Support Groups in 01801
This is a group for individuals with various substance abuse disorders. We utilize a harm reduction model, and work with both inpatient and day treatment programs.
Hosted by Jeffrey H Zeizel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MPH, BCD, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
I have been a Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years. I bring a lot of passion to my work, and am quite active in the process. I utilize a goal oriented perspective focusing on solutions and growth, while also helping patients/clients develope their own insights and awareness. I like to give feedback to folks and feel that therapy is a process to help create change. My ideal patient is someone who is motivated to work on their problems, is flexible, has a sense of humor, and knows that the therapist does not have all the answers.
This group would be for clients who have some recovery and need support to prevent relapsing.
Hosted by Deborah Rancourt
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LADC, I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritable? Depressed? Stressing over finances, job, relationships? So many people are struggling but you reached out for help. Taking this first step is the hardest. I would like the opportunity to help ease your discomfort by providing a safe and comfortable environment. No judgement here. Together we would work on the issues you are struggling with. I feel people are more resilient than they feel. I am active in the therapeutic process by providing feedback. Change is always possible. I am no longer working with couples or children.
This group focuses on helping kids with social pragmatic challenges to build skills to develop emotion regulation and behavioral control in order to better manage feelings, reactions, and frustrations that come up during social interactions. Using a combination of unstructured play/movement and skill-building activities, this group serves to increase members' awareness and choices in social situations and adding tools to their toolbox to better manage their emotions and behavior in the moment (with some fun games and movement in the process!).
Life is tough, precious, challenging, and full of possibilities. Yet, too often we find ourselves in survival mode just managing the overwhelming moments. Problem is, this pulls us further away from how we want to feel and be in the world. Whether that looks like depression, anxiety, substance use, traumatic reactions, self-harm, family conflict, or something a bit different- I am here to help. In therapy, we can change the way you relate to your suffering, finding relief and more space for the fun stuff. We will work to understand your thoughts, befriend your feelings, and shift behaviors so you can find a calmer state of being.
This group is for adults who struggle with disorganization, have trouble staying on task, and may suspect they have Attention Deficit Disorder or have been diagnosed. Participants will learn new skills to help them stay on track to creating the life they want. Please contact group leader for more details.
Hosted by Clear and Centered Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
Feeling depressed, anxious, and unable to concentrate. Perhaps your life isn't going in the direction you had hoped it would. Life can get difficult at times and counseling can truly make all the difference. I have over 15 years of counseling experience and draw upon solution focused treatment to help you start living the life you love. I invite you to call for an initial free phone consult. I work with children, adults, couples and families.
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager to share what I know, and what I deeply feel. In my online workshop, I can offer you… A chance to share and connect with others; a way to understand Bipolar and its treatment options; and strategies to help, to set loving limits, and–above all–to take care of yourself!
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
Learn about and practice essential attachment needs. Learn the skills to transform triggers into valuable learning and healing. Move towards a life you want to live despite major life challenges. Learn about your system of parts and how they interact with each other.
I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.
Men learn to discover an internal source of power enabling them to better meet the challenges of a demanding life. Success is measured by personal happiness and better relationships with friends and family.
After 30 years in private practice, I have retired to do what I most enjoy which is helping our veterans connect with healing and growth experiences they find helpful. Among these is a program of mindfulness meditation in Nature. For more information, go to my website at Guidedwildernessconnections.com.
This 8 week, in-person, supportive social skills group offers pre-tweens and tweens the opportunity to learn conversation, friendship, and social problem-solving skills, as well as effective strategies for managing and tolerating anxiety in social settings. Participants will explore the anxious brain and its impact on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; practice specific breathing, mindfulness, and guided meditation techniques; and use targeted exposure to improve one's ability to manage and tolerate anxiety, fear, embarrassment, and avoidance in social situations and increase social participation, confidence, assertiveness, and conversation skills. Initial, individual meeting required to determine goodness of fit and identify individual areas of need.
Hosted by Dr. Donna Salusti
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
Dr. Salusti received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1998 at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Boston, MA., with specialty training in clinical neuropsychology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Department of Behavioral Neurology, Boston, MA. Her post-doctoral training included a fellowship in clinical psychology at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA., and in clinical psychology and forensic evaluation at Children’s Charter, Waltham, MA. She holds a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology, with subsequent clinical work at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, MA.
This is a group for young teens seeking to be in a supportive space to talk about, process, and get support around managing the difficult feelings and stressful parts of navigating life. The group focuses on helping members build coping and relational skills through use of processing with expressive mediums be it writing, drawing, playing, or watching things together. Using a combination of therapeutic activities and conversation, the group will focus on helping members build tolerance for hard feelings, find helpful ways to manage stressful situations and connect with other people.
Life is tough, precious, challenging, and full of possibilities. Yet, too often we find ourselves in survival mode just managing the overwhelming moments. Problem is, this pulls us further away from how we want to feel and be in the world. Whether that looks like depression, anxiety, substance use, traumatic reactions, self-harm, family conflict, or something a bit different- I am here to help. In therapy, we can change the way you relate to your suffering, finding relief and more space for the fun stuff. We will work to understand your thoughts, befriend your feelings, and shift behaviors so you can find a calmer state of being.
This is a newly forming group for people who turn to nature for healing. We believe that when we gave up our natural homes to live in our "comfortable" homes, we also lost our connection with the Natural healing power of nature. Is that why we return to the fire place, star gazing and hikes along the shore and into the forests? Our program of Guided Wilderness Connections teaches how to re-connect with Nature so you can re-connect with yourself.
After 30 years in private practice, I have retired to do what I most enjoy which is helping our veterans connect with healing and growth experiences they find helpful. Among these is a program of mindfulness meditation in Nature. For more information, go to my website at Guidedwildernessconnections.com.
Care for yourself as you care for your kids! (ages 5 - 10. IF your kids are older, we offer 1-to-1 counseling and coaching.) Join us for this supportive & educational “parent retreat.” Learn to “lead the way for your kids,” modeling and teaching ways to stay cool, calm, and connected. Offered conveniently over Zoom, “The Parent Class” is a 6-session, skills-based program: a powerful and patented mix of skills, pulling together the best of DBT, CBT, and Collaborative Problem-Solving. Email to register. Taught by veteran "parent coach," Elizabeth, Quigley, LICSW, help is on the way!
Hosted by Anxiety Specialist, Amanda Urato, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
This group has been created to help parents learn to take care of themselves, and to deal with their children who have opiate addictions. It is both supportive and educational with the goal of helping those participating in the group develope better ways of coping ,and how to help ,while not enabling their children. Covered by insurance, and sliding fee.
Hosted by Jeffrey H Zeizel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MPH, BCD, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
I have been a Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years. I bring a lot of passion to my work, and am quite active in the process. I utilize a goal oriented perspective focusing on solutions and growth, while also helping patients/clients develope their own insights and awareness. I like to give feedback to folks and feel that therapy is a process to help create change. My ideal patient is someone who is motivated to work on their problems, is flexible, has a sense of humor, and knows that the therapist does not have all the answers.
We are a group of men meeting 2 hours each week on Wednesday evening. We are practicing relating to each other from a "Self-led" place which means that we speak "for" parts of ourselves that might be wounded rather than "from" parts which may have been causing others some degree of suffering. This allows for pain and shame to be expressed in a way that allows others to feel Compassion rather than defensiveness.
After 30 years in private practice, I have retired to do what I most enjoy which is helping our veterans connect with healing and growth experiences they find helpful. Among these is a program of mindfulness meditation in Nature. For more information, go to my website at Guidedwildernessconnections.com.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 01801?
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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.