Adult Social Skills
The group focuses on developing assertiveness, improving verbal and nonverbal communication, negotiation, and decision making skills. Improving social skills routinely leads to better relationships, greater efficiency, and increased overall happiness. It also has positive effect on professional success.
Hosted by Dr. Irina Volynsky, clinical director TEMA Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Lee, NJ 07024
The group focuses on developing assertiveness, improving verbal and nonverbal communication, negotiation, and decision making skills. Improving social skills routinely leads to better relationships, greater efficiency, and increased overall happiness. It also has positive effect on professional success.
New Mommies Circle
I run a supportive group for new mothers and their babies up to 9 months. The group is 10 weeks long and focuses on issues related to the adjustment of motherhood, including feeding, sleeping, and marital changes, as well as ...
Hosted by Laura Epstein Rosen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ridgewood, NJ 07450
I run a supportive group for new mothers and their babies up to 9 months. The group is 10 weeks long and focuses on issues related to the adjustment of motherhood, including feeding, sleeping, and marital changes, as well as ...
Courageous Therapy NJ
Courageous Therapy provides world class therapy services for our patients. Our client centered approach promotes inner-growth and transformational change. We focus on Trauma, PTSD, family dynamics, and couples counseling. Our approach is unique in focusing on not just the present ...
Hosted by Leidy Quispe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Courageous Therapy provides world class therapy services for our patients. Our client centered approach promotes inner-growth and transformational change. We focus on Trauma, PTSD, family dynamics, and couples counseling. Our approach is unique in focusing on not just the present ...
Simply the Best You Wellness Group
We educate, inspire, support, and hold you accountable in a safe & nonjudgmental space to reach the vision that you have created. If you are stressed, have foggy brain, tire easily, feeling down & overwhelmed, & just feel stuck, then ...
Hosted by Summit Psychotherapy and Wellness Center. LLC
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ramsey, NJ 07446
We educate, inspire, support, and hold you accountable in a safe & nonjudgmental space to reach the vision that you have created. If you are stressed, have foggy brain, tire easily, feeling down & overwhelmed, & just feel stuck, then ...
Binge Eating Disorder - Video
Group focus is on binge eating disorder and is appropriate for people who binge eat and/or eat when they're not hungry.
Hosted by Dr. Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ramsey, NJ 07446
Group focus is on binge eating disorder and is appropriate for people who binge eat and/or eat when they're not hungry.
Lukin Center
Hosted by Lisa Sbahia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Englewood, NJ 07631
Letapel Inc.
We are a multidisciplinary practice seeing clients all over the Tri-state area. We see all ages. Telehealth is available.
Hosted by Letapel Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
We are a multidisciplinary practice seeing clients all over the Tri-state area. We see all ages. Telehealth is available.
Stress Management Anger Redirection Techniques
The mission of this Stress Management Anger Redirection Techniques (SMART) group is to end violent behavior in the home. SMART members agree that violence, coercion, and terror are NEVER acceptable reactions to feelings. SMART uses education and support to help ...
The mission of this Stress Management Anger Redirection Techniques (SMART) group is to end violent behavior in the home. SMART members agree that violence, coercion, and terror are NEVER acceptable reactions to feelings. SMART uses education and support to help ...
Quantum Psychotherapy Group
If you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t get the results you wanted, then you are most welcome. Our unique approach blends holistic Eastern practices with evidence-based, Western science to foster powerful change in our clients. You are already whole; we ...
Hosted by Bobbie-Angela Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northvale, NJ 07647
If you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t get the results you wanted, then you are most welcome. Our unique approach blends holistic Eastern practices with evidence-based, Western science to foster powerful change in our clients. You are already whole; we ...
Serenity Now! Stress Management and Empowerment.
This live, virtual, group deals with the hot life topics that stress us out and make us feel like we are going crazy! Relationships, Family, Work., Traffic, Friends...Being Ghosted....Feeling Toasted! Is feeling stressed out becoming a way of life? Are ...
Hosted by Sheila Robinson-Kiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
This live, virtual, group deals with the hot life topics that stress us out and make us feel like we are going crazy! Relationships, Family, Work., Traffic, Friends...Being Ghosted....Feeling Toasted! Is feeling stressed out becoming a way of life? Are ...
Healing from complex illness
It is known that the interplay between infections, toxicity and inflammation can lead to neurological and psychiatric manifestations. This group explores effective ways of coping with chronic illnesses that play such a role (Lyme disease, environmental /mold illness, etc). Enhancing ...
Hosted by Tracy Hans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
It is known that the interplay between infections, toxicity and inflammation can lead to neurological and psychiatric manifestations. This group explores effective ways of coping with chronic illnesses that play such a role (Lyme disease, environmental /mold illness, etc). Enhancing ...
Virtual Summer Pre-Teen Social Skills Group
We are now offering free intakes for virtual groups. This is a psychoeducational group for boys and girls and includes a parent component. It is aimed at helping children develop self-esteem and improve social skills and interaction with their peers. ...
Hosted by Lisa D'Acierno And Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
We are now offering free intakes for virtual groups. This is a psychoeducational group for boys and girls and includes a parent component. It is aimed at helping children develop self-esteem and improve social skills and interaction with their peers. ...
Elements Psychological Services, LLC
Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our ...
Hosted by Elements Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montvale, NJ 07645
Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our ...
The Fatherhood Fraternity (Virtual Group)
The Fatherhood Fraternity (Traditional) focuses on helping married fathers find ways to create a positive work-life balance. For fathers no longer with the mother of their children, The Fatherhood Fraternity (Blended) will help fathers focus on ways to maintain a ...
Hosted by Jason Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
The Fatherhood Fraternity (Traditional) focuses on helping married fathers find ways to create a positive work-life balance. For fathers no longer with the mother of their children, The Fatherhood Fraternity (Blended) will help fathers focus on ways to maintain a ...
Women's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
Hosted by Anna Tseytlina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
Ola Wellness
We are a group of licensed clinical therapists who provide quality mental health care and substance abuse care. We assist members by providing therapy that is individualized to your specific needs and goals. Our therapists utilize a diverse array of ...
Hosted by Katie Dublirer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wyckoff, NJ 07481
We are a group of licensed clinical therapists who provide quality mental health care and substance abuse care. We assist members by providing therapy that is individualized to your specific needs and goals. Our therapists utilize a diverse array of ...
Virtual Young Adult Social Skills Group
Based on the PEERS® curriculum for Young Adults, group members will gain peer support and learn social skills around the following areas: • Conversational skills • Friendship building skills • Social media and electronic communication • Use of humor • ...
Hosted by Max Kirshblum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
Based on the PEERS® curriculum for Young Adults, group members will gain peer support and learn social skills around the following areas: • Conversational skills • Friendship building skills • Social media and electronic communication • Use of humor • ...
Empower Me Counseling & Consultation Services LLC
Hosted by Kristine Bersch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westwood, NJ 07675
Women's Support Group
This group consists of 4-6 women age 18 and up, married, divorced, never married etc. coming together to discuss any and all issues that women are confronted with today Topics are decided by the group and include interpersonal relationships, women's ...
Hosted by Vivian Dwyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Midland Park, NJ 07432
This group consists of 4-6 women age 18 and up, married, divorced, never married etc. coming together to discuss any and all issues that women are confronted with today Topics are decided by the group and include interpersonal relationships, women's ...
Teen Support Group
Primarily during the school year, teens meet to discuss issues they experience in school and at home. They work together to provide support on personal issues.
Hosted by Cory Chargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MARE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
Primarily during the school year, teens meet to discuss issues they experience in school and at home. They work together to provide support on personal issues.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Bergen County?
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.