Insyte Psychiatric
We are a collaborative practice of prescribers and therapists. We work with adults, families, and couples. We are committed to providing quality mental health care that goes beyond just medications . We treat all mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, ...
Hosted by Insyte Psychiatric
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
We are a collaborative practice of prescribers and therapists. We work with adults, families, and couples. We are committed to providing quality mental health care that goes beyond just medications . We treat all mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, ...
Adolescent Girls Group (HS)
Topics include: Healthy relationships, self-image, decision-making, family issues, stress/anger management, social media, coping skills.
Hosted by Jacqueline Giordano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metuchen, NJ 08840
Topics include: Healthy relationships, self-image, decision-making, family issues, stress/anger management, social media, coping skills.
LAC/Licensure Supervision
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW COUNSELORS*** Please contact me for more information on cost and times of when supervision meets. I specialize in clinical mental health, school counseling, and substance abuse.
Hosted by Barbara Morcos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW COUNSELORS*** Please contact me for more information on cost and times of when supervision meets. I specialize in clinical mental health, school counseling, and substance abuse.
Anger Managment
Court appointed or self referred OK
Hosted by Clear Conscience Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC, CAMS-II, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Court appointed or self referred OK
Women's Group
The goals of the group include:
1. Learning to live alone without feeling lonely.
2. Starting life over again as a single person/parent.
3.Learn ing approaches to use with children while informing them their parents are divorcing.
4.. Managing an ongoing relationship with ...
Hosted by Marsha N. Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Brunswick, NJ 08902
The goals of the group include:
1. Learning to live alone without feeling lonely.
2. Starting life over again as a single person/parent.
3.Learn ing approaches to use with children while informing them their parents are divorcing.
4.. Managing an ongoing relationship with ...
Care First Medical Group
Care First Medical Group is a personalized outpatient clinic, specializing in innovative, evidence-based medical treatment for mental illness, chronic pain and drug and alcohol addiction. Our caring and compassionate team of medical professionals work together to resolve problems that other ...
Hosted by Care First Medical Group LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Care First Medical Group is a personalized outpatient clinic, specializing in innovative, evidence-based medical treatment for mental illness, chronic pain and drug and alcohol addiction. Our caring and compassionate team of medical professionals work together to resolve problems that other ...
Holistic Healing Groups
Using integrative healing methods in a live online group, we will explore healthy lifestyle changes, healing with food, mindfulness and visualization. Two groups will be held, one for teens and one for adults that are looking for support with anxiety, ...
Hosted by Dr. Alexia Konko
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Using integrative healing methods in a live online group, we will explore healthy lifestyle changes, healing with food, mindfulness and visualization. Two groups will be held, one for teens and one for adults that are looking for support with anxiety, ...
Wellness and Pain Management
Peer interactive and support. Spirituality and processing belief systems. Using collective activities to enhance wellness. Group support and relaxation. Hypnotherapeutic relaxation
Hosted by Psychotherapy; Addiction; Psychological Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, LPC, CRS, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Peer interactive and support. Spirituality and processing belief systems. Using collective activities to enhance wellness. Group support and relaxation. Hypnotherapeutic relaxation
The Women's Circle
The Women’s Circle Workshop was created to be a safe, supportive, encouraging space to explore, discover and empower women to create and design the life they choose.
Hosted by The Center for Embracing Hope Healing and Renewal
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metuchen, NJ 08840
The Women’s Circle Workshop was created to be a safe, supportive, encouraging space to explore, discover and empower women to create and design the life they choose.
Parenting Skills Group
This group will provide a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment where parents will learn effective parenting techniques, learn to plan for your child’s behavior, learn to be proactive and not reactive and learn to appreciate what you are doing as ...
Hosted by Brittany Freeman Jean-Louis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
This group will provide a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment where parents will learn effective parenting techniques, learn to plan for your child’s behavior, learn to be proactive and not reactive and learn to appreciate what you are doing as ...
Teen Talk - Adolescent Girls Group
Teenagers face so many stressors in their day to day lives. Whether with their academics, with peers or adjusting to the changes their minds and bodies are enduring, navigating the adolescent years can seem isolating. Add social media into the ...
Hosted by Jenna Crance Dziedzic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edison, NJ 08817
Teenagers face so many stressors in their day to day lives. Whether with their academics, with peers or adjusting to the changes their minds and bodies are enduring, navigating the adolescent years can seem isolating. Add social media into the ...
Therapy Group
Video: http://vimeo.com/38248612 . My therapy group provides an opportunity to get sensitive but direct feedback. There are very few other settings where you can get that kind of help. Group members support one another by striving for openness and honesty. ...
Hosted by Jeffrey Axelbank
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
Video: http://vimeo.com/38248612 . My therapy group provides an opportunity to get sensitive but direct feedback. There are very few other settings where you can get that kind of help. Group members support one another by striving for openness and honesty. ...
People of Faith Support Grp for LGBTQ+ Family Memb
Purpose Provide a safe place for family members who are people of faith to discuss and process their experiences surrounding their loved ones same sex sexuality and/or gender identity.
Purpose Provide a safe place for family members who are people of faith to discuss and process their experiences surrounding their loved ones same sex sexuality and/or gender identity.
Eating Disorder Support Group Women/Men
For individuals (females and males) in their 20/30s who are looking to gain support and support others through recovery.
Hosted by Talia Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
For individuals (females and males) in their 20/30s who are looking to gain support and support others through recovery.
DBT Skills Group for Adolescents
This group, led by experts in dialectical behavior therapy, teaches teens and their parent(s) the following DBT skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path. This engaging and practical group includes handouts, take-home exercises, ...
Hosted by Meir Flancbaum
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
This group, led by experts in dialectical behavior therapy, teaches teens and their parent(s) the following DBT skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path. This engaging and practical group includes handouts, take-home exercises, ...
Art Against Bullying
Free Art Therapy groups for children targeted by bullies. Together with Mignolo Arts Center, we will create a safe space that is conducive to art making and discussion for our young participants. Each group will contain between four and six ...
Hosted by Ellis Eisner
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Metuchen, NJ 08840
Free Art Therapy groups for children targeted by bullies. Together with Mignolo Arts Center, we will create a safe space that is conducive to art making and discussion for our young participants. Each group will contain between four and six ...
8 Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Groups
Offered 2 to 3 times per year, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Groups are modeled after the curriculum developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at Umass. Participants learn to incorporate mindfulness practices into their daily lives though experiential exercises, guided meditations practiced together ...
Offered 2 to 3 times per year, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Groups are modeled after the curriculum developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at Umass. Participants learn to incorporate mindfulness practices into their daily lives though experiential exercises, guided meditations practiced together ...
Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey
The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at ...
Hosted by Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metuchen, NJ 08840
The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at ...
Individual or Group Clinical Consultation
Providing case consultation to individual clinicians or groups of clinicians, as desired.
Hosted by Kere Loughlin-Presnal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
Providing case consultation to individual clinicians or groups of clinicians, as desired.
Mens Sexual Health: Out of Control Sexual Behavior
IPG is the only organization in New Jersey to run a group for men who suffer from 'sex and porn addiction' - out of control sexual behavior. Run by trained certified sex therapists, the group is an alternative to Twelve ...
Hosted by Institute for Personal Growth - Jersey City
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
IPG is the only organization in New Jersey to run a group for men who suffer from 'sex and porn addiction' - out of control sexual behavior. Run by trained certified sex therapists, the group is an alternative to Twelve ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Middlesex 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.