HS Seniors - Career and College Planning Group
For HS Seniors: If you are planning to attend college, this group is for you. You will get help locating resources at your HS to help with the application process. We will discuss taking the SAT/ACT. If you are playing ...
Hosted by Pamela Meyers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Holland, PA 18966
For HS Seniors: If you are planning to attend college, this group is for you. You will get help locating resources at your HS to help with the application process. We will discuss taking the SAT/ACT. If you are playing ...
Individual and Group LPC supervision
I can provide individual & group supervision for those seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
Hosted by Molly Gorzelsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15202
I can provide individual & group supervision for those seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
Guide to Wellness
We have several therapists, as well as psychiatric nurse practitioners. We utilize a team approach in order to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.
Hosted by Chelsea Matta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morrisville, PA 19067
We have several therapists, as well as psychiatric nurse practitioners. We utilize a team approach in order to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.
PhilaTherapy, LLC.
We created PhilaTherapy to provide you with a personal and professional space in order to access exceptional and affordable therapy and educational service. This includes children, adolescents, adults, older adults and couples. PhilaTherapy demonstrates an enthusiastic commitment and pride for ...
Hosted by PhilaTherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Owner, LPC, LPCMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
We created PhilaTherapy to provide you with a personal and professional space in order to access exceptional and affordable therapy and educational service. This includes children, adolescents, adults, older adults and couples. PhilaTherapy demonstrates an enthusiastic commitment and pride for ...
DBT Skills Building
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 ...
Hosted by Life in Balance Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royersford, PA 19468
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 ...
Body Neutrality / Health at Every Size
ALL BODIES WELCOME! This group operates on the values of Body Neutrality and Health at Every Size, which focus on aligning your values, intuition, and personal preferences with how to take care of yourself -- free from the pressure to ...
Hosted by Courtney Gable
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Blue Bell, PA 19422
ALL BODIES WELCOME! This group operates on the values of Body Neutrality and Health at Every Size, which focus on aligning your values, intuition, and personal preferences with how to take care of yourself -- free from the pressure to ...
Marriage.com articles
Hosted by Samantha Pastier Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allentown, PA 18104
Keeping It REAL --Vision for BIPOC men
This program seeks to address the social concerns and issues MEN of color, especially inner-city black and brown men, are facing a myriad of problems and obstacles that are real and perceived and where these problems lead to violence, drug ...
Hosted by R.E.A.L. Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMDR, CAADC, DNMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15233
This program seeks to address the social concerns and issues MEN of color, especially inner-city black and brown men, are facing a myriad of problems and obstacles that are real and perceived and where these problems lead to violence, drug ...
Adoption Parent-Toddler/Child Group
New Group! in Mt. Airy, Phila. For adoptive families & children under 4. Discuss Development, Adoption Issues, Attachment, Communication, Behavior, Relationships. Children recently placed or home for a while. Beginning late october, '13. Call or email for more info and ...
New Group! in Mt. Airy, Phila. For adoptive families & children under 4. Discuss Development, Adoption Issues, Attachment, Communication, Behavior, Relationships. Children recently placed or home for a while. Beginning late october, '13. Call or email for more info and ...
Divorce Group for Children
The goals of the children’s group are: To explore ways to understand and clarify confusing issues such as loyalty, conflicts, and difficult emotions; to decrease isolation and loneliness; to develop coping strategies and communication skills for various problems, including visitation, ...
The goals of the children’s group are: To explore ways to understand and clarify confusing issues such as loyalty, conflicts, and difficult emotions; to decrease isolation and loneliness; to develop coping strategies and communication skills for various problems, including visitation, ...
A Virtual group for Men Navigating Divorce:
Generally Men and women approach life in different ways, this includes managing a stressful event such as divorce. This group is meant to support men at any stage of the divorce process in a manner that best suits the male ...
Hosted by Troy Alan Longo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MICP, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Easton, PA 18045
Generally Men and women approach life in different ways, this includes managing a stressful event such as divorce. This group is meant to support men at any stage of the divorce process in a manner that best suits the male ...
Meditation Class
Classes will resume September 2019. Learn how to cope with the "busy-ness" of modern life by engaging in Buddhist Meditation & Mindfulness. Create an inner space of tranquility free from the turbulence of everyday demands, without abandoning your ordinary life. ...
Hosted by Christopher J. Pittelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Doylestown, PA 18902
Classes will resume September 2019. Learn how to cope with the "busy-ness" of modern life by engaging in Buddhist Meditation & Mindfulness. Create an inner space of tranquility free from the turbulence of everyday demands, without abandoning your ordinary life. ...
LBGTQ Identity Group
This group is geared towards adults who are currently struggling with issues around sexual or gender identity. The journey towards understanding one's sexual or gender identity is a personal one, but the emotions experienced are often shared. Group is a ...
Hosted by Marianne Giegerich
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
This group is geared towards adults who are currently struggling with issues around sexual or gender identity. The journey towards understanding one's sexual or gender identity is a personal one, but the emotions experienced are often shared. Group is a ...
Monarch Behavioral Health
Hosted by John E Keil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lower Burrell, PA 15068
will offer workshops as needed
Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Nature Walk and Talks
Hosted by Therese M. Daniels, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Flourtown, PA 19031
Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Nature Walk and Talks
Gender Dysphoria Therapy Group
This group is for anyone diagnosed with gender dysphoria and at any stage of transitioning. We meet twice a month to learn, support, reflect, and challenge one another. Most insurances accepted.
Hosted by David J Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Castle, PA 16101
This group is for anyone diagnosed with gender dysphoria and at any stage of transitioning. We meet twice a month to learn, support, reflect, and challenge one another. Most insurances accepted.
Life Changes Grief Group
Life Changes Grief Group is a small group of grievers that meets weekly (please call to confirm) for those who are struggling with the loss of an important person, job, or another type of life changing stressor. Life Changes provides ...
Hosted by Pollie M Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Swarthmore, PA 19081
Life Changes Grief Group is a small group of grievers that meets weekly (please call to confirm) for those who are struggling with the loss of an important person, job, or another type of life changing stressor. Life Changes provides ...
Equine-Facilitated Coaching/Emerging from Hardship
OUTDOORS & SOCIALLY-DISTANCED The Art of Kintsugi: Emerging from hardship with strength & wisdom. Based on the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery that leaves cracks shining with gold, Kintsugi creates a more valuable & stronger vessel from the broken ...
Hosted by Kendra M Prescott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coatesville, PA 19320
OUTDOORS & SOCIALLY-DISTANCED The Art of Kintsugi: Emerging from hardship with strength & wisdom. Based on the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery that leaves cracks shining with gold, Kintsugi creates a more valuable & stronger vessel from the broken ...
LGBTQ+ Teen & Young Adult Group
Are you a young person who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning or Intersex? This group is a supportive, affirming place to discuss living as a LGBTQI+ individual in today's world. Come express yourself and explore your identity in ...
Hosted by Bucks LGBTQ Center
Psychologist, LPC, MPH, CAADC, CEDS, CCTp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown, PA 18940
Are you a young person who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning or Intersex? This group is a supportive, affirming place to discuss living as a LGBTQI+ individual in today's world. Come express yourself and explore your identity in ...
Survivng and Thriving After the Diagnosis
This group for parents of children on the autistic spectrum can help you to explore the impact of your child's symptoms on your life and your other relationships.
This group can help you:
Learn to cope with everyday challenges,
prioritize conflicting ...
Hosted by Sonia Voynow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Narberth, PA 19072
This group for parents of children on the autistic spectrum can help you to explore the impact of your child's symptoms on your life and your other relationships.
This group can help you:
Learn to cope with everyday challenges,
prioritize conflicting ...
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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.