Group Therapy

Instead of meeting with a therapist individually, you can be part of a group to share your experiences, support one another, and learn coping strategies. At Recovery Pathways, LLC, with six convenient locations in Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, skilled experts offer group therapy in addition to individualized and family counseling. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.

What is group therapy?

Group therapy at Recovery Pathways, LLC allows you to heal and grow together with other people through shared experiences, mutual support, and guided discussions. You might meet with several other people or as a larger group regularly with a licensed therapist. 

You’ll gather with other people struggling with similar mental health concerns in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment.  

Which conditions can group therapy help address?

Group therapy at Recovery Pathways, LLC can help you manage the following mental health conditions and more:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety 
• Anger management concerns
• Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder and depression
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Substance use disorder
• Trauma
• Adolescent substance use
• Low self-esteem
• Stress
• Grief
• Addictions 
• Relationship challenges

You can learn from your therapist and other people in the group, gaining valuable feedback and compassionate support.

What are the benefits of group therapy?

The advantages you can expect from group therapy at Recovery Pathways, LLC include:

• Emotional and social support
• Fewer feelings of isolation
• Better understanding of your behaviors, emotions, and thoughts
• Enhanced communication skills
• Less stress
• Fewer mental health concerns
• Healing from grief, trauma, or an addiction
• Personal growth
• Self awareness
• Gained perspective from other viewpoints
• Cost effectiveness
• Social connection
• Relapse prevention 
• Improved anger management

You can communicate your thoughts and emotions in a safe space during group therapy sessions at Recovery Pathways, LLC.

Am I a candidate for group therapy?

Many people with mental health conditions are candidates for individual therapy, family and couples counseling, group therapy, or more than one type of counseling. Your specialist completes a psychiatric evaluation to determine which treatment best suits you. They use DSM-5 criteria to assess your emotions, behaviors, thoughts, stress level, trauma, and lifestyle. 

You might be a candidate for GeneSight® testing to determine which medication may be a helpful treatment based on your genes. 

What can I expect during group therapy sessions?

Group therapy sessions at Recovery Pathways, LLC are tailored to the specific challenges you face. During the sessions, you can introduce yourself, ask questions, share concerns, and listen to other group members’ experiences. 

You might meet with your therapist and other members weekly or as needed to optimize healing, learn effective coping skills, or break an addictive habit. 

Recovery Pathways, LLC also offers play therapy for children, recovery coaching, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that may include VIVITROL® or SUBOXONE®. Recovery Pathways, LLC, provides case management if you need community assistance. 

Your therapist follows up to ensure effective outcomes, including an improved quality of life. They’re here for you anytime you have questions or new concerns.

Schedule an evaluation at Recovery Pathways, LLC by phone or request one online today.