Support Groups in Clark, NJ
Emotional Eating
This emotional Support group focuses on healthy, mindful eating without shame or guilt. Contact us today to get support!
Hosted by Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clark, NJ 07066
This emotional Support group focuses on healthy, mindful eating without shame or guilt. Contact us today to get support!
Co-occuring Diagnoses
Hosted by Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clark, NJ 07066
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Emotional Eating
This emotional Support group focuses on healthy, mindful eating without shame or guilt. Contact us today to get support!
Hosted by Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clark, NJ 07066
This emotional Support group focuses on healthy, mindful eating without shame or guilt. Contact us today to get support!
Co-occuring Diagnoses
Hosted by Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clark, NJ 07066
Anxiety Management Group
This group will focus on helping people to cope better with anxiety. Individuals who have been diagnosed with Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder are all welcome, as are those who are struggling to manage daily anxiety and stress ...
Hosted by Michael Evan Schwartz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, NJ 07081
This group will focus on helping people to cope better with anxiety. Individuals who have been diagnosed with Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder are all welcome, as are those who are struggling to manage daily anxiety and stress ...
Adult Female Anxiety Group
This group is for adult females that are experiencing anxiety and want to learn coping skills and techniques to decrease their anxiety. The group is open minded, and all members are empathetic to each other's needs. If you feel alone, ...
Hosted by River and Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roselle, NJ 07203
This group is for adult females that are experiencing anxiety and want to learn coping skills and techniques to decrease their anxiety. The group is open minded, and all members are empathetic to each other's needs. If you feel alone, ...
Relationship Resilience
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
Hosted by Zoey Kyriacou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
Women's Empowerment Group
Peace of Mind Counseling and Wellness Center will be holding a group for women that would like to work on empowerment and finding one’s full potential. Through the use of Sandplay Therapy & Group Dynamics groups will focus on: ~Anxiety ...
Hosted by Kristina Silvestry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Peace of Mind Counseling and Wellness Center will be holding a group for women that would like to work on empowerment and finding one’s full potential. Through the use of Sandplay Therapy & Group Dynamics groups will focus on: ~Anxiety ...
Girl Power: I am because we are
Dynamic virtual group for teen girls aged 15-18 geared towards the Black and BIPOC population. Start date 1/26/21.
Hosted by E. Katherine Omoifo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Dynamic virtual group for teen girls aged 15-18 geared towards the Black and BIPOC population. Start date 1/26/21.
Caregivers' Support Groups
Hosted by Lynn Wechsler Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSOT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
Adult Anxiety Group
This group is designed to center around understanding depression and anxiety, developing insight into factors contributing to mental health, and learning tools for managing symptoms. These groups discuss the connections between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal of this ...
Hosted by Insight Psychological Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
This group is designed to center around understanding depression and anxiety, developing insight into factors contributing to mental health, and learning tools for managing symptoms. These groups discuss the connections between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal of this ...
Dementia support
Hosted by Evaluation and Care, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, NJ 07081
Parenting Group
I am starting to explore the need for parenting groups in my area. I was a School Counselor for over 15 years and previously an elementary and middle school teacher. Add the mom-job and you see I'm pretty well-rounded.
Hosted by Maria M Runfolo-McCormack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Union, NJ 07083
I am starting to explore the need for parenting groups in my area. I was a School Counselor for over 15 years and previously an elementary and middle school teacher. Add the mom-job and you see I'm pretty well-rounded.
Neurodivergent College Group
What? How? Navigating college can be difficult but should be a time of growth and self-exploration. For many students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Order) or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) it can be an overwhelming process. Having a community or ...
Hosted by Misty A Shores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
What? How? Navigating college can be difficult but should be a time of growth and self-exploration. For many students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Order) or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) it can be an overwhelming process. Having a community or ...
Round Table Groups for Middle School Girls
Sharing, connecting, learning, mutual support has power. Do you know a middle schooler who could use some help managing distress, time or relationships? These small social groups provide an awesome opportunity to learn real strategies. Working together, supporting each other ...
Hosted by Meryl Pfeiffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
Sharing, connecting, learning, mutual support has power. Do you know a middle schooler who could use some help managing distress, time or relationships? These small social groups provide an awesome opportunity to learn real strategies. Working together, supporting each other ...
C.H.A.N.G.E. Social Skills & Development Group
CHANGE is an eight-session program to learn new social, problem solving, coping, and communication skills. The group incorporates state-of-the-art techniques to develop self-esteem and assertiveness and awareness of emotions and behaviors. While all children would benefit from participation, the group ...
Hosted by Summit Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
CHANGE is an eight-session program to learn new social, problem solving, coping, and communication skills. The group incorporates state-of-the-art techniques to develop self-esteem and assertiveness and awareness of emotions and behaviors. While all children would benefit from participation, the group ...
Academic & Behavioral Problems of Middle School
The Middle School Years are when academic and social problems usually become most noticeable. I use innovative Child-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. ...
Hosted by Child & Teen Success Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
The Middle School Years are when academic and social problems usually become most noticeable. I use innovative Child-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. ...
Women's Body, Food, and Eating Disorder Group
**This group is led by 3 Female therapists @ Hilltop Behavioral Health. I am a co-faciliator when called upon. At the cross-section of body and culture this group is an exploration of pivotal moments that have created shifts and changes ...
Hosted by Brian S. Pollack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
**This group is led by 3 Female therapists @ Hilltop Behavioral Health. I am a co-faciliator when called upon. At the cross-section of body and culture this group is an exploration of pivotal moments that have created shifts and changes ...
Addiction Recovery Group
The group is jointly led by Jeffrey S. Kahn, Ph.D. and by Alison Johnson, Psy.D., both licensed psychologists who have specialized for many years in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. The members provide a support system for one ...
Hosted by Summit Psychological Services PA
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, DABPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
The group is jointly led by Jeffrey S. Kahn, Ph.D. and by Alison Johnson, Psy.D., both licensed psychologists who have specialized for many years in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. The members provide a support system for one ...
Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover
If you are finding your life and relationships limited because you've suffered abuse of a sexual nature Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover may be the group for you. Whether you suffered trauma as a child and are finding it is ...
Hosted by Amber M Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
If you are finding your life and relationships limited because you've suffered abuse of a sexual nature Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover may be the group for you. Whether you suffered trauma as a child and are finding it is ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Clark?
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.