Anger Management
Short-term group therapy to improve ability to navigate stressful situations which have been resulting in excessive anger responses for yourself.
Hosted by Scott William Edington
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
Short-term group therapy to improve ability to navigate stressful situations which have been resulting in excessive anger responses for yourself.
AAMFT approved supervision group
This is a group format for MFT's or any clinician who is interested in the supervision process, it is a great format to share your clinical concerns, clinical expertise and self of the therapist.
Hosted by Liefeld & Associates Coaching and Psychotherapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT-AS, PhD, ERTY500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Old Lyme, CT 06371
This is a group format for MFT's or any clinician who is interested in the supervision process, it is a great format to share your clinical concerns, clinical expertise and self of the therapist.
Parenting your Adolescent
Parenting groups are tailored to the needs of the participants. Themes include, staying connected to your teenager, understanding the adolescent brain, setting limits, navigating middle and high school, peer relationships, and what to expect from your adolescent.
Hosted by Lisa Weitzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
Parenting groups are tailored to the needs of the participants. Themes include, staying connected to your teenager, understanding the adolescent brain, setting limits, navigating middle and high school, peer relationships, and what to expect from your adolescent.
Older Adolescent/Young Adult DBT Skills Group
Training in the Four Modules of DBT Skills including Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Suitable for older adolescents and young adults.
Hosted by Jen Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamden, CT 06514
Training in the Four Modules of DBT Skills including Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Suitable for older adolescents and young adults.
Family and Friends Virtual Support Group
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This support group is ...
Hosted by Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Canaan, CT 06018
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This support group is ...
Women groups, Mixed groups, and couples groups
I conduct weekly therapy groups between September and June that break for the summer.
Hosted by Lyn Sommer
Psychologist, PhD, ABBP, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Southport, CT 06890
I conduct weekly therapy groups between September and June that break for the summer.
Intensive Outpatient (addiction/mental health)
YANA offers 100% Virtual Programs lasting from 4 weeks to 6 weeks for Alcohol, Addiction & Substance Use Disorder. YANA Groups will educate you, then focus on a modern, solution-focused approach toward full recovery. Our curriculum addresses your needs with ...
Hosted by Mara DuToit
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich, CT 06360
YANA offers 100% Virtual Programs lasting from 4 weeks to 6 weeks for Alcohol, Addiction & Substance Use Disorder. YANA Groups will educate you, then focus on a modern, solution-focused approach toward full recovery. Our curriculum addresses your needs with ...
"Sex Addiction" Sexual Misbehavior Expert
www.sexuallycompulsive.co m Proudly not "sex therapist", "coach" or generalist, a Sexual Misbehavior Specialist, High level expert with greater insights to help you stop creating consequences, a Psychotherapist, Consultant, Trainer, Certified Speciality Highly Trained with 40,000 hours of therapy provided. Higher ...
Hosted by Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Absolute Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
www.sexuallycompulsive.co m Proudly not "sex therapist", "coach" or generalist, a Sexual Misbehavior Specialist, High level expert with greater insights to help you stop creating consequences, a Psychotherapist, Consultant, Trainer, Certified Speciality Highly Trained with 40,000 hours of therapy provided. Higher ...
Wellness Collaborative
I'm in the process of developing a Wellness Collaborative formed of providers both on and off site. If you are interested in joining our network, please contact me so that I can include you on our resource list!
Hosted by Paula M Mekkelsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Groton, CT 06340
I'm in the process of developing a Wellness Collaborative formed of providers both on and off site. If you are interested in joining our network, please contact me so that I can include you on our resource list!
Parenting Groups Offered
Parent's Support Group offered to assist in dealing and addressing behavior issues in adolescents.
Hosted by Dawn Luhn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Branford, CT 06405
Parent's Support Group offered to assist in dealing and addressing behavior issues in adolescents.
LIghthouse Counseling
Hosted by Laurel Watrous Wiers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Groton, CT 06340
Brownbear and Howl Women's Circle
A sacred gathering with guided meditation, sharing, and intention setting held on the new or full moon. Open to all womxn who desire community and feel called to embrace their own wildness. To find out when the next circle will ...
Hosted by Shannon Marone | Holistic Art Therapist + Herbalist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Avon, CT 06001
A sacred gathering with guided meditation, sharing, and intention setting held on the new or full moon. Open to all womxn who desire community and feel called to embrace their own wildness. To find out when the next circle will ...
Metamorphosis Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Hosted by Jessica Grzado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Southington, CT 06489
Social Skills Group
Our two social skills group are for Younger Kids and Teenagers who are struggling at school, with peers, and at home. Children in our group try to make and keep friends; however, their negative thinking and low self esteem may ...
Hosted by Daniel DiTieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Our two social skills group are for Younger Kids and Teenagers who are struggling at school, with peers, and at home. Children in our group try to make and keep friends; however, their negative thinking and low self esteem may ...
Women's Therapy Group
* New Group Forming in May 2020Transforming Life's Transitions: Life is full of change...shifts in employment, relationship status, illness, loss, empty nest, etc.How do we flow through the waves of change? What opportunities are there for us as we experience ...
Hosted by Kathleen Zecchin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06117
* New Group Forming in May 2020Transforming Life's Transitions: Life is full of change...shifts in employment, relationship status, illness, loss, empty nest, etc.How do we flow through the waves of change? What opportunities are there for us as we experience ...
Adolescent Girls Group
Hosted by The Bridge Family Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCSW, LMFTA, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06107
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 ...
Women’s Issues (CT online only)
This group delves into relationships, parenting, how to use coping mechanisms to help reduce stressors. Etc (Begins end of August)
Hosted by Patria Baugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, CT 06002
This group delves into relationships, parenting, how to use coping mechanisms to help reduce stressors. Etc (Begins end of August)
Online OCD Support Group
The OCD Support Group is an online group of 6-8 male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. The group focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as ...
Hosted by Monnica T Williams
Psychologist, MA, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tolland, CT 06084
The OCD Support Group is an online group of 6-8 male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. The group focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as ...
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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.