Support Groups in Pittsburgh, PA
West Penn Hospital Grief & Loss Evening Group
This group occurs once a month on the second Monday of each month. It is open to anyone who is suffering from grief, loss, and bereavement, and it is free of charge. This group meets from 7pm-8:30pm in the Karen ...
Hosted by Ryan J. King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15224
This group occurs once a month on the second Monday of each month. It is open to anyone who is suffering from grief, loss, and bereavement, and it is free of charge. This group meets from 7pm-8:30pm in the Karen ...
Adult DBT Skills Group
**Not taking waitlist applications at this time** Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment method that helps individuals cope with stress, manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors, and increase positive interpersonal interactions. DBT core skills training consists of 4 ...
Hosted by Brecken Hart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15232
**Not taking waitlist applications at this time** Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment method that helps individuals cope with stress, manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors, and increase positive interpersonal interactions. DBT core skills training consists of 4 ...
Summit Psychological Services
We are a group of multidisciplinary therapists with locations in both the Cranberry Township and Fox Chapel areas.
Hosted by Summit Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15238
We are a group of multidisciplinary therapists with locations in both the Cranberry Township and Fox Chapel areas.
Cancer Survivors: From Surviving to Thriving
New group forming, Please check back.
Hosted by Barbara Duarte Esgalhado
Psychologist, PhD, MFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
New group forming, Please check back.
Counseling Works LLC
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Hosted by Wesley Waldrup
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Neurospicy Queers
8 week VIRTUAL psychoeducation and process group group for neurodivergent (ADHD, ASD) and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Each week we will have a different topic to discuss and process. Individuals can explore their own identity and increase their understanding of being neurodivergent ...
Hosted by G Hoffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15220
8 week VIRTUAL psychoeducation and process group group for neurodivergent (ADHD, ASD) and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Each week we will have a different topic to discuss and process. Individuals can explore their own identity and increase their understanding of being neurodivergent ...
Women's Empowerment Circle
**Begins January 3rd, 2024** I am holding space for adult women who are looking for support, togetherness, friendship, acceptance, and inspiration. This group will be open discussion and will consist of techniques that include, self-compassion, mindfulness, meditation, CBT and other ...
Hosted by Emily Yelling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
**Begins January 3rd, 2024** I am holding space for adult women who are looking for support, togetherness, friendship, acceptance, and inspiration. This group will be open discussion and will consist of techniques that include, self-compassion, mindfulness, meditation, CBT and other ...
Saving Sanity
Hosted by Madison Rice
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15235
CBT Skills Group for Adult ADHD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been shown to be very effective as a treatment for adults with ADHD. Group members will work on ways to improve executive function skills such as time management, organization, planning, stress management, and impulse control. Clients ...
Hosted by Leigh Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been shown to be very effective as a treatment for adults with ADHD. Group members will work on ways to improve executive function skills such as time management, organization, planning, stress management, and impulse control. Clients ...
LPC Supervision For State Licensure
I provide monthly LPC supervision to graduate students (studying counseling) for 1 hour biweekly. I provide supervision from a CBT perspective, but also incorporate some trauma-informed principles. Email for further details.
Hosted by Támara Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15236
I provide monthly LPC supervision to graduate students (studying counseling) for 1 hour biweekly. I provide supervision from a CBT perspective, but also incorporate some trauma-informed principles. Email for further details.
EMDR Consultation
I am offering individual and group consultation to therapists that are working to become EMDR Trained or Certified. I am currently a Consultant-in-Training (CIT) with Deany Laliotis, LICSW, working towards my EMDRIA certification as an Approved Consultant. Each consultation meeting ...
Hosted by Tara Pannell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15218
I am offering individual and group consultation to therapists that are working to become EMDR Trained or Certified. I am currently a Consultant-in-Training (CIT) with Deany Laliotis, LICSW, working towards my EMDRIA certification as an Approved Consultant. Each consultation meeting ...
Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
Hosted by DeMarquis Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15218
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
Carole Kunkle-Miller, PhD and Associates
In an atmosphere of mutual trust, sensitive issues are explored confidentially with our licenced psychologists, counselors, and social workers. We provide psychotherapy services for children, adolescence, adults, and geriatric persons in the Pittsburgh area. Care is coordinated with your doctor ...
Hosted by Richard K Miller
Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15241
In an atmosphere of mutual trust, sensitive issues are explored confidentially with our licenced psychologists, counselors, and social workers. We provide psychotherapy services for children, adolescence, adults, and geriatric persons in the Pittsburgh area. Care is coordinated with your doctor ...
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 ...
Counseling Works LLC
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Hosted by Rachel Rudel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
SO Treatment Phase 1
A brief description of Phase 1 treatment group focusing on sex offender specific treatment could include but is not limited to the following; Teach self-management methods to avoid a sexual re-offense; Relapse Prevention Planning; Safety Planning; Identify and treat thoughts, ...
Hosted by Janelle Crisp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A brief description of Phase 1 treatment group focusing on sex offender specific treatment could include but is not limited to the following; Teach self-management methods to avoid a sexual re-offense; Relapse Prevention Planning; Safety Planning; Identify and treat thoughts, ...
Intensive Care Counseling LLC
Intensive Care Counseling, LLC offers intensive, short-term therapy methods that focus on rapid improvement. This is done by virtual or in-home visits that are customized to fit your needs. We are here to help you work through past traumatic experiences, ...
Hosted by Intensive Care Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Intensive Care Counseling, LLC offers intensive, short-term therapy methods that focus on rapid improvement. This is done by virtual or in-home visits that are customized to fit your needs. We are here to help you work through past traumatic experiences, ...
Embodied Boundaries for Care Workers
This will be a 4-week group co-facilitated with Ru Emmons, LMT, running from March 22-April 12. This group is for care workers of any kind (therapists, aides, nurses, body workers, etc.) who interface with clients emotional fields and feel like ...
Hosted by Clove Roses
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
This will be a 4-week group co-facilitated with Ru Emmons, LMT, running from March 22-April 12. This group is for care workers of any kind (therapists, aides, nurses, body workers, etc.) who interface with clients emotional fields and feel like ...
Wives of Sexual Addicts
Currently, this group is not being offered. This is a therapy group for wives struggling to cope with their husband's sexual indiscretions, sexual addiction, pornography, multiple affairs, sexting, etc. We use a workbook with a focus on trauma resolution and ...
Hosted by Kathleen A Brenckle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Currently, this group is not being offered. This is a therapy group for wives struggling to cope with their husband's sexual indiscretions, sexual addiction, pornography, multiple affairs, sexting, etc. We use a workbook with a focus on trauma resolution and ...
Strong Foundations Psychological Associates
We are a group of highly trained and carefully selected psychologists and therapists. At Strong Foundations our goal is provide excellent mental health care within an emphatic, supportive, and individualized therapeutic relationship.
Hosted by Elizabeth Reitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15228
We are a group of highly trained and carefully selected psychologists and therapists. At Strong Foundations our goal is provide excellent mental health care within an emphatic, supportive, and individualized therapeutic relationship.
See more therapy options for Pittsburgh
Nearby Searches for Pittsburgh
See More Support GroupsFAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Pittsburgh?
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.