Freelancers ~ Professional & Creative Confidence
A specialized approach addressing the unique needs of self-employed artists, writers, athletes, academics, consultants, entrepreneurs and other freelancers. Help for those in the early stages of self-employ, who are seeking support in structuring their time and feeling "legit" doing a ...
Hosted by Lisa Sabath, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
A specialized approach addressing the unique needs of self-employed artists, writers, athletes, academics, consultants, entrepreneurs and other freelancers. Help for those in the early stages of self-employ, who are seeking support in structuring their time and feeling "legit" doing a ...
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
Hosted by Ronnie Sue Hochberg
Counselor, MS, CRC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
Mental illness family support group
This group is for family members who have a relative who is suffering from a mental illness. This group's intent is to offer support and psychoeducation to families who may feel they "lost" their dear one, however they can learn ...
This group is for family members who have a relative who is suffering from a mental illness. This group's intent is to offer support and psychoeducation to families who may feel they "lost" their dear one, however they can learn ...
Ongoing psychotherapy group
Group work can be enormously helpful in making significant change in the way we interpret social interactions, thus improving our ability to succeed at work, creating friends and romantic relationships. Making every member feel safe enough to take risks is ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Schretzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Group work can be enormously helpful in making significant change in the way we interpret social interactions, thus improving our ability to succeed at work, creating friends and romantic relationships. Making every member feel safe enough to take risks is ...
Practical Skills For Empowered Living
Do your emotions often run your life? Do you wish relationships were more meaningful? Do you engage in less than ideal behaviors to cope? If you resonate with these feelings, you are not alone. People report frustration with one or ...
Hosted by Restore & Renew Therapy l Odaris Palacios, MHC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Do your emotions often run your life? Do you wish relationships were more meaningful? Do you engage in less than ideal behaviors to cope? If you resonate with these feelings, you are not alone. People report frustration with one or ...
to be announced
Groups yet to be scheduled.
Hosted by Mabatho Lucia Matima
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valatie, NY 12184
Groups yet to be scheduled.
Getting the Love You Want
This is a workshop for couples who want to improve their communication skills and connection to one another. It is like getting 6 intensive couple therapy sessions in only two days.
Hosted by Robin Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
This is a workshop for couples who want to improve their communication skills and connection to one another. It is like getting 6 intensive couple therapy sessions in only two days.
DBT Skills Training Groups
DBT skills training groups teach clients how to improve interpersonal relationships, regulate their emotions, reduce impulsivity and tolerate emotional distress. The groups teach mindfulness skills throughout the program. A curriculum is followed and practice assignments are given each week.
Hosted by Elizabeth Mulhare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
DBT skills training groups teach clients how to improve interpersonal relationships, regulate their emotions, reduce impulsivity and tolerate emotional distress. The groups teach mindfulness skills throughout the program. A curriculum is followed and practice assignments are given each week.
Thrive: Stress Management for Teens, SPRING 2024
THRIVE – Teens Honoring Resilience and Independence in Versatile Experiences is a 10-week group therapy for 15–18-year-olds focusing on stress management. This group will teach evidence-based approaches to reducing stress, understanding self-care, creating an individual plan for self-care, identifying solutions ...
Hosted by Gina Tripodo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, NY 11561
THRIVE – Teens Honoring Resilience and Independence in Versatile Experiences is a 10-week group therapy for 15–18-year-olds focusing on stress management. This group will teach evidence-based approaches to reducing stress, understanding self-care, creating an individual plan for self-care, identifying solutions ...
Seeking Safety
Seeking Safety is an evidenced based group with a present focused approach. This group is meant for adults suffering from co-occurring substance abuse and trauma history. The group focuses on enhancing safety through decreasing unhealthy coping mechanisms and developing positive ...
Seeking Safety is an evidenced based group with a present focused approach. This group is meant for adults suffering from co-occurring substance abuse and trauma history. The group focuses on enhancing safety through decreasing unhealthy coping mechanisms and developing positive ...
Ongoing psychotherapy group for adults
Ongoing psychotherapy group, meets every Monday night, 630-800pm on zoom. I am currently accepting new members. Psychoanalytic group therapy provides a safe and confidential environment for awareness and understanding of familiar thoughts and feelings while promoting growth of more satisfying ...
Hosted by Joanne Maude Heith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11201
Ongoing psychotherapy group, meets every Monday night, 630-800pm on zoom. I am currently accepting new members. Psychoanalytic group therapy provides a safe and confidential environment for awareness and understanding of familiar thoughts and feelings while promoting growth of more satisfying ...
Family Building Network for Families
The FBN monthly support group brings together families formed with the help of egg/sperm/embryo donation and/or surrogacy as well as parents-to-be; giving them the opportunity to ask questions, get answers to their concerns, share experiences and feel supported. Many parents ...
Hosted by Patricia Mendell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
The FBN monthly support group brings together families formed with the help of egg/sperm/embryo donation and/or surrogacy as well as parents-to-be; giving them the opportunity to ask questions, get answers to their concerns, share experiences and feel supported. Many parents ...
Recovery Skills (Virtual -- 8 week sequence)
This Recovery Skills Group will meet once a week for 8 weeks starting on Monday, August 7th at 5 PM EST. This group will have a maximum of 8 participants and is only open to adults (18+). Group therapy offers ...
This Recovery Skills Group will meet once a week for 8 weeks starting on Monday, August 7th at 5 PM EST. This group will have a maximum of 8 participants and is only open to adults (18+). Group therapy offers ...
Rivia Mind
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Hosted by Marol Kerge
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, F403911
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Women's Creative Spirit Group
Group starting this Fall. Would you like to foster your connection to your connection to your creative spirit? Has everyday life and it's demands left you feel like you are running on empty? Do you want to jump start your ...
Hosted by Aileen Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Aileen Walsh
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saugerties, NY 12477
Group starting this Fall. Would you like to foster your connection to your connection to your creative spirit? Has everyday life and it's demands left you feel like you are running on empty? Do you want to jump start your ...
Processing through Metaphor Group
We meet on zoom and work with creating metaphors for emotions and experience using drawing, journaling and movement to connect to our inner lives and each other. We use metaphor and group support to encounter and work with grief, challenge ...
Hosted by Jenny Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ridgewood, NY 11385
We meet on zoom and work with creating metaphors for emotions and experience using drawing, journaling and movement to connect to our inner lives and each other. We use metaphor and group support to encounter and work with grief, challenge ...
Women's Holistic Therapy Group -- Carroll Gardens
***This group is not currently scheduled. I will be offering an 8-week women's holistic therapy group once or twice a year. The group will be limited to 6 members. We will focus on holistic self-care and wellness, to address anxiety, ...
Hosted by Risa Neuwirth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11231
***This group is not currently scheduled. I will be offering an 8-week women's holistic therapy group once or twice a year. The group will be limited to 6 members. We will focus on holistic self-care and wellness, to address anxiety, ...
DBT Informed Groups for Adolescents and Families
We have been trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy and have ongoing skill-based groups for adolescents and parents.
We have been trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy and have ongoing skill-based groups for adolescents and parents.
Thursdays Women's Circle
This series will give women the opportunity to foster their personal growth and creative selves through guided art-making. Art therapy with the community of circle, is a conduit for healing and for providing a means of connecting to unspoken aspects ...
Hosted by Westchester Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cross River, NY 10518
This series will give women the opportunity to foster their personal growth and creative selves through guided art-making. Art therapy with the community of circle, is a conduit for healing and for providing a means of connecting to unspoken aspects ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New York?
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.