Marital Education Workshop
The PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) workshop will help couples deepen their friendship, add romance/passion to their marrige, learn to problem-solve more effectively, learn to talk more and fight less, and raise amount of fun in their relationship. The ...
Hosted by Psychology & Counseling Associates, P.C.
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Pottstown, PA 19464
The PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) workshop will help couples deepen their friendship, add romance/passion to their marrige, learn to problem-solve more effectively, learn to talk more and fight less, and raise amount of fun in their relationship. The ...
Supervision
Individual/Group supervision for licensure. If you are in need of LPC supervision please call (717) 478-8174.
Hosted by Mindy Biddle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, PA 17601
Individual/Group supervision for licensure. If you are in need of LPC supervision please call (717) 478-8174.
Eating Disorder Recovery Group
Through a confidential and therapeutic environment, women (ages 18 and above) can explore their own emotional needs and barriers in the recovery process. Group topics include a focus on coping skills for recovery, utilizing supports, body image, and stress management.
Hosted by Johanna Kulp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Narberth, PA 19072
Through a confidential and therapeutic environment, women (ages 18 and above) can explore their own emotional needs and barriers in the recovery process. Group topics include a focus on coping skills for recovery, utilizing supports, body image, and stress management.
Finding the Voice Within
Creativity is a direct pathway to the Divine. Co-led by music therapist Julie Lipson, this spiritual direction group uses improvised words and melodies to connect to ourselves and our journeys. Let your creativity guide you to experience your path from ...
Creativity is a direct pathway to the Divine. Co-led by music therapist Julie Lipson, this spiritual direction group uses improvised words and melodies to connect to ourselves and our journeys. Let your creativity guide you to experience your path from ...
Creatively Me
This group is for high school age individuals who are looking to explore self-esteem, individuality and positive ways to cope with daily stress. It combines CBT, DBT and art therapy techniques. This group helps individuals learn about themselves and others ...
Hosted by Marisa Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Breinigsville, PA 18031
This group is for high school age individuals who are looking to explore self-esteem, individuality and positive ways to cope with daily stress. It combines CBT, DBT and art therapy techniques. This group helps individuals learn about themselves and others ...
Transgender/Gender Identity Support Group
Transgender/Gender Identity Adolescent/Teen Therapy Group Ryan Lynch, LCSW is the facilitator of our Transgender/Sexual Identity Group for Teens. This group meets weekly and clients are placed in groups by age. In this group we will talk about the process of ...
Hosted by Ryan Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Doylestown, PA 18901
Transgender/Gender Identity Adolescent/Teen Therapy Group Ryan Lynch, LCSW is the facilitator of our Transgender/Sexual Identity Group for Teens. This group meets weekly and clients are placed in groups by age. In this group we will talk about the process of ...
Newtown Therapy and Wellness
Newtown Therapy is founded on the belief that individuals have the innate ability to change and self-actualize.
Hosted by Stephanie Desouza
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown, PA 18940
Newtown Therapy is founded on the belief that individuals have the innate ability to change and self-actualize.
Healing Trauma Together - A Women's Trauma Group
This Group is not currently running. Check back here to see when group will resume again. Our group is focused on creating a sense of safety, understanding, and growth following a history of trauma or any overwhelming, stressful life experience ...
Hosted by Diana Saunders, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Blue Bell, PA 19422
This Group is not currently running. Check back here to see when group will resume again. Our group is focused on creating a sense of safety, understanding, and growth following a history of trauma or any overwhelming, stressful life experience ...
Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapists
We offer supervision to therapists seeking licensure or those in need of a supervisor. We offer individual supervision and group (if there is enough interest).
Hosted by Holtz and Powell Marriage and Family Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
We offer supervision to therapists seeking licensure or those in need of a supervisor. We offer individual supervision and group (if there is enough interest).
DBT Workshop
This is a pscyhoeducational workshop providing information on emotional dysregulation and how to effectively cope with and manage it. The primary focuses of this workshop will be dialectical behavior skills focused in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, ...
Hosted by Laney Rapsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Petersburg, PA 17520
This is a pscyhoeducational workshop providing information on emotional dysregulation and how to effectively cope with and manage it. The primary focuses of this workshop will be dialectical behavior skills focused in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, ...
Parenting Group
This is a continuing group addressing the current challenges facing all parents. Practical tips and emotional support are offered. Parents of young and older children are invited.
This is a continuing group addressing the current challenges facing all parents. Practical tips and emotional support are offered. Parents of young and older children are invited.
group therapy and intensive group therapy for food addiction
High Functioning Adults--Intimacy & Assertiveness
High functioning, psychologically minded adults seeking greater intimacy and assertiveness meet weekly with co-therapy team of male and female doctoral level psychologists.
FORMAL INTERVIEW NECESSARY.
High functioning, psychologically minded adults seeking greater intimacy and assertiveness meet weekly with co-therapy team of male and female doctoral level psychologists.
FORMAL INTERVIEW NECESSARY.
Healing Trauma through Creativity
This is a group addressing how we hurt ourselves by displacing our emotional problems on our bodies. Participants must be ready to move beyond their self-harming behaviors. We discuss how self-harming behaviors are addictive because they were 'adapted' for dealing ...
Hosted by Nancy E. Lubow PhD. LPC, MT-BC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Quakertown, PA 18951
This is a group addressing how we hurt ourselves by displacing our emotional problems on our bodies. Participants must be ready to move beyond their self-harming behaviors. We discuss how self-harming behaviors are addictive because they were 'adapted' for dealing ...
Compassion based meditation/support group ~ women
Group meets every Monday morning 8:45am - 10am in my Narberth office and on Zoom and biweekly Wednesday evenings 7:15-8: 30 pm at my office in center city philadelphia and on Zoom. . To learn or support meditation practices and ...
Hosted by Tracey Frank Ellenbogen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19146
Group meets every Monday morning 8:45am - 10am in my Narberth office and on Zoom and biweekly Wednesday evenings 7:15-8: 30 pm at my office in center city philadelphia and on Zoom. . To learn or support meditation practices and ...
Infertility Support Group
We offer an active infertility support group that is held monthly. These are currently being held in hybrid format- with online and in person options, and we welcome individuals from anywhere to join with us. This group is free of ...
Hosted by The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15224
We offer an active infertility support group that is held monthly. These are currently being held in hybrid format- with online and in person options, and we welcome individuals from anywhere to join with us. This group is free of ...
The Resilience Group
The Resilience Group designs & facilitates programs to boost confidence, fortify courage and sustain resilience. We train individuals and leaders to develop the skills necessary for maintaining resilience, managing anxiety and staying positive in the face of life's ups and ...
Hosted by Jane K Shure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Resilience Group designs & facilitates programs to boost confidence, fortify courage and sustain resilience. We train individuals and leaders to develop the skills necessary for maintaining resilience, managing anxiety and staying positive in the face of life's ups and ...
Lagniappe Behavioral Health
Hosted by Ashley Smith Nicholas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsport, PA 17701
Women’s Experience Group
This group is open, meaning group members can join at any week, and are not obligated to attend weeks where topics may not be relevant to them (i.e. parenthood, pregnancy, loss). Topics include self-esteem and self-image, work/life balance and career ...
Hosted by Leyla Richards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royersford, PA 19468
This group is open, meaning group members can join at any week, and are not obligated to attend weeks where topics may not be relevant to them (i.e. parenthood, pregnancy, loss). Topics include self-esteem and self-image, work/life balance and career ...
Childless Stepmothers Women's Group
I am starting a group in Pittsburgh for women who are married to men with children but have no biological children of their own. This is a unique role in a family and comes with an unusual set of challenges. ...
Hosted by Julie Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15203
I am starting a group in Pittsburgh for women who are married to men with children but have no biological children of their own. This is a unique role in a family and comes with an unusual set of challenges. ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Pennsylvania?
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.