Group Therapy
Group Therapy, Support Groups, and IOP in Las Vegas
Sitting in a room with people who get what you're going through changes things. Group therapy costs less than individual sessions, works as well for many concerns, and shows you other people in Las Vegas feel the same way. Here's how therapy groups, free support groups, and intensive outpatient programs differ, and where to find each across the valley.
Last verified October 2026. Reviewed by a licensed Nevada clinician.
Group Therapy, Support Groups, and IOP: What's the Difference?
| Type | Led by | Typical schedule | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy group | Licensed therapist | Weekly, 60 to 120 minutes | About $30 to $80 a session, often covered by insurance | Anxiety, depression, social anxiety, grief, anger, life changes |
| DBT skills group | Trained DBT therapist | Weekly, about 2 to 2.5 hours, for 6 months or more | Varies, sliding scale at UNLV | Intense emotions, BPD, self-harm, impulsive choices |
| Support group | Peers, sometimes a facilitator | Weekly or monthly, often drop-in | Free | Ongoing connection, families, recovery, grief |
| Intensive outpatient program (IOP) | Treatment team | About 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, for several weeks | Usually billed to insurance | Symptoms too strong for weekly therapy, or stepping down after a hospital stay |
| Partial hospitalization program (PHP) | Treatment team | About 4 to 6 hours a day, up to 5 days a week | Usually billed to insurance | Needing daily structure without staying overnight |
Does Group Therapy Work?
Yes. A 2021 review of 329 randomized trials with more than 27,000 patients found group and individual therapy worked equally well across 12 conditions when the treatment and number of sessions matched. Group also offers something individual sessions don't: hearing your own struggle in someone else's words, and practicing new skills with real people.
What to Expect at Your First Group
- A short intake or screening first, so the group fits you
- Usually 5 to 10 people in a therapy group, plus one or two leaders
- Ground rules on confidentiality: what's said in group stays in group
- No pressure to share on day one. Listening counts
- The same group each week, so trust builds over time
Nervous? Nearly everyone feels nervous before a first group. Tell the leader, and they'll help you ease in.
Therapy Groups and DBT Skills Groups in Las Vegas and Henderson
Licensed therapists across Las Vegas and Henderson run groups for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, and life changes, plus DBT skills groups for intense emotions. Group openings change month to month, so tell us what kind of group you want, and we'll email you options within 24 hours.
UNLV The PRACTICE
University training clinic with sliding-scale fees. Offers an adult DBT skills group, plus ACT, CBT, and interpersonal therapy groups. Enrollment starts with an intake.
Address: 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Phone: (702) 895-1532
Website: unlv.edu/thepractice
What DBT Skills Groups Teach
DBT skills groups teach four sets of skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Groups usually meet weekly for about two hours, and a full cycle runs six months or more. DBT was built for borderline personality disorder and also helps teens and adults with intense emotions, self-harm, or impulsive choices.
Looking for a Therapy Group in Las Vegas?
About 2 minutes. Free. We’ll email you within 24 hours with providers who have openings.
Free Mental Health Support Groups in Las Vegas and Henderson
Meeting days change, so check each group's website or call before you go.
NAMI Southern Nevada
Free peer-led support groups for adults, families, and youth ages 8 to 17, plus free classes such as Family-to-Family. In person in Las Vegas and Henderson, with some groups on Zoom.
Address: 2820 W Charleston Blvd, Bldg B, Ste 19, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 890-9729
Website: namisouthernnevada.org
DBSA Southern Nevada
Peer support groups for depression and bipolar disorder, in person and on Zoom. Call or text to confirm meeting times.
Phone: (702) 625-0495
Website: dbsasouthernnv.org
The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada
Free drop-in peer groups for LGBTQ+ adults, including gender, Black LGBTQ+, and Spanish-language groups.
Address: 401 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 733-9800
Website: thecenterlv.org
Southern Nevada Recovery Community Center
Free peer-run center hosting AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Al-Anon, and other recovery groups. Run by Foundation for Recovery.
Address: 4800 Alpine Pl, Ste 12, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (702) 257-8199
Website: forrecovery.org
Alcoholics Anonymous, Las Vegas Central Office
24-hour hotline and a full list of meetings across the valley.
Address: 1515 E Tropicana Ave, Ste 710, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 598-1888
Website: lvcentraloffice.org
Narcotics Anonymous, Southern Nevada
Helpline and meeting list for NA meetings across Southern Nevada.
Phone: (888) 495-3222
Website: region51na.org
Al-Anon and Alateen
Support for family members and friends of people who drink, with meetings across Las Vegas and Henderson.
Phone: (702) 615-9494
Website: nevadaal-anon.org
SMART Recovery
Science-based recovery meetings in Las Vegas and online, including a group for family and friends.
Website: smartrecovery.org
Gamblers Anonymous of Southern Nevada
Free peer meetings for gambling problems across Las Vegas and Henderson.
Phone: (702) 529-0202
Website: gasn.info
Nathan Adelson Hospice Grief Support
Free grief support groups led by counselors, open to anyone in the community.
Address: 4131 University Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 796-3167
Website: nah.org
Adam's Place
Free grief groups for children, teens, and parents.
Phone: (702) 501-0988
Website: adamsplacelv.org
GriefShare
Church-hosted grief groups across Las Vegas and Henderson, many starting each fall.
Website: griefshare.org
Las Vegas Vet Center
Free counseling and groups for veterans, service members, and families.
Address: 7455 W Washington Ave, Ste 240, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: (702) 791-9170
Website: va.gov/las-vegas-vet-center
Henderson Vet Center
Free counseling and groups for veterans, service members, and families in Henderson.
Address: 400 N Stephanie St, Ste 180, Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 791-9100
Website: va.gov/henderson-vet-center
Nevada PEP
Free family peer support and support groups for parents of kids with mental health needs.
Phone: (702) 388-8899
Website: nvpep.org
Nevada Warmline
Talk with a trained peer by phone, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Not a crisis line.
Phone: (775) 241-4212
More groups by topic: grief support in our grief counseling guide, new parent groups in our postpartum guide, and gambling groups in our gambling addiction guide.
Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs in Las Vegas
An IOP gives you several hours of group-based treatment a few days a week while you live at home, and often while you keep working. A PHP gives you a full treatment day, up to five days a week. Both fit when weekly therapy isn't enough, or when you're stepping down after a hospital stay.
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Adult and teen PHP and IOP, with separate mental health and substance use tracks, CBT and DBT, plus programs for older adults and military members.
Phone: (877) 663-7976
Website: desertparkway.com
Spring Mountain Treatment Center
Adult IOP in the morning, afternoon, or evening, with telehealth available, plus a women's IOP, a postpartum IOP, and an after-school IOP for teens 12 to 17.
Address: 7000 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: (702) 322-1919
Website: springmountaintreatmentcenter.com
Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital
Adult PHP and IOP, a chemical dependency IOP, and a teen PHP, in Henderson.
Address: 3021 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (855) 358-1424
Website: sevenhillsbi.com
Nevada Medicaid covers IOP and PHP for adults with serious mental illness and youth with serious emotional disturbance, with prior authorization. Medicare has covered IOP since January 2024.
Two Stories From Around the Valley
These stories are examples, not real people or reviews.
Rosa, East Las Vegas
Rosa, 45, is a housekeeper at a downtown hotel. After her mother died, she stopped sleeping and stopped calling friends. Weekly therapy felt out of reach on her budget, so she joined a free grief group at Nathan Adelson Hospice and went every week for two months. Hearing other people say what she felt, Rosa says, made the grief feel less lonely.
Jordan, Summerlin
Jordan, 19, took a semester off at UNLV after panic attacks and a short hospital stay. Weekly therapy wasn't enough at first, so Jordan started an adult IOP three mornings a week. After six weeks, Jordan moved to a weekly anxiety group co-led by Tyler, a supervised therapist intern, and went back to classes in the spring.
What Group Therapy Costs in Las Vegas
Group therapy usually costs about $30 to $80 a session, often half or less of individual therapy. Nevada Medicaid covers group therapy. Medicare Part B covers group therapy, IOP, and PHP. Most employer plans cover group therapy and IOP as mental health care. Support groups are free.
| Type of care | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Support group | Free |
| Group therapy session | About $30 to $80 |
| Individual therapy with a fully licensed therapist | About $125 and up |
| IOP or PHP | Billed to insurance, cost varies by plan |
See our Insurance and Cost guide or free and low-cost options.
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Group Therapy FAQ
Where can I find group therapy in Las Vegas?
UNLV's training clinic runs sliding-scale therapy groups, including DBT skills. Desert Parkway, Spring Mountain, and Seven Hills run intensive outpatient programs. For a weekly group with a licensed therapist, tell us what you need, and we'll email you options within 24 hours.
Where can I find group therapy in Henderson?
Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital in Henderson runs adult IOP and PHP. NAMI Southern Nevada holds a family support group at Paseo Verde Library, the Henderson Vet Center runs groups for veterans, and GriefShare groups meet at several Henderson churches. For a weekly therapy group, tell us what you need, and we'll email you options within 24 hours.
Are there free mental health support groups in Las Vegas?
Yes. NAMI Southern Nevada, DBSA Southern Nevada, The LGBTQ+ Center, and the Southern Nevada Recovery Community Center all host free groups. Grief groups through Nathan Adelson Hospice and Adam's Place are free too.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
For many conditions, yes. A review of 329 randomized trials found group and individual therapy worked equally well when the treatment matched.
How much does group therapy cost?
Usually about $30 to $80 a session without insurance. Many plans, including Nevada Medicaid and Medicare, cover group therapy.
What is an intensive outpatient program?
An IOP is structured, group-based treatment for several hours a day, a few days a week, while you live at home. IOPs fit people who need more than weekly therapy but not a hospital stay.
What's the difference between IOP and PHP?
PHP is more intensive, usually 4 to 6 hours a day, up to five days a week. IOP usually runs about 3 hours a day, three days a week.
Does Nevada Medicaid cover IOP?
Yes, for adults with serious mental illness and youth with serious emotional disturbance, with prior authorization. Ask the program to check your coverage.
What is a DBT skills group?
A DBT skills group teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, usually in weekly sessions of about two hours over six months or more.
Do I have to talk in group therapy?
No. You choose how much to share. Many people listen for the first few sessions.
Ready to Find a Group?
Tell us what you need. Within 24 hours, we'll email you with vetted providers and groups with openings. Free.
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