Support Groups in New York, NY
Older Adults Group
The group accepts adult men and women over the age of 60. The size is 6 to 8 people. Focus is coping with transitions in life, and mutual support. Sharing is completely confidential.
Hosted by Brenda Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
The group accepts adult men and women over the age of 60. The size is 6 to 8 people. Focus is coping with transitions in life, and mutual support. Sharing is completely confidential.
Eating Disorder Groups
I’m currently running virtual groups with New York and New Jersey clients. My groups have five members in which each person works weekly on concerns related to food, body image or other issues in their lives. These Groups are supportive ...
Hosted by Joanne Gerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
I’m currently running virtual groups with New York and New Jersey clients. My groups have five members in which each person works weekly on concerns related to food, body image or other issues in their lives. These Groups are supportive ...
Professionals in Recovery Support Group
Embarking on the path to recovery might seem difficult, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your professional or personal life. At Mountainside, we create a warm and welcoming environment where working professionals can come together and share their ...
Hosted by Mountainside Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
Embarking on the path to recovery might seem difficult, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your professional or personal life. At Mountainside, we create a warm and welcoming environment where working professionals can come together and share their ...
Women of Consequence
Women of Consequence is a monthly group coaching membership that will catapult you into the life you’ve been longing for and help you stay centered on your unique life purpose. Membership includes a monthly life planning workshop, weekly challenges to ...
Hosted by Chanel Dokun | Life Planner & Relationship Expert
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10165
Women of Consequence is a monthly group coaching membership that will catapult you into the life you’ve been longing for and help you stay centered on your unique life purpose. Membership includes a monthly life planning workshop, weekly challenges to ...
Mindfulness Groups
Hosted by Jennifer Szymaszek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
UnapologeticallyMYSELF: deepest truth expressions
Unapologetically MYSELF: Expressing deepest truths A three-month experiential Zoom group of professional, smart and fearless women coming together in a sacred space of openness, receptivity, curiosity, and wonder. We will engage and collaborate with each other to: _Reawaken our true ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Marmaras
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, FAACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Unapologetically MYSELF: Expressing deepest truths A three-month experiential Zoom group of professional, smart and fearless women coming together in a sacred space of openness, receptivity, curiosity, and wonder. We will engage and collaborate with each other to: _Reawaken our true ...
DBT Skills Group - Adults 18-26
Are you having a difficult time managing your emotions, maintaining relationships, or identifying your goals in life? DBT skills group aims to help participants regulate their emotions, improve impulse control, develop coping skills necessary to solving their own problems and ...
Hosted by Talia Shiovitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
Are you having a difficult time managing your emotions, maintaining relationships, or identifying your goals in life? DBT skills group aims to help participants regulate their emotions, improve impulse control, develop coping skills necessary to solving their own problems and ...
On-Demand CBT for Anxiety Tools
Dr. Chloe Carmichael's most popular techniques for anxiety management are now available on-demand at www.AnxietyTools.com. Techniques like thought replacement, mind mapping, and worry time are outlined with interactive exercises. The on-demand format lets you learn the skills at your own ...
Hosted by Chloe Carmichael
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Dr. Chloe Carmichael's most popular techniques for anxiety management are now available on-demand at www.AnxietyTools.com. Techniques like thought replacement, mind mapping, and worry time are outlined with interactive exercises. The on-demand format lets you learn the skills at your own ...
CBT for Anxiety 10 Session Workshop
Hosted by Lisa Caren Litt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10025
DBT Skills Training Groups
DBT skills training groups teach clients how to improve interpersonal relationships, regulate their emotions, reduce impulsivity and tolerate emotional distress. The groups teach mindfulness skills throughout the program. A curriculum is followed and practice assignments are given each week.
Hosted by Elizabeth Mulhare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
DBT skills training groups teach clients how to improve interpersonal relationships, regulate their emotions, reduce impulsivity and tolerate emotional distress. The groups teach mindfulness skills throughout the program. A curriculum is followed and practice assignments are given each week.
EMDR consultation
This is an EMDR consultation (supervision) group for beginning EMDR users and tentative users.
Hosted by Ellen Strahs Fader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10021
This is an EMDR consultation (supervision) group for beginning EMDR users and tentative users.
Virtual Grief/bereavement Support Group
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is not only extremely difficult, but it can feel very isolating. It's a pain that might be hard to explain to others, so seeking support from others who are also mourning can ...
Hosted by Christiana Roberts
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is not only extremely difficult, but it can feel very isolating. It's a pain that might be hard to explain to others, so seeking support from others who are also mourning can ...
Virtual Grief Support Group for Parental Loss
The journey of grief can bring on an array of confusing emotions that are painful and unpredictable. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is not only extremely difficult, but it can also feel very isolating. It’s a pain ...
Hosted by Jeff Schill
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
The journey of grief can bring on an array of confusing emotions that are painful and unpredictable. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is not only extremely difficult, but it can also feel very isolating. It’s a pain ...
DBT Skills Group
**Enrolling NOW for group start 2/9/24*** This 8-week, process-oriented, Dialectic Behavior Therapy group is based on Marsha Linehan's DBT workbook of handouts & worksheets curriculum, covering the key areas of: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
Hosted by Katherine Casey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
**Enrolling NOW for group start 2/9/24*** This 8-week, process-oriented, Dialectic Behavior Therapy group is based on Marsha Linehan's DBT workbook of handouts & worksheets curriculum, covering the key areas of: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
Trauma Group
Hosted by Miriam Kose
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP, NCPsyA, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
Parenting Group for New Parents
Calling all parents with babies in the first year of life. Lead by Ariella Soffer, Ph.D. (psychologist) and Judith Hoffman, M.D. (pediatrician). Each week we will cover a different topic including: sleep, infant safety, maternal mental health, feeding, sibling adjustment, ...
Hosted by Ariella Soffer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Calling all parents with babies in the first year of life. Lead by Ariella Soffer, Ph.D. (psychologist) and Judith Hoffman, M.D. (pediatrician). Each week we will cover a different topic including: sleep, infant safety, maternal mental health, feeding, sibling adjustment, ...
Rivia Mind
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Hosted by Sara Pettit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A ...
Group Therapy - Accepting members
This group is open to individuals, 20’s – 40’s, who wish to develop in personal authenticity and connectedness to others. Working with moment-to-moment interactions we aim to uncover habitual narratives that stand in the way of understanding and being understood ...
Hosted by Mary V. Minges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
This group is open to individuals, 20’s – 40’s, who wish to develop in personal authenticity and connectedness to others. Working with moment-to-moment interactions we aim to uncover habitual narratives that stand in the way of understanding and being understood ...
Relapse Prevention
Clinician-led group that is interactive and focuses on real-time relapse prevention strategies for clients dealing with substance use disorders. Not a 12-step group.
Hosted by Scott Bienenfeld
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
Clinician-led group that is interactive and focuses on real-time relapse prevention strategies for clients dealing with substance use disorders. Not a 12-step group.
Substance Use Group for Gay and Bisexual Men
I am currently forming a weekly psychotherapy group for gay and bisexual men who want to explore their relationship to substance use and its connection to sex, identity, internalized homophobia, and other issues. The group would be supportive and allow ...
Hosted by Joseph Stephen Ruggiero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
I am currently forming a weekly psychotherapy group for gay and bisexual men who want to explore their relationship to substance use and its connection to sex, identity, internalized homophobia, and other issues. The group would be supportive and allow ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New York?
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.