Support Groups in 02780
Weekly group to learn new skills in mindfulness, interpersonal relationships and emotion regulation across all areas of your life.

Hosted by Christine M Bowden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DBTC
Group meets in Taunton, MA 02780
Weekly group to learn new skills in mindfulness, interpersonal relationships and emotion regulation across all areas of your life.
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Parenting is hard. Parenting during a pandemic is really hard. Everything from play dates, classes, high school sports, to the college experience has been disrupted. Patience with our partners can start to fray. Community has become limited or extinct. It’s hard to keep it together— for ourselves and our families. This group is grounded in support and empathy. It’s a place to share what drives us mad, what keeps us tethered, what gives us hope and perspective, and how we might approach the great task of raising children of any age and stage with grace, grit, and equanimity.

Parenting is hard. Parenting during a pandemic is really hard. Everything from play dates, classes, high school sports, to the college experience has been disrupted. Patience with our partners can start to fray. Community has become limited or extinct. It’s hard to keep it together— for ourselves and our families. This group is grounded in support and empathy. It’s a place to share what drives us mad, what keeps us tethered, what gives us hope and perspective, and how we might approach the great task of raising children of any age and stage with grace, grit, and equanimity.
Real-Life Gaming group is an eight-week virtual intervention program for children and adolescents who show signs of problematic gaming behavior which contributes to social withdrawal, family conflict, declining academic performance and engagement, and exacerbated mental health conditions. The program transforms the youth’s passion for video gaming into a mode of therapeutic engagement and an opportunity to break existential states of social isolation. Participants also develop their own video game world and character(s) to understand physiological states of arousal and regulation, attention allocation, mental and emotional profiles, conflict management, problem solving, social thinking, and communication.

Real-Life Gaming group is an eight-week virtual intervention program for children and adolescents who show signs of problematic gaming behavior which contributes to social withdrawal, family conflict, declining academic performance and engagement, and exacerbated mental health conditions. The program transforms the youth’s passion for video gaming into a mode of therapeutic engagement and an opportunity to break existential states of social isolation. Participants also develop their own video game world and character(s) to understand physiological states of arousal and regulation, attention allocation, mental and emotional profiles, conflict management, problem solving, social thinking, and communication.
This 6-week group starts on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 5pm. This group is for children in grades 5 and 6. The group will address ways to establish and maintain healthy friendships and boundaries. There will also be a focus on managing difficult emotions, resolving conflict and respecting differences.

This 6-week group starts on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 5pm. This group is for children in grades 5 and 6. The group will address ways to establish and maintain healthy friendships and boundaries. There will also be a focus on managing difficult emotions, resolving conflict and respecting differences.
This group will focus on issues facing the adolescent girl and how those issues affect their lives.

Hosted by The Counseling and Advocacy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Newton, MA 02468
This group will focus on issues facing the adolescent girl and how those issues affect their lives.
Branches & Brushes is offering new Expressive Therapy groups for children and teens. Groups will offer ways to manage & cope with stress and anxiety using mindfulness, meditation and the arts. Participants can use verbal and non-verbal communication to foster self-awareness, develop coping mechanisms and connect with their peers who are experiencing similar difficulties. *Groups will be offered for ages 9-12 and 13-16. Sessions will be in person using Covid safety. Sundays/4 weekly sessions, 1.5 hours each. 10:30-12 (9-12), 1-2:30 (13-16). Groups are private pay. $270 total + $30 Supply fee. Groups will resume January 2022.

Branches & Brushes is offering new Expressive Therapy groups for children and teens. Groups will offer ways to manage & cope with stress and anxiety using mindfulness, meditation and the arts. Participants can use verbal and non-verbal communication to foster self-awareness, develop coping mechanisms and connect with their peers who are experiencing similar difficulties. *Groups will be offered for ages 9-12 and 13-16. Sessions will be in person using Covid safety. Sundays/4 weekly sessions, 1.5 hours each. 10:30-12 (9-12), 1-2:30 (13-16). Groups are private pay. $270 total + $30 Supply fee. Groups will resume January 2022.
This weekly virtual & in-person support group is designed for adult caretakers or parents to neurodivergent individuals. Through shared experiences and expert guidance, members will gain practical tools and emotional support to enhance their caregiving journey in a collaborative and understanding environment. We're currently assessing interest and availability for this group, so please reach out if you'd like to be added to our waitlist!

Hosted by Tiana McCrory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, C-DBT, CCATP, CCTP
Group meets in Wellesley, MA 02482
This weekly virtual & in-person support group is designed for adult caretakers or parents to neurodivergent individuals. Through shared experiences and expert guidance, members will gain practical tools and emotional support to enhance their caregiving journey in a collaborative and understanding environment. We're currently assessing interest and availability for this group, so please reach out if you'd like to be added to our waitlist!
Monthly online Loss and Grief Support Circle via Zoom. Begins with brief meditation, poetry followed by simple grief and healing exercises and discussion. Information posted on all social media platforms @animaltalksinc

Monthly online Loss and Grief Support Circle via Zoom. Begins with brief meditation, poetry followed by simple grief and healing exercises and discussion. Information posted on all social media platforms @animaltalksinc
A 5 session program for those interested in learning how to use therapeutic movement, breathing techniques, mindfulness and meditation, to find release from stress and improve well-being. In our practice we will be drawing on the Eastern traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda, Chi Gong/ Tai Chi, as well as allowing, in the best of Western tradition, the opportunity for sharing and open discussion, all in a safe and supportive environment. Note: this is not a Psychotherapy group, so may not be covered by your medical insurance, yet it is a wonderful adjunct to therapy. Please call/email in advance, since space is limited.

A 5 session program for those interested in learning how to use therapeutic movement, breathing techniques, mindfulness and meditation, to find release from stress and improve well-being. In our practice we will be drawing on the Eastern traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda, Chi Gong/ Tai Chi, as well as allowing, in the best of Western tradition, the opportunity for sharing and open discussion, all in a safe and supportive environment. Note: this is not a Psychotherapy group, so may not be covered by your medical insurance, yet it is a wonderful adjunct to therapy. Please call/email in advance, since space is limited.
What is the good divorce and how do parents achieve it? Informed by the literature on the subject, this group is designed for parents to support each other through divorce while talking through specifics around how to best help their children through the transition.

What is the good divorce and how do parents achieve it? Informed by the literature on the subject, this group is designed for parents to support each other through divorce while talking through specifics around how to best help their children through the transition.
Women's Early Recovery is a pivotal weekly group therapy session at Sameem Behavioral Health, designed exclusively for women navigating the early stages of their recovery journey. Led by compassionate therapists, this supportive environment offers a safe space for women to explore their unique challenges, triumphs, and aspirations in recovery. Through sharing experiences, learning coping strategies, and fostering connections with peers, participants receive invaluable encouragement and empowerment. This group nurtures resilience, promotes self-discovery, and cultivates a sense of camaraderie among women, fostering healing and sustainable progress in their recovery endeavors.

Women's Early Recovery is a pivotal weekly group therapy session at Sameem Behavioral Health, designed exclusively for women navigating the early stages of their recovery journey. Led by compassionate therapists, this supportive environment offers a safe space for women to explore their unique challenges, triumphs, and aspirations in recovery. Through sharing experiences, learning coping strategies, and fostering connections with peers, participants receive invaluable encouragement and empowerment. This group nurtures resilience, promotes self-discovery, and cultivates a sense of camaraderie among women, fostering healing and sustainable progress in their recovery endeavors.
This online group for women who want to improve their parenting, pregnancy and postpartum, keep healthy, learn to deal with emotional concerns, eating healthy and deal with challenges, adapt to a new parenting role, prepare themselves mentally for labor and welcoming their beloved baby. We have different groups for different concerns, Group consist of 5-10 women who meet weekly. The meeting day decided by the group, the price depend on the number of participants. Call/email for more information.

This online group for women who want to improve their parenting, pregnancy and postpartum, keep healthy, learn to deal with emotional concerns, eating healthy and deal with challenges, adapt to a new parenting role, prepare themselves mentally for labor and welcoming their beloved baby. We have different groups for different concerns, Group consist of 5-10 women who meet weekly. The meeting day decided by the group, the price depend on the number of participants. Call/email for more information.
This small therapeutic group provides children with a safe space to explore the complex feelings and questions related to divorce. In addition to learning concrete coping strategies, the children will foster deep, meaningful relationships with peers who are experiencing similar difficulties, helping to normalize the family transition. Where: 1 Washington St., Suite 305 Wellesley, MA

This small therapeutic group provides children with a safe space to explore the complex feelings and questions related to divorce. In addition to learning concrete coping strategies, the children will foster deep, meaningful relationships with peers who are experiencing similar difficulties, helping to normalize the family transition. Where: 1 Washington St., Suite 305 Wellesley, MA
This group is currently telehealth. Accepting all Blue Cross, Tufts Private (not MassHealth), Optum (United Health Care), Harvard Pilgrim plans and private pay. This 24 week educational group covers all 4 modules of DBT Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Rolling admission at the start of each new module every 6-10 weeks. Each session starts with a mindfulness practice and homework review. Then 1-3 skills are introduced every week. I currently have a waitlist for this group. Clients must have an individual therapist. Please reach out with any additional questions.

This group is currently telehealth. Accepting all Blue Cross, Tufts Private (not MassHealth), Optum (United Health Care), Harvard Pilgrim plans and private pay. This 24 week educational group covers all 4 modules of DBT Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Rolling admission at the start of each new module every 6-10 weeks. Each session starts with a mindfulness practice and homework review. Then 1-3 skills are introduced every week. I currently have a waitlist for this group. Clients must have an individual therapist. Please reach out with any additional questions.
What an incredible experience to bring a child into the world! It is simply magical though extremely exhausting and "everything" is not in the book "What to Expect The First Year." No new mom needs to feel alone as she travels the journey of day to day caretaking of a new born. In this new Mom's support group, we will explore self care, balancing yourself/baby/partner/home/work and everything in between. It will be a safe place to laugh and cry with no judgement and simple women encouraging women and lifting each other up to be the best version of themselves.

Hosted by Sharlene Swainamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Dartmouth, MA 02747
What an incredible experience to bring a child into the world! It is simply magical though extremely exhausting and "everything" is not in the book "What to Expect The First Year." No new mom needs to feel alone as she travels the journey of day to day caretaking of a new born. In this new Mom's support group, we will explore self care, balancing yourself/baby/partner/home/work and everything in between. It will be a safe place to laugh and cry with no judgement and simple women encouraging women and lifting each other up to be the best version of themselves.
Founded by Asian American Clinical Social Workers, Elephant in the Room Counseling increases access to behavioral health services for Massachusetts' Asian communities. Our team combines clinical expertise with cultural and linguistic understanding (Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese) to provide compassionate individual and couples therapy. We address unique challenges including trauma from family violence and immigration, body image concerns, life transitions, cultural/generational trauma, and family conflicts. We empower underserved communities, honor cultural backgrounds, and help individuals achieve mental well-being. Submit an appointment request online today!

Hosted by Perrie Mo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, APHSW-C, RN
Group meets in Quincy, MA 02169
Founded by Asian American Clinical Social Workers, Elephant in the Room Counseling increases access to behavioral health services for Massachusetts' Asian communities. Our team combines clinical expertise with cultural and linguistic understanding (Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese) to provide compassionate individual and couples therapy. We address unique challenges including trauma from family violence and immigration, body image concerns, life transitions, cultural/generational trauma, and family conflicts. We empower underserved communities, honor cultural backgrounds, and help individuals achieve mental well-being. Submit an appointment request online today!
High School Aged Group; Runs September 2024 through the academic year. Groups provide a safe environment to learn, discuss and practice each of the skills within the four modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness). Members can expect an engaging environment and accompanying workbook to personalize their learnings and get the most from their group experience.

High School Aged Group; Runs September 2024 through the academic year. Groups provide a safe environment to learn, discuss and practice each of the skills within the four modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness). Members can expect an engaging environment and accompanying workbook to personalize their learnings and get the most from their group experience.
Skills Group for Adolescent Females: "Staying in Control" This is a 6 week group for adolescent girls ages 12-14. This group will help you to increase your self-esteem, learn skills to establish and maintain healthy friendships, decrease risk taking behaviors, and identify and cope with emotions more effectively. COST $40 per session ($240 total cost). SEE WEBSITE TO REGISTER & PAY: www.empowermentcpc.com

Skills Group for Adolescent Females: "Staying in Control" This is a 6 week group for adolescent girls ages 12-14. This group will help you to increase your self-esteem, learn skills to establish and maintain healthy friendships, decrease risk taking behaviors, and identify and cope with emotions more effectively. COST $40 per session ($240 total cost). SEE WEBSITE TO REGISTER & PAY: www.empowermentcpc.com
We practice therapy in a very approachable and humanistic way. All of the therapists of GENNEW practice from a positive and solution-focused modality. While we are able to handle a wide variety of issues, our counselors specialize in the experience of being a person of color in today's society.

We practice therapy in a very approachable and humanistic way. All of the therapists of GENNEW practice from a positive and solution-focused modality. While we are able to handle a wide variety of issues, our counselors specialize in the experience of being a person of color in today's society.
In-person and virtual groups available.

Hosted by Inspired
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DBTC, LMHC
Group meets in South Easton, MA 02375
In-person and virtual groups available.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 02780?
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Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.