Meditation 4 week series - new themes each month
Please join me in person for a 4 week meditation series beginning in March in Montclair. We will spend our hour together practicing a meditation, discussing the benefits of meditation, and building meditation practices. For March our focus will be ...
Hosted by Ginny Laracy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Please join me in person for a 4 week meditation series beginning in March in Montclair. We will spend our hour together practicing a meditation, discussing the benefits of meditation, and building meditation practices. For March our focus will be ...
Safe Space Trans, Non Binary & gender fluid Group
A supportive and safe space open to clients in all stages of transition. This is a group for those who want to connect and share experiences. Once a month on a Sunday -please contact me for time. The group is ...
Hosted by Dr. Yessenia Guglielmi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, DLitt, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
A supportive and safe space open to clients in all stages of transition. This is a group for those who want to connect and share experiences. Once a month on a Sunday -please contact me for time. The group is ...
Healthy Relationships
Having healthy relationships with self is an integral part of having healthy and sustainable relationships with others. This group will cover the following domains: Self Love, Boundary Setting, Red Flags, Self Care, Healing from Trauma, Communicating Our Needs, Rediscover Your ...
Hosted by Cultured Minds LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
Having healthy relationships with self is an integral part of having healthy and sustainable relationships with others. This group will cover the following domains: Self Love, Boundary Setting, Red Flags, Self Care, Healing from Trauma, Communicating Our Needs, Rediscover Your ...
Career Professional Group
This is an open Tele group via Zoom for Black women who want to discuss life struggles such as relationships, work, professional growth/relationships at work. This groups provides you with a space to speak in a non-judgmental supportive environment.
Hosted by Nadia Darbouze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MS, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, NJ 07003
This is an open Tele group via Zoom for Black women who want to discuss life struggles such as relationships, work, professional growth/relationships at work. This groups provides you with a space to speak in a non-judgmental supportive environment.
2 on 1 Clinical Supervision
My supervision style is about active and service-learning. Both focus on engaging critical thinking, skill acquisition, and examining your belief systems. Leading to self-awareness and understanding others will help you build interventions and strategies that best fit the client's needs.
Hosted by Dr. Aunjuli Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maplewood, NJ 07040
My supervision style is about active and service-learning. Both focus on engaging critical thinking, skill acquisition, and examining your belief systems. Leading to self-awareness and understanding others will help you build interventions and strategies that best fit the client's needs.
Interpersonal Group Therapy
I believe strongly in the power of interpersonal group therapy. Since psychiatric symptoms impact relationships and relationship problems contribute to psychiatric symptoms, group therapy is an extremely effective and underutilized form of treatment to address these issues. Interpersonal group therapy ...
Hosted by Michael Guglielmino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, NJ 07003
I believe strongly in the power of interpersonal group therapy. Since psychiatric symptoms impact relationships and relationship problems contribute to psychiatric symptoms, group therapy is an extremely effective and underutilized form of treatment to address these issues. Interpersonal group therapy ...
Eating Disorder Recovery - Adults
Hosted by Resilience DBT & Eating Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Gender and Sexuality Counseling Center of NJ
Hosted by Samantha J Smith: Transgender Queer Specialized Hrt letters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Anxiety group for Teens
Transforming 12 week anxiety management program for teenagers. This group is help via telehealth.
Hosted by Doris De Jesus Levy (Inmind Care)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belleville, NJ 07109
Transforming 12 week anxiety management program for teenagers. This group is help via telehealth.
purepsych LLC
Hosted by Laurence J Horowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
Eating Disorder Recovery - University Students
CHANGE THE WORLD, NOT YOUR BODY - In this Pro-Recovery group for University students and Young Adults we will be using the best of DBT skills and CBT-E to learn skills and tools for managing emotions. Develop a positive body ...
Hosted by Barbara Reese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
CHANGE THE WORLD, NOT YOUR BODY - In this Pro-Recovery group for University students and Young Adults we will be using the best of DBT skills and CBT-E to learn skills and tools for managing emotions. Develop a positive body ...
LGBTQ+ Men's Support Group (18+)
An open-format discussion based group where participants share the experiences and explore solutions as well as ways to best cope. This group has a tendency to help one feel much less alone and has the possibility to spring friendships from ...
Hosted by Timothy Bracaglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
An open-format discussion based group where participants share the experiences and explore solutions as well as ways to best cope. This group has a tendency to help one feel much less alone and has the possibility to spring friendships from ...
Creative Community Sundays
This group focuses on maintaining wellness of mind and body. The “Open Studio” provides the freedom of an art studio and the support of a counselor/art therapist. The Center is a safe, nonjudgmental space for expression, growth, and reflection through ...
Hosted by Mary Jo Rolli Codey Center
Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Caldwell, NJ 07006
This group focuses on maintaining wellness of mind and body. The “Open Studio” provides the freedom of an art studio and the support of a counselor/art therapist. The Center is a safe, nonjudgmental space for expression, growth, and reflection through ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Groups
Learn to control stress by using mindfulness techniques. Can often lead to reduction for the need for medication.
Learn to control stress by using mindfulness techniques. Can often lead to reduction for the need for medication.
Womens' Empowerment
Hosted by Expressions Behavioral Health Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
Skills For Big Feelings
An anxiety group for children in the 3rd/4th/5th grade.
Hosted by Kristen Hanisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, NJ 07004
An anxiety group for children in the 3rd/4th/5th grade.
Adolescent and Middle School DBT Skills Groups
We have Adolescent (8th-12th grade) DBT Skills Groups that each meet on Monday evenings and Tuesday evenings for 1 1/2 hours. We have a Middle School DBT Skills Group (5th-7th grade) that meets on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour.
We have Adolescent (8th-12th grade) DBT Skills Groups that each meet on Monday evenings and Tuesday evenings for 1 1/2 hours. We have a Middle School DBT Skills Group (5th-7th grade) that meets on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour.
Support Group for Care Givers
This group offers support for care givers of elderly. Please contact me for day/time specifications.
Hosted by Ruby Baskerville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maplewood, NJ 07040
This group offers support for care givers of elderly. Please contact me for day/time specifications.
Health & Wellness
Considering specific health concerns, daily real-life responsibilities, stress levels and work/family dynamics, the group learns and supports how well you're able to create and integrate new, healthier habits. Creating positive healthy lifestyle changes while taking your individual physical, emotional and ...
Hosted by Elena Alonso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Considering specific health concerns, daily real-life responsibilities, stress levels and work/family dynamics, the group learns and supports how well you're able to create and integrate new, healthier habits. Creating positive healthy lifestyle changes while taking your individual physical, emotional and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Essex 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.