Cancer Survivors Support Group
In this online group you will be provided strategies and education to help you manage your recovery. In addition, you have time to interact with your peers to give and receive support. This group is starting in February 2024 and ...
Hosted by Sound Health and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Haven, CT 06513
In this online group you will be provided strategies and education to help you manage your recovery. In addition, you have time to interact with your peers to give and receive support. This group is starting in February 2024 and ...
Moving Meditation - Wuji Gong
LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS, MUST EMAIL TO RESERVE A SPOT -- New class forming soon. Scientific benefits of regular meditation practice for even just 20 minutes each day include: stress reduction, mental focus, improvements in mood, connection to spirit, creativity, ...
Hosted by Lisa Muller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cheshire, CT 06410
LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS, MUST EMAIL TO RESERVE A SPOT -- New class forming soon. Scientific benefits of regular meditation practice for even just 20 minutes each day include: stress reduction, mental focus, improvements in mood, connection to spirit, creativity, ...
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Day Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 9-noon Mon -Thurs Evening Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 6-9 pm Mon - Thurs
Hosted by Reinhard Straub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, CT 06443
Day Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 9-noon Mon -Thurs Evening Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program 6-9 pm Mon - Thurs
Low-fee Ketamine Depression Groups
6-weeks in-person KAP programs limited to 3-4 participants suffering with emotional disorders and ongoing depression. Participants will receive Ketamine lozenges once a week over the course of six weeks in a small group environment, followed by weekly 90-minutes virtual group ...
Hosted by Nikki Fall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
6-weeks in-person KAP programs limited to 3-4 participants suffering with emotional disorders and ongoing depression. Participants will receive Ketamine lozenges once a week over the course of six weeks in a small group environment, followed by weekly 90-minutes virtual group ...
Parent Group: "Stay in a child's place"
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Hosted by Our Community Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodbridge, CT 06525
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General Therapy Group (Practically any Topic)
The only group of its kind in the region. Whatever your struggles, this group offers expertise and support. For example, you may avoid/procrastinate on things to do to overcome any one or more of: anxiety, depression, or situations around LGBTQ+* ...
The only group of its kind in the region. Whatever your struggles, this group offers expertise and support. For example, you may avoid/procrastinate on things to do to overcome any one or more of: anxiety, depression, or situations around LGBTQ+* ...
Behavioral Health Center for Counseling & Learning
The Behavioral Health Center for Counseling & Learning's primary goal is to provide the highest quality of care for children, adolescents and adults. This includes the identification, remediation and treatment of difficulties that interfere with an individual, couple, family or ...
Hosted by Noel Federle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middlebury, CT 06762
The Behavioral Health Center for Counseling & Learning's primary goal is to provide the highest quality of care for children, adolescents and adults. This includes the identification, remediation and treatment of difficulties that interfere with an individual, couple, family or ...
Grief and Loss
Hosted by Nanette Greene
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwalk, CT 06851
Psychoeducation for Preschool Teachers
This "group" is a series of presentations geared toward preschool and early-childhood teachers and professionals. I will present a psychological and developmental perspective on a topic relevant to the work of preschool teachers, with time allowed for question/answer and individual ...
This "group" is a series of presentations geared toward preschool and early-childhood teachers and professionals. I will present a psychological and developmental perspective on a topic relevant to the work of preschool teachers, with time allowed for question/answer and individual ...
Mindfulness for Depression and Anxiety
Meditation and mindfulness are processes that have evidence based positive outcomes to target depression and anxiety. In our four or eight week course you will learn the tools to the art of being present without judgement. We will introduce or ...
Meditation and mindfulness are processes that have evidence based positive outcomes to target depression and anxiety. In our four or eight week course you will learn the tools to the art of being present without judgement. We will introduce or ...
Pet Loss Support
Pet loss is a type of what's called, "disenfranchised" grief. That's a clinical way of saying you're treated like the death of your beloved companion doesn't count and you shouldn't talk about it or show it. Your pain and loss ...
Hosted by Cara Donahue Counseling Connected
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Canton, CT 06019
Pet loss is a type of what's called, "disenfranchised" grief. That's a clinical way of saying you're treated like the death of your beloved companion doesn't count and you shouldn't talk about it or show it. Your pain and loss ...
grief/loss
Hosted by Nancy Diane Varga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Essex, CT 06426
"How Do I 'People'?" group
A group for neurodivergent folx who generally fall between 18 and 35. This might be someone with autism, who has always felt weird, is confused by people, or maybe you have anxiety which has been exacerbated by the Covid years. ...
Hosted by Dr. Rachel Carlson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06119
A group for neurodivergent folx who generally fall between 18 and 35. This might be someone with autism, who has always felt weird, is confused by people, or maybe you have anxiety which has been exacerbated by the Covid years. ...
Parenting Groups Offered
Parent's Support Group offered to assist in dealing and addressing behavior issues in adolescents.
Hosted by Dawn Luhn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Branford, CT 06405
Parent's Support Group offered to assist in dealing and addressing behavior issues in adolescents.
Boys Club
Boys Club- for boys ages 11-17 Group therapy can be a very effective intervention for adolescents. In the group, boys have the ability to get support and feedback from their peers. They will learn new skills for reducing stress and ...
Hosted by Sheryll Waring
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glastonbury, CT 06033
Boys Club- for boys ages 11-17 Group therapy can be a very effective intervention for adolescents. In the group, boys have the ability to get support and feedback from their peers. They will learn new skills for reducing stress and ...
Intensive Outpatient (addiction/mental health)
YANA offers 100% Virtual Programs lasting from 4 weeks to 6 weeks for Alcohol, Addiction & Substance Use Disorder. YANA Groups will educate you, then focus on a modern, solution-focused approach toward full recovery. Our curriculum addresses your needs with ...
Hosted by Mara DuToit
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich, CT 06360
YANA offers 100% Virtual Programs lasting from 4 weeks to 6 weeks for Alcohol, Addiction & Substance Use Disorder. YANA Groups will educate you, then focus on a modern, solution-focused approach toward full recovery. Our curriculum addresses your needs with ...
social skills group
Our two social skills group are for Younger Kids and Teenagers who are struggling at school, with peers, and at home. Children in our group try to make and keep friends; however, their negative thinking and low self esteem may ...
Hosted by Suzanne Schuster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Our two social skills group are for Younger Kids and Teenagers who are struggling at school, with peers, and at home. Children in our group try to make and keep friends; however, their negative thinking and low self esteem may ...
DBT Group for Adolescents
Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Embrace psychotherapy LLC
Embrace Psychotherapy is a private practice serving Adults, Adolescents, Couples, and Families with an emphasis on trauma. It's important to help individuals and families understand the role that trauma plays in their lives and in their relationships. The type of ...
Hosted by Embrace Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwalk, CT 06850
Embrace Psychotherapy is a private practice serving Adults, Adolescents, Couples, and Families with an emphasis on trauma. It's important to help individuals and families understand the role that trauma plays in their lives and in their relationships. The type of ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Connecticut?
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.