Support Groups in Rochester, NY
Relationship Groups (3 groups: Mon., Wed., Thurs.)
These relationship process groups for adult men and women focus on understanding yourself in relationship with others, and offer opportunities for trying new ways of relating and expressing yourself authentically in a supportive, confidential, and small-group setting.
Hosted by Marie T Sergent
Psychologist, PhD MA, CGP, AGPA-F
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
These relationship process groups for adult men and women focus on understanding yourself in relationship with others, and offer opportunities for trying new ways of relating and expressing yourself authentically in a supportive, confidential, and small-group setting.
Interpersonal Process Group
This group uses emotional communication and interaction to reduce barriers to intimacy and individuation, and to lay the groundwork for authentic emotional connection. Currently a small group meeting every other week, the size and frequency of the group meetings may ...
Hosted by Susan Bush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
This group uses emotional communication and interaction to reduce barriers to intimacy and individuation, and to lay the groundwork for authentic emotional connection. Currently a small group meeting every other week, the size and frequency of the group meetings may ...
Dungeons and Dragons Social Emotional Skills Group
In-person group for teens age 13-17 to engage with peers through Dungeons and Dragons. No D&D experience necessary! Build skills while being in the moment & enjoying a collaborative storytelling experience. Learn and practice ACT, and DBT principles and skills ...
Hosted by Sam Dinga
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
In-person group for teens age 13-17 to engage with peers through Dungeons and Dragons. No D&D experience necessary! Build skills while being in the moment & enjoying a collaborative storytelling experience. Learn and practice ACT, and DBT principles and skills ...
Gen Z Therapy Group
This is a therapy group for ages 18-25 who are in individual therapy related to anxiety. Group members can expect to gain deeper insight, build social connection, and fine tune coping skills. Our focus will be on healing from anxiety, ...
Hosted by Jillian G Velekkakan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14624
This is a therapy group for ages 18-25 who are in individual therapy related to anxiety. Group members can expect to gain deeper insight, build social connection, and fine tune coping skills. Our focus will be on healing from anxiety, ...
Caregivers of Gender Diverse Youth Support Group
****OPENINGS STILL REMAIN FOR GROUP****
Who can participate? Caregivers who are parenting youth or young adults who identify as gender-diverse, transgender, non-binary, or questioning gender identity.
What can I expect to gain? 1) A therapeutic space to process common ...
Hosted by McKenzie Smallcomb
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14609
****OPENINGS STILL REMAIN FOR GROUP****
Who can participate? Caregivers who are parenting youth or young adults who identify as gender-diverse, transgender, non-binary, or questioning gender identity.
What can I expect to gain? 1) A therapeutic space to process common ...
Women's Interpersonal Process Group
Weekly group with focus on managing anxiety, exploring vulnerability, improving relationships, capacity for connection and intimacy
Hosted by Jessica West Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
Weekly group with focus on managing anxiety, exploring vulnerability, improving relationships, capacity for connection and intimacy
Interpersonal Therapy Group Tuesday's 4:30pm-5:30p
Are you someone who is challenged by conflict in relationships? Do you wish you could feel understood or heard in relationships? Do feel uncomfortable in social situations? Interpersonal therapy group can help you explore your inner experience and how you ...
Hosted by Eastside Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
Are you someone who is challenged by conflict in relationships? Do you wish you could feel understood or heard in relationships? Do feel uncomfortable in social situations? Interpersonal therapy group can help you explore your inner experience and how you ...
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Group
A group for adults looking to work on interpersonal relationships, increased emotional awareness, and more authentic expression of their thoughts and feelings.
Hosted by Arjan Berkeljon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
A group for adults looking to work on interpersonal relationships, increased emotional awareness, and more authentic expression of their thoughts and feelings.
Social Anxiety Group for Adults
This is an 8 session group for adults who have social anxiety, social inhibition or shyness which is interfering with their work or social life
Hosted by Jane Ruoff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
This is an 8 session group for adults who have social anxiety, social inhibition or shyness which is interfering with their work or social life
Parenting Your Teen with DBT-Workshop
Sunday April 14, 2024, sign up now!! This workshop is designed to help parents learn skills to parent their teens more effectively. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help parents to communicate so their teen will hear them, decrease emotional reactivity, ...
Hosted by Quiet Mind Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
Sunday April 14, 2024, sign up now!! This workshop is designed to help parents learn skills to parent their teens more effectively. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help parents to communicate so their teen will hear them, decrease emotional reactivity, ...
OCD Exposure Group
The most powerful and effective treatment for OCD is exposure therapy (ERP). That being said, ERP is really hard to do, especially alone. For that reason, we have the OCD Exposure Group where you can learn skills and do exposures ...
Hosted by Dr. Lauren Wadsworth
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14623
The most powerful and effective treatment for OCD is exposure therapy (ERP). That being said, ERP is really hard to do, especially alone. For that reason, we have the OCD Exposure Group where you can learn skills and do exposures ...
Gentle Yoga Class
This trauma-informed yoga class is performed at a slow pace with low-intensity positions. It shifts the participant’s focus to the breath and body as a way to build the mind-body connection, ease psychological experiences of stress or trauma, and gain ...
Hosted by Amy Ricotta
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
This trauma-informed yoga class is performed at a slow pace with low-intensity positions. It shifts the participant’s focus to the breath and body as a way to build the mind-body connection, ease psychological experiences of stress or trauma, and gain ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group (DBT/CBT)
The 13 session curriculum teaches you skills across four main areas: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. A wonderful group for those struggling with relational issues, mood dysphoria, anxiety, depression, BPD, chronic stress, and more.
Hosted by Whole Wellness Therapy Services
Treatment Center, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14610
The 13 session curriculum teaches you skills across four main areas: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. A wonderful group for those struggling with relational issues, mood dysphoria, anxiety, depression, BPD, chronic stress, and more.
Mending Souls Group
This therapy group is for female identified survivors of childhood sexual abuse to develop skills and participate in/develop a supportive network with others to improve functioning in daily life. Group is designed to be 12 weeks in length, with open ...
Hosted by Stefanie M. Greisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
This therapy group is for female identified survivors of childhood sexual abuse to develop skills and participate in/develop a supportive network with others to improve functioning in daily life. Group is designed to be 12 weeks in length, with open ...
Women's Sex, Love and Relationship Addiction Group
Women Recovering Together is an ongoing group for women dealing with sex, love, and relationship addiction. The group provides a structured and accepting context for women to end compulsive sexual behavior, change unhealthy relationships, and reclaim their integrity. Participants are ...
Hosted by Philippa Proudfoot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
Women Recovering Together is an ongoing group for women dealing with sex, love, and relationship addiction. The group provides a structured and accepting context for women to end compulsive sexual behavior, change unhealthy relationships, and reclaim their integrity. Participants are ...
Sex Addiction Treatment Phase I Group
This is phase I group of a IV phase program. Abstinence from sex addiction is the goal. Seven tasks needed to achieve that goal, including breaking through denial, understanding addiction and recovery, surrender, damage control, maintaining sobriety, physical integrity and ...
Hosted by Kavod Psychotherapy
Treatment Center, LCSW, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
This is phase I group of a IV phase program. Abstinence from sex addiction is the goal. Seven tasks needed to achieve that goal, including breaking through denial, understanding addiction and recovery, surrender, damage control, maintaining sobriety, physical integrity and ...
Depression Management
Do you live with depression that interrupts your daily activity? Are you looking for better ways to cope with feeling discouraged? The Depression Management Group offers skill development and a place to share struggles. Join us! Visit our web site ...
Hosted by Gavia LifeCare Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14626
Do you live with depression that interrupts your daily activity? Are you looking for better ways to cope with feeling discouraged? The Depression Management Group offers skill development and a place to share struggles. Join us! Visit our web site ...
Adult Art Therapy Group
This group is for adults, ages 18 and up. PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. Register by email or online at www.halliganarts.com. Participants will learn creative approaches to self-care. Our focus is to offer support and resources to help manage stress, anxiety, emotional ...
Hosted by Katherine Schied-Deckert
Pre-Licensed Professional, LP-CAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
This group is for adults, ages 18 and up. PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. Register by email or online at www.halliganarts.com. Participants will learn creative approaches to self-care. Our focus is to offer support and resources to help manage stress, anxiety, emotional ...
Advanced Adult DBT Group
This advanced virtual group is an agenda-based, topic-structured, skills integration group that encourages clients to apply their existing knowledge of DBT to current life situations, difficulties, and successes. Sessions integrate skills from all DBT modules to generate strategies for future ...
Hosted by Sustainable Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
This advanced virtual group is an agenda-based, topic-structured, skills integration group that encourages clients to apply their existing knowledge of DBT to current life situations, difficulties, and successes. Sessions integrate skills from all DBT modules to generate strategies for future ...
Mindfulness and Meditation
New Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Group coming this fall! MBCT is proven effective in preventing relapses of depression, and in relieving the severity of symptoms in anxiety disorders. New Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Group coming this Fall 2023 is proven effective in ...
Hosted by Alex Butler
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14624
New Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Group coming this fall! MBCT is proven effective in preventing relapses of depression, and in relieving the severity of symptoms in anxiety disorders. New Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Group coming this Fall 2023 is proven effective in ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Rochester?
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.