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We serve a diverse population, and provide a safe, private environment which is accessible to all. We are centrally located in the Oklahoma City area and serve people from Bethany, Warr Acres, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, Moore and beyond. In most situations, clients can be seen within a few days of referral. Evening appointments are available.
Hosted by Shanna R Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
We serve a diverse population, and provide a safe, private environment which is accessible to all. We are centrally located in the Oklahoma City area and serve people from Bethany, Warr Acres, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, Moore and beyond. In most situations, clients can be seen within a few days of referral. Evening appointments are available.
Mental Health Group Practice
Hosted by Wanjiru Landers
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Group meets in Owasso, OK 74055
Mental Health Group Practice
Breakthrough Parenting -From Struggle to Cooperation.This Psycho educational group explains and puts in to practice substantially reducing power struggles with your children and Teenagers. The goal being developing trust and self confidence in your children's lives into self actualized adulthood !! Impossible ? NO probable. Continuous enrollment and ongoing classes. ALL AGES children from infancy to adult. Grandparents welcome!!
Hosted by Marilyn A Daniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, BSHS, MS, LPC
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74105
Breakthrough Parenting -From Struggle to Cooperation.This Psycho educational group explains and puts in to practice substantially reducing power struggles with your children and Teenagers. The goal being developing trust and self confidence in your children's lives into self actualized adulthood !! Impossible ? NO probable. Continuous enrollment and ongoing classes. ALL AGES children from infancy to adult. Grandparents welcome!!
SMART Recovery is a free support group for individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. More information can be found at SmartEdmond.com
Hosted by Edmond Counseling and Professional Development
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LADC
Group meets in Edmond, OK 73003
SMART Recovery is a free support group for individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. More information can be found at SmartEdmond.com
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) is an evidence-based parenting program designed to strengthen parent-child relationships and promote secure attachment. It helps parents understand their child's emotional needs and develop skills to support them in regulating emotions, fostering independence, and building self-esteem. The program uses a visual model, the Circle of Security, to guide parents in understanding and responding to their child's needs for both exploration and connection.
Hosted by Valerie Isaacs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, IMH-E®
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74133
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) is an evidence-based parenting program designed to strengthen parent-child relationships and promote secure attachment. It helps parents understand their child's emotional needs and develop skills to support them in regulating emotions, fostering independence, and building self-esteem. The program uses a visual model, the Circle of Security, to guide parents in understanding and responding to their child's needs for both exploration and connection.
The Infertility group is for men and women who struggle with the unique stressors of infertility and treatment. Participants of the group will learn ways to communicate with family and friends about personal and sensitive family building struggles and options. Participants will have opportunity to explore gender differences and similarities with infertility challenges. This group utilizes some art therapy to facilitate the process of expressing emotions.
Hosted by Stephanie Lane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Edmond, OK 73013
The Infertility group is for men and women who struggle with the unique stressors of infertility and treatment. Participants of the group will learn ways to communicate with family and friends about personal and sensitive family building struggles and options. Participants will have opportunity to explore gender differences and similarities with infertility challenges. This group utilizes some art therapy to facilitate the process of expressing emotions.
Together, we rise stronger. A community of care, support, and understanding. This therapeutic group focuses on connecting new mothers, building community, dealing with emotional changes, and developing coping strategies through learning, sharing challenges, experiences, and joys related to motherhood. Soonercare or private pay accepted. Reach out and let's see if this group would be a great fit for you! This will be held Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30 PM. Sessions are available in person and over Telehealth.
Hosted by Summer Bicknell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, LPC-C
Together, we rise stronger. A community of care, support, and understanding. This therapeutic group focuses on connecting new mothers, building community, dealing with emotional changes, and developing coping strategies through learning, sharing challenges, experiences, and joys related to motherhood. Soonercare or private pay accepted. Reach out and let's see if this group would be a great fit for you! This will be held Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30 PM. Sessions are available in person and over Telehealth.
This small group focuses on the process of trauma, power and abuse, grounding and self-soothing, and healthy relationships. This is a "closed group" meaning that no new members are added until the curriculum has been completed so as to increase the feeling of safety for participants. The curriculum was created by psychologist, Stephanie Covington, PhD. Read more about Dr. Covington and her work here https://www.stephaniecovington.com/. To be considered for the group, please contact me for a discussion. I look forward to hearing from you!
Hosted by Laura Savage
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74107
This small group focuses on the process of trauma, power and abuse, grounding and self-soothing, and healthy relationships. This is a "closed group" meaning that no new members are added until the curriculum has been completed so as to increase the feeling of safety for participants. The curriculum was created by psychologist, Stephanie Covington, PhD. Read more about Dr. Covington and her work here https://www.stephaniecovington.com/. To be considered for the group, please contact me for a discussion. I look forward to hearing from you!
Heritage Therapeutic Services have several therapists who not have their graduate degrees but have certifications in PCIT, domestic violence intervention, Nurturing Parenting and many other certifications. Please visit our website to see more at Heritage-Therapy.com
Hosted by Christiana Aggreh
Licensed Professional Counselor, BSW, MHR, LPC
Group meets in Norman, OK 73069
Heritage Therapeutic Services have several therapists who not have their graduate degrees but have certifications in PCIT, domestic violence intervention, Nurturing Parenting and many other certifications. Please visit our website to see more at Heritage-Therapy.com
Self-Worth is the foundation of who we are as human beings and in today's world highly sought after. It plays a role in every decision we make and in every relationship we have. This eight week program is designed for anybody who desires the freedom that comes with living in positive self worth and secure attachment. The Making Sense of Your Worth curriculum follows a step-by-step process of gaining positive self worth. It was created by Cindy R. Lee, LCSW in partnership with HALO Project International and participants in the program show an increase in positive self-worth upon completion.
Hosted by Silver Springs Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Self-Worth is the foundation of who we are as human beings and in today's world highly sought after. It plays a role in every decision we make and in every relationship we have. This eight week program is designed for anybody who desires the freedom that comes with living in positive self worth and secure attachment. The Making Sense of Your Worth curriculum follows a step-by-step process of gaining positive self worth. It was created by Cindy R. Lee, LCSW in partnership with HALO Project International and participants in the program show an increase in positive self-worth upon completion.
Flourish Wellness hosts up to 6-8 adults where we will eat some sort of take out or fast food for dinner and have a process group to follow with licensed therapists and/or counselors in-training. The expectations to attend are: must be in weight range and following meal plan and/or intuitive eating plan, must be behavior free for 72 hours prior to group, must be seeing outpatient treatment team (therapist, dietitian, and/or psychiatrist), and the self-pay cost of $35 per person (meal is accounted for in the cost that is provided at dinner).
Hosted by Flourish Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEDS-S
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74114
Flourish Wellness hosts up to 6-8 adults where we will eat some sort of take out or fast food for dinner and have a process group to follow with licensed therapists and/or counselors in-training. The expectations to attend are: must be in weight range and following meal plan and/or intuitive eating plan, must be behavior free for 72 hours prior to group, must be seeing outpatient treatment team (therapist, dietitian, and/or psychiatrist), and the self-pay cost of $35 per person (meal is accounted for in the cost that is provided at dinner).
We provide psychiatric medication management with a personal touch. Whether this is your first time addressing your mental health needs or if it's old hat for you, we make medication management accessible to all. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you'll feel the difference from the moment you walk through our doors. We also work closely with therapists in the community, recognizing that medication alone isn't the answer long term; we feel that medication and therapy go hand-in-hand.
Hosted by Brenda Richards
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN-CN, AGNP, PMHNP-B
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74105
We provide psychiatric medication management with a personal touch. Whether this is your first time addressing your mental health needs or if it's old hat for you, we make medication management accessible to all. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you'll feel the difference from the moment you walk through our doors. We also work closely with therapists in the community, recognizing that medication alone isn't the answer long term; we feel that medication and therapy go hand-in-hand.
Anger Management Group: This therapy group is designed for individuals struggling with anger management issues and court order. It provides a structured and supportive environment to explore the underlying causes of anger, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills. All our Failitators are CAMS certified by National anger management association (NAMA)
Hosted by Creative Consultant Counseling Agency,Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAMII
Anger Management Group: This therapy group is designed for individuals struggling with anger management issues and court order. It provides a structured and supportive environment to explore the underlying causes of anger, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills. All our Failitators are CAMS certified by National anger management association (NAMA)
We provide psychiatric medication management with a personal touch. Whether this is your first time addressing your mental health needs or if it's old hat for you, we make medication management accessible to all. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you'll feel the difference from the moment you walk through our doors. We also work closely with therapists in the community, recognizing that medication alone isn't the answer long term; we feel that medication and therapy go hand-in-hand.
Hosted by Jeffrey Owen
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74105
We provide psychiatric medication management with a personal touch. Whether this is your first time addressing your mental health needs or if it's old hat for you, we make medication management accessible to all. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you'll feel the difference from the moment you walk through our doors. We also work closely with therapists in the community, recognizing that medication alone isn't the answer long term; we feel that medication and therapy go hand-in-hand.
We are a clinic with a mixture of Psychologist, Psychiatrist, LCSW, and LPC. Currently looking for new patients, we accept all major insurances ACCEPT medicaid.
Hosted by William Franklin Schmid
Group meets in Norman, OK 73072
We are a clinic with a mixture of Psychologist, Psychiatrist, LCSW, and LPC. Currently looking for new patients, we accept all major insurances ACCEPT medicaid.
Eternal Embrace is a experiential group to help people learn to cope with grief in healthy ways and to practice rituals to honor their loved ones. Through mindfulness, values exploration, and somatic awareness, participants learn to hold grief with compassion while taking meaningful steps forward. We honor loss as a transformative experience, exploring its spiritual and existential dimensions. Guided exercises, group sharing, and creative practices foster connection, resilience, and a deepened sense of purpose. This is a space to move beyond avoidance, embrace the full range of emotions, and rediscover what truly matters in life.
Hosted by Sarah Whitewater
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CIMHP
Eternal Embrace is a experiential group to help people learn to cope with grief in healthy ways and to practice rituals to honor their loved ones. Through mindfulness, values exploration, and somatic awareness, participants learn to hold grief with compassion while taking meaningful steps forward. We honor loss as a transformative experience, exploring its spiritual and existential dimensions. Guided exercises, group sharing, and creative practices foster connection, resilience, and a deepened sense of purpose. This is a space to move beyond avoidance, embrace the full range of emotions, and rediscover what truly matters in life.
The group works through common themes of Grief, supporting each other on the path of grieving. Common themes: Understanding the grief process, taking care of self, honoring the memory of the lost loved one, support from relationships during grieving, emotions, uniqueness of each person in grief. The group is 8-10, closed after the second session.
Hosted by Kay Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74133
The group works through common themes of Grief, supporting each other on the path of grieving. Common themes: Understanding the grief process, taking care of self, honoring the memory of the lost loved one, support from relationships during grieving, emotions, uniqueness of each person in grief. The group is 8-10, closed after the second session.
A small group experience for therapists, nurses, physicians, teachers, or 1st responders who want to practice self-care and experience recovery from the chronic stress resulting from being in a helping profession. The group format is a 'closed' 8-week structure meeting for 1.0-1.5 each session x2 monthly. Beginning mid-January, 2019.
Hosted by L. Chris Cannida, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CCTP
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74145
A small group experience for therapists, nurses, physicians, teachers, or 1st responders who want to practice self-care and experience recovery from the chronic stress resulting from being in a helping profession. The group format is a 'closed' 8-week structure meeting for 1.0-1.5 each session x2 monthly. Beginning mid-January, 2019.
DBT skills training group teaches you new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflicts in relationships. There are four sets of skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Research indicates that these skills are highly effective at managing unwanted emotions, thoughts and behaviors. The group operates more like a class than traditional group therapy: homework is assigned to practice skills between sessions and it takes 6 months to complete. Please note that before beginning skills training, we need to complete an intake assessment to determine your treatment needs, appropriateness-of-fit and to complete required paperwork.
Hosted by Tulsa Dialectical Behavior Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Tulsa, OK 74114
DBT skills training group teaches you new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflicts in relationships. There are four sets of skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Research indicates that these skills are highly effective at managing unwanted emotions, thoughts and behaviors. The group operates more like a class than traditional group therapy: homework is assigned to practice skills between sessions and it takes 6 months to complete. Please note that before beginning skills training, we need to complete an intake assessment to determine your treatment needs, appropriateness-of-fit and to complete required paperwork.
Substance Use Disorder Issues; Family Systems; Values Clarification
Hosted by Ricky Huggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, M-Div, D-Min, M Ed, LADC-S, LPC-S
Group meets in Poteau, OK 74953
Substance Use Disorder Issues; Family Systems; Values Clarification
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Oklahoma?
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.