DBT Group
A group for individuals seeking to learn more DBT skills and apply them in group process.
Hosted by Relevance Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Freehold, NJ 07728
A group for individuals seeking to learn more DBT skills and apply them in group process.
Coastal Integrative Counseling
Jane S. Dougherty, LPC I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With over 25 years of experience in the field, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where clients can ...
Hosted by Jane Sullivan Dougherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Jane S. Dougherty, LPC I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With over 25 years of experience in the field, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where clients can ...
Managing Stress and Anxiety: A Group for Teens
Hosted by Karin Elizabeth Lehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morristown, NJ 07960
Release, Relax and Recieve- Emotional Support
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
Hosted by Molly Kildow Church
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
College BounceBack Zoom Workshop!
Does your college student need to recover from a bad semester? College admission does NOT guarantee readiness for success! Students often struggle with adjustment, coping, or get caught up in the party scene. Join Dr. Joel's 2 hour small group ...
Does your college student need to recover from a bad semester? College admission does NOT guarantee readiness for success! Students often struggle with adjustment, coping, or get caught up in the party scene. Join Dr. Joel's 2 hour small group ...
New Moms Group
The days can easily get filled up taking care of everyone else… What About You? Motherhood is filled with moments of joy, love and gratitude. However, it can also be exhausting due to responsibilities, heightened expectations, role shifts and loss ...
Hosted by Teresa DiDomenico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ridgewood, NJ 07450
The days can easily get filled up taking care of everyone else… What About You? Motherhood is filled with moments of joy, love and gratitude. However, it can also be exhausting due to responsibilities, heightened expectations, role shifts and loss ...
Thirty-Somethings: It's All About Relationships
If you are in a relationship or are looking for a relationship, whether romantic or friendly, then come join us to discuss everything about relationships. We will delve into how your relationship with yourself and your life experiences influence your ...
Hosted by Jina Park
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
If you are in a relationship or are looking for a relationship, whether romantic or friendly, then come join us to discuss everything about relationships. We will delve into how your relationship with yourself and your life experiences influence your ...
CBT Informed Relationship Group Therapy for Women
CBT informed and Mindfulness based therapy group for women age 25+.
Hosted by Kate M. Sobon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
CBT informed and Mindfulness based therapy group for women age 25+.
Social Skills
I provide a fun social skills program for children/adolescents. Topics include: conversation, friendship, cooperation, complimenting, group entry, sportsmanship, assertiveness, social problem solving, rejection, compromise, self-management, conflict resolution, teasing, empathy, feelings and more. Topics are woven into a fun program based ...
Hosted by Joann C Whitmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kinnelon, NJ 07405
I provide a fun social skills program for children/adolescents. Topics include: conversation, friendship, cooperation, complimenting, group entry, sportsmanship, assertiveness, social problem solving, rejection, compromise, self-management, conflict resolution, teasing, empathy, feelings and more. Topics are woven into a fun program based ...
Adult Therapy Group - Mondays
This group is for men and women ages 35+ who want to learn how to express their feelings, resolve conflicts, and gain insight for the purpose of improving their relationships at home and at work. It is a support and ...
This group is for men and women ages 35+ who want to learn how to express their feelings, resolve conflicts, and gain insight for the purpose of improving their relationships at home and at work. It is a support and ...
HBH Counseling
Philosophers, poets, religious and spiritual leaders, all talk about the human condition. But what does it mean for the rest of us? Everyone runs into situations that produce anxiety, depression, disappointment, a need to make difficult decisions, tension in relationships, ...
Hosted by Travis Manrique
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brick, NJ 08723
Philosophers, poets, religious and spiritual leaders, all talk about the human condition. But what does it mean for the rest of us? Everyone runs into situations that produce anxiety, depression, disappointment, a need to make difficult decisions, tension in relationships, ...
Early Substance Abuse Intervention
If you're not sure if alcohol/drugs are a problem for you, join this group ; assess yourself, gain information on what is addiction and abstinence strategies.
Hosted by J Victoria Laszlo - Laszlo Center 4 Hope Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
If you're not sure if alcohol/drugs are a problem for you, join this group ; assess yourself, gain information on what is addiction and abstinence strategies.
Groups coming soon!
New Groups forming Summer 2023....please check back frequently!
Hosted by Nancy Morris @ Kaleidoscope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, NJ 07004
New Groups forming Summer 2023....please check back frequently!
Eagle Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Mental Health for all ages including Substance Use, MAT management, medication management and Evaluations.
Hosted by Eagle Health Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newark, NJ 07105
Psychiatric Mental Health for all ages including Substance Use, MAT management, medication management and Evaluations.
Young Adult Group
Courage & Wellness Therapy presents a support group for young adults. Have you ever struggled with feeling like you aren't good enough and that you didn't belong? Please attend our specialized young adult group for individuals struggling with anxiety, feelings ...
Hosted by Andrea Valente
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Moorestown, NJ 08057
Courage & Wellness Therapy presents a support group for young adults. Have you ever struggled with feeling like you aren't good enough and that you didn't belong? Please attend our specialized young adult group for individuals struggling with anxiety, feelings ...
Reconnection in Relationships
Join our new 10-week therapy group using skills from relational, systemic theories (such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Imago Therapy) to help you develop skills to notice and change unhelpful patterns in your romantic relationships. This is unique, because, unlike ...
Hosted by Barbara Hanna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockleigh, NJ 07647
Join our new 10-week therapy group using skills from relational, systemic theories (such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Imago Therapy) to help you develop skills to notice and change unhelpful patterns in your romantic relationships. This is unique, because, unlike ...
Group
Groups combine the depth and attention of personal sessions with the power and benefits of the collective experience. Groups, typically 2 hours once a week for a six-week course, are an integrative experience of the healing and transformative process that ...
Hosted by Lara Maurino Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Groups combine the depth and attention of personal sessions with the power and benefits of the collective experience. Groups, typically 2 hours once a week for a six-week course, are an integrative experience of the healing and transformative process that ...
Summer Bodies: Virtual Body Image Group
All bodies are "Summer Bodies." Our virtual body image group is run by Samantha Renfree, LPC, and is a 1 hour per week virtual body image group where we target body image with researched skills for success! This group is ...
Hosted by Dr. Cassandra Lenza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoboken, NJ 07030
All bodies are "Summer Bodies." Our virtual body image group is run by Samantha Renfree, LPC, and is a 1 hour per week virtual body image group where we target body image with researched skills for success! This group is ...
Intuitive Eating
Hosted by Dena Tartaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somers Point, NJ 08244
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New Jersey?
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.