Emotional Eating
A support group for people with emotional and binge eating. The group focuses on finding ways to sooth and care for oneself without using food or other substance.
Hosted by Beverly A Hodsden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, NJ 08619
A support group for people with emotional and binge eating. The group focuses on finding ways to sooth and care for oneself without using food or other substance.
Groups coming soon!
New Groups forming Summer 2023....please check back frequently!
Hosted by Nancy Morris @ Kaleidoscope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, NJ 07004
New Groups forming Summer 2023....please check back frequently!
Trim Life
Weight release groups which incorporate hypnosis to help people change their habits to achieve permanent weight loss. 4-6 week program plus ongoing support. Groups run periodically.
Hosted by Margie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Orange, NJ 07079
Weight release groups which incorporate hypnosis to help people change their habits to achieve permanent weight loss. 4-6 week program plus ongoing support. Groups run periodically.
Skill-building group for adults 18+ struggling with anxiety.
Transitions to Adulthood
Socialization and coping skills.
Hosted by Andrew Herschman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hazlet, NJ 07730
Socialization and coping skills.
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.
Adult Children of Alcoholics
This Group deals with the issues common to Adult Children who grew up in homes where addiction was the primary focus of the family. We will work with roles and survival skills learned by family members - and common personality ...
Hosted by Fredda Ackerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
This Group deals with the issues common to Adult Children who grew up in homes where addiction was the primary focus of the family. We will work with roles and survival skills learned by family members - and common personality ...
Daniel Edelman Psy.D. PC
Daniel Edelman's Psy.D, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice providing psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluation and testing of children, adolescents, adults, couples and family-level intervention. Our staff of clinicians have diverse backgrounds with extensive experience and training. They provide highly ...
Hosted by Daniel Edelman Psy.D PC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Verona, NJ 07044
Daniel Edelman's Psy.D, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice providing psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluation and testing of children, adolescents, adults, couples and family-level intervention. Our staff of clinicians have diverse backgrounds with extensive experience and training. They provide highly ...
CBT Informed Relationship Group Therapy for Women
CBT informed and Mindfulness based therapy group for women age 25+.
Hosted by Kate M. Sobon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
CBT informed and Mindfulness based therapy group for women age 25+.
parenting
Hosted by Judy H. Gurfein
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, APRN, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Daytime General Women’s Psychotherapy Group
This group therapy offers a powerful healing community. It can enhance the gains from your individual treatment. Group members have the opportunity to give and receive feedback as well as practice coping skills. Group guidelines for emotional safety and respect ...
Hosted by Daphne Shalita
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morristown, NJ 07960
This group therapy offers a powerful healing community. It can enhance the gains from your individual treatment. Group members have the opportunity to give and receive feedback as well as practice coping skills. Group guidelines for emotional safety and respect ...
Transgender Youth Group
This group is provided at our located by our clinician Olivia Pruznick, LPC. This is an 8 week group that provides transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth 13-18 with an inclusive space to discuss their experiences and connect with peers ...
Hosted by Angela Valeski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Freehold, NJ 07728
This group is provided at our located by our clinician Olivia Pruznick, LPC. This is an 8 week group that provides transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth 13-18 with an inclusive space to discuss their experiences and connect with peers ...
Celebration of Life
Coming together to learn: How to cope with the loss of a loved one. Healing in a safe and confidential setting. Group Members will meet other members that have experienced similar situations. Explore their personal grief process. While offering support ...
Hosted by Janet Corrente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hammonton, NJ 08037
Coming together to learn: How to cope with the loss of a loved one. Healing in a safe and confidential setting. Group Members will meet other members that have experienced similar situations. Explore their personal grief process. While offering support ...
Family and Friends Virtual Support Group
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Hosted by Mountainside Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ramsey, NJ 07446
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Mindfulness based stress reduction
A 6 week group designed to teach you different strategies and techniques to help foster greater awareness about your anxiety and stress and how it is impacting your functioning. Techniques include: guided meditations, EMDR and EFT Tapping techniques. The focus ...
Hosted by Edwige (Eddie) Theokas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bordentown, NJ 08505
A 6 week group designed to teach you different strategies and techniques to help foster greater awareness about your anxiety and stress and how it is impacting your functioning. Techniques include: guided meditations, EMDR and EFT Tapping techniques. The focus ...
DBT Skills Training Group
I offer DBT Skills Training Groups for Adults, "Emerging Adults" and teens, Veterans, survivors of domestic violence, Military Sexual Trauma, bullying, LGBT issues, trauma from abuse in invalidating environment e.g. childhood, workplace. Training in skill modules focused on Emotional Dysregulation, ...
Hosted by Gretchen MacBryde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
I offer DBT Skills Training Groups for Adults, "Emerging Adults" and teens, Veterans, survivors of domestic violence, Military Sexual Trauma, bullying, LGBT issues, trauma from abuse in invalidating environment e.g. childhood, workplace. Training in skill modules focused on Emotional Dysregulation, ...
Meditation 4 week series - new themes each month
Please join me in person for a 4 week meditation series beginning in March in Montclair. We will spend our hour together practicing a meditation, discussing the benefits of meditation, and building meditation practices. For March our focus will be ...
Hosted by Ginny Laracy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Please join me in person for a 4 week meditation series beginning in March in Montclair. We will spend our hour together practicing a meditation, discussing the benefits of meditation, and building meditation practices. For March our focus will be ...
Anger Management
Anger Management Groups for adults to improve anger management skills. See website for details.
Hosted by A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services
Treatment Center, LCSW, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Turnersville, NJ 08012
Anger Management Groups for adults to improve anger management skills. See website for details.
Divorce Prevention, Divorce Adjustment, Adoption
Short term, mutual support groups in various locations in northern New Jersey and New York City area.
Hosted by Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Short term, mutual support groups in various locations in northern New Jersey and New York City area.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New Jersey?
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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.