Creating Radical Change
Interested in learning how to heal from within? Ready to set a healing foundation in your life for yourself and your family? Ready to learn how to attract the experiences and life you truly deserve and want? This group teaches ...
Hosted by Mary Ozegovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Islip, NY 11730
Interested in learning how to heal from within? Ready to set a healing foundation in your life for yourself and your family? Ready to learn how to attract the experiences and life you truly deserve and want? This group teaches ...
Bereavement
WE WILL HAVE THIS GROUP WHEN THERE ARE FOUR OR MORE MEMBERS JOINING.
Hosted by Margo Kinnicutt Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint James, NY 11780
WE WILL HAVE THIS GROUP WHEN THERE ARE FOUR OR MORE MEMBERS JOINING.
Social Art Expression (Teens & PreTeens)
Connect with others as we share our passion for creativity! Skills we are focusing on: Make new friends, accepting criticism and differences, how to work as a group, communicating limits, boundaries in relationships, understanding actions effect others, forgiveness and taking ...
Hosted by Nicole Marchese
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint James, NY 11780
Connect with others as we share our passion for creativity! Skills we are focusing on: Make new friends, accepting criticism and differences, how to work as a group, communicating limits, boundaries in relationships, understanding actions effect others, forgiveness and taking ...
Self Esteem Support Group (11-14 year olds)
Self Esteem Support group: Group will cover the following topics: effects of positive and negative messages, changes, body image, coping skills, dealing with criticism and much more. Group will run for 8 weeks.
Hosted by Sunshine Therapy LCSW P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Grove, NY 11755
Self Esteem Support group: Group will cover the following topics: effects of positive and negative messages, changes, body image, coping skills, dealing with criticism and much more. Group will run for 8 weeks.
Social Skills ,Parenting
Children and adolescents ages 10-19, who face social anxiety or lack the social awareness to connect successfully with their peers.They meet in age appropriate groups with trained peer mentors, in a home setting to learn and practice the skills as ...
Hosted by Mary Beth Rocchio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
Children and adolescents ages 10-19, who face social anxiety or lack the social awareness to connect successfully with their peers.They meet in age appropriate groups with trained peer mentors, in a home setting to learn and practice the skills as ...
Bee Mindful Therapy
Bee Mindful Therapy is a group practice with multiple clinicians
Hosted by Brittni Traina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shirley, NY 11967
Bee Mindful Therapy is a group practice with multiple clinicians
Adolescent Art Therapy Stress Management Group
Managing stress and anxiety can be very difficult for adolescents. Especially in a post pandemic era. Adjusting to he social situations and changes is not easy. Learning how to manage your feelings and not feel overwhelmed can be difficult. This ...
Hosted by Bettina Yanez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Melville, NY 11747
Managing stress and anxiety can be very difficult for adolescents. Especially in a post pandemic era. Adjusting to he social situations and changes is not easy. Learning how to manage your feelings and not feel overwhelmed can be difficult. This ...
Dragonfly Applied Behavior Analysis
Hello! We’re an ABA practice, with both center and in home options for treatment. We provide a place where families can come together and lean on one another. Where children can come in, learn, and grow together. We have specially ...
Hello! We’re an ABA practice, with both center and in home options for treatment. We provide a place where families can come together and lean on one another. Where children can come in, learn, and grow together. We have specially ...
Young Adult Peers
Hosted by Arnold P Eisman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Commack, NY 11725
Inspiring Wellness
Inspiring Wellness is composed of a collaborative team of Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Reiki Practitioners and Mindfulness Facilitators. Our mission is to improve the emotional, physical and mental wellness of children, adolescents, young ...
Hosted by Cara Ann Stillwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sayville, NY 11782
Inspiring Wellness is composed of a collaborative team of Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Reiki Practitioners and Mindfulness Facilitators. Our mission is to improve the emotional, physical and mental wellness of children, adolescents, young ...
Adult Trauma and Dissociation
Skills group for coping with trauma and dissociation. Skills include flashback management, containment, mindfulness, grounding techniques and DBT skills. This group is not currently running. Please call and request to be placed on the list for January 2016 group. ALSO: ...
Hosted by Balancing Minds WellNess
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Commack, NY 11725
Skills group for coping with trauma and dissociation. Skills include flashback management, containment, mindfulness, grounding techniques and DBT skills. This group is not currently running. Please call and request to be placed on the list for January 2016 group. ALSO: ...
Recovery Virtual Support Group
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Hosted by Courtney Hulse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Anxiety Support Group and Mindfulness Meditation
Learn why you have anxiety, what makes it better and worse and why mindfulness helps. Together we will experience mindfulness practices including seated and other types of meditation and breath-work. Regular practice of mindfulness meditation can help increase joy and ...
Hosted by Lisa C. DeLuca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Southold, NY 11971
Learn why you have anxiety, what makes it better and worse and why mindfulness helps. Together we will experience mindfulness practices including seated and other types of meditation and breath-work. Regular practice of mindfulness meditation can help increase joy and ...
Transitioning to college
Are you a recent high school graduate gearing up for the next chapter in your life? Join our psychotherapy group designed specifically for young adults like you who are about to embark on the exciting journey of college life! Supportive ...
Are you a recent high school graduate gearing up for the next chapter in your life? Join our psychotherapy group designed specifically for young adults like you who are about to embark on the exciting journey of college life! Supportive ...
Mindful Eating ~ Mindful Healing
THIS GROUP CURRENTLY ON HOLD. In this 8 week group you will learn and practice mindfulness meditation specifically designed to transform your relationship to food, and your relationship to your self. In a supportive environment we will practice mindful techniques, ...
THIS GROUP CURRENTLY ON HOLD. In this 8 week group you will learn and practice mindfulness meditation specifically designed to transform your relationship to food, and your relationship to your self. In a supportive environment we will practice mindful techniques, ...
Therapeutic Writing Groups / Poetry Therapy
Using writing and poetry for processing emotions and gaining personal insight has been an established model of healing and growth for centuries known as Bibliotherapy. In these groups we explore poems or song lyrics that relate to topic of concern ...
Hosted by Jennifer Hairston-Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, PC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Babylon, NY 11702
Using writing and poetry for processing emotions and gaining personal insight has been an established model of healing and growth for centuries known as Bibliotherapy. In these groups we explore poems or song lyrics that relate to topic of concern ...
Recovery Virtual Support Group
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Hosted by Daniel Sexton
Counselor, CASAC, LMHC, IDADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Anger Management for kids 9-12
We understand that childhood can be filled with ups and downs. Our specially crafted anger management group is designed to empower children ages 9-12 with essential coping skills, social strategies, and the ability to reframe their thoughts positively. The group ...
We understand that childhood can be filled with ups and downs. Our specially crafted anger management group is designed to empower children ages 9-12 with essential coping skills, social strategies, and the ability to reframe their thoughts positively. The group ...
Serenity Counseling LCSW, PLLC
Hosted by Serenity Counseling LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Patchogue, NY 11772
The Coping Cat: Anxiety Management For Tweens
This Cutting Edge Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group Targets Anxiety Awareness and Self Management for children ages 9-12. This 12 week program will teach children how to identify their own anxiety triggers and will also help them develop person specific coping ...
Hosted by LifeWorks Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Islip, NY 11751
This Cutting Edge Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group Targets Anxiety Awareness and Self Management for children ages 9-12. This 12 week program will teach children how to identify their own anxiety triggers and will also help them develop person specific coping ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Suffolk 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.