Headache Support Group
8 Week Support Group for people with headaches. Share with other sufferers and learn some effective techniques to deal with pain.
Hosted by The Stress Reduction Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
8 Week Support Group for people with headaches. Share with other sufferers and learn some effective techniques to deal with pain.
South Shore Autism Center
Hosted by Laurie Ann Dolan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Adolescent Parenting/Support Group
Group focuses on the idea of growing with your adolescent. Learning more from the group leader and other parents about this diffcult developmental stage, and remembering and sharing experiences from your own teenage years. This focus helps to approach parenting ...
Hosted by Timothy William Leahy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waltham, MA 02451
Group focuses on the idea of growing with your adolescent. Learning more from the group leader and other parents about this diffcult developmental stage, and remembering and sharing experiences from your own teenage years. This focus helps to approach parenting ...
Bring Yourself to Love Couples Workshop
November 2015 - Uses the Internal Family Systems model to help couples get through difficult times without locking into extreme behaviors. Workshop includes demonstrations, lectures, structured dialogues with your partner, and small groups with lots of individual help Learn what ...
November 2015 - Uses the Internal Family Systems model to help couples get through difficult times without locking into extreme behaviors. Workshop includes demonstrations, lectures, structured dialogues with your partner, and small groups with lots of individual help Learn what ...
Anxiety Exposure Group (for young adults)
A weekly exposure group for clients aged 18-25 with anxiety and/or OCD symptoms. This is an opportunity to learn more about anxiety, practice facing fears and triggers in a controlled setting, bolster coping skill development, and more! For more information, ...
A weekly exposure group for clients aged 18-25 with anxiety and/or OCD symptoms. This is an opportunity to learn more about anxiety, practice facing fears and triggers in a controlled setting, bolster coping skill development, and more! For more information, ...
Norwood Behavioral Health
Hosted by Norwood Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, MD, PMHNP, LICSW, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwood, MA 02062
Parenting Kids with Anxiety
Now Enrolling: Are you a parent navigating the challenges of raising a child with anxiety or OCD? I am thrilled to present Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a game-changing program designed to guide you through this journey. Developed ...
Hosted by Jaclyn Winer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mansfield, MA 02048
Now Enrolling: Are you a parent navigating the challenges of raising a child with anxiety or OCD? I am thrilled to present Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a game-changing program designed to guide you through this journey. Developed ...
Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Groups
Mindfulness is a vital and incredibly effective tool for managing stress and anxiety. Each 60 minute session will teach a mindfulness skill or concept, provide a guided mindfulness practice, and offer the optional opportunity to briefly discuss the concept/activity as ...
Mindfulness is a vital and incredibly effective tool for managing stress and anxiety. Each 60 minute session will teach a mindfulness skill or concept, provide a guided mindfulness practice, and offer the optional opportunity to briefly discuss the concept/activity as ...
Women's DBT Skills Group - Distress Tolerance
STARTING: Sunday, March 3rd. *LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE* This group is welcoming to LGBTQIA and Neurodiverse Individuals seeking compassionate and affirmative care. This virtual DBT skills group is a 10 week commitment that focuses on the Distress Tolerance module. In this ...
STARTING: Sunday, March 3rd. *LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE* This group is welcoming to LGBTQIA and Neurodiverse Individuals seeking compassionate and affirmative care. This virtual DBT skills group is a 10 week commitment that focuses on the Distress Tolerance module. In this ...
Trust Therapeutics LLC
Counseling with Trust: At our women-owned counseling practice, we prioritize acceptance's transformative power. Grounded in diverse cultural understanding, we offer tailored services that inspire and uplift. Our shared background builds trust, empowering our providers to address community-specific concerns. We commit ...
Hosted by Luis Emmanuell Lopez-Oviedo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Counseling with Trust: At our women-owned counseling practice, we prioritize acceptance's transformative power. Grounded in diverse cultural understanding, we offer tailored services that inspire and uplift. Our shared background builds trust, empowering our providers to address community-specific concerns. We commit ...
If you love someone with Bipolar. (In January.)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Forensic Groups
Hosted by Maria Ramos | Sapphire Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02476
Dementia Dialogues
This is a peer resource-sharing and support group for those living with dementia and care partners.
This is a peer resource-sharing and support group for those living with dementia and care partners.
Mindfulness-Based Eating for Women
This group focuses on what is happening when disordered eating occurs, rather than why it's happening. Emotional underpinnings of behaviors are addressed through bringing present-moment awareness to body sensations, breath, thoughts and feelings. Learning to trust your body/mind's wisdom, intuition, ...
This group focuses on what is happening when disordered eating occurs, rather than why it's happening. Emotional underpinnings of behaviors are addressed through bringing present-moment awareness to body sensations, breath, thoughts and feelings. Learning to trust your body/mind's wisdom, intuition, ...
Work Stress Support Group
Talking to those with shared experiences is a great way to problem solve and feel better. For privacy, we ensure that only one person per organization is enrolled in a group, unless two people explicitly ask to join the group ...
Talking to those with shared experiences is a great way to problem solve and feel better. For privacy, we ensure that only one person per organization is enrolled in a group, unless two people explicitly ask to join the group ...
Mindful Self Compassion
Co-led with Louise Beck, Trained teacher of Mindful Self Compassion
Hosted by John Longo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amesbury, MA 01913
Co-led with Louise Beck, Trained teacher of Mindful Self Compassion
Reintegration Support Group (online)
This is a weekly online support group for returning citizens who are committed to their successful reintegration and want to build connections with others who share similar goals. It is a safe place to discuss obstacles, brainstorm possible solutions, process ...
Hosted by Iris Hailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norton, MA 02766
This is a weekly online support group for returning citizens who are committed to their successful reintegration and want to build connections with others who share similar goals. It is a safe place to discuss obstacles, brainstorm possible solutions, process ...
Women's Empowerment
This group focuses on building a woman's self confidence, self-esteem, by validating the importance of women knowing how to fix their inside not their outside appearance.
Hosted by Gayle Patricia Hearns-Rogers
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynn, MA 01902
This group focuses on building a woman's self confidence, self-esteem, by validating the importance of women knowing how to fix their inside not their outside appearance.
The Male Rebuild-- Mens support group
This is a small 6-8 support group where men can learn how to manage their anger, identify healthy/unhealthy relationships, understand grief and learn healthy coping skills. The men will learn how to create genograms and be part of a healthy ...
Hosted by Inner Healing and Growth Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acushnet, MA 02743
This is a small 6-8 support group where men can learn how to manage their anger, identify healthy/unhealthy relationships, understand grief and learn healthy coping skills. The men will learn how to create genograms and be part of a healthy ...
Recovering on Campus
Eating disorder recovery group for students currently attending higher education. Occurring virtually beginning on 9/15/22 and running for 8 weeks. Please reach out to complete a brief intake.
Eating disorder recovery group for students currently attending higher education. Occurring virtually beginning on 9/15/22 and running for 8 weeks. Please reach out to complete a brief intake.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Massachusetts?
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.