Nurturing moms & kids group
This is a FREE nurturing parenting group for moms & children. Group focuses on both parenting & domestic violence. The focus of parenting in a nurturing way leaves parents with alternative ways to parent when it comes to discipline, consequences ...
Hosted by Donna' D. Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CLC, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yonkers, NY 10705
This is a FREE nurturing parenting group for moms & children. Group focuses on both parenting & domestic violence. The focus of parenting in a nurturing way leaves parents with alternative ways to parent when it comes to discipline, consequences ...
Support Group: Recently Divorced/Divorcing Women
I facilitate a SUPPORT GROUP for women who are recently divorced or divorcing. The group provides therapeutic support as well as psychoeducation in a supportive and caring group setting.
Hosted by Shari Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in White Plains, NY 10605
I facilitate a SUPPORT GROUP for women who are recently divorced or divorcing. The group provides therapeutic support as well as psychoeducation in a supportive and caring group setting.
Teenage Body Image Support Group
Join us for a 6-session body image support group for teen girls focused on developing positive self talk, combatting body distortions, and learning to accept your body as it is. ?Groups will be held virtually on Tuesdays at 5pm starting ...
Hosted by Randi Weinberger
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasantville, NY 10570
Join us for a 6-session body image support group for teen girls focused on developing positive self talk, combatting body distortions, and learning to accept your body as it is. ?Groups will be held virtually on Tuesdays at 5pm starting ...
Harm Reduction Group
The harm reduction group is offered to individuals that would like to moderate their drinking or use of other substances. The group has a CBT focus and is goal oriented. The group is not based on 12- step principles and ...
Hosted by Hugh Allan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bronxville, NY 10708
The harm reduction group is offered to individuals that would like to moderate their drinking or use of other substances. The group has a CBT focus and is goal oriented. The group is not based on 12- step principles and ...
Premarital Counseling
Attend the relationship enhancement workshop(s). Couples learn to strengthen their relationship by: (1) improving friendship, fondness, and admiration; (2) enhancing their romance and intimacy; (3) managing conflict constructively; (4) gaining skills to address perpetual and solvable problems; (5) creating shared ...
Attend the relationship enhancement workshop(s). Couples learn to strengthen their relationship by: (1) improving friendship, fondness, and admiration; (2) enhancing their romance and intimacy; (3) managing conflict constructively; (4) gaining skills to address perpetual and solvable problems; (5) creating shared ...
Family and Friends Virtual Support Group
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Hosted by Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LCSW, LADC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chappaqua, NY 10514
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Marital/Couples Strife To Intimacy For Women Only
Do you think or say the following?
* I love him but I'm not in love with
him.
* He's not emotionally available.
* He doesn't listen to me or know who I
am.
* We just don't connect anymore.
* I'm attracted ...
Hosted by Penny Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Do you think or say the following?
* I love him but I'm not in love with
him.
* He's not emotionally available.
* He doesn't listen to me or know who I
am.
* We just don't connect anymore.
* I'm attracted ...
Postpartum Support Group
Have you given birth within the last 6 months? Do you find yourself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions, questions, and uncertainties? You’re not alone! Our Postpartum Support Group offers: A Safe and Welcoming Space, Emotional Support, Information & Resources, ...
Hosted by Margaret Yeh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rye, NY 10580
Have you given birth within the last 6 months? Do you find yourself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions, questions, and uncertainties? You’re not alone! Our Postpartum Support Group offers: A Safe and Welcoming Space, Emotional Support, Information & Resources, ...
Psychodrama Group
Hosted by Letitia V. Coburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chappaqua, NY 10514
DBT Group - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Purpose and goals: To provide engaging skills training that can be utilized immediately by group members to regulate their emotions, improve their relationships, effectively cope, and as DBT says: build a life worth living!
Hosted by Jasmine Roizman
Pre-Licensed Professional, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in White Plains, NY 10601
Purpose and goals: To provide engaging skills training that can be utilized immediately by group members to regulate their emotions, improve their relationships, effectively cope, and as DBT says: build a life worth living!
Mothers of Daughters With Eating Disorders
Group for mothers whose daughters struggle with eating/body image issues. Provides safe, non-judgmental space for members to empower themselves so they can support their daughters, helping members challenge the powerlessness and helplessness that accompany parenting a daughter with an eating ...
Hosted by Jody Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Group for mothers whose daughters struggle with eating/body image issues. Provides safe, non-judgmental space for members to empower themselves so they can support their daughters, helping members challenge the powerlessness and helplessness that accompany parenting a daughter with an eating ...
DBT Skills Group for Adults with Autism
Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping ...
Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping ...
DBT Skills Group for Adults with Autism
Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping ...
Hosted by Juliet Vicari
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasantville, NY 10570
Are you on the autism spectrum? Interested in learning coping skills and managing your emotions? Want to acquire practical, easy, and evidence-based tools to help feel your best? Many adults with an autism spectrum disorder struggle with identifying and coping ...
Women's Empowerment Support Group
This is a dynamic group for professional women, 30 - 45 years old. Women in this group have grown in their individual work and are looking to build their skills to expand their lives with the support of other women ...
Hosted by Myrna Noble-Headad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Vernon, NY 10550
This is a dynamic group for professional women, 30 - 45 years old. Women in this group have grown in their individual work and are looking to build their skills to expand their lives with the support of other women ...
Parents of Young Adults with Addictions
In this psycho-educational and supportive group, participants will learn about addiction and how it impacts the family, improve communication with family members, learn to manage their own feelings in a positive manner and gain strength and hope through sharing with ...
Hosted by Ginger Basse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Kisco, NY 10549
In this psycho-educational and supportive group, participants will learn about addiction and how it impacts the family, improve communication with family members, learn to manage their own feelings in a positive manner and gain strength and hope through sharing with ...
College Transition Groups
The focus of this group is to help HS juniors and seniors identify and learn to find adaptive ways of coping with the emotional and social pressures and worries connected with leaving home and attending college.
The focus of this group is to help HS juniors and seniors identify and learn to find adaptive ways of coping with the emotional and social pressures and worries connected with leaving home and attending college.
Eating Disorder Support Group
Adolescent Mixed Eating Disorder Support Group
Weekly groups provide and safe environment for teens to explore and express both unique and shared feelings. Coping techniques are taught and support is provided to allow participants to better manage the challenges of adolescense. ...
Hosted by Susan Schrott Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DCSW, LCSW, CEDS, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in White Plains, NY 10607
Adolescent Mixed Eating Disorder Support Group
Weekly groups provide and safe environment for teens to explore and express both unique and shared feelings. Coping techniques are taught and support is provided to allow participants to better manage the challenges of adolescense. ...
Adolescent Girls Group
Offers a forum for teen girls to discuss and process everyday issues and concerns. Focuses on building self-esteem and encourgaing empowerment.
Hosted by Jennifer Powell-Lunder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Offers a forum for teen girls to discuss and process everyday issues and concerns. Focuses on building self-esteem and encourgaing empowerment.
Zoom bi-weekly In-Spirit Reiki Support Group
We come together and create magic! We are a dynamic and powerful group of Spiritual Beings having a human experience, supporting each other along the way. We learn to breathe and move in ways that cultivate and activate our human ...
Hosted by Cynthia M Chase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yonkers, NY 10701
We come together and create magic! We are a dynamic and powerful group of Spiritual Beings having a human experience, supporting each other along the way. We learn to breathe and move in ways that cultivate and activate our human ...
A New Dawning - Recovery from addiction Group
Whether you are the greenest of green or quite seasoned we have the addiction group for you! Come hear speakers, share your story, and learn more in depth about your triggers for use and various coping skills that can be ...
Hosted by Alison Silver
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, CCTP, ACS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvington, NY 10533
Whether you are the greenest of green or quite seasoned we have the addiction group for you! Come hear speakers, share your story, and learn more in depth about your triggers for use and various coping skills that can be ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Westchester 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.