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The parenting group focuses on healthy family functioning, parental responsibility, best parenting practices, and child developmental stages. The groups are held at both the Los Lunas and Belen locations and are offered almost everyday.
Hosted by Heart & Soul of NM, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
The parenting group focuses on healthy family functioning, parental responsibility, best parenting practices, and child developmental stages. The groups are held at both the Los Lunas and Belen locations and are offered almost everyday.
We have one of few State certified programs to treat alcohol and drug addiction/recovery. We offer an evidence-based effective program with our physician onsite to assist our clients in their recovery.
Hosted by Rio Grande Counseling & Guidance Services
We have one of few State certified programs to treat alcohol and drug addiction/recovery. We offer an evidence-based effective program with our physician onsite to assist our clients in their recovery.
At Self-Discovery Recovery (SDR) we take pride in helping clients strengthen their independence to unlock their true potential. Our therapists will listen to you as you describe your needs and we will work alongside you and assist you every step of the way towards achieving your goals. Our clinicians as a team are qualified and dedicated towards providing the following services for our community: Assessment and diagnosis Crisis intervention Treatment planning Individual therapy Group therapy (if the minimum number of dedicated clients consent to participate) Comprehensive Community Support Services ASAM Level I Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency treatment.
Hosted by Gerasimos Demosthenis Klonis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
At Self-Discovery Recovery (SDR) we take pride in helping clients strengthen their independence to unlock their true potential. Our therapists will listen to you as you describe your needs and we will work alongside you and assist you every step of the way towards achieving your goals. Our clinicians as a team are qualified and dedicated towards providing the following services for our community: Assessment and diagnosis Crisis intervention Treatment planning Individual therapy Group therapy (if the minimum number of dedicated clients consent to participate) Comprehensive Community Support Services ASAM Level I Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency treatment.
You Matter Counseling Services, LLC is a mental health agency providing individual therapy for teenagers (ages 14 and up), and young adults. Our therapist specializes in working with clients struggling with suicidal-ideation, self-harm, self-acceptance, life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, managing work, school, etc. ?
Hosted by You Matter Counseling Services, LLC
You Matter Counseling Services, LLC is a mental health agency providing individual therapy for teenagers (ages 14 and up), and young adults. Our therapist specializes in working with clients struggling with suicidal-ideation, self-harm, self-acceptance, life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, managing work, school, etc. ?
Group Therapy offered 3 times per week for relapse prevention, recovery-related issues, dual diagnosis.
Hosted by Solutions Treatment Center
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Group Therapy offered 3 times per week for relapse prevention, recovery-related issues, dual diagnosis.
Psychiatry practice serving adults, adolescents, and children throughout New Mexico, including Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos.
Hosted by Shannon Starkey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Psychiatry practice serving adults, adolescents, and children throughout New Mexico, including Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos.
Detailed and data filled supportive and caring 8 week group workshop on Autistic identity.
Detailed and data filled supportive and caring 8 week group workshop on Autistic identity.
This 10-week group offers a gentle introduction to body-based skills for working with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Using principles from Somatic Experiencing, participants learn to notice nervous system responses, build body awareness, and develop tools that support greater ease and resilience in daily life. Personal trauma stories will not be shared. Co-regulation and self-regulation at the same time over a cuppa. 90 minute sessions. Pres and BCBS Medicaid accepted.
Hosted by Farah Sultan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
This 10-week group offers a gentle introduction to body-based skills for working with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Using principles from Somatic Experiencing, participants learn to notice nervous system responses, build body awareness, and develop tools that support greater ease and resilience in daily life. Personal trauma stories will not be shared. Co-regulation and self-regulation at the same time over a cuppa. 90 minute sessions. Pres and BCBS Medicaid accepted.
Create a life of passion and purpose by experiencing deeper intimacy and connection with like minded women.
Hosted by Carrie Tansey Ishee
Counselor, MA, LPAT, LPCC, ATR, PCC
Create a life of passion and purpose by experiencing deeper intimacy and connection with like minded women.
Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, job, or identify this group is intended to be a sacred space of feeling into our grief while in community. Although largely forgotten in modern culture, keening was practice of ritualized lamenting. We once had a deep connection and practice of grieving with others and sharing our burden of loss. The "Bean Chaointe" (Women Keener) was a "great crier", and would embody the energy of the grief into Song. Our time together will include both passive sound experience and time for sharing.
Hosted by Lyndsey McAdams
Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, job, or identify this group is intended to be a sacred space of feeling into our grief while in community. Although largely forgotten in modern culture, keening was practice of ritualized lamenting. We once had a deep connection and practice of grieving with others and sharing our burden of loss. The "Bean Chaointe" (Women Keener) was a "great crier", and would embody the energy of the grief into Song. Our time together will include both passive sound experience and time for sharing.
Lion Wolf Solutions offers an online group therapy experience for those struggling with grief and loss. Learn the skills and tools needed to continue on life's journey, with others facing similar situations. Join the group from the comfort and safety of your own home and process your feelings however you feel most comfortable. Our therapists will guide you and provide you the tools necessary to move forward in life, while acknowledging the significant pain the loss of someone you love brings.
Hosted by Lion Wolf Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lion Wolf Solutions offers an online group therapy experience for those struggling with grief and loss. Learn the skills and tools needed to continue on life's journey, with others facing similar situations. Join the group from the comfort and safety of your own home and process your feelings however you feel most comfortable. Our therapists will guide you and provide you the tools necessary to move forward in life, while acknowledging the significant pain the loss of someone you love brings.
This online support group explores the emotional toll of living under patriarchy and climate collapse. Patriarchy is more than power; it is a system that devalues intuition, rest, community, and connection with nature. It affects everyone and under its weight, life becomes commodified, work exhausting, and people disconnected. This group offers a space to share grief, fear, and confusion without pressure to fix. We will build community through deep listening and curiosity. Open to all seeking connection and healing. Starts: First week of November | 90-minute sessions | Max: 10 members No answers needed, just your real self.
Hosted by Heather Dawn Hines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
This online support group explores the emotional toll of living under patriarchy and climate collapse. Patriarchy is more than power; it is a system that devalues intuition, rest, community, and connection with nature. It affects everyone and under its weight, life becomes commodified, work exhausting, and people disconnected. This group offers a space to share grief, fear, and confusion without pressure to fix. We will build community through deep listening and curiosity. Open to all seeking connection and healing. Starts: First week of November | 90-minute sessions | Max: 10 members No answers needed, just your real self.
You don't want therapy rn, but you're ready to explore who you are and what you want, in a safe, confidential community. No writing experience necessary. All you need is your curiosity, your willingness to gently and safely explore what scares you, and a secure internet connection. Cost: pay from the heart. New waiting list for this private online 6-week process writing group. Creative explorations of fear-based boundaries and how-to strategies for getting unstuck, making a plan, and taking action.
You don't want therapy rn, but you're ready to explore who you are and what you want, in a safe, confidential community. No writing experience necessary. All you need is your curiosity, your willingness to gently and safely explore what scares you, and a secure internet connection. Cost: pay from the heart. New waiting list for this private online 6-week process writing group. Creative explorations of fear-based boundaries and how-to strategies for getting unstuck, making a plan, and taking action.
Learn about relapse prevention and create a sober support system.
Hosted by Evolvement Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LADAC
Learn about relapse prevention and create a sober support system.
I have led and co-led clinical case consultation, supervision groups and ethics trainings, dream workshops and supportive group psychotherapy.
Hosted by Carla Kleefeld
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LPCC
I have led and co-led clinical case consultation, supervision groups and ethics trainings, dream workshops and supportive group psychotherapy.
A wide-ranging approach to teaching healthy and effective communication to be applied in everyday life and relationships. In this group we explore healthy vs. unhealthy anger and practice coping skills for anger and stress management. Group members are introduced to the different types of abuse and warning signs of potentially abusive relationships. Group members share life experiences and role-play scenarios. This group is for those interested in improving their communication skills and seeking self-control. The group setting is conducive to domestic violence education while maintaining a comfortable and confidential environment.
Hosted by Jeannie Montoya
A wide-ranging approach to teaching healthy and effective communication to be applied in everyday life and relationships. In this group we explore healthy vs. unhealthy anger and practice coping skills for anger and stress management. Group members are introduced to the different types of abuse and warning signs of potentially abusive relationships. Group members share life experiences and role-play scenarios. This group is for those interested in improving their communication skills and seeking self-control. The group setting is conducive to domestic violence education while maintaining a comfortable and confidential environment.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unhelpful patterns? Cultivating Calm offers a supportive space to reduce stress, improve communication, and reconnect-with yourself and others. Join us to build healthier boundaries, manage anxiety, and find more calm in daily life. Led by experienced therapists in a safe, welcoming group setting. Limited spots available. To sign up, submit a contact form on our website or give our office a call and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
Hosted by ReNewNM Therapy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCSW
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unhelpful patterns? Cultivating Calm offers a supportive space to reduce stress, improve communication, and reconnect-with yourself and others. Join us to build healthier boundaries, manage anxiety, and find more calm in daily life. Led by experienced therapists in a safe, welcoming group setting. Limited spots available. To sign up, submit a contact form on our website or give our office a call and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
This online group offers an experiential environment to work with other dedicated clinicians to build more professional capacities and skills. In this group, therapists can grow capacity to build and maintain a practice you love, enhance your ability to work effectively with transference, aggression, desire, defense, and resistance, improve your relationship to money and charge a fee that feels commensurate with your work, understand how your history impacts your relationship with your clients, develop a greater sense of professional identity, reduce burnout out, imposter syndrome, and isolation; increase resilience and joy, grow case conceptualization skills, improve work-life balance.
This online group offers an experiential environment to work with other dedicated clinicians to build more professional capacities and skills. In this group, therapists can grow capacity to build and maintain a practice you love, enhance your ability to work effectively with transference, aggression, desire, defense, and resistance, improve your relationship to money and charge a fee that feels commensurate with your work, understand how your history impacts your relationship with your clients, develop a greater sense of professional identity, reduce burnout out, imposter syndrome, and isolation; increase resilience and joy, grow case conceptualization skills, improve work-life balance.
Anchors of Change Psychotherapy is a small private practice located in Rio Rancho, NM providing in-person and telehealth therapy to all New Mexicans. Anchors of Change Psyc. is ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!
Anchors of Change Psychotherapy is a small private practice located in Rio Rancho, NM providing in-person and telehealth therapy to all New Mexicans. Anchors of Change Psyc. is ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!
Are you ready to heal yourself and/or your relationship? Walking on eggshells? Frustrated in the bedroom? Kids acting out? You are not alone! Many people struggle with these issues and may give up before finding solutions. Counseling Las Cruces can help! We have a staff of licensed therapists each with unique talents. We are dedicated to helping you get along better in your relationships and your life. Together, we can determining what is keeping you from reaching your goals, and then make a plan to overcome the obstacles and feel better!
Hosted by Andrea S Dresser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CLE
Are you ready to heal yourself and/or your relationship? Walking on eggshells? Frustrated in the bedroom? Kids acting out? You are not alone! Many people struggle with these issues and may give up before finding solutions. Counseling Las Cruces can help! We have a staff of licensed therapists each with unique talents. We are dedicated to helping you get along better in your relationships and your life. Together, we can determining what is keeping you from reaching your goals, and then make a plan to overcome the obstacles and feel better!
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New Mexico?
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.