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.
OCD Get out of Your Comfort Zone Group
Group is led by Dr Hank Srednicki for OCD and is currently offered via secure video teletherapy.
Hosted by Henry Srednicki
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT, BCN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Group is led by Dr Hank Srednicki for OCD and is currently offered via secure video teletherapy.
Professional/Career virtual Coaching
After several years in doing clinical work, I have identified a huge gap in the areas of financial wellness in our communities. 4 year ago I became licensed as a financial coach/advisor to help more individuals and families with providing ...
Hosted by Private Care Management, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
After several years in doing clinical work, I have identified a huge gap in the areas of financial wellness in our communities. 4 year ago I became licensed as a financial coach/advisor to help more individuals and families with providing ...
Meditation 4 week series - new themes each month
Please join me in person for a 4 week meditation series beginning in March in Montclair. We will spend our hour together practicing a meditation, discussing the benefits of meditation, and building meditation practices. For March our focus will be ...
Hosted by Ginny Laracy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Please join me in person for a 4 week meditation series beginning in March in Montclair. We will spend our hour together practicing a meditation, discussing the benefits of meditation, and building meditation practices. For March our focus will be ...
DBT Skills Group- Adults
Empower Your Life with DBT Skills Group! Get ready to take charge of your emotions, relationships, and personal growth by joining our weekly group. You will be joined by like-minded individuals who share similar journeys and are there to provide ...
Hosted by Kathleen Shaughnessy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Verona, NJ 07044
Empower Your Life with DBT Skills Group! Get ready to take charge of your emotions, relationships, and personal growth by joining our weekly group. You will be joined by like-minded individuals who share similar journeys and are there to provide ...
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 ...
Body Image Group/Teen Girls
One group for teen girls and one for adult women dealing with body image issues. Cognitive dissonance group employing cognitive and behavioral methods to combat thin ideal image pervasive in our society.
Hosted by Ellen Gamza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
One group for teen girls and one for adult women dealing with body image issues. Cognitive dissonance group employing cognitive and behavioral methods to combat thin ideal image pervasive in our society.
One Spirit ~ Many Hearts: A Group For Women
I created One Spirit ~ Many Hearts is a psychotherapy group for women that harnesses the power of shared experience, life wisdom and mutual support. Together, we work through life’s challenges in a close, highly supportive, caring, respectful environment. One ...
Hosted by Angela DeCandia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
I created One Spirit ~ Many Hearts is a psychotherapy group for women that harnesses the power of shared experience, life wisdom and mutual support. Together, we work through life’s challenges in a close, highly supportive, caring, respectful environment. One ...
Women In Transition
This is a group for women going through life transitions. Find support from others experiencing change in work, relationship, or phase of life. NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING
Hosted by Robin Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maplewood, NJ 07040
This is a group for women going through life transitions. Find support from others experiencing change in work, relationship, or phase of life. NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING
Verne Psychotherapy and Wellness
Hosted by Brigid Geary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07043
College Readiness Support Group Stellar Counseling
The transition from high school to college can be challenging. At Stellar Counseling Services, our goal is to offer you a safe and supportive space to explore the emotions that come with this big life change. The College Readiness Support ...
Hosted by Caroline Francisco Stellar Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
The transition from high school to college can be challenging. At Stellar Counseling Services, our goal is to offer you a safe and supportive space to explore the emotions that come with this big life change. The College Readiness Support ...
ADHD/Executive Functioning
Topics Include: Planning, Organization, Task Initiation, Working-Memory, Mental Flexibility, and Attention. Groups are
Hosted by Joseph LaBelle
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Topics Include: Planning, Organization, Task Initiation, Working-Memory, Mental Flexibility, and Attention. Groups are
Daniel Edelman Psy.D. PC
Daniel Edelman's Psy.D, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice providing psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluation and testing of children, adolescents, adults, couples and family-level intervention. Our staff of clinicians have diverse backgrounds with extensive experience and training. They provide highly ...
Hosted by Daniel Edelman Psy.D PC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Verona, NJ 07044
Daniel Edelman's Psy.D, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice providing psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluation and testing of children, adolescents, adults, couples and family-level intervention. Our staff of clinicians have diverse backgrounds with extensive experience and training. They provide highly ...
Support Group for Care Givers
This group offers support for care givers of elderly. Please contact me for day/time specifications.
Hosted by Ruby Baskerville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maplewood, NJ 07040
This group offers support for care givers of elderly. Please contact me for day/time specifications.
Hold Me Tight® Relationship Enhancement Workshop
The Hold Me Tight® Relationship Enhancement Workshop guides couples through seven essential conversations for creating a strong and securely bonded relationship. Based on the theory of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Hold Me Tight® helps couples identify negative patterns of interactions ...
Hosted by Stevette Heyliger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
The Hold Me Tight® Relationship Enhancement Workshop guides couples through seven essential conversations for creating a strong and securely bonded relationship. Based on the theory of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Hold Me Tight® helps couples identify negative patterns of interactions ...
Trim Life
Weight release groups which incorporate hypnosis to help people change their habits to achieve permanent weight loss. 4-6 week program plus ongoing support. Groups run periodically.
Hosted by Margie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Orange, NJ 07079
Weight release groups which incorporate hypnosis to help people change their habits to achieve permanent weight loss. 4-6 week program plus ongoing support. Groups run periodically.
Global Holistic Coaching
Our virtual self-paced Life Coaching program is designed to help you find the meaning and purpose in your own life, learn to see and decipher the clues the universe gives you each day, manifest your deepest desires, learn to implement ...
Hosted by Sari Lehrhoff M.D., LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Short Hills, NJ 07078
Our virtual self-paced Life Coaching program is designed to help you find the meaning and purpose in your own life, learn to see and decipher the clues the universe gives you each day, manifest your deepest desires, learn to implement ...
Support Group for Therapists
I lead a therapy group exclusively for mental health professionals, aka therapists. Join a confidential support group of insightful and emotionally aware professionals. Group meets weekly on Monday afternoon. Contact Karen Greenberg LCSW for more information.
Hosted by Karen Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Couples, Therapy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07043
I lead a therapy group exclusively for mental health professionals, aka therapists. Join a confidential support group of insightful and emotionally aware professionals. Group meets weekly on Monday afternoon. Contact Karen Greenberg LCSW for more information.
Family Caregiver Group, Dementia/Parkinsons
This group meets at the Verona Park Boathouse the first and third Monday of the month for family members caring for someone with dementia and/or Parkinson's. For more information call 917-916-8002.
Hosted by Ruth Rothbart-Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Verona, NJ 07044
This group meets at the Verona Park Boathouse the first and third Monday of the month for family members caring for someone with dementia and/or Parkinson's. For more information call 917-916-8002.
Navigating Dating In Today's World
This group meets virtually on Mondays from 6-7pm, where we will discuss the challenges related to dating, rejection, and vulnerability. The purpose of this group is to gain understanding of self, insight, support and developing skills to help manage the ...
Hosted by Stephanie Mora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
This group meets virtually on Mondays from 6-7pm, where we will discuss the challenges related to dating, rejection, and vulnerability. The purpose of this group is to gain understanding of self, insight, support and developing skills to help manage the ...
See more therapy options for Essex County
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.