Support Groups in New York, NY
Rivia Mind
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Hosted by Alexandra Kagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Career Transition Group
This therapy group helps women and men making major career transitions to share feelings and support each other with strategies and insights. The therapist helps members explore deeper issues that may be blocking progress and find ways to move ahead.
Hosted by Lucinda Hotchkiss
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
This therapy group helps women and men making major career transitions to share feelings and support each other with strategies and insights. The therapist helps members explore deeper issues that may be blocking progress and find ways to move ahead.
Early Recovery for Executives
A small private group for professionals and executives confronting substance abuse issues.
Hosted by Samuel Glazer
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10028
A small private group for professionals and executives confronting substance abuse issues.
Rivia Mind
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Hosted by Beatriz Floriano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Widows and Widowers
Currently, I run a therapy group for widows and widowers at the 92nd Street Y. Better understand and cope with your loss, learn about building a new life and explore ways to hold on to hope.
Hosted by Lois Akner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
Currently, I run a therapy group for widows and widowers at the 92nd Street Y. Better understand and cope with your loss, learn about building a new life and explore ways to hold on to hope.
OCD Treatment Group
Group OCD treatment has been demonstrated to be as effective as individual therapy. I use a customized combination of individual and group treatments to provide a maximally effective and cost efficient intervention.
Hosted by Elliot Kaminetzky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10004
Group OCD treatment has been demonstrated to be as effective as individual therapy. I use a customized combination of individual and group treatments to provide a maximally effective and cost efficient intervention.
Queer Professional Womxn's Life Transition Group
A safe and brave space for queer womxn-identified and NB/GNC professionals of NYC to celebrate and support one another through life transitions. Topics include processing areas of identity (such as sexuality, gender, and race) and how this shapes workplace and ...
Hosted by Dr. Elsa Lau
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
A safe and brave space for queer womxn-identified and NB/GNC professionals of NYC to celebrate and support one another through life transitions. Topics include processing areas of identity (such as sexuality, gender, and race) and how this shapes workplace and ...
DBT-informed group (online)
Hosted by Vanessa Li
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Adult Gay Male IFS informed psychotherapy Group
This group is for higher functioning adult gay men, ages 28 to 60 plus, using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) modality (https://ifs-institute.co m/about-us). The group has been in existence since 2003, is open to new members and takes place on ...
Hosted by Ken Voorhees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
This group is for higher functioning adult gay men, ages 28 to 60 plus, using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) modality (https://ifs-institute.co m/about-us). The group has been in existence since 2003, is open to new members and takes place on ...
Underearning to Abundant
Underearning to Abundant: Group Therapy Process for Empowering Highly Sensitive Women to Move Beyond People Pleasing and Make More Money. This group is for highly sensitive millennial women who want to uncover their roots of people-pleasing that keep them broke ...
Hosted by Kat Vollono
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Underearning to Abundant: Group Therapy Process for Empowering Highly Sensitive Women to Move Beyond People Pleasing and Make More Money. This group is for highly sensitive millennial women who want to uncover their roots of people-pleasing that keep them broke ...
Adoptees Joinging Together
Adoptees share unique layers and complexities that sometimes can only be truly understood by those who have lived them. This space is for those who would benefit from connecting to like-minded people, all navigating life’s ups and downs with this ...
Hosted by Elizabeth M. Studwell
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10013
Adoptees share unique layers and complexities that sometimes can only be truly understood by those who have lived them. This space is for those who would benefit from connecting to like-minded people, all navigating life’s ups and downs with this ...
BeHER
BeHER Circles are made for women who are ready the write the next chapter of their lives. I'll help you develop the strategies and support to leave old habits behind and take bold steps forward in your life, career, and ...
Hosted by Ednesha Saulsbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
BeHER Circles are made for women who are ready the write the next chapter of their lives. I'll help you develop the strategies and support to leave old habits behind and take bold steps forward in your life, career, and ...
Group Therapy - Accepting members
This group is open to individuals, 20’s – 40’s, who wish to develop in personal authenticity and connectedness to others. Working with moment-to-moment interactions we aim to uncover habitual narratives that stand in the way of understanding and being understood ...
Hosted by Mary V. Minges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
This group is open to individuals, 20’s – 40’s, who wish to develop in personal authenticity and connectedness to others. Working with moment-to-moment interactions we aim to uncover habitual narratives that stand in the way of understanding and being understood ...
Q-TOWN (Queer-Trans Or Whatever Network), Teen
A support group for teens who are coming out, transitioning or questioning and experiencing gender dysphoria, stress, anxiety or depression. You are the experts, advocates and allies, capable of teaching each other how to cope and offering peer-led feedback. I ...
Hosted by Laura Goorin
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MS, MPhil
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
A support group for teens who are coming out, transitioning or questioning and experiencing gender dysphoria, stress, anxiety or depression. You are the experts, advocates and allies, capable of teaching each other how to cope and offering peer-led feedback. I ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group For Teens
DBT is an evidence-based program that has been proven to help teens: handle their emotions so they are less reactive and impulsive, eliminate self-harm and destructive behaviors, and better navigate their relationships (family, school, peers) by developing communication strategies and ...
Hosted by Empower Your Mind Therapy
Counselor, LMHC, CDBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
DBT is an evidence-based program that has been proven to help teens: handle their emotions so they are less reactive and impulsive, eliminate self-harm and destructive behaviors, and better navigate their relationships (family, school, peers) by developing communication strategies and ...
Life Transitions & Relationships Therapy Group
A safe, empowering space for adults to support each other in creating lives of greater meaning and connection. Members foster more fulfilling relationships through "here and now" interpersonal process, emotional honesty and relational mindfulness. Members share their life journeys, process ...
Hosted by Dr. Erica E. Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
A safe, empowering space for adults to support each other in creating lives of greater meaning and connection. Members foster more fulfilling relationships through "here and now" interpersonal process, emotional honesty and relational mindfulness. Members share their life journeys, process ...
DBT Group Now Forming, Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, ...
Hosted by Valerie Paige Kowalski
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, DBT, REBT, CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, ...
Anxiety/OCD Inflexible Thinking Support Group
This virtual group is geared towards young adults who struggle with anxiety and/ or OCD. This group's mission is to help members gain support and community by decreasing loneliness and shame surrounding their cognitive distortions.
Hosted by Julia Resnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10038
This virtual group is geared towards young adults who struggle with anxiety and/ or OCD. This group's mission is to help members gain support and community by decreasing loneliness and shame surrounding their cognitive distortions.
Virtual Mindful Art Therapy Group!
Join our online Art Therapy group! We use experiential and empowering techniques to help you create space to restore, renew and connect through mindful art-making. This workshop will incorporate guided meditation followed by a therapeutic art-making directive! Participants will have ...
Hosted by Erin Poland (Child Therapist)
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, MHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Join our online Art Therapy group! We use experiential and empowering techniques to help you create space to restore, renew and connect through mindful art-making. This workshop will incorporate guided meditation followed by a therapeutic art-making directive! Participants will have ...
Gay Men's Online Therapy Group
This is an online weekly interpersonal process group for gay men seeking to learn how to express their feelings and vulnerabilities with others. Group members have the opportunity to improve interpersonal and coping skills, practice new communication strategies in a ...
Hosted by Dr. Brad Stevens
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
This is an online weekly interpersonal process group for gay men seeking to learn how to express their feelings and vulnerabilities with others. Group members have the opportunity to improve interpersonal and coping skills, practice new communication strategies in a ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New York?
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.