Support Groups in Toronto, ON
Transgender Support Group
Sign up for our virtual trans support group to gain community, learn valuable skills, and celebrate the joyful experience of being trans, alongside other trans and like-minded individuals. The group takes place biweekly starting May 13, from 5:30 pm to ...
Hosted by Charlotte Pidgeon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6P
Sign up for our virtual trans support group to gain community, learn valuable skills, and celebrate the joyful experience of being trans, alongside other trans and like-minded individuals. The group takes place biweekly starting May 13, from 5:30 pm to ...
Support Group for Registered Veterinary Technician
Offering online support to veterinary technicians who are struggling with exhaustion, overwhelm, and feeling underappreciated. This is a safe space to share your experiences and connect with others struggling with the issues unique to veterinary medicine. Together we will learn ...
Hosted by Myroslava Tyzkyj
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RVT, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
Offering online support to veterinary technicians who are struggling with exhaustion, overwhelm, and feeling underappreciated. This is a safe space to share your experiences and connect with others struggling with the issues unique to veterinary medicine. Together we will learn ...
In-Person Psychodynamic Group Therapy
The purpose of this small psychodynamic group (max 10) is to supplement your individual therapeutic process. The focus of participation is on careful listening to each member's experience, sharing your feelings and thoughts and processing the experiences using a psychodynamic ...
Hosted by Spencer Overgaard
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, DipCTP, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
The purpose of this small psychodynamic group (max 10) is to supplement your individual therapeutic process. The focus of participation is on careful listening to each member's experience, sharing your feelings and thoughts and processing the experiences using a psychodynamic ...
MCD counselling services
Hosted by Ashley Pengelley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), SSW, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M3C
Adult Interpersonal Group Therapy - Online
This online group is for individuals who want to understand and improve the quality of their relationships. We will use our interactions with each other to explore interpersonal patterns that interfere with intimacy and connection with others and learn new ...
Hosted by Amber Sager
Registered Psychotherapist, DpPsych, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
This online group is for individuals who want to understand and improve the quality of their relationships. We will use our interactions with each other to explore interpersonal patterns that interfere with intimacy and connection with others and learn new ...
Silent Tales of Fatherhood (for New Dads)
This workshop is specifically designed for new dads as a way to celebrate the unique journey of fatherhood from the very beginning to the reality of raising a child. Through interactive activities and real-life examples, new dads will gain the ...
Hosted by Uplift Therapy for Men - Etobicoke & Virtual (ON)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, OT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M8V
This workshop is specifically designed for new dads as a way to celebrate the unique journey of fatherhood from the very beginning to the reality of raising a child. Through interactive activities and real-life examples, new dads will gain the ...
The Design Your Life Centre
The mission of The Design Your Life Centre is to help people fulfill their life’s purpose, which we believe, is to be their authentic selves. To do this, we help people understand early life patterns that no longer serve them ...
Hosted by The Design Your Life Centre
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4M
The mission of The Design Your Life Centre is to help people fulfill their life’s purpose, which we believe, is to be their authentic selves. To do this, we help people understand early life patterns that no longer serve them ...
Black Lotus Mental Wellness
Black Lotus Mental Wellness offers Therapy sessions, Private and Group Yoga as well as mental wellness community workshops.
Hosted by Deshawna Dookie
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5N
Black Lotus Mental Wellness offers Therapy sessions, Private and Group Yoga as well as mental wellness community workshops.
8-Week Healthy Sexuality & Masculinity Men's Group
The 8-Week Healthy Sexuality & Masculinity Men's Group is a very powerful tool reduce shame in a man's life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men ...
Hosted by Men Therapy Toronto | Sex & Porn Addiction
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
The 8-Week Healthy Sexuality & Masculinity Men's Group is a very powerful tool reduce shame in a man's life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men ...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Women
In this group we learn about automatic negative thoughts, how to restructure our thinking and how to be more aware of when our mind has sabotaged our reality. It is a warm inviting group that will provide you support, that ...
Hosted by Dynamic Health Collaborative Holistic Mental Health Clinic
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M3H
In this group we learn about automatic negative thoughts, how to restructure our thinking and how to be more aware of when our mind has sabotaged our reality. It is a warm inviting group that will provide you support, that ...
Self Harm and Emotion Regulation
Hosted by Chris Saxton
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4R
From Anxiety to Freedom Group
This 5 week Class and follow-up group teaches you by experience how to deal with, release and gradually let go of anxiety and panic attacks. These techniques include breath-work and mindfulness meditation. Week 4 and 5 will help you to ...
Hosted by Philip Ames
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4C
This 5 week Class and follow-up group teaches you by experience how to deal with, release and gradually let go of anxiety and panic attacks. These techniques include breath-work and mindfulness meditation. Week 4 and 5 will help you to ...
Christian Counselling Services
CCS is a community of professionals offering counselling and psychotherapy services for people who are searching psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual healing, growth, and change. CCS is grounded in the ministry of Jesus and the ongoing work of the Spirit and ...
Hosted by Eunjung Shin
Registered Psychotherapist, ThM, STM, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5B
CCS is a community of professionals offering counselling and psychotherapy services for people who are searching psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual healing, growth, and change. CCS is grounded in the ministry of Jesus and the ongoing work of the Spirit and ...
Vivian Therapy
Vivian Therapy is a virtual psychotherapy service focused around supporting clients on their journey to self-discovery. Vivian Therapy is culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed in the care provided to clients located in Ontario.
Hosted by Vivian Zhang
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M2N
Vivian Therapy is a virtual psychotherapy service focused around supporting clients on their journey to self-discovery. Vivian Therapy is culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed in the care provided to clients located in Ontario.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress ...
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4W
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress ...
Behaviour Management Counselling-CAMC #111454
Hosted by Barbara J. Chiu
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group therapy for preventing depressive relapse and treating mood disorders. It reduces depression, anxiety and stress. Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of paying attention to the present moment. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is designed ...
Hosted by Centre for Mindfulness Studies
MD, CCFP, FCFP
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6J
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group therapy for preventing depressive relapse and treating mood disorders. It reduces depression, anxiety and stress. Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of paying attention to the present moment. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is designed ...
Hold Me Tight (R)
Join us if: You desire more effective communication with your partner. You are curious about the underlying reasons for your conflicts. You long for deeper intimacy and a more loving connection. You are curious about your partner's and your own ...
Hosted by Monique Achong-Lindsey
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4T
Join us if: You desire more effective communication with your partner. You are curious about the underlying reasons for your conflicts. You long for deeper intimacy and a more loving connection. You are curious about your partner's and your own ...
Emotional Regulation (DBT)
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with extreme emotional sensitivity. Individuals with emotional regulation difficulties go through cycles that begin with triggering events which then produce negative thoughts and emotions. These thoughts and emotions often prompt destructive behaviours which ...
Hosted by Mor and Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with extreme emotional sensitivity. Individuals with emotional regulation difficulties go through cycles that begin with triggering events which then produce negative thoughts and emotions. These thoughts and emotions often prompt destructive behaviours which ...
ADHD Group - Weekly Planning & Accountability
Learn effective strategies to plan your day, week, month, quarter, year and more. This online group not only discusses planning--we spend time DOING this during the group. During this two hour group, you get accountability from the coaching as well ...
Hosted by Jennifer Hogan - Adhd Coach
BA, MScOT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
Learn effective strategies to plan your day, week, month, quarter, year and more. This online group not only discusses planning--we spend time DOING this during the group. During this two hour group, you get accountability from the coaching as well ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Toronto?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postal 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 postal 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 counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
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.