Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Join waitlist for group starting April 16th, 2024! Are you wanting to feel better and make permanent changes? Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance & Commitment Therapy helps you to be present with what life brings and to move you toward valued behaviour. ...
Hosted by MYACT Group Therapy with Cynthia Galloway
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, RYT500
Verified Verified
Group meets in London, ON N6H
Join waitlist for group starting April 16th, 2024! Are you wanting to feel better and make permanent changes? Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance & Commitment Therapy helps you to be present with what life brings and to move you toward valued behaviour. ...
Parenting Youth with ADHD
Online parent group meeting on Mondays for 4 weeks starting in September 2022 (Dates to be determined). For parents of children 8+ years old living with ADHD. Group led by a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist who specialize in ...
Hosted by Bloom Child & Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2J
Online parent group meeting on Mondays for 4 weeks starting in September 2022 (Dates to be determined). For parents of children 8+ years old living with ADHD. Group led by a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist who specialize in ...
CBT for Anxiety
Hosted by West Niagara Psychology Centre
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beamsville, ON L0R
Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services
As a Toronto based psychotherapy and consulting team, we have more than 15 psychotherapists and social workers to compliance with flexible schedules and variety of specialties. Our mission is to provide a confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for all people. ...
Hosted by Chelsea Ziwei Zhu
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Markham, ON L3R
As a Toronto based psychotherapy and consulting team, we have more than 15 psychotherapists and social workers to compliance with flexible schedules and variety of specialties. Our mission is to provide a confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for all people. ...
Virtual Teen DBT Skills Group
Our Virtual DBT Program is a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment designed to help teenagers and young adults develop essential skills for managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and coping with life's challenges. What sets our program apart is its accessibility and ...
Hosted by LiveWise Associates-In Person Sessions!
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pickering, ON L1V
Our Virtual DBT Program is a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment designed to help teenagers and young adults develop essential skills for managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and coping with life's challenges. What sets our program apart is its accessibility and ...
Yoga for mental health & stress management - HOLD
ZOOM ONLY. Join in on movement, breathing, and mindfulness in this one hour session. You will have time to check in after the session, ask questions, and share your experience.
Hosted by Shannon Knutson - Trauma Therapist
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8R
ZOOM ONLY. Join in on movement, breathing, and mindfulness in this one hour session. You will have time to check in after the session, ask questions, and share your experience.
Virtual Clinical Group Supervision
Bi-weekly clinical supervision group every other Tuesday morning from 9:30-11am EST. Fee is $85/90 minutes. Focus is on individual psychotherapy.
Hosted by Catherine Howson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1P
Bi-weekly clinical supervision group every other Tuesday morning from 9:30-11am EST. Fee is $85/90 minutes. Focus is on individual psychotherapy.
Therapy Tree Men's Group - biweekly Nov- Apr 2022
Online psychodynamic group for men to uncover what is holding them back in their lives. Working together with other men in the group can help bring insight into negative repetitive patterns of behaviour in your life and in relationships. The ...
Hosted by Sebastian Kowalik
Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl, Psych, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
Online psychodynamic group for men to uncover what is holding them back in their lives. Working together with other men in the group can help bring insight into negative repetitive patterns of behaviour in your life and in relationships. The ...
New Roots Therapy
Hosted by Iren Karki-Sodhi
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Whitby, ON L1N
Virtual Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Adults
FFCS is open to starting a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group if enough clients show an interest in attending virtual group sessions. We will create a list until we reach 8-10 participants. We use the On Call Health Platform (which ...
Hosted by Forging Forward Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pembroke, ON K8A
FFCS is open to starting a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group if enough clients show an interest in attending virtual group sessions. We will create a list until we reach 8-10 participants. We use the On Call Health Platform (which ...
Christian Counselling Services
CCS is a community of professionals offering counselling and psychotherapy services for people who are searching psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual healing, growth, and change. CCS is grounded in the ministry of Jesus and the ongoing work of the Spirit and ...
Hosted by Macaria Romero Cardenas
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, CRPO, OAMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5B
CCS is a community of professionals offering counselling and psychotherapy services for people who are searching psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual healing, growth, and change. CCS is grounded in the ministry of Jesus and the ongoing work of the Spirit and ...
Personal Growth Group
Experiential therapy groups occurring twice a month in the evening, or once a month on a Saturday. This is a closed group. These groups use experiential methods, such as psychodrama and sociometry and other body oriented modalities to give people ...
Hosted by Kim Irvine-Albano
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, TEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hartington, ON K0H
Experiential therapy groups occurring twice a month in the evening, or once a month on a Saturday. This is a closed group. These groups use experiential methods, such as psychodrama and sociometry and other body oriented modalities to give people ...
The Oak Centre for Child and Family Psychology
A group practice of highly skilled clinicians who provide treatment to children, adolescents, families and adults, for a range of mental health and developmental concerns
Hosted by Christina Ricciuti
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6H
A group practice of highly skilled clinicians who provide treatment to children, adolescents, families and adults, for a range of mental health and developmental concerns
Social and Emotional Child therapy group
Elementary School Social-Emotional Classes Our youngest learners will benefit from self- awareness exercises, self -expression, social -recognition of cues as well as executive-function skills that will help them pay attention, remember instructions & directions as well control their behavior. Middle ...
Hosted by Positive Kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, PsyD(c
Verified Verified
Group meets in Etobicoke, ON M9V
Elementary School Social-Emotional Classes Our youngest learners will benefit from self- awareness exercises, self -expression, social -recognition of cues as well as executive-function skills that will help them pay attention, remember instructions & directions as well control their behavior. Middle ...
Couples in conflict
Couples if you are feeling stuck, confused or disconnected in your relationship. If you feel you have just hit a big bump in your relationship? Getting frustrated in our relationships and blaming each other? Lets look for options. Find solutions ...
Hosted by Seva Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6M
Couples if you are feeling stuck, confused or disconnected in your relationship. If you feel you have just hit a big bump in your relationship? Getting frustrated in our relationships and blaming each other? Lets look for options. Find solutions ...
Mindfulness for Peaceful Living-Begins April 19/18
Mindfulness is an effective tool in helping you resolve the past, manifest what you want for your future, and be calm and content in the present. * Reduce Stress * Better quality sleep * More satisfying relationships. Explore aspects of ...
Hosted by Effie Mitskopoulos - Holistic Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, MSW, RSW, CHyp, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Mindfulness is an effective tool in helping you resolve the past, manifest what you want for your future, and be calm and content in the present. * Reduce Stress * Better quality sleep * More satisfying relationships. Explore aspects of ...
Anxiety Groups
NO NEED TO FRET (ages 8-11), provides successful strategies to help anxious children cope with fears and worries. (Oct. 5-Nov. 2, 2022 and Mar. 29-Apr. 26, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 pm). Fee: $100. CONQUERING TEEN ANXIETY for ages 12-14, assists teens ...
Hosted by Woolwich Counselling Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elmira, ON N3B
NO NEED TO FRET (ages 8-11), provides successful strategies to help anxious children cope with fears and worries. (Oct. 5-Nov. 2, 2022 and Mar. 29-Apr. 26, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 pm). Fee: $100. CONQUERING TEEN ANXIETY for ages 12-14, assists teens ...
Resilience Revolution
Group process is used to help support diversity and implementing the Canada's National Standard of Psychological Health & Safety in the workplace and in schools.
Hosted by Adrienne (Sharma) Richardson
Registered Psychotherapist, (RP), PhD, MSEd, OCT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5A
Group process is used to help support diversity and implementing the Canada's National Standard of Psychological Health & Safety in the workplace and in schools.
Farsi Therapists in Toronto, ON
The group who is speaking farsi such as, Iranis, Afghanians and so on
Hosted by Nastaran Adibrad Ph.d Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCCP, OAMHP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Thornhill, ON L3T
The group who is speaking farsi such as, Iranis, Afghanians and so on
Overcoming Anxiety Group
Anxiety can cause overwhelming physical sensations, racing thoughts, and persistent worry that can disrupt your daily life. This can affect your work, relationships, and overall well-being. In this group you’ll find support from members experiencing the kinds of issues you’re ...
Hosted by Victoria Cameron
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6J
Anxiety can cause overwhelming physical sensations, racing thoughts, and persistent worry that can disrupt your daily life. This can affect your work, relationships, and overall well-being. In this group you’ll find support from members experiencing the kinds of issues you’re ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Ontario?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postal 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 postal 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 counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
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.