Social Skills ,Parenting
Children and adolescents ages 10-19, who face social anxiety or lack the social awareness to connect successfully with their peers.They meet in age appropriate groups with trained peer mentors, in a home setting to learn and practice the skills as ...
Hosted by Mary Beth Rocchio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
Children and adolescents ages 10-19, who face social anxiety or lack the social awareness to connect successfully with their peers.They meet in age appropriate groups with trained peer mentors, in a home setting to learn and practice the skills as ...
Social Skills Groups -Kidz Helping Kidz
5 weekly groups. Tuesdays- 18+ group 730-830 pm. Wednesday- high school co-ed, 6-7pm, Saturdays- 10:15-11:15pm- high school co-ed, Sunday- 9:15-10:15am co-ed high school and Sunday- 10:30-11:30 middle school co-ed. Group offer kids a safe place to share their lives, help ...
Hosted by Dana Kane-Glickman Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dix Hills, NY 11746
5 weekly groups. Tuesdays- 18+ group 730-830 pm. Wednesday- high school co-ed, 6-7pm, Saturdays- 10:15-11:15pm- high school co-ed, Sunday- 9:15-10:15am co-ed high school and Sunday- 10:30-11:30 middle school co-ed. Group offer kids a safe place to share their lives, help ...
Make It Make Sense Through Existential Therapy
Utilizing existential therapy, this group examines the ever changing world around us, as we discuss the question of how to achieve and manage peace, as well as to discover individual purpose, and to make it make sense through the lenses ...
Hosted by Joshua Barnes
Pre-Licensed Professional, LP-MHC, M-CASAC, MPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Center Moriches, NY 11934
Utilizing existential therapy, this group examines the ever changing world around us, as we discuss the question of how to achieve and manage peace, as well as to discover individual purpose, and to make it make sense through the lenses ...
Inspiring Wellness
Inspiring Wellness is composed of a collaborative team of Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Reiki Practitioners and Mindfulness Facilitators. Our mission is to improve the emotional, physical and mental wellness of children, adolescents, young ...
Hosted by Nicole L Coogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sayville, NY 11782
Inspiring Wellness is composed of a collaborative team of Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Reiki Practitioners and Mindfulness Facilitators. Our mission is to improve the emotional, physical and mental wellness of children, adolescents, young ...
ACT Skills and Support Group for Adults with ADHD
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an ideal framework for helping adults with ADHD. You don’t have to struggle with your differences and the pain created from being unique alone anymore. Join our group to clarify your values and life direction ...
Hosted by Candice Baugh
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an ideal framework for helping adults with ADHD. You don’t have to struggle with your differences and the pain created from being unique alone anymore. Join our group to clarify your values and life direction ...
Clinical Meditation and Imagery Training group
The inner skills of meditation and imagery are essential in time of crisis and uncertainty. Neuroscience now tells us that, in addition to a fear center in our brain, we also have an executive center and a oneness center. The ...
The inner skills of meditation and imagery are essential in time of crisis and uncertainty. Neuroscience now tells us that, in addition to a fear center in our brain, we also have an executive center and a oneness center. The ...
Women's is currently not meeting
Not your typical group. Women gather to talk about what's on their minds and heart...looking to share, support and empower others. This is a very informal group open to all who are looking to simply connect with other kind, non ...
Hosted by Contemplative Counseling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, marriag, couples, family, therapi
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smithtown, NY 11787
Not your typical group. Women gather to talk about what's on their minds and heart...looking to share, support and empower others. This is a very informal group open to all who are looking to simply connect with other kind, non ...
Serenity Counseling LCSW, PLLC
Hosted by Serenity Counseling LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Patchogue, NY 11772
The Coping Cat: Anxiety Management For Tweens
This Cutting Edge Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group Targets Anxiety Awareness and Self Management for children ages 9-12. This 12 week program will teach children how to identify their own anxiety triggers and will also help them develop person specific coping ...
Hosted by LifeWorks Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Islip, NY 11751
This Cutting Edge Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group Targets Anxiety Awareness and Self Management for children ages 9-12. This 12 week program will teach children how to identify their own anxiety triggers and will also help them develop person specific coping ...
Women's Meditation and Reiki Group
Facilitated by Jeanine Goldsmith, LCSW-R, Usui Reiki Master. After creating a safe, healing space, participants will learn to use somatic awareness exercises to gently transition to a guided meditation. Reiki will be incoroporated into the sessions for anyone wishing to ...
Hosted by Jeanine H Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Babylon, NY 11703
Facilitated by Jeanine Goldsmith, LCSW-R, Usui Reiki Master. After creating a safe, healing space, participants will learn to use somatic awareness exercises to gently transition to a guided meditation. Reiki will be incoroporated into the sessions for anyone wishing to ...
Mindfulness In Daily Life
www.liinsight.org
Hosted by Patricia G Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
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Let's Be Social Group (Coping Skills Training)
Do you want to build better friendships and relationships? Do you want to feel more confident when expressing yourself? This group allows members to explore the difficulties they experience with socialization.
Hosted by Alisa A Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Islip, NY 11795
Do you want to build better friendships and relationships? Do you want to feel more confident when expressing yourself? This group allows members to explore the difficulties they experience with socialization.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT is an innovative and powerful 8 session psychoeducational group for individuals who have struggled with depression and unhappiness,and who are currently feeling better. Participants will learn how to recognize early symptoms of depression, how to interrupt a depressive cycle, ...
Hosted by JoAnn Rosen
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Setauket, NY 11733
MBCT is an innovative and powerful 8 session psychoeducational group for individuals who have struggled with depression and unhappiness,and who are currently feeling better. Participants will learn how to recognize early symptoms of depression, how to interrupt a depressive cycle, ...
Creating Radical Change
Interested in learning how to heal from within? Ready to set a healing foundation in your life for yourself and your family? Ready to learn how to attract the experiences and life you truly deserve and want? This group teaches ...
Hosted by Mary Ozegovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Islip, NY 11730
Interested in learning how to heal from within? Ready to set a healing foundation in your life for yourself and your family? Ready to learn how to attract the experiences and life you truly deserve and want? This group teaches ...
Transformations Counseling Group
Transformations Counseling Group is easily accessible to many areas on Long Island. We work evenings and weekends and see individuals, couples and families. We are experienced non-judgmental therapists who offer a safe environment for people to explore their feelings while ...
Hosted by Transformations Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smithtown, NY 11787
Transformations Counseling Group is easily accessible to many areas on Long Island. We work evenings and weekends and see individuals, couples and families. We are experienced non-judgmental therapists who offer a safe environment for people to explore their feelings while ...
Transitioning to college
Are you a recent high school graduate gearing up for the next chapter in your life? Join our psychotherapy group designed specifically for young adults like you who are about to embark on the exciting journey of college life! Supportive ...
Are you a recent high school graduate gearing up for the next chapter in your life? Join our psychotherapy group designed specifically for young adults like you who are about to embark on the exciting journey of college life! Supportive ...
Men's Process Group
Men's mental health is a specific focus - this is sometimes overlooked. This group is a place to help you communicate difficulties with like minded peers in a way that is genuine and real. This group will increase awareness through ...
Hosted by Avi Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Babylon, NY 11702
Men's mental health is a specific focus - this is sometimes overlooked. This group is a place to help you communicate difficulties with like minded peers in a way that is genuine and real. This group will increase awareness through ...
Divorce Support
For those looking for support during this tough transition. Meeting others going through the same thing. Focusing on individuals dealing with anger, grief, and loneliness caused by divorce. Groups provide a safe and supportive environment to explore your current issues. ...
Hosted by Kelly A. Flynn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
For those looking for support during this tough transition. Meeting others going through the same thing. Focusing on individuals dealing with anger, grief, and loneliness caused by divorce. Groups provide a safe and supportive environment to explore your current issues. ...
Vaping Cessation and Education Group for Teens
This is an 8-week online group for teens ages 13-18 aimed at education of the dangers of vaping, how vaping affects physical and mental health, and development of alternatives skills to combat cravings. Call 631-440-1080 for more information.
Hosted by Promise Pathways Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Northport, NY 11731
This is an 8-week online group for teens ages 13-18 aimed at education of the dangers of vaping, how vaping affects physical and mental health, and development of alternatives skills to combat cravings. Call 631-440-1080 for more information.
Growth oriented groups for men and women over 21.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Suffolk 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.