Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Group meets weekly for 8 weeks to learn skills grounded in Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness skills, Distress Tolerance skills and Boundary setting. This group is not a process group and it is strictly learning skills and how to appropriately ...
Hosted by Thrive Counseling and Wellness Group, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, CT 06468
Group meets weekly for 8 weeks to learn skills grounded in Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness skills, Distress Tolerance skills and Boundary setting. This group is not a process group and it is strictly learning skills and how to appropriately ...
Acquired Brain Injury Support Group
This group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for adults who have experienced a brain injury. Individuals are invited to come as they are and be present with others who understand. This group is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) centered with the ...
Hosted by Carolyn D. Frye, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester, CT 06040
This group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for adults who have experienced a brain injury. Individuals are invited to come as they are and be present with others who understand. This group is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) centered with the ...
Young Adult Women's Group
Process & Support oriented group for young adult women dealing with issues of anxiety, body image, self-esteem and healing from unhealthy family or other relationship dynamics such as narcissistic family members, family estrangement, low contact/no contact. This group will be ...
Hosted by Samantha Murphy Counseling And Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06119
Process & Support oriented group for young adult women dealing with issues of anxiety, body image, self-esteem and healing from unhealthy family or other relationship dynamics such as narcissistic family members, family estrangement, low contact/no contact. This group will be ...
General Therapy Group for any Topics
The only group of its kind in the region. Whatever your struggles, this group offers expertise and support. For example, you may avoid/procrastinate on things to do to overcome any one or more of: anxiety, depression, or situations around LGBTQ+* ...
Hosted by Sam Schaperow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterford, CT 06385
The only group of its kind in the region. Whatever your struggles, this group offers expertise and support. For example, you may avoid/procrastinate on things to do to overcome any one or more of: anxiety, depression, or situations around LGBTQ+* ...
DBT Ladies Group
Due to Covid - 19 *** Group Meetings have been Suspended ***
Meet on Mondays, excluding All Holidays. Group runs from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This group is run from my Home Office. We cover Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation ...
Hosted by Melinda Mary Tyler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Preston, CT 06365
Due to Covid - 19 *** Group Meetings have been Suspended ***
Meet on Mondays, excluding All Holidays. Group runs from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This group is run from my Home Office. We cover Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation ...
www.recoveryservicesCT.com
Day Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 9-noon Mon -Thurs Evening Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 6-9 pm Mon - Thurs
Hosted by Reinhard Straub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, CT 06443
Day Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 9-noon Mon -Thurs Evening Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 6-9 pm Mon - Thurs
Addiction
Hosted by Louis L Reed
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, AADC, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bridgeport, CT 06606
Military Veteran Family Member Group
This group is for adult family members of military veterans and active duty service members who are adjusting to post-deployment family life. Group members discuss the impact of post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury as well as general readjustment challenges for ...
Hosted by Robin M. Gilmartin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06119
This group is for adult family members of military veterans and active duty service members who are adjusting to post-deployment family life. Group members discuss the impact of post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury as well as general readjustment challenges for ...
Career Proffesional Group
This is an open group that meets once a week on Mondays. The individuals meeting have struggles with relationships at work. This groups provides you with a space to speak in a non-judgmental supportive environment.
Hosted by Esther Mwangi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MA, BCCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, CT 06002
This is an open group that meets once a week on Mondays. The individuals meeting have struggles with relationships at work. This groups provides you with a space to speak in a non-judgmental supportive environment.
Aris Health & Wellness
Therapists focused on scientifically-based treatment methods, ensuring tangible therapeutic progress.
Hosted by Dr. Rich Meagher
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA, BCB
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shelton, CT 06484
Therapists focused on scientifically-based treatment methods, ensuring tangible therapeutic progress.
General Therapy Group (Practically any Topic)
The only group of its kind in the region. Whatever your struggles, this group offers expertise and support. For example, you may avoid/procrastinate on things to do to overcome any one or more of: anxiety, depression, or situations around LGBTQ+* ...
The only group of its kind in the region. Whatever your struggles, this group offers expertise and support. For example, you may avoid/procrastinate on things to do to overcome any one or more of: anxiety, depression, or situations around LGBTQ+* ...
Impact therapy: Doing therapy in 3D
This group is for professionals who want to learn more about learning to use creative multi sensory techniques with clients. You are invited to bring cases you are struggling with so that the group members can learn from each other.
Hosted by Asha Patlikh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rocky Hill, CT 06067
This group is for professionals who want to learn more about learning to use creative multi sensory techniques with clients. You are invited to bring cases you are struggling with so that the group members can learn from each other.
Women's Trauma
This is a group for women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We follow The Courage To Heal, by Bass and Davis as an outline for this psychoeducational group. We also learn Dialectical and Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills.
Hosted by Nadine Padowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, CT 06825
This is a group for women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We follow The Courage To Heal, by Bass and Davis as an outline for this psychoeducational group. We also learn Dialectical and Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills.
Kopazna Counseling LLC
Counseling Services
Hosted by Jennifer Ann Hurley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Haven, CT 06473
Counseling Services
EFT aka Meridian Tapping
By tapping on certain energy centers (meridians) and stating problems outloud we allow the energy and the intensity with which we feel problems to lighten. We leave feeling much lighter and able to cope with our circumstances. Starting January 2020
Hosted by Christina Lake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, EFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middletown, CT 06457
By tapping on certain energy centers (meridians) and stating problems outloud we allow the energy and the intensity with which we feel problems to lighten. We leave feeling much lighter and able to cope with our circumstances. Starting January 2020
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 ...
Living with Grief: Young Adult Loss of Parent
This 8-week closed group brings together young adults dealing with the death of a parent. Grieving during this life stage, when already dealing with so much transition, can be especially challenging. Find support, tips for coping, information, and resources as ...
Hosted by Shelly Cofield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, CT 06824
This 8-week closed group brings together young adults dealing with the death of a parent. Grieving during this life stage, when already dealing with so much transition, can be especially challenging. Find support, tips for coping, information, and resources as ...
Women’s support/Advanced Recovery Groups
Women’s group is ideal for those navigating trauma and family systems dynamics /The advanced recovery group is a highly dynamic process group intended for people with longer-term recovery to help them reconnect and advance their sense off spirituality and purpose.
Hosted by Andrea and Associates, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCAC, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Farmington, CT 06032
Women’s group is ideal for those navigating trauma and family systems dynamics /The advanced recovery group is a highly dynamic process group intended for people with longer-term recovery to help them reconnect and advance their sense off spirituality and purpose.
DBT Skills Training Group for adults Tu. 6-7:30pm
This is a structured psychoeducational group that runs for a cycle of 24 meetings where individuals learn 4 modules of skills: Mindfulness, which are skills to assist individuals in being more aware and present in the moment and making wise ...
Hosted by Linda D Vono
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Haven, CT 06511
This is a structured psychoeducational group that runs for a cycle of 24 meetings where individuals learn 4 modules of skills: Mindfulness, which are skills to assist individuals in being more aware and present in the moment and making wise ...
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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.