ANAD Eating disorder support groups
Support groups for sufferers and their families.
Hosted by Pia Jacangelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hackensack, NJ 07601
Support groups for sufferers and their families.
Social Skills Group
Many children are struggling with making and keeping friendships because of inappropriate social skills. This group provides children an opportunity to practice and improve friendship skills in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Many children are struggling with making and keeping friendships because of inappropriate social skills. This group provides children an opportunity to practice and improve friendship skills in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Safe Place for Parents
This group provides a safe place to parents to be allowed to express their thoughts and feelings while being supported and provided with strategies that can you used in every day life. You will leave the group feeling motivated and ...
Hosted by Your PossAbilities, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kearny, NJ 07032
This group provides a safe place to parents to be allowed to express their thoughts and feelings while being supported and provided with strategies that can you used in every day life. You will leave the group feeling motivated and ...
High Achivers Stress Mgt. Group
Learn tools and skills to effectively manage stress, anxiety and the demands of high school.
Hosted by Kristina Cofone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fanwood, NJ 07023
Learn tools and skills to effectively manage stress, anxiety and the demands of high school.
Pathway to Wellness LLC
Hosted by Veronica M Jensen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APNC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
Las Mujeres- Virtual
Un grupo para mujeres. Este grupo brinda una oportunidad para que las personas compartan experiencias y sentimientos personales, estrategias de afrontamiento o información de primera mano sobre enfermedades o tratamientos. Los jueves a las 6:30 p. m., estaré dirigiendo un ...
Hosted by Martha Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Weehawken, NJ 07086
Un grupo para mujeres. Este grupo brinda una oportunidad para que las personas compartan experiencias y sentimientos personales, estrategias de afrontamiento o información de primera mano sobre enfermedades o tratamientos. Los jueves a las 6:30 p. m., estaré dirigiendo un ...
Women's Support Group
This group meets periodically and runs for 8 weeks. This group functions in a supportive way and yet will also challenge you to move beyond your present status. IF you are interested in moving to the next level of your ...
Hosted by Roberta Pughe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Princeton, NJ 08540
This group meets periodically and runs for 8 weeks. This group functions in a supportive way and yet will also challenge you to move beyond your present status. IF you are interested in moving to the next level of your ...
DBT Skills Group
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is based on a foundation that allows for the learning of new skills for dealing with your feelings, changing how you behave, managing your relationships more effectively, and breaking out of the cycle of never ending ...
Hosted by Tamika Bullock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, CAMS II, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Galloway, NJ 08205
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is based on a foundation that allows for the learning of new skills for dealing with your feelings, changing how you behave, managing your relationships more effectively, and breaking out of the cycle of never ending ...
Singles in the dating world
This groups consists of single individuals looking to deal with the frustrations of online dating and how to cope with rejections from others who are not willing to give you an opportunity to share your virtues and values
Hosted by Althea Online Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clifton, NJ 07013
This groups consists of single individuals looking to deal with the frustrations of online dating and how to cope with rejections from others who are not willing to give you an opportunity to share your virtues and values
Surviving A Loss bereavement group to begin April
A 6 wk. Bereavement group to begin in April on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. The goal is for participants to learn to live life to one's potential while reverencing and remembering a loved one. Cost is $20.00 a session but insurance ...
Hosted by Kathleen Marie Ostertag
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
A 6 wk. Bereavement group to begin in April on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. The goal is for participants to learn to live life to one's potential while reverencing and remembering a loved one. Cost is $20.00 a session but insurance ...
Round Table Groups for Middle School Girls
Sharing, connecting, learning, mutual support has power. Do you know a middle schooler who could use some help managing distress, time or relationships? These small social groups provide an awesome opportunity to learn real strategies. Working together, supporting each other ...
Hosted by Meryl Pfeiffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
Sharing, connecting, learning, mutual support has power. Do you know a middle schooler who could use some help managing distress, time or relationships? These small social groups provide an awesome opportunity to learn real strategies. Working together, supporting each other ...
Bi-polar treatment
I currently run therapeutic group for clients coping with Bi-polar mood disorder.
Hosted by Pamela French-Stern
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, BCFAPA, EMDR, CERT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hewitt, NJ 07421
I currently run therapeutic group for clients coping with Bi-polar mood disorder.
Wellness Direct LLC
Hosted by Wellness Direct LLC (Dr. Winful)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BSN, MSN, PHMNP, APRNBC, DNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Holistic Healing Groups
Using integrative healing methods in a live online group, we will explore healthy lifestyle changes, healing with food, mindfulness and visualization. Two groups will be held, one for teens and one for adults that are looking for support with anxiety, ...
Hosted by Dr. Alexia Konko
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Using integrative healing methods in a live online group, we will explore healthy lifestyle changes, healing with food, mindfulness and visualization. Two groups will be held, one for teens and one for adults that are looking for support with anxiety, ...
Teen Talk - Adolescent Girls Group
Teenagers face so many stressors in their day to day lives. Whether with their academics, with peers or adjusting to the changes their minds and bodies are enduring, navigating the adolescent years can seem isolating. Add social media into the ...
Hosted by Jenna Crance Dziedzic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edison, NJ 08817
Teenagers face so many stressors in their day to day lives. Whether with their academics, with peers or adjusting to the changes their minds and bodies are enduring, navigating the adolescent years can seem isolating. Add social media into the ...
Women's Circle
The Women’s Circle Workshop was created to be a safe, supportive, encouraging space to explore, discover and empower women to create and design the life they choose.
Hosted by Embracing Hhr
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Metuchen, NJ 08840
The Women’s Circle Workshop was created to be a safe, supportive, encouraging space to explore, discover and empower women to create and design the life they choose.
DBT Skills Group (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
In my (virtual) DBT Skills groups, you will learn new skills to manage overwhelming emotions, unstable moods, and/or self-destructive behaviors/urges. The purpose of DBT is to help people learn coping skills in their lives so that we can build a ...
In my (virtual) DBT Skills groups, you will learn new skills to manage overwhelming emotions, unstable moods, and/or self-destructive behaviors/urges. The purpose of DBT is to help people learn coping skills in their lives so that we can build a ...
Youth Intensive Outpatient (8-11 yrs)
Youth ages 8-11 attend this DBT based group as part of the IOP program. (It is not offered outside of IOP) This program is appropriate for youth with behavioral and/or emotional needs, on the autism spectrum, ADHD, school fear/refusal, self ...
Hosted by Innerspace Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Youth ages 8-11 attend this DBT based group as part of the IOP program. (It is not offered outside of IOP) This program is appropriate for youth with behavioral and/or emotional needs, on the autism spectrum, ADHD, school fear/refusal, self ...
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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.