Transpersonal Group Psychotherapy | Virtual
An open group model of transpersonal work that draws from psychotherapy and mysticism, creates a miniature intentional community to guide interpersonal relationships, and experience the self in a group setting with collective feedback and progress. These areas are discussed as ...
Hosted by Rainer Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, MA 01970
An open group model of transpersonal work that draws from psychotherapy and mysticism, creates a miniature intentional community to guide interpersonal relationships, and experience the self in a group setting with collective feedback and progress. These areas are discussed as ...
Mindfulness Skills-Training
Join us for a nourishing 8-week series and discover practical, concrete Mindfulness & CBT skills for reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting overall whole-body wellness. Throughout the 8-weeks, you will: 1) Develop skills for responding calmly to stressful events 2) ...
Hosted by Kaitlin Nunamann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Join us for a nourishing 8-week series and discover practical, concrete Mindfulness & CBT skills for reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting overall whole-body wellness. Throughout the 8-weeks, you will: 1) Develop skills for responding calmly to stressful events 2) ...
Parenting with Back-to-School Butterflies: online
Hosted by Jessica R Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02128
Guided Mood Walks
Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of "forest bathing"-immersing oneself in the atmosphere of the forest for relaxation and health care. Rooted in scientific research, forest therapy is proving to be the most effective antidote to our modern, technology-driven lifestyles. By ...
Hosted by Eric Krawczyk
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Stockbridge, MA 01266
Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of "forest bathing"-immersing oneself in the atmosphere of the forest for relaxation and health care. Rooted in scientific research, forest therapy is proving to be the most effective antidote to our modern, technology-driven lifestyles. By ...
Contemporary Counseling and Wellness
Contemporary Counseling and Wellness offers teletherapy and psychological evaluations related to immigration cases to clients in Massachusetts in English and Spanish.
Contemporary Counseling and Wellness offers teletherapy and psychological evaluations related to immigration cases to clients in Massachusetts in English and Spanish.
IFS Practice Group
This group is designed to give participants the chance to learn more about the IFS model, and to work deeply with their own internal systems. Each week we will begin with a brief check-in, followed by an experiential IFS activity ...
Hosted by Serena Torrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenfield, MA 01301
This group is designed to give participants the chance to learn more about the IFS model, and to work deeply with their own internal systems. Each week we will begin with a brief check-in, followed by an experiential IFS activity ...
Substance abuse group
Hosted by Natasha Kovalchuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton Centre, MA 02459
Mom Moments
What an incredible experience to bring a child into the world! It is simply magical though extremely exhausting and "everything" is not in the book "What to Expect The First Year." No new mom needs to feel alone as she ...
Hosted by Sharlene Swainamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeville, MA 02347
What an incredible experience to bring a child into the world! It is simply magical though extremely exhausting and "everything" is not in the book "What to Expect The First Year." No new mom needs to feel alone as she ...
Online Graduate Student Therapy Group
An online group for graduate students in social work, counseling and psychology programs. This group is an opportunity for members to experience therapy and come together during an uncertain and challenging time.
Hosted by Será Godfrey-Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waltham, MA 02453
An online group for graduate students in social work, counseling and psychology programs. This group is an opportunity for members to experience therapy and come together during an uncertain and challenging time.
Adolescent DBT Group
Our DBT groups meet for 90 minutes/week for six weeks. Each week focuses on education around DBT skills and practical ways to integrate them into your life. Participants should expect a little bit of homework and should be able to ...
Hosted by Gabrielle Arias
Counselor, LMHC, RDT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Littleton, MA 01460
Our DBT groups meet for 90 minutes/week for six weeks. Each week focuses on education around DBT skills and practical ways to integrate them into your life. Participants should expect a little bit of homework and should be able to ...
Hero's Journey Men's Group
Stepping in the unknown is an act of hope, courage, and can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Following the path of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, we will embark on a monthly journey to discover our hidden potential, starting in ...
Hosted by Nathaniel Putnam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Natick, MA 01760
Stepping in the unknown is an act of hope, courage, and can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Following the path of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, we will embark on a monthly journey to discover our hidden potential, starting in ...
Ellie Mental Health, Newton
Contact Us 617-539-8889 617-458-8644 FAX ellieMA18201@elliementalh ealth.com https://elliementalhealth .com/ locations/ newton-ma/
Hosted by Emma Theiler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02464
Contact Us 617-539-8889 617-458-8644 FAX ellieMA18201@elliementalh ealth.com https://elliementalhealth .com/ locations/ newton-ma/
Course in Miracles and New Thought
6 MONTH SPIRITUAL COACHING GROUP-ongoing.
COURSE IN MIRACLES, NEW THOUGHT, NEW EARTH.
A study group for rapid and powerful transformation of mind through Spirit.
Integrating New Thought and Course In Miracles as preparation for a New Earth consciousness awakening on the planet.
Combining group ...
6 MONTH SPIRITUAL COACHING GROUP-ongoing.
COURSE IN MIRACLES, NEW THOUGHT, NEW EARTH.
A study group for rapid and powerful transformation of mind through Spirit.
Integrating New Thought and Course In Miracles as preparation for a New Earth consciousness awakening on the planet.
Combining group ...
The Art of Being: Mindfulness in daily life
This 9 week group is designed to reduce the stress of modern life. It involves systematic training of the mind to develop awareness of body, mind and environment. This awareness can allow you to access your inner wisdom and resources ...
This 9 week group is designed to reduce the stress of modern life. It involves systematic training of the mind to develop awareness of body, mind and environment. This awareness can allow you to access your inner wisdom and resources ...
Adult Group using DBT, Mindfulness, Research
This group is a BASIC and ADVANCED psychoeducational group broken down into four modules including mindfulness & distress tolerance skills, emotional containment skills, effective communication, and middle path skills. The common thread in all modules is Mindfulness skills, employing current ...
Hosted by Smita Chaddha
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Littleton, MA 01460
This group is a BASIC and ADVANCED psychoeducational group broken down into four modules including mindfulness & distress tolerance skills, emotional containment skills, effective communication, and middle path skills. The common thread in all modules is Mindfulness skills, employing current ...
Women's Counseling Center of Massachusetts
Women’s Counseling Center of Massachusetts aims to cultivate resilience in women and adolescents as they face various life challenges to uncover their best self to gain the most fulfillment and joy out of life. Our practice believes in individually tailoring ...
Hosted by Danielle Kornacki
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, MA 02038
Women’s Counseling Center of Massachusetts aims to cultivate resilience in women and adolescents as they face various life challenges to uncover their best self to gain the most fulfillment and joy out of life. Our practice believes in individually tailoring ...
Couples, Women's issues, relationship issues
Groups include support groups, for relationship issues and grief issues.
Hosted by E. M. Garrigan
Counselor, LMHC, MS, CS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MA 01108
Groups include support groups, for relationship issues and grief issues.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Massachusetts?
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.