Limitless Counseling
A private practice group where we prioritize your mental well-being with personalized, compassionate care. Our practice is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to improved mental health and overall well-being. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, ...
Hosted by Kristina Scaglione
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Jefferson, NY 11777
A private practice group where we prioritize your mental well-being with personalized, compassionate care. Our practice is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to improved mental health and overall well-being. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, ...
Interpersonal Group Therapy
Interpersonal Group Therapy
Hosted by Karen Ann Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Commack, NY 11725
Interpersonal Group Therapy
Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
Hosted by Rebecca Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MPH, PLLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
Anger Management
Participants to the anger management group are generally self referred, however some are referred by the court or other treatment programs. This is a 12 week program that includes two segments on stress management, one on domestic violence and one ...
Hosted by Free N Deed/Christian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
Participants to the anger management group are generally self referred, however some are referred by the court or other treatment programs. This is a 12 week program that includes two segments on stress management, one on domestic violence and one ...
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.
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 ...
Interpersonal Trauma Virtual Support Group - NY/TX
Interpersonal traumatic events such as sexual assault, rape, abuse from childhood, domestic or intimate partner violence, or any other experience that elicits feelings of extreme fear, shame, guilt, and/or loss of safety can cause an array of symptoms that disrupt ...
Interpersonal traumatic events such as sexual assault, rape, abuse from childhood, domestic or intimate partner violence, or any other experience that elicits feelings of extreme fear, shame, guilt, and/or loss of safety can cause an array of symptoms that disrupt ...
Bereavement, Addiction, Divorce, Anger Manegment
Hosted by Dennis Feuerstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Station, NY 11746
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 ...
Anger Management
The Life Center’s anger management program is a psycho-educational intervention designed to help participants build skills in stress management, interpersonal communication, empathy, conflict resolution, impulse control and emotional intelligence.The skills you will learn will help keep you in the problem ...
Hosted by Barbara K Posillico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RLCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
The Life Center’s anger management program is a psycho-educational intervention designed to help participants build skills in stress management, interpersonal communication, empathy, conflict resolution, impulse control and emotional intelligence.The skills you will learn will help keep you in the problem ...
Lgbtqia+ support group for Adults 18+
All are welcome, if interested please call us today! Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Solution-Focused, CBT, Self-Expression, Self-Esteem, Body Positivity, Self-Care, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety & Stress, Depression, Coping Strategies, Community Building, and more!
Hosted by Blossoming Lotus Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lindenhurst, NY 11757
All are welcome, if interested please call us today! Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Solution-Focused, CBT, Self-Expression, Self-Esteem, Body Positivity, Self-Care, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety & Stress, Depression, Coping Strategies, Community Building, and more!
Smoking Cessation
Learn to quit smoking behaviorally. Once you have passed the addiction, behaviors become the main focus to overcome smoking. I will help you to implement new behaviors to keep you smoking free.
Hosted by Nancy Allegretti
Counselor, LMHC, ABA, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Grove, NY 11755
Learn to quit smoking behaviorally. Once you have passed the addiction, behaviors become the main focus to overcome smoking. I will help you to implement new behaviors to keep you smoking free.
Limitless Counseling
A private practice group where we prioritize your mental well-being with personalized, compassionate care. Our practice is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to improved mental health and overall well-being. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, ...
Hosted by Cina Hoey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Jefferson, NY 11777
A private practice group where we prioritize your mental well-being with personalized, compassionate care. Our practice is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to improved mental health and overall well-being. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, ...
Blue Flower Counseling LCSW, PLLC
Group practice providing therapy.
Hosted by Blue Flower Counseling LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Patchogue, NY 11772
Group practice providing therapy.
Care Givers Support
Caring for a seriously ill family member is very stressful and overwhelming! This is a safe environment to take some time for YOU to discuss your feelings and learn some practical strategies to improve balance in your life. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS ...
Caring for a seriously ill family member is very stressful and overwhelming! This is a safe environment to take some time for YOU to discuss your feelings and learn some practical strategies to improve balance in your life. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS ...
Educator Wellbeing Group
Educators and School Professionals learn protective wellbeing factors to reduce stress, and reduce their risks of burnout and risks of developing a chronic mental health problem. As a previous School Leader, I led teams differently, proactively and positively to support ...
Hosted by Nadine Wilches
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sayville, NY 11782
Educators and School Professionals learn protective wellbeing factors to reduce stress, and reduce their risks of burnout and risks of developing a chronic mental health problem. As a previous School Leader, I led teams differently, proactively and positively to support ...
Women's Emotional Support for Abuse Survivors
We are committed to building a community of healing where individuals can connect with others who have experienced trauma, share their stories, and find support and validation. This is emotional healing group classes for women who are abuse survivors via ...
Hosted by Narcissistic Abuse And Childhood Trauma Recovery Melissa Meli
Counselor, LMHC, CARC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Babylon, NY 11702
We are committed to building a community of healing where individuals can connect with others who have experienced trauma, share their stories, and find support and validation. This is emotional healing group classes for women who are abuse survivors via ...
Parenting
Parenting today is not for the faint of heart. Our societal beliefs are not the same as when parents today were children. There are several types of parenting. Since parenting is not a one size fits all, this group will ...
Parenting today is not for the faint of heart. Our societal beliefs are not the same as when parents today were children. There are several types of parenting. Since parenting is not a one size fits all, this group will ...
ADHD Group For Teens
Are you having difficulty managing ADHD symptoms and the impact it has on your mental health? Do you struggle to maintain relationships due to impulsivity, hyperactivity, and frequent frustration? If so, this group is for you! This group will focus ...
Hosted by Mariana Guercio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smithtown, NY 11787
Are you having difficulty managing ADHD symptoms and the impact it has on your mental health? Do you struggle to maintain relationships due to impulsivity, hyperactivity, and frequent frustration? If so, this group is for you! This group will focus ...
Calm Seas Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC
We are a large group practice specializing in Law Enforcement, First Responders and Military Personnel. We work closely with the client, their spouses and children to help create a holistic environment for healing. we treat the whole person and their ...
Hosted by Calm Seas Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Sinai, NY 11766
We are a large group practice specializing in Law Enforcement, First Responders and Military Personnel. We work closely with the client, their spouses and children to help create a holistic environment for healing. we treat the whole person and their ...
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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.