group begins April 3rd, 2024 from 10am to 12pm.
This 12-week ONLINE workshop is designed to provide tools, support, and community for anyone looking to improve their recovery & motivation skills. Designed for aftercare after residential, IOP, &/or OP treatment. Support for continued behavior change & recovery.
Hosted by Kris J Siemer-Daisley
Counselor, LIMHP, LADC, LCPC
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68154
This 12-week ONLINE workshop is designed to provide tools, support, and community for anyone looking to improve their recovery & motivation skills. Designed for aftercare after residential, IOP, &/or OP treatment. Support for continued behavior change & recovery.
This group will discuss the impact of aging on sexual functioning and satisfaction. We will discuss how sex changes throughout the lifespan, and explore common myths and stereotypes about aging and sexuality. This group will meet for 4 to 6 weeks. For more information, please call Joan Elizabeth Fink @ 402-902-4015.
Hosted by Dr. Joan Elizabeth Fink
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LMHP, LPC, CST
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68114
This group will discuss the impact of aging on sexual functioning and satisfaction. We will discuss how sex changes throughout the lifespan, and explore common myths and stereotypes about aging and sexuality. This group will meet for 4 to 6 weeks. For more information, please call Joan Elizabeth Fink @ 402-902-4015.
This is a skills group that focuses on teaching skills of interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and Core Mindfulness. a minimum of six month commitment is required along with weeky DBT sessions.
Hosted by Michelle Dubay
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LIMHP, LADC, PC
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68127
This is a skills group that focuses on teaching skills of interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and Core Mindfulness. a minimum of six month commitment is required along with weeky DBT sessions.
10 week group course or individual sessions.
Hosted by Anita Akers
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68137
10 week group course or individual sessions.
Gender Fluid Therapeutic Group: This group is intended for anyone ages 19 and older who identify on the gender spectrum, may or may not be struggling with their gender identity, exploring new ways of expressing their gender, or who identify as transgender, gender queer, gender fluid, agender, and any other non-cisgender identity. This group meets every other Tuesday's from 6:30-8:00pm. This group is meant to be social, informational, and will be therapeutically formatted.
Hosted by Michelle S. Wieme
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, NCC, LMHC
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68144
Gender Fluid Therapeutic Group: This group is intended for anyone ages 19 and older who identify on the gender spectrum, may or may not be struggling with their gender identity, exploring new ways of expressing their gender, or who identify as transgender, gender queer, gender fluid, agender, and any other non-cisgender identity. This group meets every other Tuesday's from 6:30-8:00pm. This group is meant to be social, informational, and will be therapeutically formatted.
Family DBT Group for parents/guardians with teens who are struggling with high-risk behaviors, facing challenges with emotional regulation and/or having difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Gain practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which includes strategies for better communication & connection, support from professionals and other families who “get it”, and a safe, structured space to learn & grow together. When teens and parents learn DBT skills side by side, families build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
Hosted by Alexis Koch
Independent Mental Health Practitioner, LIMHP
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68116
Family DBT Group for parents/guardians with teens who are struggling with high-risk behaviors, facing challenges with emotional regulation and/or having difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Gain practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which includes strategies for better communication & connection, support from professionals and other families who “get it”, and a safe, structured space to learn & grow together. When teens and parents learn DBT skills side by side, families build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
Hosted by Danielle Braggs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PLMHP
Group meets in Omaha, NE 68105
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Omaha?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between 50and50 and 50and75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from 100to100 to 100to200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.