Support Groups in Philadelphia, PA
Girl's group
This group is composed of teen girls ages 12-16. The group meets once a week to discuss emotional and behavioral concerns that impacts their quality of life.
Hosted by Where Faith Meets Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
This group is composed of teen girls ages 12-16. The group meets once a week to discuss emotional and behavioral concerns that impacts their quality of life.
Anger Management-starting 11/7/23
Are you struggling to control your temper? Do small things trigger you? Would you like to respond instead of reacting in anger? Serenity Solutions will be running our Anger Management Group starting 11/7/23. You will learn 1) how to catch ...
Hosted by Alisa Kamis-Brinda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Are you struggling to control your temper? Do small things trigger you? Would you like to respond instead of reacting in anger? Serenity Solutions will be running our Anger Management Group starting 11/7/23. You will learn 1) how to catch ...
Promoting Healthy Development, for Parents of Chil
The goal is to prevent kids from getting off track developmentally when the family struggles with the challenges of a medical or emotional condition. It is a place to talk about thoughts and feelings and develop strategies to turn occurrences ...
Hosted by Laurie S Levi
Psychologist, AM, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19121
The goal is to prevent kids from getting off track developmentally when the family struggles with the challenges of a medical or emotional condition. It is a place to talk about thoughts and feelings and develop strategies to turn occurrences ...
Sisters on a Self-Love Journey
In this group you will discover how much there is to love about yourself as you embark on the journey of self-discovery by learning what self-love is and then immersing yourself in exercises to help you build your self-esteem and ...
Hosted by Yvonne Judge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CCTPII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19151
In this group you will discover how much there is to love about yourself as you embark on the journey of self-discovery by learning what self-love is and then immersing yourself in exercises to help you build your self-esteem and ...
Sober-ish Support Group (Virtual)
Get real support as you navigate getting/staying sober(ish) from whatever compulsive behavior you want to change (booze, romantic intrigue, codependency, shopping, drugs, etc.) You don‘t need to quit everything forever. You just need to know what you've been doing isn't ...
Hosted by Colette A Grosso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Get real support as you navigate getting/staying sober(ish) from whatever compulsive behavior you want to change (booze, romantic intrigue, codependency, shopping, drugs, etc.) You don‘t need to quit everything forever. You just need to know what you've been doing isn't ...
PhilaTherapy, LLC.
We created PhilaTherapy to provide you with a personal and professional space in order to access exceptional and affordable therapy and educational service. This includes children, adolescents, adults, older adults and couples. PhilaTherapy demonstrates an enthusiastic commitment and pride for ...
Hosted by PhilaTherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Owner, LPC, LPCMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
We created PhilaTherapy to provide you with a personal and professional space in order to access exceptional and affordable therapy and educational service. This includes children, adolescents, adults, older adults and couples. PhilaTherapy demonstrates an enthusiastic commitment and pride for ...
Weekly Group for Partners of TGNB Individuals
As a partner of a TGNB individual, do you often find yourself with questions that are not easily answered by asking peers or browsing the internet? You may feel isolated or confused about how to understand a partnership that is ...
Hosted by Moorestown Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19147
As a partner of a TGNB individual, do you often find yourself with questions that are not easily answered by asking peers or browsing the internet? You may feel isolated or confused about how to understand a partnership that is ...
Pre-teen Therapy Group
This is a fall Therapy group for pre-teens 11-13 years old and all genders. The first group session will be held on Wednesday September 20th. There will be 8 weekly sessions, 90 minutes each. Each session will have a particular ...
Hosted by Hannah Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19119
This is a fall Therapy group for pre-teens 11-13 years old and all genders. The first group session will be held on Wednesday September 20th. There will be 8 weekly sessions, 90 minutes each. Each session will have a particular ...
Virtual DBT Skills Group (Pennsylvania, Delaware)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful therapy for individuals who have trouble regulating emotions & behaviors. These groups help replace problematic thought / behavior patterns with more adaptive ways of coping to create a "life worth living." We focus ...
Hosted by Madeline Kaye Mayhew
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful therapy for individuals who have trouble regulating emotions & behaviors. These groups help replace problematic thought / behavior patterns with more adaptive ways of coping to create a "life worth living." We focus ...
Adult Children
The Adult Children Group focuses on recovery and healing for adult children of alcoholics and other dysfunctional families. The group is a closed end group supporting the recovery tasks and steps for adult children
Hosted by Michael Morton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, NCGC-
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Adult Children Group focuses on recovery and healing for adult children of alcoholics and other dysfunctional families. The group is a closed end group supporting the recovery tasks and steps for adult children
Virtual DBT Skills Group
You struggle with really BIG emotions. It's been difficult for you to calm down from your BIG emotions. Maybe you find yourself getting easily upset or having extreme emotional reactions to situations and events. You try your best to deal ...
Hosted by Kelly Stavrides
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
You struggle with really BIG emotions. It's been difficult for you to calm down from your BIG emotions. Maybe you find yourself getting easily upset or having extreme emotional reactions to situations and events. You try your best to deal ...
Primary Substance Abuse IOP
ETHOS Offers Primary Substance Abuse IOP Groups for both Adults and Adolescents. Adult Groups are available both daytime and evening, while Adolescent groups are run late afternoon. Groups are run in person, however hybrid/tele-health capabilities are offered where needed.
Hosted by ETHOS Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
ETHOS Offers Primary Substance Abuse IOP Groups for both Adults and Adolescents. Adult Groups are available both daytime and evening, while Adolescent groups are run late afternoon. Groups are run in person, however hybrid/tele-health capabilities are offered where needed.
Flourish Psychotherapy
Flourish Psychotherapy is a leading private practice located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. At Flourish, we provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through utilizing evidence-based techniques, we help you gain ...
Hosted by Corinne Kneis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19104
Flourish Psychotherapy is a leading private practice located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. At Flourish, we provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through utilizing evidence-based techniques, we help you gain ...
Unresolved Grief Group - Telehealth
Over the course of six weeks we will explore your journey with grief. Each session will allow time for participants to share their unique experience with grief. There will also be a focus on grief education. This is a Closed ...
Hosted by Sherri McElfatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19125
Over the course of six weeks we will explore your journey with grief. Each session will allow time for participants to share their unique experience with grief. There will also be a focus on grief education. This is a Closed ...
Compassion based meditation/support group ~ women
Group meets every Monday morning 8:45am - 10am in my Narberth office and on Zoom and biweekly Wednesday evenings 7:15-8: 30 pm at my office in center city philadelphia and on Zoom. . To learn or support meditation practices and ...
Hosted by Tracey Frank Ellenbogen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19146
Group meets every Monday morning 8:45am - 10am in my Narberth office and on Zoom and biweekly Wednesday evenings 7:15-8: 30 pm at my office in center city philadelphia and on Zoom. . To learn or support meditation practices and ...
Healing Movement for Chronic Pain
GROUP IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. This group offers an evidence-informed approach to gentle and creative movement for reducing the experience of pain and pain-related anxiety. Group encourages positive experiences of the body, and reduction of the amount of time/energy given ...
Hosted by Morgan Rakay
Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19118
GROUP IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. This group offers an evidence-informed approach to gentle and creative movement for reducing the experience of pain and pain-related anxiety. Group encourages positive experiences of the body, and reduction of the amount of time/energy given ...
Special Needs Parent Group- Fall 2023
Information and Support Group-- Too often parents feel that they are outsiders to a very technical, specialized, and foreign world. This is comprised of specialists, procedures and interventions that do not always value their child or their role as parents. ...
Hosted by Kelly Pohlig
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Information and Support Group-- Too often parents feel that they are outsiders to a very technical, specialized, and foreign world. This is comprised of specialists, procedures and interventions that do not always value their child or their role as parents. ...
Women's Support Group- in Spanish @ LPA
Hosted by Nelsery De Leon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19122
Fatherless Daughters
This group focuses on father loss due to death, divorce, incarceration, addiction, emotional detachment, etc. The groups will focus on family dynamics, coping mechanisms, relationships and self-esteem as we move on a path toward growth and fulfillment.
Hosted by Colleen Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19146
This group focuses on father loss due to death, divorce, incarceration, addiction, emotional detachment, etc. The groups will focus on family dynamics, coping mechanisms, relationships and self-esteem as we move on a path toward growth and fulfillment.
Preparing for the National Counseling Exam (NCE)
I've trained over 2,000+ graduate students & clients in preparing for the NCE (National Counseling Exam). To meet the needs of each person I offer a one-to-one training format. This allows for customizing the study plan & training information based ...
Hosted by Jeanne Stanley
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19118
I've trained over 2,000+ graduate students & clients in preparing for the NCE (National Counseling Exam). To meet the needs of each person I offer a one-to-one training format. This allows for customizing the study plan & training information based ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Philadelphia?
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.