Dual Diagnosis Group
This is a group for people in early recovery who have been sober for at least 30 days. The group also includes people managing mental illness who have some stability on their medication. Members must make a commitment of ten ...
Hosted by Chad McDonald
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Canaan, CT 06840
This is a group for people in early recovery who have been sober for at least 30 days. The group also includes people managing mental illness who have some stability on their medication. Members must make a commitment of ten ...
Weekly Multifamily Support Group
Weekly therapist-led multi-family group for parents and loved ones of adolescents suffering from mental health conditions or eating disorder diagnoses.
Hosted by Lift Teen and Parent Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
Weekly therapist-led multi-family group for parents and loved ones of adolescents suffering from mental health conditions or eating disorder diagnoses.
Harborlight Counseling
At Harborlight Counseling, we offer you an empathic space to examine and reflect upon each intricate part of who you are and what defines you. We believe that everyone is entitled to happiness and self-determination, and have built a team ...
Hosted by Cameron O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stamford, CT 06905
At Harborlight Counseling, we offer you an empathic space to examine and reflect upon each intricate part of who you are and what defines you. We believe that everyone is entitled to happiness and self-determination, and have built a team ...
DBT Skills Group for Individuals
This is a weekly group aimed to help individuals reach their goals through acquisition and strengthening of behavioral skills. Group members learn four broad types of skills to deal more effectively with their emotions. These include: 1) Mindfulness: how to ...
Hosted by Families on the Line, LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, PhD, CPFC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Haven, CT 06510
This is a weekly group aimed to help individuals reach their goals through acquisition and strengthening of behavioral skills. Group members learn four broad types of skills to deal more effectively with their emotions. These include: 1) Mindfulness: how to ...
Open Discussion Group
This is an open topic group for anyone interested in therapeutic group work.
Hosted by Dr. Juan B. Faraoni III
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyaD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hartford, CT 06105
This is an open topic group for anyone interested in therapeutic group work.
Group Therapy for Moms Coming Soon!
Support group for moms coming soon! Online. Give us a call. Group forming now.
Hosted by SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Danbury, CT 06811
Support group for moms coming soon! Online. Give us a call. Group forming now.
Co-Ed Psychotherapy Group
This psychotherapy group is warm and accepting. Current group members are psychologically minded, empathic and understanding of one another. They are able to trust the group, express deep feelings and there are many moments of emotional connection. They are working ...
Hosted by Dr. Lawrence Ludwig
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, CT 06825
This psychotherapy group is warm and accepting. Current group members are psychologically minded, empathic and understanding of one another. They are able to trust the group, express deep feelings and there are many moments of emotional connection. They are working ...
Cancer support group - men/women - no charge
I volunteer thru the wonderful organization "One Tough Cookie" (https://www.supportoneto ughcookie.com/) which is a non profit organization helping those who are dealing with cancer. The groups run weekly for one hour for 4 weeks. I facilitate this support group and ...
Hosted by Eileen Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwalk, CT 06851
I volunteer thru the wonderful organization "One Tough Cookie" (https://www.supportoneto ughcookie.com/) which is a non profit organization helping those who are dealing with cancer. The groups run weekly for one hour for 4 weeks. I facilitate this support group and ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Participation in this group will provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills education and practice. The modules include Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Sessions are 1.5 hours and may be combined with individual DBT sessions for a high ...
Hosted by Jacob Jake Williams
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Participation in this group will provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills education and practice. The modules include Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Sessions are 1.5 hours and may be combined with individual DBT sessions for a high ...
Grief Support
I specialize in grief therapy and grief support with teaching on grief psychoeducation.
Hosted by Althilia Moore Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PhD can, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06119
I specialize in grief therapy and grief support with teaching on grief psychoeducation.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our IOP is designed for adults who are struggling with Addiction or Dual Diagnosis. This structured group therapy takes place on average over the course of 6 to 8 weeks. ? Topics covered: Addiction and recovery, mindfulness, DBT, forgiveness, relationships, ...
Hosted by Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient Detox
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
Our IOP is designed for adults who are struggling with Addiction or Dual Diagnosis. This structured group therapy takes place on average over the course of 6 to 8 weeks. ? Topics covered: Addiction and recovery, mindfulness, DBT, forgiveness, relationships, ...
Naugatuck Valley Counseling & Med mgmt
I will be facilitating psycho educational groups for all people ( M/F) that struggle with Anger Mgmt, Domestic Violence, Co Dependency, Relapse prevention and Relationship issues.
Hosted by Rhonda L Watson-DeJesus
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterbury, CT 06708
I will be facilitating psycho educational groups for all people ( M/F) that struggle with Anger Mgmt, Domestic Violence, Co Dependency, Relapse prevention and Relationship issues.
Fresh Start Eating Disorder Support
Fresh Start is a supportive community breakfast and meal processing group for adults receiving treatment for an eating disorder. This HAES-aligned support group includes 1hr for breakfast and 1hr for therapeutic processing following the meal. During mealtime you can expect ...
Hosted by Kayla McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06119
Fresh Start is a supportive community breakfast and meal processing group for adults receiving treatment for an eating disorder. This HAES-aligned support group includes 1hr for breakfast and 1hr for therapeutic processing following the meal. During mealtime you can expect ...
Personal Issues Group
This group has been suspended because of Covid19. I hope to start it again in the late spring of 2021. Ongoing group focusing on helping to be more successful in life-- relationship issues and career issues, enhancing self esteem, grief, ...
Hosted by Fred Turpin
Licensed Psychoanalyst, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This group has been suspended because of Covid19. I hope to start it again in the late spring of 2021. Ongoing group focusing on helping to be more successful in life-- relationship issues and career issues, enhancing self esteem, grief, ...
Teen DBT Skills Group-Online
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been proven to effectively reduce self-destructive behaviors and improve your teen's overall happiness, decision making, and quality of life. Teen Weekly DBT Skills Group provides a safe space to develop coping skills for those struggling ...
Hosted by Mindful Healing, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Watertown, CT 06795
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been proven to effectively reduce self-destructive behaviors and improve your teen's overall happiness, decision making, and quality of life. Teen Weekly DBT Skills Group provides a safe space to develop coping skills for those struggling ...
Adolescent Recovery Support Program
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for ...
DBT Skills Group
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills group open only to those in individual therapy with a trained DBT therapist who can make a 5 month commitment to the skills training group.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills group open only to those in individual therapy with a trained DBT therapist who can make a 5 month commitment to the skills training group.
Meditation and Movement for Anxiety and Stress
Learn how to manage your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing with this 6-week therapy group. We will be focusing on effective strategies for managing stress in daily life while teaching you skills through techniques such as; meditation, mindful movement, breathwork ...
Hosted by Zen Mind & Body
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stamford, CT 06903
Learn how to manage your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing with this 6-week therapy group. We will be focusing on effective strategies for managing stress in daily life while teaching you skills through techniques such as; meditation, mindful movement, breathwork ...
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
Group of 8-10 caregivers interested in developing strong parent-child relationships meeting for 10 weeks in fall 2023. We will teach some of the skills play therapists use to understand and navigate relationships with children.
Hosted by Dr. Joshua Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Enfield, CT 06082
Group of 8-10 caregivers interested in developing strong parent-child relationships meeting for 10 weeks in fall 2023. We will teach some of the skills play therapists use to understand and navigate relationships with children.
Contemporary Care
Hosted by Tarique Perera Contemporary Care
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06830
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Connecticut?
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.