Support Groups in New York, NY
Covid 19 Bereavement Support Group
On-line bereavement support group for those impacted by loss due to Covid 19. This group is for adults who face the death of a loved one, or have a loved one in hospital or care facility. The focus is on ...
Hosted by Bess Steiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
On-line bereavement support group for those impacted by loss due to Covid 19. This group is for adults who face the death of a loved one, or have a loved one in hospital or care facility. The focus is on ...
Mind/Body for Infertility
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Hosted by Takara Y Rooks
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
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Anger Management Counseling
Individuals in the anger management group learn to understand the roots beneath anger, recognize early signs of anger and reduce aggressive and impulsive responses. They are taught how to slow down their arousal when angered, so that it can be ...
Hosted by spiral2grow Marriage Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MS, MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Individuals in the anger management group learn to understand the roots beneath anger, recognize early signs of anger and reduce aggressive and impulsive responses. They are taught how to slow down their arousal when angered, so that it can be ...
superision/study group for therapists
This group is for therapists interested in psychoanalytic supervision in a group setting.
For more info. see posting in Peercast.
Hosted by April T Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
This group is for therapists interested in psychoanalytic supervision in a group setting.
For more info. see posting in Peercast.
DBT Group
Hosted by Rachel Guerrero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Person-Centered Encounter Groups
My colleagues and I offer a range of fee-based and site-specific groups and encounter groups for large and small groups such as businesses, organizations, and families. Encounter Groups have a long and valued history within Humanistic Psychology. These groups can ...
Hosted by Sarton Weinraub
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
My colleagues and I offer a range of fee-based and site-specific groups and encounter groups for large and small groups such as businesses, organizations, and families. Encounter Groups have a long and valued history within Humanistic Psychology. These groups can ...
Interpersonal process group
This is an online, long-term group for adults who are interested in examining their "stuck" points in life, be it relationships, depression, anxiety. The focus will be on the "here-and-now", what's happening in the group in real-time, and how it ...
Hosted by Teresa T. Lee
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10028
This is an online, long-term group for adults who are interested in examining their "stuck" points in life, be it relationships, depression, anxiety. The focus will be on the "here-and-now", what's happening in the group in real-time, and how it ...
Transracial Tween Therapy Group
Have you ever wondered -- Who am I? What am I? Where do I come from? What is my story? If you have ever wondered about these things, you are not alone. Join transracial adoptee therapists Ciara McLaughlin & Jessica ...
Hosted by Jessica Kim Gruber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10005
Have you ever wondered -- Who am I? What am I? Where do I come from? What is my story? If you have ever wondered about these things, you are not alone. Join transracial adoptee therapists Ciara McLaughlin & Jessica ...
Men's Processing Group
We want to provide a space for men to show up as their true selves. In this group, we will encourage you to express the deeper emotions and issues you are experiencing, and to connect with others in authentic and ...
Hosted by Max Byck
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
We want to provide a space for men to show up as their true selves. In this group, we will encourage you to express the deeper emotions and issues you are experiencing, and to connect with others in authentic and ...
Mindfulness
Hosted by Dr. Silvia Birklein, SYNC Psychological Services™
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LCAT, BC-DMT, CMA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
Postpartum Support Group - New York
At Lavender, we believe in creating a space where feelings are felt, respected and cared for. The 4-week Postpartum Support Group is open in February to new moms as a virtual forum to connect with others and offers reassurance that ...
Hosted by Courtney Paton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
At Lavender, we believe in creating a space where feelings are felt, respected and cared for. The 4-week Postpartum Support Group is open in February to new moms as a virtual forum to connect with others and offers reassurance that ...
Consultation/Training Group for Mental Health Prof
Consulting/training group on UWS- mental health professionals. in private practice.The group meets weekly, Monday's 615 PM to 745 PM.The focus is to examine, consult and process clinical and contextual material with the group in a safe experiential environment. Processing issues ...
Hosted by Gail Bach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
Consulting/training group on UWS- mental health professionals. in private practice.The group meets weekly, Monday's 615 PM to 745 PM.The focus is to examine, consult and process clinical and contextual material with the group in a safe experiential environment. Processing issues ...
Eating disorder family support/ Emotional Manageme
This is a support groups for family members who have someone struggling with an eating disorder. A second group is for people who wish to develop more emotional management skills, such as DBT skills for people who want to improve ...
Hosted by Gladys Frankel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
This is a support groups for family members who have someone struggling with an eating disorder. A second group is for people who wish to develop more emotional management skills, such as DBT skills for people who want to improve ...
Multicultural Empowerment Support Group!
This is an online support group for adults only. A safe and healing space for BIPOC and White individuals to be transparent, have an open dialogue about their racial/cultural, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other identities, biases, racial trauma, ...
Hosted by Tanjida Afroz
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
This is an online support group for adults only. A safe and healing space for BIPOC and White individuals to be transparent, have an open dialogue about their racial/cultural, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other identities, biases, racial trauma, ...
Cancer Support Group
Cancer can be taxing on a physical, mental, and emotional level. We welcome all individuals who are coping with or recovering from cancer. This group will provide a safe and low pressure space for members to share information and experiences ...
Hosted by Claudia Belmonte
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10075
Cancer can be taxing on a physical, mental, and emotional level. We welcome all individuals who are coping with or recovering from cancer. This group will provide a safe and low pressure space for members to share information and experiences ...
Navigating College & COVID19
This group focuses on providing a safe space for college students who are navigating college life in the midst of a pandemic. Together we will address various topics, provide support, and healthy ways to cope through this transitional period.
Hosted by Jake Hernandez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
This group focuses on providing a safe space for college students who are navigating college life in the midst of a pandemic. Together we will address various topics, provide support, and healthy ways to cope through this transitional period.
Demystifying Intimacy - A Gay Men's Group
If you’re tired of Grindr but baffled by intimacy, this therapist-led group for gay men is your safe place to talk about it. As queer people, we’re taught having a mask helps us survive yet we also want meaningful connections. ...
Hosted by The Sexuality, Attachment, and Trauma Project
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
If you’re tired of Grindr but baffled by intimacy, this therapist-led group for gay men is your safe place to talk about it. As queer people, we’re taught having a mask helps us survive yet we also want meaningful connections. ...
DBT Multi-Family Skills Group
Adolescent and parent attend together. This therapy is helpful in reducing family conflict. Adolescents learn to replace problem behaviors with more adaptive ones. Parents learn to better understand and support their teen in managing emotions and behaviors. 24 sessions
Hosted by Jerome H Kogan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
Adolescent and parent attend together. This therapy is helpful in reducing family conflict. Adolescents learn to replace problem behaviors with more adaptive ones. Parents learn to better understand and support their teen in managing emotions and behaviors. 24 sessions
OCD Treatment Group
Group OCD treatment has been demonstrated to be as effective as individual therapy. I use a customized combination of individual and group treatments to provide a maximally effective and cost efficient intervention.
Hosted by Elliot Kaminetzky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10004
Group OCD treatment has been demonstrated to be as effective as individual therapy. I use a customized combination of individual and group treatments to provide a maximally effective and cost efficient intervention.
Women's Body Image Group
This weekly process group will focus on issues related to body image, including: how our diet culture encourages an unhealthy relationship to food; ways to build self-esteem outside of body shape/size; learning how to use food for nourishment, not punishment; ...
Hosted by Jennifer Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
This weekly process group will focus on issues related to body image, including: how our diet culture encourages an unhealthy relationship to food; ways to build self-esteem outside of body shape/size; learning how to use food for nourishment, not punishment; ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New York?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.