Therapy Group
A therapy group that offers you the chance to create the family you want, as well as to understand and come to terms with your family of origin.
Hosted by Ellen Jay Lewis
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, NCPsyA, DD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bernardsville, NJ 07924
A therapy group that offers you the chance to create the family you want, as well as to understand and come to terms with your family of origin.
Aging with Grace
I have formed and facilitated small groups of older adults interested in finding support and insight about the aging body and mind. Learning personal reflective practices that embody a "life well lived" enhance growing older with resilience and joy. If ...
Hosted by Andrea Peyser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
I have formed and facilitated small groups of older adults interested in finding support and insight about the aging body and mind. Learning personal reflective practices that embody a "life well lived" enhance growing older with resilience and joy. If ...
Creative Writing Group
This group will meet weekly. This will be a support group in which individuals write and read together.
Hosted by EH Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morristown, NJ 07960
This group will meet weekly. This will be a support group in which individuals write and read together.
College Readiness, Education & Wellness Group
A group designed to build a network of peer supports for college-bound students. In addition to support, the group will focus on resilience, self-care, and education about staying safe in your new home away from home. The group launches every ...
Hosted by Vanessa Morgenthaler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morristown, NJ 07960
A group designed to build a network of peer supports for college-bound students. In addition to support, the group will focus on resilience, self-care, and education about staying safe in your new home away from home. The group launches every ...
Rooted Psychotherapy and Counseling
Hosted by Jennifer L. K. Boiler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Kids: Executive Functioning and Social Skill Group
Executive Functioning: Great for kids with ADHD, high functioning Autism, emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Social Skills: Build connections with peers, improve social interactions, learn to express emotions correctly, and cooperative play with peers. Weekly sessions for both groups at Baker ...
Hosted by Baker Street Behavioral Health, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, ANP-BC, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Executive Functioning: Great for kids with ADHD, high functioning Autism, emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Social Skills: Build connections with peers, improve social interactions, learn to express emotions correctly, and cooperative play with peers. Weekly sessions for both groups at Baker ...
Supervision for Doctoral Students
Dr.Aster-McKenna supervises clinical psychology doctoral students/candidates (Ph.D. & Psy.D.) at any developmental level during their academic program years, internship year, post-doctoral fellowship year,&beyond, as they work to meet their licensing requirements. Her style is both active and interactive, all-the-while maintaining ...
Hosted by Amanda Marie Aster-McKenna
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Verona, NJ 07044
Dr.Aster-McKenna supervises clinical psychology doctoral students/candidates (Ph.D. & Psy.D.) at any developmental level during their academic program years, internship year, post-doctoral fellowship year,&beyond, as they work to meet their licensing requirements. Her style is both active and interactive, all-the-while maintaining ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Groups
Learn to control stress by using mindfulness techniques. Can often lead to reduction for the need for medication.
Learn to control stress by using mindfulness techniques. Can often lead to reduction for the need for medication.
Intense Behavioral Services
Intense Behavioral Service is a group of practitioners that service children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities including Autism, ADHD and mental health counseling.
Hosted by Intense Behavioral Services
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07305
Intense Behavioral Service is a group of practitioners that service children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities including Autism, ADHD and mental health counseling.
lgbtqia+ Support Group
Join for support/education/reflect ion on: Sexual and Gender Identities, Coming out, Intersecting Identities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Gender Dysphoria, Core Family vs. Chosen Family, Pronouns, Microaggressions, Stereotypes/Stigmas, Dating, Relationships, and Sex, Self-Esteem, Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ community, Anything else that you ...
Join for support/education/reflect ion on: Sexual and Gender Identities, Coming out, Intersecting Identities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Gender Dysphoria, Core Family vs. Chosen Family, Pronouns, Microaggressions, Stereotypes/Stigmas, Dating, Relationships, and Sex, Self-Esteem, Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ community, Anything else that you ...
Letapel Inc.
We are a multidisciplinary practice seeing clients all over the Tri-state area. We see all ages. Telehealth is available.
Hosted by Letapel Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
We are a multidisciplinary practice seeing clients all over the Tri-state area. We see all ages. Telehealth is available.
Coping in the Present Times
Are you having a difficult time coping? Are you experiencing isolation and desire more connection? Do you need to decrease your anxiety about change? Attain peace of mind? Develop a sense of purpose? Learn better coping skills? Develop support from ...
Hosted by Gina Marie Peccia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Linwood, NJ 08221
Are you having a difficult time coping? Are you experiencing isolation and desire more connection? Do you need to decrease your anxiety about change? Attain peace of mind? Develop a sense of purpose? Learn better coping skills? Develop support from ...
Grief Recovery Group
Hosted by Patricia Magnotta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manasquan, NJ 08736
Mindfulness for Adults with ADD (New!)
Fill out the google doc if you are interested in learning more: https://forms.gle/xCAAK9o xh65nAZej6 **May be covered by insurance** This 8 week group will teach mindfulness skills to overcome challenges related to ADHD. Participants will be led through a brief ...
Hosted by Kelly Coppola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Fill out the google doc if you are interested in learning more: https://forms.gle/xCAAK9o xh65nAZej6 **May be covered by insurance** This 8 week group will teach mindfulness skills to overcome challenges related to ADHD. Participants will be led through a brief ...
Men's Group
Hosted by Peter Diskin, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Mental Skills Training for Athletes
This group is designed to help athletes identify the different mental skills that are necessary for success in sport. They will be taught to identify the skills they currently have, build on them, while also minimizing the impact of any ...
Hosted by Vonetta Kalieta
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
This group is designed to help athletes identify the different mental skills that are necessary for success in sport. They will be taught to identify the skills they currently have, build on them, while also minimizing the impact of any ...
Couples, Singles, Male/Female
All groups are fun while serious in content, depth, and individual substance. This strategy promotes a relaxed atmosphere conducive for both sharing and growth. *All Groups Are Virtual At This Time.
Hosted by Paula & James Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
All groups are fun while serious in content, depth, and individual substance. This strategy promotes a relaxed atmosphere conducive for both sharing and growth. *All Groups Are Virtual At This Time.
Dream Group
call for details
Hosted by Felice Toonkel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, SEP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tenafly, NJ 07670
call for details
Online Weekly OCD Support Group (Via Zoom)
Join the weekly online OCD support group, led by Josh Kaplan, an expert in guiding individuals through the challenges of OCD. This group provides a safe, confidential space where you can share your experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. ...
Hosted by Josh Kaplan - Specialized OCD & Anxiety Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
Join the weekly online OCD support group, led by Josh Kaplan, an expert in guiding individuals through the challenges of OCD. This group provides a safe, confidential space where you can share your experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. ...
Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents
Our Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents is designed for individuals interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session adolescents are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these ...
Hosted by Ashley Del Guercio (Inspire Wellness)
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Our Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents is designed for individuals interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session adolescents are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New Jersey?
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.