Support Groups in 18106
Culturally aware ?? Trauma Informed? Normalizing mental health??Breaking generational trauma??

Hosted by Damaris Vanderhall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allentown, PA 18106
What sets me apart from other counselors is my ability to meet the client “where they are” Whether that is a client with a severe & persistent mental health disorder or a client that I only meet with for a few brief sessions to help them work through a “tough period” in their lives. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy which has been proven effective in changing thought process and/or behavior to get more out of life. Simply stated – life isn’t black OR white and we often miss the importance of approaching things from a “gray point of view”.
Join a supportive group that will challenge your struggles with codependency. Learn how to empower yourself into healthy relationships with yourself and others. Create dynamic accountability for yourself and learn to power of boundaries.

Hosted by Sharpe Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allentown, PA 18106
My interventions and assessment skills focus on building healing connections in order to gain relief from various mental health disorders. Specific disorders include, but are not limited to depression, anxiety, codependency, and relationship issues. I work from an interpersonal and relational theoretical framework and believe insight into our core relationships can impact current psychological road blocks. While these insights are significant, it is also important to work in the here in now for problem solving skills in our daily life.
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This is a supportive and confidential therapy group designed for men seeking to heal from the effects of sexual trauma and address behaviors, including sexual addiction, that may have developed as a response to past experiences. This group provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we focus on resilience, self-awareness, and reclaiming control over your life. Join a community of understanding and strength as you navigate your path to healing and personal growth.

Hosted by Gillious J Soler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allentown, PA 18109
Hi, I'm Gil. Supporting High-Stress Professionals and veterans with PTSD, trauma survivors, and individuals facing sexual addiction or relationship challenges. Are you overwhelmed by stress, past trauma, or relationship struggles? Let’s work together to bring you relief, confidence, and balance. I use an eclectic approach, combining various proven methods, to address your unique challenges and goals. We’ll reframe negative thoughts, build resilience, and create a pathway to healing. Each session is tailored to your unique journey, ensuring meaningful progress and lasting transformation.
DBT Skills Training Only is a standalone option for those interested in learning DBT skills who do not meet the requirements for the comprehensive program. You may benefit from this option if you are currently seeing a mental health provider and struggle with the following: regulating and expressing emotions, tolerating distress, and maintaining relationships. There are 4 modules reviewed in 24 weeks: mindfulness (present moment awareness), emotion regulation (understanding and changing emotions), distress tolerance (surviving crises and “riding out” intense emotions), and interpersonal effectiveness (enhancing communication). DBT Skills Training Only requires weekly attendance.

Hosted by Center for Integrated Behavioral Health
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethlehem, PA 18018
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health is a private group practice of Psychologists, Postdoctoral Residents, and Professional Counselors with advanced specialization & training in Cognitive & Dialectical Behavior Therapy for adolescents & adults. We are the only comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Center in the greater Lehigh Valley region. We specialize in research supported treatments for anxiety & mood concerns, disordered eating, post-traumatic stress & those who struggle with problems related to emotion dysregulation such as self injury, chronic suicidality, substance us & relationship difficulties.
A uniquely specialized private practice dedicated to resolving a wide range of relational and sexual challenges.

Hosted by Dr. Alishia Kalos
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Doylestown, PA 18901
Therapy is an invaluable opportunity for individuals and couples to learn about themselves and the relationships that they want to cultivate. Whether you are thinking about working through a particular issue, hoping to gain clarity and focus in future decisions, or considering a short-term "check-up", I will work with you in a safe, non-judgmental space that cultivates compassion, healing, and growth. I believe in the power of building on each person/couple's strengths and discovering, through a collaborative approach, new ways to adapt and grow.
Based on 10 days to Self-Esteem created by David Burns, MD, "Ten Steps to Feeling Good" reviews the basic ideas of how we think and fall into Cognitive Distortions that play a huge role in robbing us of joy. Ten Steps introduces participants to Self-Defeating Beliefs that are driving our thoughts toward depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. I want to teach you how to have Mental Health for the rest of your life!

Hosted by Susan R. Hansen LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, TEAM L3
Verified Verified
Group meets in Perkasie, PA 18944
Have you ever wondered; "Are the problems in my life because of the people around me, or is there something wrong with me?" Susan uses "TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" which is sweeping the world! TEAM does not focus on pathology, it's effort is to teach Mental Health, and how to stabilize your mood to produce confidence and joy! I ask my client's to practice new ways of thinking every week to keep therapeutic momentum and energy high. My current training with the FeelingGoodInstitute.com "TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" has energized my work and led to faster results and higher levels of client satisfaction.
Weekly DBT skills group to reinforce emotion regulation.

Hosted by Life in Balance Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royersford, PA 19468
Trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationships are keeping you from your life. Your negative self-talk is really hard on you. Everyone can be hard on themselves. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when these feelings will come back again. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It could be that your painful past or current stress isn’t going away on its own. On most days it takes more than that. Feeling stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. Maybe something happened, something very upsetting occurred, and it changed you. You’ll feel calm You’ll breathe again!
Greetings! My name is Jaleen Mendez, and I am a therapist with BTG Counseling & Educational Services. I’ll be facilitating Teen Talk Tuesdays, a 12-week support group designed for teenage girls in grades 9-10. This group provides a supportive space to help teens build coping skills, boost confidence, and connect with peers.
Program Details: What: Anxiety Support Group for Teen Girls (Grades 9-10) When: Weekly, Every Tuesday, from January 7th to March 25th Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Where: 44 E Broad St #10, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Cost: $20.00 per session
Registration link: https://forms.gle/WsAeJ7qMjQM2ibXZ7

Hosted by Jaleen Mendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethlehem, PA 18018
Greetings! I’m Jaleen, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. I am deeply dedicated to supporting adolescents and young adults in overcoming challenges and fostering personal growth. Utilizing a Person-Centered approach, I offer a supportive environment where individuals can explore their past experiences and present relationships to gain insight and healing. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression or self-esteem issues, my goal is to empower clients to become the best versions of themselves. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship as a cornerstone of healing.
*** Now Accepting New Patients" Optimum Care Counseling & Wellness Solutions provides confidential, client focused counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, and families specializing in areas that include, but are not limited to: Autism, Anger Management, Panic Attack, Child Abuse, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, Couples Therapy, OCD, Panic Disorder, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Emotional & Physical Abuse, Adjustment Disorder, Behavioral Health, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, and Medication Management.

Hosted by Sheila Jourdain
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sinking Spring, PA 19608
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS ** I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides a holistic approach in the treatment of mental challenges and conditions. I specialize in the treatment of adults in providing motivational talk psychotherapy, medication management, consulting, and alternative treatments when applicable. I develop comprehensive and thorough treatment plans. I am eager and excited to assist patients in achieving their individual goals for their mental health. I like to work alongside my patients as a guide to help them decide the best treatment options for their diagnosis.

In this group Eileen and a therapist identify and discuss how depression affects children and also their parents. We discuss how depression can affect school, home and a child or adolescent’s social environment. We guide parents on how to handle issues that come up with medication like side effects, appetite, sleep, emotional ups and downs, impulsivity, and academics. We will go over how to look for warning signs that depression might be worsening and what to do in those cases.

Hosted by Eileen Peirce
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psych, NP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Doylestown, PA 18901
Hello. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Doylestown, King of Prussia and virtually in PA. I work with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Self Harm, OCD, ODD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Addictions, ASP, Suicidal Ideation and many other mental health Issues. I can evaluate for ADHD in the initial session. I have consults with parents who are hesitant or not quite ready for their child or adolescent to start medication but want to become knowledgeable in case that time comes. I strive in my sessions to gather all pertinent information in order to prescribe the psychiatric medications that will best suit my clients needs.
This group provides a safe space for women with any experience of sexual trauma to: *Share their stories (though not required) with supportive others *Experience feeling understood and recognized by others *Explore and work though the impact of abuse *Explore and work though boundaries and trust *Gain ability and comfort in connecting with one's inner emotional experience *Find ways of making meaning or narrative of one's past *Find ways of allowing the past to be in the past so one can be fully present in current experiences and relationships

Welcome. I see individual therapy as a process of joining someone in dealing with difficult situations or problems. I will listen carefully and strive to provide an emotionally safe and nonjudgmental space to explore and work through your concerns. Experiencing a genuine connection in a relaxed and non-stigmatizing atmosphere is an important part of therapy, and we can see if we are a "good match" to work together.
Tri-County Counseling Services is a mental health outpatient practice serving individuals, couples, and families of all ages. We offer both in-person as well as Telehealth therapy in the state of Pennsylvania.

Hosted by Kaitlin Nowrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royersford, PA 19468
Kaitlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AAMFT approved supervisor, and Practice Owner at Tri-County Counseling Services. Kaitlin specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families. Kaitlin takes a warm, direct, and active stance in working with her clients to support a shared and collaborative vision, tailoring her therapeutic approach to best fit the unique needs of each client. Kaitlin strives to help clients gain awareness into their patterns of behavior, as well as implement change to achieve the relationships and life they desire.
What would your life look like if you could regulate those emotions? You would be able to go to work and control those feelings that make you feel like an outsider. You could navigate those disappointing times in life. Less hurt feelings. Less feelings of abandonment. Wouldn’t that be so reliving? You would have learned skills that allow you to be in the present and stops you only living in the past or future. You could stop that inside chaos. You would have the power back over those hurtful times.

Hosted by Life in Balance Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royersford, PA 19468
Trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationships are keeping you from your life. Your negative self-talk is really hard on you. Everyone can be hard on themselves. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when these feelings will come back again. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It could be that your painful past or current stress isn’t going away on its own. On most days it takes more than that. Feeling stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. Maybe something happened, something very upsetting occurred, and it changed you. You’ll feel calm You’ll breathe again!
Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention to present moment with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with what is. present. Mindfulness invites us to pause, breathe, observe, and connect with one's inner experience without judgment. In this group, you will consciously be working with your own stress, pain or illness - and the challenges and demands of everyday life in a safe and supportive environment. Includes: Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices, group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life, sitting meditation, breathwork, mindful eating. Cost - $50 session. Intake appt. requried prior to joining group.

Hosted by Dr. Laurane McGlynn
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Easton, PA 18045
My practice offers treatment that is individually created for your specific needs and issues. I am devoted to creating a safe and caring environment to support your emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. I focus on guiding individuals toward health and healing using modern clinical practice, holistic therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and mind/body techniques. Our model is based on a functional medicine approach which seeks to identify and address the root causes of psychological conditions and medical illnesses using a strength-based approach that treats the whole person, not a collection of symptoms.
This group provides a structured supportive environment that includes individual therapy, group process and psychoeducation on substance abuse, mental health, relapse prevention, coping skills, distress tolerance, family issues, healthy relationships, stress management, healthy boundaries, effective communication, and emotional regulation. Family therapy is also offered throughout the program. Lunch is included!

Hosted by Montco Recovery Center
Treatment Center, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Colmar, PA 18915
If you are struggling with substance abuse issues and are ready to make meaningful long lasting changes, MRC provides a continuum of care in your recovery journey. We will help you actualize your true recovery potential and work towards long term recovery.
Join us in a safe, calm space to share and listen to other new moms and feel supported, no matter what thoughts and feelings you are having.

Hosted by Joyce Cooney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Doylestown, PA 18901
Your comfort is the primary goal when you enter therapy within my practice. We aim to provide a safe, confidential space for clients who are ready to begin the process of healing. In this space we will develop a therapeutic relationship and begin to shift the mindset that has created suffering and move toward living with purpose and joy. Whether it be anxiety, postpartum symptoms, life transitions, or relationship problems, we are here to provide support and offer insight so that you can move forward.
Young adults learn to manage their lives independently in the areas of finances, personal responsibility, and daily living skills.

Hosted by Suzanne Robison
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, CCDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdale, PA 19446
Thank you for checking out my profile. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, but occasionally work with children. My focus is on addictions, mood disorders, or personality disorders. Because of the high rate of trauma with addictions and personality disorders, I offer trauma informed care and best practices to all of my clients. For over 10 years I have run an adolescent Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) group for adolescents and young adults who self harm or have self destructive behaviors. Finally, I offer crisis and health and wellness seminars to local businesses in need.
Holistic counseling integrates your mind, body, and spirit. It goes beyond addressing symptoms to explore the root causes of challenges, emphasizing personal growth, self-awareness, and overall well-being. We’ll work collaboratively to create a tailored approach fostering a holistic transformation towards a healthier, more balanced life. Consider holistic counseling if you seek a comprehensive approach that addresses not only specific challenges but also your overall well-being.

Hosted by Athena Lombardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Greenville, PA 18041
I specialize in working with individuals who grapple with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and substance abuse. If you find yourself feeling disconnected from your true self or struggling to prioritize your needs, our work together will focus on unraveling the layers that hinder self-awareness and authentic living.
WRAP is a tool for goal planning developed by Mary Ellen Copeland. Groups are centered around aiding clients in developing personalized wellness goals and exploring means of coping with stressors.

Hosted by Shelley Reiche
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Easton, PA 18042
I worked in community mental health for over 10 years and have been in private practice for the last 12 years. In the 22 years I have worked in the mental health field I have found that we all struggle at times and benefit from the support of others. I have a great deal of experience in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, crisis, life-transitions, stress-related disorders and vocational counseling. I work with each individual to develop a goal plan that is person-centered and based on their strengths and abilities.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 18106?
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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.