Support Groups in New York, NY
Female survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This is an interpersonal psychoanalytic group for individuals with histories of sexual abuse. Group work is a reparative process, which provides members with the potential for healing so they do not only experience themselves as "surviving" but "thriving". The processing ...
Hosted by Rhona Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
This is an interpersonal psychoanalytic group for individuals with histories of sexual abuse. Group work is a reparative process, which provides members with the potential for healing so they do not only experience themselves as "surviving" but "thriving". The processing ...
Infertility Support Group
Hosted by Elizabeth Blisko
Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
Weekly Virtual Therapy Group
In this weekly therapy group, you have the opportunity to explore new ways of being, to have new emotional experiences, to see from multiple perspectives, to better communicate, and to learn how to build community with others. We will develop ...
Hosted by Steven T. Licardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
In this weekly therapy group, you have the opportunity to explore new ways of being, to have new emotional experiences, to see from multiple perspectives, to better communicate, and to learn how to build community with others. We will develop ...
Music for Meaning -Remote Group- coming soon.
An ongoing music therapy group for elders and their caregivers (Aide or family member). For older adults challenged by dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression, and isolation, music therapy can sustain, restore, and improve cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual ...
Hosted by Andrea Frisch-Hara
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
An ongoing music therapy group for elders and their caregivers (Aide or family member). For older adults challenged by dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression, and isolation, music therapy can sustain, restore, and improve cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual ...
Sobriety, Mind & Body Fitness Retreats & Support
Do you know that stress, addiction, and obesity are highly correlated? Our wellness retreats & camps feature a private upscale hotel room and daily supervision by a board-certified physician, so you can focus on training your behavioral, fitness, and nutritional ...
Hosted by Dr. H. Ho
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, DABPN, DABOM, DABPM
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Do you know that stress, addiction, and obesity are highly correlated? Our wellness retreats & camps feature a private upscale hotel room and daily supervision by a board-certified physician, so you can focus on training your behavioral, fitness, and nutritional ...
Our Wellness Project, LLC
Kevin Hamilton is the owner and CEO of Our Wellness Project LLC. He is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Psychiatry. Mr. Hamilton specializes in psychiatric evaluations, medication ...
Hosted by Our Wellness Project - Kevin Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
Kevin Hamilton is the owner and CEO of Our Wellness Project LLC. He is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Psychiatry. Mr. Hamilton specializes in psychiatric evaluations, medication ...
DBT Group Now Forming, Thursdays, In Person
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 Jamie Downie
Licensed Master Social Work, LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT
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, ...
Older Adult group
This is a mixed race and gender group of older adults (60+) working on issues of work and life transitions.
Hosted by Edward Elder
Counselor, MDiv, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
This is a mixed race and gender group of older adults (60+) working on issues of work and life transitions.
1) Co-Ed Psychotherapy Group
I offer group therapy as an adjunctive component to individual treatment in my practice as it provides an opportunity to propel individual therapy work. Sitting with and relating to others who share similar concerns can enhance the examination of one's ...
Hosted by Susan Rios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
I offer group therapy as an adjunctive component to individual treatment in my practice as it provides an opportunity to propel individual therapy work. Sitting with and relating to others who share similar concerns can enhance the examination of one's ...
CBT for Adult ADHD (Virtual)
Do you struggle with ADHD as an adult? Does it interfere with work, school, or other areas of your life? This virtual group can help! Tuesdays, April 16 - June 18
Hosted by Amanda Spray
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Do you struggle with ADHD as an adult? Does it interfere with work, school, or other areas of your life? This virtual group can help! Tuesdays, April 16 - June 18
Artists Career Group
My artists' group helps participants who tend to stand in the way of their success. It helps them understand what blocks their ability to fulfill their fullest potential, and find ways of moving beyond these obstacles. A supportive yet challenging ...
Hosted by Limor Kaufman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10025
My artists' group helps participants who tend to stand in the way of their success. It helps them understand what blocks their ability to fulfill their fullest potential, and find ways of moving beyond these obstacles. A supportive yet challenging ...
Body Positivity and Self Love
This pandemic has causes so much uncertainty and robbed us of a sense of control. For some, when we feel out of control, we might fixate on body-related insecurities or ways of finding control through food/exercise. If this rings true ...
Hosted by Hillary Leigh Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10012
This pandemic has causes so much uncertainty and robbed us of a sense of control. For some, when we feel out of control, we might fixate on body-related insecurities or ways of finding control through food/exercise. If this rings true ...
Deepening adult interpersonal relationships
Weekly ongoing adult process group conducted on Zoom for exploration of the ways in which we seek to connect with others and the ways in which we sabotage developing deeper connection. All genders welcome, must be in individual therapy (doesn't ...
Hosted by Erin McMaugh Tierno, The Keely Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
Weekly ongoing adult process group conducted on Zoom for exploration of the ways in which we seek to connect with others and the ways in which we sabotage developing deeper connection. All genders welcome, must be in individual therapy (doesn't ...
Arete Physicians of Manhattan
Hosted by Alfred Robenzadeh
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
Improving Your Body Image
This support group will allow women to better understand their relationship with food and their body. Food and body image issues can be quite overwhelming, but working alongside other women struggling with the same issues can help remind you that ...
Hosted by Kendall Contri Bierman (Mirielle Therapy Practice)
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
This support group will allow women to better understand their relationship with food and their body. Food and body image issues can be quite overwhelming, but working alongside other women struggling with the same issues can help remind you that ...
Group Relations - Experiential Tavistock Tradition
To Be Announced
Hosted by The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling
Treatment Center, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10014
To Be Announced
Mind Body Boost Online Workshop
Exploring Character Strengths thru community support, shared reflections and safe free movement
Hosted by Deanna Lizzett Mills
LMHC, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
Exploring Character Strengths thru community support, shared reflections and safe free movement
Tona Therapy
Welcome to Tona Therapy, where we believe in the transformative power of warmth and healing. The word "Tona" originates from the ancient Aztec language, Nahuatl, which represents the concept of warmth, not only in a physical sense but also as ...
Hosted by Tona Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
Welcome to Tona Therapy, where we believe in the transformative power of warmth and healing. The word "Tona" originates from the ancient Aztec language, Nahuatl, which represents the concept of warmth, not only in a physical sense but also as ...
adolescents with goals.
Adolescents are challenged. To be individuals apart from their parents and manage good decisions in a society that is unforgiving of errors which are destined to follow in a selfie, facebook, Instagram cyber footprint that can always be resurrected. To ...
Hosted by Paula Konnor-Jorn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
Adolescents are challenged. To be individuals apart from their parents and manage good decisions in a society that is unforgiving of errors which are destined to follow in a selfie, facebook, Instagram cyber footprint that can always be resurrected. To ...
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
Hosted by Ronnie Sue Hochberg
Counselor, MS, CRC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
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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.