If you love someone with Bipolar. (In January.)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peabody, MA 01960
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Clinical Supervision for LICSW
LICSW Clinical Supervision
Hosted by Laura Christine Joyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LICSW, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
LICSW Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision Group
Hosted by Caroline Baltzer Ph. D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
If you love someone with Bipolar. (1/29 & onward?)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for YOU–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In our online workshop, I can ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stoneham, MA 02180
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for YOU–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In our online workshop, I can ...
Evening ‘Imperfect Together’ Young Adult Group
A mixed gender group of young adults who draw upon each other's struggles, insights, and strengths to navigate transitions, explore relationships, and increase self-confidence. As witnessed in the timeless coming-of-age movie 'Breakfast Club', the process of becoming more fully known ...
Hosted by Howie Schnairsohn- - - - -Group Therapist (Young Adults)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , MSW, MS, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02130
A mixed gender group of young adults who draw upon each other's struggles, insights, and strengths to navigate transitions, explore relationships, and increase self-confidence. As witnessed in the timeless coming-of-age movie 'Breakfast Club', the process of becoming more fully known ...
Emotional Freedom Techniques Class
Darwin Gillett, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, will show participants ways to reduce negative emotions through discovering the body's subtle energies. EFT has been clinically effective in thousands of cases and proving dramatically successful in relieving fears and phobias, panic ...
Hosted by Darwin Gillett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westford, MA 01886
Darwin Gillett, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, will show participants ways to reduce negative emotions through discovering the body's subtle energies. EFT has been clinically effective in thousands of cases and proving dramatically successful in relieving fears and phobias, panic ...
Mindful Masculnity - 8 Week Mens Group
In this group, we bring the practice of mindfulness to the question of how masculinity impacts various areas of our lives. These areas include relationships (romantic and non-romantic), career, emotional expression, spirituality and sexuality. This group is a supportive space ...
Hosted by Marlo Pedroso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
In this group, we bring the practice of mindfulness to the question of how masculinity impacts various areas of our lives. These areas include relationships (romantic and non-romantic), career, emotional expression, spirituality and sexuality. This group is a supportive space ...
Understanding Self and Others
Group therapy is a microcosm of the patterns and relationship challenges that occur in your day-to-day. However, the benefit of group therapy is that there is an opportunity to pause, take a step back, and learn from the dynamics that ...
Group therapy is a microcosm of the patterns and relationship challenges that occur in your day-to-day. However, the benefit of group therapy is that there is an opportunity to pause, take a step back, and learn from the dynamics that ...
Mindfulness based IFS group
This is a virtual 8-week group teaching both mindfulness and self-compassion meditations. It also offers psycho-education based in cutting edge science about the effects of meditation and includes additional exercises from mindfulness based psychotherapies. Participants can expect to deepen/develop a ...
Hosted by Dr. Adam James Gladstone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02108
This is a virtual 8-week group teaching both mindfulness and self-compassion meditations. It also offers psycho-education based in cutting edge science about the effects of meditation and includes additional exercises from mindfulness based psychotherapies. Participants can expect to deepen/develop a ...
Online Standard Adult DBT Skills Groups (Multiple)
PSYCHe PLLC offers three available Standard DBT Skills Groups: Mondays (5:00pm-6:30pm EST), Mondays (5pm-6:30pm CST), and Thursdays (5:30-7:00pm EST). Duration: 90 minutes, once a week. Enrollment is open now! Covers skills to increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal ...
Hosted by Sarah E. (Fink) Nehdi
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
PSYCHe PLLC offers three available Standard DBT Skills Groups: Mondays (5:00pm-6:30pm EST), Mondays (5pm-6:30pm CST), and Thursdays (5:30-7:00pm EST). Duration: 90 minutes, once a week. Enrollment is open now! Covers skills to increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal ...
The Wellbeing Umbrella, LLC
The Wellbeing Umbrella clinicians use evidence based practices to assist clients with everyday life stress, anxiety, pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, parenting challenges, divorce, challenging family dynamics, managing chronic illness, and past trauma.
Hosted by Justine Romano Dellaria, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
The Wellbeing Umbrella clinicians use evidence based practices to assist clients with everyday life stress, anxiety, pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, parenting challenges, divorce, challenging family dynamics, managing chronic illness, and past trauma.
Women in Transition
This group is for women needing support while experiencing some type of transition. This might include, but is not limited to, divorce or loss of a loved one.
This group is for women needing support while experiencing some type of transition. This might include, but is not limited to, divorce or loss of a loved one.
The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection:
How to intentionally change your life for the better. Much has been written about the mind-body-spirit connection, but what does this connection mean and how is it relevant to people’s lives – to addressing the emotional, physical and spiritual struggles ...
Hosted by Virginia Bradley Hines
Counselor, PA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, MA 01742
How to intentionally change your life for the better. Much has been written about the mind-body-spirit connection, but what does this connection mean and how is it relevant to people’s lives – to addressing the emotional, physical and spiritual struggles ...
Complex Family Therapy
I offer intensive family therapy for families at all stages. Families with adult children as well as families with young children will benefit from our team approach. Creating space for authenticity, respect and honest sharing we work to improve communication ...
Hosted by Margo Davis, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Great Barrington, MA 01230
I offer intensive family therapy for families at all stages. Families with adult children as well as families with young children will benefit from our team approach. Creating space for authenticity, respect and honest sharing we work to improve communication ...
Envision Group
Clarify, Energize with enthusiasm goals, aspirations and resolutions.Using sacred arts of mindfulness meditation ( to clarify), TAT Tapas Acupressure Technique( to unblock self or other imposed limitations, Gentle YOGA & Breathing ( to loosen body), QI GONG (energy exercise), which ...
Hosted by Heart Centered Healing
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milton, MA 02186
Clarify, Energize with enthusiasm goals, aspirations and resolutions.Using sacred arts of mindfulness meditation ( to clarify), TAT Tapas Acupressure Technique( to unblock self or other imposed limitations, Gentle YOGA & Breathing ( to loosen body), QI GONG (energy exercise), which ...
Couples Managing Infertility
Support group for Couples dealing with the struggles of infertility. Connect with others that are managing the stress and strain of moving through this difficult process.
Support group for Couples dealing with the struggles of infertility. Connect with others that are managing the stress and strain of moving through this difficult process.
Work Stress Group
Talking to those with shared experiences is a great way to problem solve and feel better. For privacy, we ensure that only one person per organization is enrolled in a group, unless two people explicitly ask to join the group ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Alfonso Barry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Talking to those with shared experiences is a great way to problem solve and feel better. For privacy, we ensure that only one person per organization is enrolled in a group, unless two people explicitly ask to join the group ...
Migrating to Minority
A therapeutic group for International students of all backgrounds to discuss their experience in becoming minorities.
A therapeutic group for International students of all backgrounds to discuss their experience in becoming minorities.
Counseling Connections
Well trained, supportive clinicians work with clients to achieve personal goals, emotional healthiness, and life satisfaction. Our environment is one of support and safety so that clients are able to do their best work. Bright futures, healthy minds!
Hosted by Stephanie Mancini Judith Bergeron Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sturbridge, MA 01566
Well trained, supportive clinicians work with clients to achieve personal goals, emotional healthiness, and life satisfaction. Our environment is one of support and safety so that clients are able to do their best work. Bright futures, healthy minds!
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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.