Can't Stop Thinking - Anxiety/Depression
Christian depression and anxiety small group address loneliness, fear, and hopelessness. Registration www.cwcnj.org/virtualcour ses
Hosted by Christian Wellness Center of NJ
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCC, LPC, CVC, CFM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerset, NJ 08873
Christian depression and anxiety small group address loneliness, fear, and hopelessness. Registration www.cwcnj.org/virtualcour ses
Social Skills Training Project groups - Tuesdays.
Social skills for teenagers.
Hosted by Dan Bender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, NJ 07081
Social skills for teenagers.
Remedy Counseling & Coaching, LLC
Hosted by Courtney DeMaio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Holmdel, NJ 07733
Exercise Therapy
Heal your brain, using your body! You'll set an intention, something you'd like to attract or release, and our clinician will lead you through a HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout. We will always end with stretching and mindfulness. Leave ...
Heal your brain, using your body! You'll set an intention, something you'd like to attract or release, and our clinician will lead you through a HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout. We will always end with stretching and mindfulness. Leave ...
Gaming Approaches Toward Education, LLC
G.A.T.E. helps youths through role play and tabletop games to build skills that are developed within their therapy session. Our goal is to build up our youths and through them, their friends, family, and communities. Our game-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Hosted by Dr. Brian Carl Quinones
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, RPT-S, Autplay, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edison, NJ 08837
G.A.T.E. helps youths through role play and tabletop games to build skills that are developed within their therapy session. Our goal is to build up our youths and through them, their friends, family, and communities. Our game-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Behavioral Health and Performance NJ
Behavioral Health & Performance providers have expertise in evidence based therapies. Collaboration is a key to success in our practice and we enjoy working with our clients to establish goals that are important to them. We provide out of network ...
Hosted by Dr. Andrew Billups
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Behavioral Health & Performance providers have expertise in evidence based therapies. Collaboration is a key to success in our practice and we enjoy working with our clients to establish goals that are important to them. We provide out of network ...
Professional/Career virtual Coaching
After several years in doing clinical work, I have identified a huge gap in the areas of financial wellness in our communities. 4 year ago I became licensed as a financial coach/advisor to help more individuals and families with providing ...
Hosted by Private Care Management, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
After several years in doing clinical work, I have identified a huge gap in the areas of financial wellness in our communities. 4 year ago I became licensed as a financial coach/advisor to help more individuals and families with providing ...
Premarital Couples Group
"How did you know she/he/they were the 'one'?" This seems to be the most common question we pose to married people...which usually yields the less than revealing answer "I just knew". This group will help you answer that question more ...
Hosted by Dana Galante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fanwood, NJ 07023
"How did you know she/he/they were the 'one'?" This seems to be the most common question we pose to married people...which usually yields the less than revealing answer "I just knew". This group will help you answer that question more ...
New Moms Virtual Support Group
If you are a resident of New Jersey and are a new mom who had a baby within the past year by birth, surrogate, or adoption then you qualify to join our group! The topics of this group include: Postpartum ...
Hosted by Michele Passman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoboken, NJ 07030
If you are a resident of New Jersey and are a new mom who had a baby within the past year by birth, surrogate, or adoption then you qualify to join our group! The topics of this group include: Postpartum ...
Between 2 Worlds
Are you a woman and a child of immigrant parents? Have you ever felt like you've had to oscillate/balance between two worlds? Then this is the place for you! Join us in discussing the nuances of being the female child ...
Hosted by Vernee Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
Are you a woman and a child of immigrant parents? Have you ever felt like you've had to oscillate/balance between two worlds? Then this is the place for you! Join us in discussing the nuances of being the female child ...
Emotional Eating
A support group for people with emotional and binge eating. The group focuses on finding ways to sooth and care for oneself without using food or other substance.
Hosted by Beverly A Hodsden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, NJ 08619
A support group for people with emotional and binge eating. The group focuses on finding ways to sooth and care for oneself without using food or other substance.
Pet Loss
Losing a cherished pet can be as devastating as the death of a human loved one. This group offers a supportive place to share your grief among friends who care and understand your pain. We will discuss the Stages of ...
Hosted by James Genovese
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Losing a cherished pet can be as devastating as the death of a human loved one. This group offers a supportive place to share your grief among friends who care and understand your pain. We will discuss the Stages of ...
Divorce/Separation Support Group
If you are feeling sad, angry, lonely, and isolated, please consider joining our support group. In a friendly, welcoming environment you will have the opportunity to make peace with the loss of the old relationship, learn from others how they ...
Hosted by Irina Bronstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Rock, NJ 07452
If you are feeling sad, angry, lonely, and isolated, please consider joining our support group. In a friendly, welcoming environment you will have the opportunity to make peace with the loss of the old relationship, learn from others how they ...
Child Parent Relationship Training (10 session)
Learn skills that will make a difference in your life and the life of your child. This group is comprised of 10 sessions for parents/caregivers. It will teach you 10 steps to regain parental control, help your child develop self-control ...
Hosted by Jessica Herrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Learn skills that will make a difference in your life and the life of your child. This group is comprised of 10 sessions for parents/caregivers. It will teach you 10 steps to regain parental control, help your child develop self-control ...
Aspire Clinical Training Center
THE BEST CHOICE FOR COUNSELING. THE BEST CHOICE FOR COUNSELORS. New Jersey’s Premier Choice For Counseling and Clinical Training.
Hosted by Angela Armendariz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shamong, NJ 08088
THE BEST CHOICE FOR COUNSELING. THE BEST CHOICE FOR COUNSELORS. New Jersey’s Premier Choice For Counseling and Clinical Training.
KNIC Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Hosted by Brian L'Oiseau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, NJ 08619
Skills for Big Feelings
We will learn how to manage our big emotions, and practice a range of relaxation, self regulation, and emotional coping techniques for children to utilize in their everyday lives.
Hosted by Hanisch Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, NJ 07004
We will learn how to manage our big emotions, and practice a range of relaxation, self regulation, and emotional coping techniques for children to utilize in their everyday lives.
Stress Management Anger Redirection Techniques
The mission of this Stress Management Anger Redirection Techniques (SMART) group is to end violent behavior in the home. SMART members agree that violence, coercion, and terror are NEVER acceptable reactions to feelings. SMART uses education and support to help ...
The mission of this Stress Management Anger Redirection Techniques (SMART) group is to end violent behavior in the home. SMART members agree that violence, coercion, and terror are NEVER acceptable reactions to feelings. SMART uses education and support to help ...
Dianne Ocampo Psychiatric NP
I am currently seeing busy clients via video assessment for initial evaluation, and medication management. You can reach me at info@clearspacepsych.com, call or tex me at 7328005340. I will respond within 24-48 hours. Thank you.
Hosted by Dianne Ocampo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psych, MSN APN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Freehold, NJ 07728
I am currently seeing busy clients via video assessment for initial evaluation, and medication management. You can reach me at info@clearspacepsych.com, call or tex me at 7328005340. I will respond within 24-48 hours. Thank you.
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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.