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 ...
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 ...
Mindfulness Group
Group hosted by Naomi Hewlings for adults 18+ that are interested in learning and practicing mindfulness and meditation skills. This group will utilize DBT, CBT and trauma informed mindfulness skills. Each session will include a meditation, guided imagery, or activity ...
Hosted by Sanare Today, LLC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Downingtown, PA 19335
Group hosted by Naomi Hewlings for adults 18+ that are interested in learning and practicing mindfulness and meditation skills. This group will utilize DBT, CBT and trauma informed mindfulness skills. Each session will include a meditation, guided imagery, or activity ...
Kindergarten Social Skills
A social skills group for Kindergarten aged children with a focus on easing them back into social interaction in a developmentally-focused, small group setting, post-pandemic. The group session will be semi-structured. We will start each session with a welcome/get to ...
Hosted by Lauren Cunkelman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downingtown, PA 19335
A social skills group for Kindergarten aged children with a focus on easing them back into social interaction in a developmentally-focused, small group setting, post-pandemic. The group session will be semi-structured. We will start each session with a welcome/get to ...
Positive Parenting
I help parents identify and navigate challenges, set goals, and utilize evidence-based parenting strategies and psychoeducation to improve family functioning and communication. I specialize in teaching parenting the positive discipline way and supporting parents through behavioral challenges. At the end ...
I help parents identify and navigate challenges, set goals, and utilize evidence-based parenting strategies and psychoeducation to improve family functioning and communication. I specialize in teaching parenting the positive discipline way and supporting parents through behavioral challenges. At the end ...
Anxiety and OCD Center
The licensed psychologists and psychology residents on staff are highly trained in evidence-based treatment of anxiety and related disorders.
The licensed psychologists and psychology residents on staff are highly trained in evidence-based treatment of anxiety and related disorders.
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.
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 ...
Individual and Group Supervision
I am able to provide individual and group supervision to post-graduates working towards licensure as an LPC, MFT, or LCSW. I help therapist discover who they want to be as a therapist by utilizing the person of the therapist model.
Hosted by Dr. Lauren Lawson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Honey Brook, PA 19344
I am able to provide individual and group supervision to post-graduates working towards licensure as an LPC, MFT, or LCSW. I help therapist discover who they want to be as a therapist by utilizing the person of the therapist model.
Codependency Group
Hosted by Grace Ann Flannery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19380
Clinical Supervision Group
I offer group supervision for social workers who are working toward their LCSW. Please contact me directly for more infomation.
Hosted by Lisa Pagano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paoli, PA 19301
I offer group supervision for social workers who are working toward their LCSW. Please contact me directly for more infomation.
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 ...
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. ...
Adult Anxiety and OCD Support Group for COVID-19
This is a free support group which will be held to help those with anxiety manage their symptoms as our world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tuesday at 4pm group will be for adults and held using Zoom - ...
Hosted by James T. Chok
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19382
This is a free support group which will be held to help those with anxiety manage their symptoms as our world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tuesday at 4pm group will be for adults and held using Zoom - ...
BE Wellness Center, LLC
At BE Wellness Center, we're dedicated to embracing our wellness model that wholeheartedly nurtures the harmony of mind, body, and spirit within both individuals and our community as a whole. Our primary mission is to elevate the collective energy and ...
At BE Wellness Center, we're dedicated to embracing our wellness model that wholeheartedly nurtures the harmony of mind, body, and spirit within both individuals and our community as a whole. Our primary mission is to elevate the collective energy and ...
group therapy and intensive group therapy for food addiction
Expressive/Wellness Series
We facilitate a 6-session wellness series that utilizes creativity to help rejuvenate your group's mood and thought processes (group size 10-25).
Hosted by Donna Radl
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Malvern, PA 19355
We facilitate a 6-session wellness series that utilizes creativity to help rejuvenate your group's mood and thought processes (group size 10-25).
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 ...
Healing Circle for Women of Narcissistic Abuse
A sacred space crafted exclusively for resilient women navigating the path of healing from narcissistic abuse relationships. Our support group extends a warm embrace to those who have endured the complexities of toxic connections with partners, spouses, parents, and siblings.
Hosted by Lori Valentino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Exton, PA 19341
A sacred space crafted exclusively for resilient women navigating the path of healing from narcissistic abuse relationships. Our support group extends a warm embrace to those who have endured the complexities of toxic connections with partners, spouses, parents, and siblings.
DBT skills training
This group will be focused on the learning & application of behavioral coping skills in the areas of: emotion regulation, mindfulness skills, interpersonal skills, distress tolerance, & reality acceptance skills. This group is a good fit for individuals struggling to ...
Hosted by Lauren Merclean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berwyn, PA 19312
This group will be focused on the learning & application of behavioral coping skills in the areas of: emotion regulation, mindfulness skills, interpersonal skills, distress tolerance, & reality acceptance skills. This group is a good fit for individuals struggling to ...
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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.