Support Groups in Amherst, NY
Body Wisdom Support Group (Virtual, starts 1/10)
Do you feel dissatisfied with your body size? Have you attempted to fight this discomfort through diets, food restriction, exercising past your body's limits, or what may feel like overeating? This group intends to help build community, break down diet ...
Hosted by Maryann Bavisotto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
Do you feel dissatisfied with your body size? Have you attempted to fight this discomfort through diets, food restriction, exercising past your body's limits, or what may feel like overeating? This group intends to help build community, break down diet ...
Attune Therapy
Hosted by Miranda Galligan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
Girls Take Charge
Self-esteem psychotherapy support group for female teens. To increase self-esteem and self-confidence. Learn ability to accept self. Overcome a variety of challenging situations and improve decision making. Work through challenges associated with gossip, friends, boys, bullying, clicks, fitting in, peer ...
Hosted by Kate Keating Maleski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14228
Self-esteem psychotherapy support group for female teens. To increase self-esteem and self-confidence. Learn ability to accept self. Overcome a variety of challenging situations and improve decision making. Work through challenges associated with gossip, friends, boys, bullying, clicks, fitting in, peer ...
The Mood Management Program
The Mood Management Program (MMP) is a comprehensive assessment and treatment program for youth experiencing depression and or anxiety. The MMP was developed by David M. Pratt, Ph.D. This program utilizes evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions to help youth learn effective ...
Hosted by WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
The Mood Management Program (MMP) is a comprehensive assessment and treatment program for youth experiencing depression and or anxiety. The MMP was developed by David M. Pratt, Ph.D. This program utilizes evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions to help youth learn effective ...
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Programs
The essence of mindfulness is to bring focus and attention to life as it is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness training is recommended for stress, anxiety, pain, and non-acute depression. It facilitates adjustment to loss and life transitions. Mindfulness ...
Hosted by WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
The essence of mindfulness is to bring focus and attention to life as it is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness training is recommended for stress, anxiety, pain, and non-acute depression. It facilitates adjustment to loss and life transitions. Mindfulness ...
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Body Wisdom Support Group (Virtual, starts 1/10)
Do you feel dissatisfied with your body size? Have you attempted to fight this discomfort through diets, food restriction, exercising past your body's limits, or what may feel like overeating? This group intends to help build community, break down diet ...
Hosted by Maryann Bavisotto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
Do you feel dissatisfied with your body size? Have you attempted to fight this discomfort through diets, food restriction, exercising past your body's limits, or what may feel like overeating? This group intends to help build community, break down diet ...
Attune Therapy
Hosted by Miranda Galligan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
Girls Take Charge
Self-esteem psychotherapy support group for female teens. To increase self-esteem and self-confidence. Learn ability to accept self. Overcome a variety of challenging situations and improve decision making. Work through challenges associated with gossip, friends, boys, bullying, clicks, fitting in, peer ...
Hosted by Kate Keating Maleski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14228
Self-esteem psychotherapy support group for female teens. To increase self-esteem and self-confidence. Learn ability to accept self. Overcome a variety of challenging situations and improve decision making. Work through challenges associated with gossip, friends, boys, bullying, clicks, fitting in, peer ...
The Mood Management Program
The Mood Management Program (MMP) is a comprehensive assessment and treatment program for youth experiencing depression and or anxiety. The MMP was developed by David M. Pratt, Ph.D. This program utilizes evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions to help youth learn effective ...
Hosted by WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
The Mood Management Program (MMP) is a comprehensive assessment and treatment program for youth experiencing depression and or anxiety. The MMP was developed by David M. Pratt, Ph.D. This program utilizes evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions to help youth learn effective ...
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Programs
The essence of mindfulness is to bring focus and attention to life as it is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness training is recommended for stress, anxiety, pain, and non-acute depression. It facilitates adjustment to loss and life transitions. Mindfulness ...
Hosted by WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
The essence of mindfulness is to bring focus and attention to life as it is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness training is recommended for stress, anxiety, pain, and non-acute depression. It facilitates adjustment to loss and life transitions. Mindfulness ...
Adult DBT skills group
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you say things or react and then feel regret? Is it hard to cope with emotions? Are you experiencing drama in your relationships? If you answered yes to one of these questions, ...
Hosted by Michelle Olandese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you say things or react and then feel regret? Is it hard to cope with emotions? Are you experiencing drama in your relationships? If you answered yes to one of these questions, ...
Mindflow Yoga
Learn to keep your mind in flow with your body through mindfulness meditation based instruction. This class teaches you to mindfully keep your attention inside the four corners of your mat. You are gently encouraged not to compare yourself to ...
Hosted by Nicole M Newcomb-Chumsky
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14216
Learn to keep your mind in flow with your body through mindfulness meditation based instruction. This class teaches you to mindfully keep your attention inside the four corners of your mat. You are gently encouraged not to compare yourself to ...
Blossoming After Baby
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed after having a baby? You are not alone. One in four birthing people experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). This psychoeducational group will help you connect with other people experiencing ...
Hosted by Danielle Stoner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed after having a baby? You are not alone. One in four birthing people experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). This psychoeducational group will help you connect with other people experiencing ...
True North Therapy Collective
Hosted by Steven Dawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
Radical Self-LOVE
Radical Self-Love (RSL) is an interactive workshop that helps us build relationships with ourselves and each other through a back to basics approach toward healing in a holistic way. We practice around the New Moon every month to honor the ...
Hosted by Dayatra Amber Hassan
MS, MHC, CHW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
Radical Self-Love (RSL) is an interactive workshop that helps us build relationships with ourselves and each other through a back to basics approach toward healing in a holistic way. We practice around the New Moon every month to honor the ...
Finding Hope Together: Grief and Loss Support
Grief is a journey, and we're here to help you along the way. Join our grief and loss therapy group and connect with others who understand. Together, we'll navigate the challenges of loss and find strength in community and connection. ...
Hosted by Olivia Geary
MHC-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kenmore, NY 14217
Grief is a journey, and we're here to help you along the way. Join our grief and loss therapy group and connect with others who understand. Together, we'll navigate the challenges of loss and find strength in community and connection. ...
Women's Multi-media Self-care Support Group
You are invited to join us every third Sunday evening for our free women's support group! Join in on discussions surrounding the latest self-care topics for women. Take the first step and join other women who share your same thoughts, ...
Hosted by Nicole M Newcomb-Chumsky
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
You are invited to join us every third Sunday evening for our free women's support group! Join in on discussions surrounding the latest self-care topics for women. Take the first step and join other women who share your same thoughts, ...
Partners of People with PTSD
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Partners of people with PTSD can struggle to understand their loved one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This group provides psychoeducation about the symptoms of PTSD and how these symptoms affect interpersonal relationships. It will be ...
Hosted by Karen Klementowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Partners of people with PTSD can struggle to understand their loved one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This group provides psychoeducation about the symptoms of PTSD and how these symptoms affect interpersonal relationships. It will be ...
Landmark Health Systems
Hosted by Kelly S. Ghani
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14202
Religious Trauma Survivors
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Trauma survivors frequently struggle with sharing their traumatic experiences for many reasons. Religious trauma survivors can experience many symptoms including isolation, fear that no one will believe them, shame, and struggling with their spirituality. This ...
Hosted by Karen Klementowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Trauma survivors frequently struggle with sharing their traumatic experiences for many reasons. Religious trauma survivors can experience many symptoms including isolation, fear that no one will believe them, shame, and struggling with their spirituality. This ...
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How can I find a support group in Amherst?
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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.