Women's Group
Supportive and psycho-educational group for women ages 21+ to learn learn positive coping skills as well as strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. Support provided while exploring personal, family, and life transition issues in a confidential and safe environment. ...
Hosted by Springfield Psychological of West Chester
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19380
Supportive and psycho-educational group for women ages 21+ to learn learn positive coping skills as well as strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. Support provided while exploring personal, family, and life transition issues in a confidential and safe environment. ...
Clinical consultation for licensure
Are you a licensed social worker seeking clinical licensure? Or seeking supervision towards your LPC? This group offers clinical supervision to use toward clinical licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
Hosted by Jessica DiIenno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downingtown, PA 19335
Are you a licensed social worker seeking clinical licensure? Or seeking supervision towards your LPC? This group offers clinical supervision to use toward clinical licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
At A Loss
Presently this group is being offered virtually via Zoom and meets the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM. It is available to parents who have lost a child to substance use. Each Fall, an 8 week ...
Hosted by Nancy Buckwalter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Malvern, PA 19355
Presently this group is being offered virtually via Zoom and meets the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM. It is available to parents who have lost a child to substance use. Each Fall, an 8 week ...
Women's Lotus Group
Are you ready to deepen your identity? Are you ready to gather with other women and share stories? Are you ready to heal life's wounds and discover your authentic self? If so, then the Lotus Group is for YOU! The ...
Hosted by Amy Seyler-Campos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spring City, PA 19475
Are you ready to deepen your identity? Are you ready to gather with other women and share stories? Are you ready to heal life's wounds and discover your authentic self? If so, then the Lotus Group is for YOU! The ...
Adolescent Male Support Group
This group is specifically designed to support adolescent males with a wide range in topics and focuses. High school specific challenges with a focus on peer to peer connection and over coming obstacles like self esteem, conflict with family, academic ...
Hosted by Joseph Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC, CRPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paoli, PA 19301
This group is specifically designed to support adolescent males with a wide range in topics and focuses. High school specific challenges with a focus on peer to peer connection and over coming obstacles like self esteem, conflict with family, academic ...
Middle School Self-Esteem Group
I run a Self-Esteem Group for middle school girls. In this group, the focus is on: increasing self confidence and self awareness, learning coping skills to manage stress, enhancing social/communication skills and identify and discussing personal values and strengths. In ...
Hosted by Lauren Mosback
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paoli, PA 19301
I run a Self-Esteem Group for middle school girls. In this group, the focus is on: increasing self confidence and self awareness, learning coping skills to manage stress, enhancing social/communication skills and identify and discussing personal values and strengths. In ...
Chronic Illness, Pain, & Disability Group
This group focuses on empowering, encouraging, and processing through the dynamic challenges of living with a chronic condition. Our therapy group recognizes the importance of addressing not only the physical aspects of your condition but also the emotional and psychological ...
Hosted by Samantha Ambrico-Custer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19382
This group focuses on empowering, encouraging, and processing through the dynamic challenges of living with a chronic condition. Our therapy group recognizes the importance of addressing not only the physical aspects of your condition but also the emotional and psychological ...
Postpartum Suppport
Are you a pregnant or postpartum mom in the West Chester, PA area? Come for an hour or two of support, hope and humor. The group has been a safe and comforting place for over a decade. It's free of ...
Hosted by Erin Saddic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PMH-C, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19382
Are you a pregnant or postpartum mom in the West Chester, PA area? Come for an hour or two of support, hope and humor. The group has been a safe and comforting place for over a decade. It's free of ...
Positive Psychology Approach to Life
Would you like to approach your life with more optimistic energy and feel supported in making positive changes? I am starting a group with members who would like to encourage and support each other in this. We will be using ...
Hosted by Maria Christina Salomone Gabelberger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19380
Would you like to approach your life with more optimistic energy and feel supported in making positive changes? I am starting a group with members who would like to encourage and support each other in this. We will be using ...
Social Skills Group
This group provides social skills for children who have behavioral issues, or are shy, socially awkward, reserved, or have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. Specific skills focus on self-esteem building, connecting with peers, problem solving, and dealing with bullying and ...
This group provides social skills for children who have behavioral issues, or are shy, socially awkward, reserved, or have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. Specific skills focus on self-esteem building, connecting with peers, problem solving, and dealing with bullying and ...
Family/ Support Group
This group is for parents and other supports of those struggling with an Eating Disorder. The group will focus on self-care, setting boundaries and maintaining your own health and well being while parenting or being in a support role for ...
Hosted by Buttonwood A Place To Heal -Now offering IOP!
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downingtown, PA 19335
This group is for parents and other supports of those struggling with an Eating Disorder. The group will focus on self-care, setting boundaries and maintaining your own health and well being while parenting or being in a support role for ...
Divorce Support, Moving On
This group is designed for women looking to move past divorce and move forward. While gaining support and supporting others, process what might be holding you back. Three or more women are needed to start the group so please email ...
This group is designed for women looking to move past divorce and move forward. While gaining support and supporting others, process what might be holding you back. Three or more women are needed to start the group so please email ...
Cozy Game Support Group
Feeling stressed? Isolated? Down? Or just looking for video game friends? Gentle Growth Therapy is seeking to start support groups using themes emerging from cozy games. Themes like: identity, agency over your environment, home building, relationships with people and nature, ...
Hosted by Gentle Growth Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Exton, PA 19341
Feeling stressed? Isolated? Down? Or just looking for video game friends? Gentle Growth Therapy is seeking to start support groups using themes emerging from cozy games. Themes like: identity, agency over your environment, home building, relationships with people and nature, ...
Young Adult Group
The transition from the teen years into young adulthood can be challenging. Some struggle with the finer points of self-care, budgeting, and gainful employment. Others may be overwhelmed just trying to decide what comes next. Some have plans for further ...
Hosted by Tari Lyn Getz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Devon, PA 19333
The transition from the teen years into young adulthood can be challenging. Some struggle with the finer points of self-care, budgeting, and gainful employment. Others may be overwhelmed just trying to decide what comes next. Some have plans for further ...
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT Skills Group
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT combines cognitive behavioral interventions with mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to help teens who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors. It is critical that our struggling young people learn new skills to manage their emotions and behaviors ...
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT combines cognitive behavioral interventions with mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to help teens who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors. It is critical that our struggling young people learn new skills to manage their emotions and behaviors ...
Men's Anger Management
12-week SAMHSA protocol, approved for Chester County court-mandated program
Hosted by Dr. Carmen J Lewis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kennett Square, PA 19348
12-week SAMHSA protocol, approved for Chester County court-mandated program
Drug and Alcohol
Hosted by Pathway Counseling Services West Chester PA
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19382
Adopted Teen Outpatient Group
A process group for teens who have been adopted, which allows them to process anxieties, depression, attachment difficulties, and trauma. They will also be able to connect and relate to peers who understand. Please reach out if you are interested. ...
Hosted by Kelley Nolan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19380
A process group for teens who have been adopted, which allows them to process anxieties, depression, attachment difficulties, and trauma. They will also be able to connect and relate to peers who understand. Please reach out if you are interested. ...
Art Journaling
Hosted by Sandy Zeiset
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downingtown, PA 19335
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Chester County?
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.