Social Skills Group
For 7th and 8th grade boys needing social skills development and practice social skills in a safe play therapy group using Legos.
Hosted by Barbara Holton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
For 7th and 8th grade boys needing social skills development and practice social skills in a safe play therapy group using Legos.
Resolution Counseling Center
Starting therapy should be easy. You can email, call, text, or request a call back. You can see our staff, choose the best therapist for you, see their openings, and request an appointment online. Get started https://www.resolutioncc. com/team We are ...
Hosted by Kat Shushval: Adults, Couples, Meditation
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Millburn, NJ 07041
Starting therapy should be easy. You can email, call, text, or request a call back. You can see our staff, choose the best therapist for you, see their openings, and request an appointment online. Get started https://www.resolutioncc. com/team We are ...
It Takes a Family East Orange
One of our other four locations
Hosted by It Takes A Family
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MDAPN, LCSW, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
One of our other four locations
Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ
The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at ...
Hosted by Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at ...
Womens' Empowerment
Hosted by Expressions Behavioral Health Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
Therapists Training -Inner World Mapping & Mastery
Under my supervision, licensed therapists are learning Mapping & Mastery of the Inner World, a unique approach to achieving personal empowerment.
Hosted by Relationship Solutions NJ
Psychologist, PhD, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
Under my supervision, licensed therapists are learning Mapping & Mastery of the Inner World, a unique approach to achieving personal empowerment.
Strengthen Your Family
A six week group geared at improving communication within the family. Youths and parents attend. Topics covered include discipline and respect, family meetings and communication.
Hosted by Fayon Drakeford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, NJ 07003
A six week group geared at improving communication within the family. Youths and parents attend. Topics covered include discipline and respect, family meetings and communication.
Parent Support Group
Parents of special needs children, ADHD, ASD and others can gain support and parenting skills in our group.
Parents of special needs children, ADHD, ASD and others can gain support and parenting skills in our group.
Aging with Grace
I have formed and facilitated small groups of older adults interested in finding support and insight about the aging body and mind. Learning personal reflective practices that embody a "life well lived" enhance growing older with resilience and joy. If ...
Hosted by Andrea Peyser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
I have formed and facilitated small groups of older adults interested in finding support and insight about the aging body and mind. Learning personal reflective practices that embody a "life well lived" enhance growing older with resilience and joy. If ...
Seize the Day
Group therapy for people struggling with problems of living A group for people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns, have difficulty coping with everyday life, or suffer from social isolation. Through shared experience, the members move toward a balanced and ...
Hosted by Lynne Eisenbrand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07043
Group therapy for people struggling with problems of living A group for people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns, have difficulty coping with everyday life, or suffer from social isolation. Through shared experience, the members move toward a balanced and ...
Adoptive Parents Support Group
The goals of this professionally-led support group are to provide adoptive parents a place to discuss, learn about and receive support for a variety of adoption-related issues. Topics to be discussed include:adoptiive parenting, talking to your children about adoption, creating ...
The goals of this professionally-led support group are to provide adoptive parents a place to discuss, learn about and receive support for a variety of adoption-related issues. Topics to be discussed include:adoptiive parenting, talking to your children about adoption, creating ...
A Beautiful Me
The purpose of this group is to help adolescent girls to learn to love and accept their bodies, and to process their version of "beautiful" with emphasis on their own uniqueness.
Hosted by Family Healing Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
The purpose of this group is to help adolescent girls to learn to love and accept their bodies, and to process their version of "beautiful" with emphasis on their own uniqueness.
Parenting Group / Coping Power
Welcome to a 6-week parenting program for parents/caregivers with children! The Coping Power Program is an interactive skill building program that will provide you with all the tools you need to effectively parent and enhance your relationship with your children. ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Marie Gallios
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Welcome to a 6-week parenting program for parents/caregivers with children! The Coping Power Program is an interactive skill building program that will provide you with all the tools you need to effectively parent and enhance your relationship with your children. ...
Eating Disorder Recovery - Adults
Hosted by Resilience DBT & Eating Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Skills For Big Feelings
An anxiety group for children in the 3rd/4th/5th grade.
Hosted by Kristen Hanisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, NJ 07004
An anxiety group for children in the 3rd/4th/5th grade.
Anger Management Group
Anger Management Group for self referrals and court referrals. The group will focus on members' problems and ways to better handle anger and techniques to help better deal with one's anger.
Hosted by Gerald DeAngelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
Anger Management Group for self referrals and court referrals. The group will focus on members' problems and ways to better handle anger and techniques to help better deal with one's anger.
Trauma Support Group For Women 25+
Discover a transformative journey towards healing in a supportive dynamic environment. Gain skills and tools to manage PTSD And trauma symptoms. Deepen your connection with self. Learn awareness of MINDBODY connection. Design new lifestyle changes to promote health. Modalities IFS, ...
Hosted by Meredith Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Short Hills, NJ 07078
Discover a transformative journey towards healing in a supportive dynamic environment. Gain skills and tools to manage PTSD And trauma symptoms. Deepen your connection with self. Learn awareness of MINDBODY connection. Design new lifestyle changes to promote health. Modalities IFS, ...
Life Controling Addictions Support Group
This 12 step based support group will provide you the tools to overcome and rise above destructive addictions and life controlling issues (grief, anger, and fear0 that are negatively impacting your life. The group also includes individual and family sessions ...
This 12 step based support group will provide you the tools to overcome and rise above destructive addictions and life controlling issues (grief, anger, and fear0 that are negatively impacting your life. The group also includes individual and family sessions ...
Groups For Children
Developing Your Social Skills-Play your way to building cooperation and communication skills.
A Role Play With Barbie & Ken (Girls Play Therapy)-Improve communication, social skills, and self-esteem while role playing and having fun.
Rainbows Children's Group-(Available As An Adult Group) Develop ...
Hosted by Tracie A Sarkar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, NBCFCH, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Developing Your Social Skills-Play your way to building cooperation and communication skills.
A Role Play With Barbie & Ken (Girls Play Therapy)-Improve communication, social skills, and self-esteem while role playing and having fun.
Rainbows Children's Group-(Available As An Adult Group) Develop ...
Creative Community Sundays
This group focuses on maintaining wellness of mind and body. The “Open Studio” provides the freedom of an art studio and the support of a counselor/art therapist. The Center is a safe, nonjudgmental space for expression, growth, and reflection through ...
Hosted by Mary Jo Rolli Codey Center
Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Caldwell, NJ 07006
This group focuses on maintaining wellness of mind and body. The “Open Studio” provides the freedom of an art studio and the support of a counselor/art therapist. The Center is a safe, nonjudgmental space for expression, growth, and reflection through ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Essex County?
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.