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, ...
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 ...
Parent Skills
This group is designed to support parents in learning successful, positive, and evidenced-based behavioral management strategies to manage some of children's more problematic behaviors. In addition, the group is designed to support healthy parent-child relationships and positive family dynamics/structure. The ...
Hosted by Rebecca Kulzer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe Township, NJ 08831
This group is designed to support parents in learning successful, positive, and evidenced-based behavioral management strategies to manage some of children's more problematic behaviors. In addition, the group is designed to support healthy parent-child relationships and positive family dynamics/structure. The ...
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 ...
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, ...
Sport and Wellness Psychology Groups
Individuals are encouraged to work on achievement plans for wellness goals, athletic goals, and personal development areas beyond sports and exercise. Groups introduce participants to focus breathing and goal visualization practices. Readings and audio-tapes are utilized.
Individuals are encouraged to work on achievement plans for wellness goals, athletic goals, and personal development areas beyond sports and exercise. Groups introduce participants to focus breathing and goal visualization practices. Readings and audio-tapes are utilized.
Supervision (Toward LCSW + Beyond)
I am a Certified Supervisor (NASW) for LSW to LCSW. Minimum two participants, Maximum 6. 6 session commitment. Longer term involvement for lasting growth, mutual support and learning, as well as development of your unique expertise with my guidance.
Hosted by Ruth Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, (EMDR, EFcT, KAP)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
I am a Certified Supervisor (NASW) for LSW to LCSW. Minimum two participants, Maximum 6. 6 session commitment. Longer term involvement for lasting growth, mutual support and learning, as well as development of your unique expertise with my guidance.
DBT multi-family skills group
The group teaches teens and their parent(s) the following DBT skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path. It has a class-like format with handouts, take-home exercises, and experiential activities, but there is no ...
The group teaches teens and their parent(s) the following DBT skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path. It has a class-like format with handouts, take-home exercises, and experiential activities, but there is no ...
The Howard Center For Wellness
The Howard Center for Wellness specializes in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Hosted by Nancy Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Iselin, NJ 08830
The Howard Center for Wellness specializes in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
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 ...
Adolescent DBT Skills Group
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 Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Psychologist
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, ...
Interracial Relationship Challenges
This group is for individual women who are in interracial relationships (dating/living together or married). The goal is to provide support to individuals who are dealing with challenges related to dating/being married to someone who is outside of their race, ...
Hosted by Breann D'Alessandro Kamara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
This group is for individual women who are in interracial relationships (dating/living together or married). The goal is to provide support to individuals who are dealing with challenges related to dating/being married to someone who is outside of their race, ...
Teen Girls' Group
New group for teenage girls, beginning Fall 2023. Do you know any high school girls who could benefit from group therapy? In this group they can meet other girls who may have similar struggles, like anxiety, frequent sadness, few or ...
Hosted by Alissa Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metuchen, NJ 08840
New group for teenage girls, beginning Fall 2023. Do you know any high school girls who could benefit from group therapy? In this group they can meet other girls who may have similar struggles, like anxiety, frequent sadness, few or ...
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.
Boys to Men
This group is dedicated to adolescent males between the ages of 13-17 years old. Facilitated by a male therapist, this group aims to add peer and clinical support to males as they face challenges in school, community and also at ...
Hosted by Dr. Suzette M Fagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Piscataway, NJ 08854
This group is dedicated to adolescent males between the ages of 13-17 years old. Facilitated by a male therapist, this group aims to add peer and clinical support to males as they face challenges in school, community and also at ...
Women of Color
The group consists of women who identify as POC who have experienced trauma as well as macro/microaggressions and are seeking a supportive environment in which they could obtain psycho-education, develop positive relationships, process their experiences, and learn coping skills.
Hosted by Gliceria Pérez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
The group consists of women who identify as POC who have experienced trauma as well as macro/microaggressions and are seeking a supportive environment in which they could obtain psycho-education, develop positive relationships, process their experiences, and learn coping skills.
Rapid Psychotherapy
Hosted by Rapid Psychotherapy and Consulting Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Social Anxiety Support Group for Teen Girls
This virtual psychoeducation and process group works on interpersonal skills while exploring topics around social skills, anxiety, self esteem, and values. Group members learn and apply skills targeting social anxiety while connecting to peers who experience similar challenges.
Hosted by Simi Lichtman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
This virtual psychoeducation and process group works on interpersonal skills while exploring topics around social skills, anxiety, self esteem, and values. Group members learn and apply skills targeting social anxiety while connecting to peers who experience similar challenges.
Women's Support Group
Hosted by Susan Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middlesex, NJ 08846
Anger Mnagement
Hosted by Positive Reset Mental Health Clinic
Treatment Center, MD, APN, PA, LCSW, LSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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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.