Support Groups in Pittsburgh, PA
Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group
The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group provides comprehensive counseling and psychological services to help you and your family find a positive path to growth and wellbeing. The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group is fully qualified to meet most mental health needs. Marjorie ...
Hosted by James M Hepburn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15228
The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group provides comprehensive counseling and psychological services to help you and your family find a positive path to growth and wellbeing. The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group is fully qualified to meet most mental health needs. Marjorie ...
Inspire Group - Motivational Wellness Group
Are you struggling to make a change in your life? Join us to get support, explore barriers, learn tools and work to make changes. Virtual online group to INSPIRE change! Weekly group for 8 weeks starting Feb 15, 2024. Total ...
Hosted by Katie Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Are you struggling to make a change in your life? Join us to get support, explore barriers, learn tools and work to make changes. Virtual online group to INSPIRE change! Weekly group for 8 weeks starting Feb 15, 2024. Total ...
Effective-Counseling
Hosted by Karen J Stickel, LCSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Virtual Body Image Group
Do you struggle with body image or self esteem? Saving Sanity, LLC has a new virtual therapy group. Open to ALL residents of PA. Please email annie@savingsanity.org for more information.
Hosted by Saving Sanity, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Do you struggle with body image or self esteem? Saving Sanity, LLC has a new virtual therapy group. Open to ALL residents of PA. Please email annie@savingsanity.org for more information.
CBT Strategies for Anxiety
Do you struggle with negative thinking spirals? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a proven method to assist with broken cycles of thinking that lead to anxious episodes and panic. With this 3 session psychoeducational group - learn proven strategies you can ...
Hosted by Katie Couch
Licensed Professional Counselor, M ED, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Do you struggle with negative thinking spirals? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a proven method to assist with broken cycles of thinking that lead to anxious episodes and panic. With this 3 session psychoeducational group - learn proven strategies you can ...
Summit Psychological Services
We are a group of multidisciplinary therapists with locations in both the Cranberry Township and Fox Chapel areas.
Hosted by Summit Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15238
We are a group of multidisciplinary therapists with locations in both the Cranberry Township and Fox Chapel areas.
412 Therapy Co.
Hosted by 412 Therapy Co.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMHC, TCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Infertility Support Group
We offer an active infertility support group that is held monthly. These are currently being held in hybrid format- with online and in person options, and we welcome individuals from anywhere to join with us. This group is free of ...
Hosted by The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15224
We offer an active infertility support group that is held monthly. These are currently being held in hybrid format- with online and in person options, and we welcome individuals from anywhere to join with us. This group is free of ...
LPC Supervision For State Licensure
I provide monthly LPC supervision to graduate students (studying counseling) for 1 hour biweekly. I provide supervision from a CBT perspective, but also incorporate some trauma-informed principles. Email for further details.
Hosted by Támara Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15236
I provide monthly LPC supervision to graduate students (studying counseling) for 1 hour biweekly. I provide supervision from a CBT perspective, but also incorporate some trauma-informed principles. Email for further details.
Chemical Dependency Recovery Group
An important key in helping you build your new life, is through the recovery group process where you will have the opportunity to meet with and learn from other people like you in recovery from addiction and learn the skills ...
Hosted by Molly Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
An important key in helping you build your new life, is through the recovery group process where you will have the opportunity to meet with and learn from other people like you in recovery from addiction and learn the skills ...
Winter Group for New Moms
It's common for new moms to feel overwhelmed, alone and uncertain--join us for connection, conversation and a break from the chaos! This is an open group with the option to attend once, twice or more. FREE for first time members; ...
Hosted by Beth Phillips
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA AT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15236
It's common for new moms to feel overwhelmed, alone and uncertain--join us for connection, conversation and a break from the chaos! This is an open group with the option to attend once, twice or more. FREE for first time members; ...
Empower Me
Empowering 8-week group designed for kids aged 8-12, focused on nurturing and boosting self-esteem. Through a supportive and interactive environment, participants engage in activities that foster confidence, resilience, and positive self-perception. Our dedicated team creates a safe space for personal ...
Hosted by Asia Gunter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Empowering 8-week group designed for kids aged 8-12, focused on nurturing and boosting self-esteem. Through a supportive and interactive environment, participants engage in activities that foster confidence, resilience, and positive self-perception. Our dedicated team creates a safe space for personal ...
Embodied Boundaries for Care Workers
This will be a 4-week group co-facilitated with Ru Emmons, LMT, running from March 22-April 12. This group is for care workers of any kind (therapists, aides, nurses, body workers, etc.) who interface with clients emotional fields and feel like ...
Hosted by Clove Roses
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
This will be a 4-week group co-facilitated with Ru Emmons, LMT, running from March 22-April 12. This group is for care workers of any kind (therapists, aides, nurses, body workers, etc.) who interface with clients emotional fields and feel like ...
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Hosted by Stanton Marlan
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, ABPP, FABP, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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EMDR Consultation
I am offering individual and group consultation to therapists that are working to become EMDR Trained or Certified. I am currently a Consultant-in-Training (CIT) with Deany Laliotis, LICSW, working towards my EMDRIA certification as an Approved Consultant. Each consultation meeting ...
Hosted by Tara Pannell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15218
I am offering individual and group consultation to therapists that are working to become EMDR Trained or Certified. I am currently a Consultant-in-Training (CIT) with Deany Laliotis, LICSW, working towards my EMDRIA certification as an Approved Consultant. Each consultation meeting ...
Creating Connection
An interpersonal process group for adult individuals living with dissociative disorders related to CPTSD
Hosted by Brandi Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
An interpersonal process group for adult individuals living with dissociative disorders related to CPTSD
Mixed Gender Adult Psychotherapy Group
I have a long-term, adult psychotherapy group which meets on Tuesday evenings. The group met online from March 2020 - May 2023 and now meets in person. There are occasionally openings for this group.
Hosted by Rita G Drapkin
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
I have a long-term, adult psychotherapy group which meets on Tuesday evenings. The group met online from March 2020 - May 2023 and now meets in person. There are occasionally openings for this group.
Intensive Care Counseling LLC
Intensive Care Counseling, LLC offers intensive, short-term therapy methods that focus on rapid improvement. This is done by virtual or in-home visits that are customized to fit your needs. We are here to help you work through past traumatic experiences, ...
Hosted by Intensive Care Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Intensive Care Counseling, LLC offers intensive, short-term therapy methods that focus on rapid improvement. This is done by virtual or in-home visits that are customized to fit your needs. We are here to help you work through past traumatic experiences, ...
Intensive Outpatient Step Down
Are you leaving a medical setting after intensive outpatient treatment? This is a weekly group program to help individuals better manage the transition from IOP in a structured, supportive environment.
Hosted by Kate Rudd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Are you leaving a medical setting after intensive outpatient treatment? This is a weekly group program to help individuals better manage the transition from IOP in a structured, supportive environment.
Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
Hosted by DeMarquis Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15218
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
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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.