Support Groups in Pittsburgh, PA
LPC Group Supervision
Group consultation towards the PA LPC license with up to 4 supervisees, provided via doxy.me.
Hosted by Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Group consultation towards the PA LPC license with up to 4 supervisees, provided via doxy.me.
Men's Recovery Support Group
General recovery support group for men. This group provides support and guidance to men in recovery from substance abuse, sex addiction, compulsive gambling and other substance and/or process addictions. We consistently focus on: the challenges of being a man in ...
Hosted by Evan Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15228
General recovery support group for men. This group provides support and guidance to men in recovery from substance abuse, sex addiction, compulsive gambling and other substance and/or process addictions. We consistently focus on: the challenges of being a man in ...
Empower Me
Empowering 8-week group designed for kids aged 8-12, focused on nurturing and boosting self-esteem. Through a supportive and interactive environment, participants engage in activities that foster confidence, resilience, and positive self-perception. Our dedicated team creates a safe space for personal ...
Hosted by Asia Gunter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Empowering 8-week group designed for kids aged 8-12, focused on nurturing and boosting self-esteem. Through a supportive and interactive environment, participants engage in activities that foster confidence, resilience, and positive self-perception. Our dedicated team creates a safe space for personal ...
Knight Psychological Services, LLC
Hosted by Sarah Marie Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSW, MA, LPC, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Women In Transition
Women in Transition is a group dedicated to the issues the women in the group are struggling with at this point in their lives. Often it focuses on finding individual power, enhancing personal and professional relationships, and creating a more ...
Hosted by Kim Saft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Women in Transition is a group dedicated to the issues the women in the group are struggling with at this point in their lives. Often it focuses on finding individual power, enhancing personal and professional relationships, and creating a more ...
Winter Group for New Moms
It's common for new moms to feel overwhelmed, alone and uncertain--join us for connection, conversation and a break from the chaos! This is an open group with the option to attend once, twice or more. FREE for first time members; ...
Hosted by Beth Phillips
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA AT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15236
It's common for new moms to feel overwhelmed, alone and uncertain--join us for connection, conversation and a break from the chaos! This is an open group with the option to attend once, twice or more. FREE for first time members; ...
Adult Children of EI Parents- Book Study
This group is a book study for the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson. Designed as a 12 week group to process each chapter effectively. Focus on processing insights from the book and finding validation and ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Christine Sammons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15211
This group is a book study for the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson. Designed as a 12 week group to process each chapter effectively. Focus on processing insights from the book and finding validation and ...
Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group
The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group provides comprehensive counseling and psychological services to help you and your family find a positive path to growth and wellbeing. The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group is fully qualified to meet most mental health needs. Marjorie ...
Hosted by James M Hepburn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15228
The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group provides comprehensive counseling and psychological services to help you and your family find a positive path to growth and wellbeing. The Mt. Lebanon Counseling Group is fully qualified to meet most mental health needs. Marjorie ...
Stress Management for Professionals
If you are a professional that is feeling overwhelmed, this is the group fro you. You are respected at work, contribute so much to your company & have a great reputation. In the eyes of others, you are a success! ...
Hosted by Makin Wellness
Counselor, MSEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15222
If you are a professional that is feeling overwhelmed, this is the group fro you. You are respected at work, contribute so much to your company & have a great reputation. In the eyes of others, you are a success! ...
Keeping It REAL --Vision for BIPOC men
This program seeks to address the social concerns and issues MEN of color, especially inner-city black and brown men, are facing a myriad of problems and obstacles that are real and perceived and where these problems lead to violence, drug ...
Hosted by R.E.A.L. Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMDR, CAADC, DNMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15233
This program seeks to address the social concerns and issues MEN of color, especially inner-city black and brown men, are facing a myriad of problems and obstacles that are real and perceived and where these problems lead to violence, drug ...
Saving Sanity
Hosted by Madison Rice
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Between Us
'Between Us' is an interpersonal process group in which people share and connect with others in a small group. An interpersonal process group can be a powerful tool for self-understanding and transformation, especially regarding ways of relating to others that ...
Hosted by Daniel Gruner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15222
'Between Us' is an interpersonal process group in which people share and connect with others in a small group. An interpersonal process group can be a powerful tool for self-understanding and transformation, especially regarding ways of relating to others that ...
Effective-Counseling
Hosted by Karen J Stickel, LCSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Virtual Body Image Group
Do you struggle with body image or self esteem? Saving Sanity, LLC has a new virtual therapy group. Open to ALL residents of PA. Please email annie@savingsanity.org for more information.
Hosted by Saving Sanity, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Do you struggle with body image or self esteem? Saving Sanity, LLC has a new virtual therapy group. Open to ALL residents of PA. Please email annie@savingsanity.org for more information.
Embrace Uncertainty: ACT for OCD
Only a few spots remain! Do you find yourself stuck in thought loops? Do you have a hard time resisting compulsive behaviors? If so, this group is for you! This group will focus on developing skills to deal with symptoms ...
Hosted by Bethany Kregiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Only a few spots remain! Do you find yourself stuck in thought loops? Do you have a hard time resisting compulsive behaviors? If so, this group is for you! This group will focus on developing skills to deal with symptoms ...
Gail Ludwig
couples workshops and grief counseling
Hosted by Gail Ludwig Vogler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MSN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15243
couples workshops and grief counseling
Living Through Grief: A Spousal Support Group
This bereavement support group for widows & widowers over age 50 meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30pm at Saints John and Paul. It also meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 1:00-2:30PM ...
Hosted by Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
This bereavement support group for widows & widowers over age 50 meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30pm at Saints John and Paul. It also meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 1:00-2:30PM ...
Women's Support Group
Women in this group have experienced some type of trauma/abuse in their lives, are currently in therapy, and are searching for support as they heal.
Hosted by Anita Torchia
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Women in this group have experienced some type of trauma/abuse in their lives, are currently in therapy, and are searching for support as they heal.
Individual and Group LPC supervision
I can provide individual & group supervision for those seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
Hosted by Molly Gorzelsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15202
I can provide individual & group supervision for those seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
Come As You Are
Come as you are Third Tuesday of every month Come as You Are is a group space to explore ways to heal and strengthen your emotional ability using the support of other group members and techniques to examine how past ...
Hosted by Lauren Heaton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ICAADC, CMHIMP, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Come as you are Third Tuesday of every month Come as You Are is a group space to explore ways to heal and strengthen your emotional ability using the support of other group members and techniques to examine how past ...
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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.