Social Skills Group for Boys and Girls
The Social Skills Group for Boys and Girls is a supportive group for kids ages 5-8, 9-10, and 11-13. The structure encompasses a didactic approach to teaching socialization strategies, as well as role-playing scenarios which are typically occurring in most ...
The Social Skills Group for Boys and Girls is a supportive group for kids ages 5-8, 9-10, and 11-13. The structure encompasses a didactic approach to teaching socialization strategies, as well as role-playing scenarios which are typically occurring in most ...
Personal Loss and Life Transitions
We will all be using The Grief Recovery Method handbook as a guide. We will work on dealing with the many facets of Loss. By working with a group, everyone can support and help one another in a safe and ...
Hosted by Harbor Hypnotherapy & Healing Life's Losses
MS, GRS, ADSUP, HYP, NLP
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Larchmont, NY 10538
We will all be using The Grief Recovery Method handbook as a guide. We will work on dealing with the many facets of Loss. By working with a group, everyone can support and help one another in a safe and ...
Mothers Talking
Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, challenge and change; a journey that brings many new emotions ranging from exhilaration and love, to exhaustion and isolation. To help understand all the changes motherhood brings, women often long to talk with ...
Hosted by Carol Merle - Fishman
Counselor, LMHC, LCAT, MA, CMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, challenge and change; a journey that brings many new emotions ranging from exhilaration and love, to exhaustion and isolation. To help understand all the changes motherhood brings, women often long to talk with ...
Nurturing moms & kids group
This is a FREE nurturing parenting group for moms & children. Group focuses on both parenting & domestic violence. The focus of parenting in a nurturing way leaves parents with alternative ways to parent when it comes to discipline, consequences ...
Hosted by Donna' D. Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CLC, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yonkers, NY 10705
This is a FREE nurturing parenting group for moms & children. Group focuses on both parenting & domestic violence. The focus of parenting in a nurturing way leaves parents with alternative ways to parent when it comes to discipline, consequences ...
D' Lyla - Discover Love in Your Life Again
If you are like many other women, you have fallen in and out of love and have wondered why you haven't found the man of your dreams. Understanding yourself and knowing what is most important to your happiness are the ...
Hosted by Angela Montague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yonkers, NY 10701
If you are like many other women, you have fallen in and out of love and have wondered why you haven't found the man of your dreams. Understanding yourself and knowing what is most important to your happiness are the ...
Mindfulness Parenting Groups
Hosted by Monique Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eastchester, NY 10709
Perinatal Psychoeducation and Process Group
6-week group utilizing Interpersonal Therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (gold standard therapy for this population)
Hosted by Andrea Glover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarsdale, NY 10583
6-week group utilizing Interpersonal Therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (gold standard therapy for this population)
Training Group for Mental Health Professionals
This is a training (supervision/therapy) group for Mental Health Professionals who'd like to obtain clinical supervision as well as working on themselves personally and professionally.
Hosted by Elissa Lin Rathe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yonkers, NY 10710
This is a training (supervision/therapy) group for Mental Health Professionals who'd like to obtain clinical supervision as well as working on themselves personally and professionally.
Thriving Mamas Virtual Support Group
Are you a mom who's: feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Feeling lonely or isolated? Struggling with your mental health and postpartum challenges? The postpartum period is challenging to begin with. Adding in the pandemic, many moms have had to navigate this ...
Hosted by Jamie Zaccardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarsdale, NY 10583
Are you a mom who's: feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Feeling lonely or isolated? Struggling with your mental health and postpartum challenges? The postpartum period is challenging to begin with. Adding in the pandemic, many moms have had to navigate this ...
Men's Issues
An informal group, focusing on men's issues, that generally fall into, but not limited to, relationships, marital problems, work/career obstacles, family issues, social limitations, including the associated transitional states.
Members are welcome to bring in any issue they may be ...
Hosted by Richard Z. Ross
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, CGP, LMHC, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tarrytown, NY 10591
An informal group, focusing on men's issues, that generally fall into, but not limited to, relationships, marital problems, work/career obstacles, family issues, social limitations, including the associated transitional states.
Members are welcome to bring in any issue they may be ...
Young Professional Adult group
sometimes being a young professional can be challenging. Trying to juggle working, going to school, family and relationships can feel overwhelming and lonely. Come meet others who are also going through similar issues. Find support, fun, and tools to help ...
Hosted by Growth Wellness Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tarrytown, NY 10591
sometimes being a young professional can be challenging. Trying to juggle working, going to school, family and relationships can feel overwhelming and lonely. Come meet others who are also going through similar issues. Find support, fun, and tools to help ...
B.T.M Psychiatric NP Services, PLLC
Consultations are by appointment ONLY. To schedule an appointment NOW please go to www.btmfamilypsych.com
Hosted by B.T.M. Psychiatric NP Services, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FPMHNP, -BC, Psych, NP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Consultations are by appointment ONLY. To schedule an appointment NOW please go to www.btmfamilypsych.com
Art for 12-Step Recovery
Create your own art book focusing on one of three therapeutic domains: your current life transition, harmonizing with caregiving, or your recovery from addiction using the 12-Step model. Each group starts with a brief talk then is followed by creative ...
Hosted by Amelie Southwood
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarsdale, NY 10583
Create your own art book focusing on one of three therapeutic domains: your current life transition, harmonizing with caregiving, or your recovery from addiction using the 12-Step model. Each group starts with a brief talk then is followed by creative ...
Psychodrama Group
Hosted by Letitia V. Coburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chappaqua, NY 10514
Perinatal Loss Support Group
This is a 6-week group focused on providing support to individuals struggling with a perinatal loss.
Hosted by Rochelle (Shelly) Steinwurtzel
Psychologist, MSEd, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
This is a 6-week group focused on providing support to individuals struggling with a perinatal loss.
Premarital Counseling
Attend the relationship enhancement workshop(s). Couples learn to strengthen their relationship by: (1) improving friendship, fondness, and admiration; (2) enhancing their romance and intimacy; (3) managing conflict constructively; (4) gaining skills to address perpetual and solvable problems; (5) creating shared ...
Attend the relationship enhancement workshop(s). Couples learn to strengthen their relationship by: (1) improving friendship, fondness, and admiration; (2) enhancing their romance and intimacy; (3) managing conflict constructively; (4) gaining skills to address perpetual and solvable problems; (5) creating shared ...
Women's Empowerment Support Group
This is a dynamic group for professional women, 30 - 45 years old. Women in this group have grown in their individual work and are looking to build their skills to expand their lives with the support of other women ...
Hosted by Myrna Noble-Headad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Vernon, NY 10550
This is a dynamic group for professional women, 30 - 45 years old. Women in this group have grown in their individual work and are looking to build their skills to expand their lives with the support of other women ...
Faith Group Leader Support Group
Faith group leaders (pastors, ministers, rabbis, etc) face particular challenges based on their vocational work. Often, the people that are around them are not people that they can go to because of the professional involvement that they have with them. ...
Hosted by Christopher L Smith
Counselor, LCAC, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harrison, NY 10528
Faith group leaders (pastors, ministers, rabbis, etc) face particular challenges based on their vocational work. Often, the people that are around them are not people that they can go to because of the professional involvement that they have with them. ...
DBT Skills Group for Adults with Autism
Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping ...
Hosted by Juliet Vicari
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasantville, NY 10570
Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Westchester 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.