Social Skills Groups
Hosted by NMG Counseling LLC, Nicole Mayo Gowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Watertown, CT 06795
Men's Group
Men's group is currently a telehealth support meeting that runs one night per week on a 6-8 week cycle, 3 to 4 times per year. Issues targeted include navigating and improving parent/child and partner relationships, dealing with hyper masculinity in ...
Hosted by Erica Backmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
Men's group is currently a telehealth support meeting that runs one night per week on a 6-8 week cycle, 3 to 4 times per year. Issues targeted include navigating and improving parent/child and partner relationships, dealing with hyper masculinity in ...
The Journey of SELF LOVE and Acceptance!
Life changing group designed for WOMAN! Insurance Accepted.
Hosted by Sharry Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plainville, CT 06062
Life changing group designed for WOMAN! Insurance Accepted.
PEERS; Children's Friendship Training
PEERS is a 14-week evidence-based social skills group for adolescents (ages 10-17) on the autism spectrum as well as for children with anxiety, depression and any other issues impacting social skills and interaction. Children's Friendship Training is a social skills ...
PEERS is a 14-week evidence-based social skills group for adolescents (ages 10-17) on the autism spectrum as well as for children with anxiety, depression and any other issues impacting social skills and interaction. Children's Friendship Training is a social skills ...
Intensive OCD Group
In this intensive OCD group, led by Tammy Van Linter, a graduate of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute of the International OCD Foundation, participants will have an opportunity to engage in cognitive-behavioral therapy/exposure and response prevention in a supportive environment. ...
Hosted by Central CT Anxiety/OCD Treatment LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rocky Hill, CT 06067
In this intensive OCD group, led by Tammy Van Linter, a graduate of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute of the International OCD Foundation, participants will have an opportunity to engage in cognitive-behavioral therapy/exposure and response prevention in a supportive environment. ...
Open to forming groups depending on need.
Presently no active groups. Personally love group work as experience has taught me that an active, working group is an incredibly powerful Recovery tool. Have experience facilitating many varied groups and I'm very open to starting groups clients express interest ...
Hosted by Rik (Richard) D. Ginty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Presently no active groups. Personally love group work as experience has taught me that an active, working group is an incredibly powerful Recovery tool. Have experience facilitating many varied groups and I'm very open to starting groups clients express interest ...
Cassidy Counseling
Hosted by Annie Capobianco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterbury, CT 06708
New Moms group: A Postpartum Support Series
Our newcomers club is for new moms & parents, especially those who are new to the area. In this six week series, we will tackle the most common topics in early parenthood. Join at any time and stay for six ...
Hosted by Carolyn Kagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stamford, CT 06903
Our newcomers club is for new moms & parents, especially those who are new to the area. In this six week series, we will tackle the most common topics in early parenthood. Join at any time and stay for six ...
Adolescent Support Group (High School Age)
Support group for teens managing peer and family challenges, anxiety and depression difficulties, and developing skills associated with steps toward independence and responsibility.
Hosted by Family Resource & Development Center, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06107
Support group for teens managing peer and family challenges, anxiety and depression difficulties, and developing skills associated with steps toward independence and responsibility.
MIndful living and stress management
Join other like-minded individuals in pursuit of a healthy focus on increasing your well-being! This is a 6 week practice-based group for exploring mindfulness, tuning into your inner calm, and learning creative and mind-body strategies to reduce stress, increase well-being, ...
Hosted by Danica R Delgado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hartford, CT 06105
Join other like-minded individuals in pursuit of a healthy focus on increasing your well-being! This is a 6 week practice-based group for exploring mindfulness, tuning into your inner calm, and learning creative and mind-body strategies to reduce stress, increase well-being, ...
Tween/Teen Group
Quarterly social skills tween/teen groups focused on social skills and adjustment/transition issues.Prior screening and assessment required.
Hosted by Alternative Therapy LLC, A Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamden, CT 06518
Quarterly social skills tween/teen groups focused on social skills and adjustment/transition issues.Prior screening and assessment required.
Mild Adult Autism Spectrum Group
Hosted by Shoreline Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Guilford, CT 06437
Sex Addiction Men's Therapy Group
This group helps support men that are struggling with sex addiction type behavior that includes but not limited to: fantasy, anonymous, pornography, cybersex, paying for, intrusive, exploitive, voyeurism, exhibitionism, seductive role, trading, and pain exchange. The sex addiction cycle is ...
Hosted by John E Mancini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, CT 06002
This group helps support men that are struggling with sex addiction type behavior that includes but not limited to: fantasy, anonymous, pornography, cybersex, paying for, intrusive, exploitive, voyeurism, exhibitionism, seductive role, trading, and pain exchange. The sex addiction cycle is ...
Art Therapy Group
This group focuses on offering a creative space for teens to learn to express themselves, using the arts, develop communication skills through sharing and build confidence and respect by witnessing and being witnessed.
Hosted by Jenna Rose Alcaraz
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newington, CT 06111
This group focuses on offering a creative space for teens to learn to express themselves, using the arts, develop communication skills through sharing and build confidence and respect by witnessing and being witnessed.
Mindfulness and Inner Resilience
This is a group for adults, typically parents, who want to gain a better understanding of what mindfulness is and how it can help them in their day to day lives. It is a combination of hands on skill building ...
This is a group for adults, typically parents, who want to gain a better understanding of what mindfulness is and how it can help them in their day to day lives. It is a combination of hands on skill building ...
Art Making For All Ages
The creative act is very important to us as a people. Lets make some art together either guided with directive or if you just need a safe environment to be creative. Groups are forming in the Spring and Fall.
Hosted by Keith Murphey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, ATR, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clinton, CT 06413
The creative act is very important to us as a people. Lets make some art together either guided with directive or if you just need a safe environment to be creative. Groups are forming in the Spring and Fall.
Unleash Potential TUNE IN & TUNE UP!
"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream!" C.S.Lewis. Connect with others in a community where it is safe to explore what it means to live in your Truth, a place of self-healing and ...
Hosted by Caroline J Temple
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, CT 06825
"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream!" C.S.Lewis. Connect with others in a community where it is safe to explore what it means to live in your Truth, a place of self-healing and ...
DBT Skills Training
This group is designed to teach effective behavioral strategies to reduce suffering and feelings of misery, develop a stronger ability to manage emotions, and enhance interpersonal relationships.
Hosted by Healing With Hope, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hartford, CT 06107
This group is designed to teach effective behavioral strategies to reduce suffering and feelings of misery, develop a stronger ability to manage emotions, and enhance interpersonal relationships.
Understanding your Grief Support Group
Finding Hope & Healing Your Heart- Meeting Virtually, We explore the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have.
Hosted by Lou-Ann Yearwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Prospect, CT 06712
Finding Hope & Healing Your Heart- Meeting Virtually, We explore the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have.
DBT Group For Adolescents
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional ...
Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Connecticut?
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.