Retirement
NEW "RETIREMENT" SUPPORT GROUP FORMING - FOR THOSE IN RETIREMENT OR CONTEMPLATING RETIREMENT. The transition from working to retirement can bring a multitude of changes. How time is spent, finding new meaning and purpose, shifts in relationships, perceptions, expectations and ...
Hosted by Marisha E Krupkin, MSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
NEW "RETIREMENT" SUPPORT GROUP FORMING - FOR THOSE IN RETIREMENT OR CONTEMPLATING RETIREMENT. The transition from working to retirement can bring a multitude of changes. How time is spent, finding new meaning and purpose, shifts in relationships, perceptions, expectations and ...
Peripartum DBT Skills Group-Virtual
**STARTING 01/29/2024*** A 10-week VIRTUAL program for pregnant and postpartum (under 2) emerging parents who are experiencing mood symptoms that create problems in everyday life. The goal of this group is to improve coping skills for handling life stressors, decrease ...
Hosted by Saadiqa Kumanyika
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
**STARTING 01/29/2024*** A 10-week VIRTUAL program for pregnant and postpartum (under 2) emerging parents who are experiencing mood symptoms that create problems in everyday life. The goal of this group is to improve coping skills for handling life stressors, decrease ...
Women in Work - Life Balance
"Women in Work-Life Balance" group. This group offers the opportunity to explore challenges around relationships, work-life balance, intimacy, stress, mood disorders and anxiety. Learn about yourself in relation to others in a supportive and confidential environment. Prior to joining this ...
Hosted by Martina De Giorgis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10028
"Women in Work-Life Balance" group. This group offers the opportunity to explore challenges around relationships, work-life balance, intimacy, stress, mood disorders and anxiety. Learn about yourself in relation to others in a supportive and confidential environment. Prior to joining this ...
ACA/Codependency
This group caters to men and women and addresses relationship issues. Intimacy, sex, attachment, trauma, detachment, boundaries, identification, ACA, ACOA, labeling of feelings, codependency, addiction, workplace issues, etc. are some of the keywords. Various modalities including IFS are utilized. Insurance ...
Hosted by Carl Nelke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
This group caters to men and women and addresses relationship issues. Intimacy, sex, attachment, trauma, detachment, boundaries, identification, ACA, ACOA, labeling of feelings, codependency, addiction, workplace issues, etc. are some of the keywords. Various modalities including IFS are utilized. Insurance ...
Parenting groups
As needed I hold groups to support parents in all phases of their parenting journey.
As needed I hold groups to support parents in all phases of their parenting journey.
Tools For Living; Supporting Internal Growth
A group for women offering support in grappling with the different roles women deal with in their lives. Whether there be issues that come up around work, parenting or relationships this therapeutic environment offers support, guidance and inspiration.
Hosted by Dvorah Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedarhurst, NY 11516
A group for women offering support in grappling with the different roles women deal with in their lives. Whether there be issues that come up around work, parenting or relationships this therapeutic environment offers support, guidance and inspiration.
Divorce & Separation Support Group
April 16, 2024 - 3 SPOTS LEFT! If you are contemplating or navigating the challenging path of divorce or a breakup, find support in a community of individuals who understand your journey. This group will help you gain essential skills, ...
Hosted by Inna Yulman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ALM
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
April 16, 2024 - 3 SPOTS LEFT! If you are contemplating or navigating the challenging path of divorce or a breakup, find support in a community of individuals who understand your journey. This group will help you gain essential skills, ...
Babylon Psychological Services P.C.
Babylon Psychological Services,P.C. provides comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations, counseling, family therapy, treatment for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, sleep disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, school and learning problems, behavioral difficulties, and educational advocacy.
Hosted by Babylon Psychological Services, PC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Deer Park, NY 11729
Babylon Psychological Services,P.C. provides comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations, counseling, family therapy, treatment for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, sleep disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, school and learning problems, behavioral difficulties, and educational advocacy.
Survivors Of Narcissists Group (SONG)
This group helps spouses, partners, relatives, and adult children who have had experiences with people exhibiting Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We meet in a friendly, safe environment, where confidentiality is primary. Individual consultations are required before participation. We do not accept ...
This group helps spouses, partners, relatives, and adult children who have had experiences with people exhibiting Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We meet in a friendly, safe environment, where confidentiality is primary. Individual consultations are required before participation. We do not accept ...
Education Advocacy
Have you been attending your child's CSE meeting hoping for them to gain access to support for their educational goals? Do you feel unheard? Let's stop the insanity together! You don't need to pay attorneys thousands of dollars, wait months, ...
Hosted by Neurodiversity In-Home Play Therapy & Psychosis
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Have you been attending your child's CSE meeting hoping for them to gain access to support for their educational goals? Do you feel unheard? Let's stop the insanity together! You don't need to pay attorneys thousands of dollars, wait months, ...
Survivors of sexual violence/assault/abuse
Take back your inner and outer safety. Are you remembering incidents in your life that make you feel isolated, hypervigilant and unsafe? You may want the opportunity to share experiences with other survivors in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental atmosphere. ...
Hosted by Fran V. Dillon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
Take back your inner and outer safety. Are you remembering incidents in your life that make you feel isolated, hypervigilant and unsafe? You may want the opportunity to share experiences with other survivors in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental atmosphere. ...
LCSW Therapists
"Welcome to the LCSW Therapists group on PsychologyToday! This community is dedicated to Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) who are passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Here, we engage in discussions, share insights, and support one another in our professional ...
Hosted by Positive Mindset Therapy, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, NY 11561
"Welcome to the LCSW Therapists group on PsychologyToday! This community is dedicated to Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) who are passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Here, we engage in discussions, share insights, and support one another in our professional ...
New Mom Group - ONLINE postpartum support group
This group is a safe space for new moms who are within their 90-day postpartum period and might be having a difficult time with transitioning into parenthood, are experiencing difficult or overwhelming thoughts or emotions, or increase in anxiety or ...
This group is a safe space for new moms who are within their 90-day postpartum period and might be having a difficult time with transitioning into parenthood, are experiencing difficult or overwhelming thoughts or emotions, or increase in anxiety or ...
LCSW of the Hudson Valley P.C.
As a group, we are here to provide support and guidance for various issues ranging from anxiety, depression, ADHD, marital issues, and many other concerns. Clinicians use solution focused/short term therapy, traditional psychotherapy, elements of DBT, CBT, and behavioral therapy ...
Hosted by Empowerment Health. LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BBA, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pearl River, NY 10965
As a group, we are here to provide support and guidance for various issues ranging from anxiety, depression, ADHD, marital issues, and many other concerns. Clinicians use solution focused/short term therapy, traditional psychotherapy, elements of DBT, CBT, and behavioral therapy ...
groups for women sexually abused as children
16 week structured closed group Open ended long term group for people sexually abused as children
Hosted by Agnes Wohl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jericho, NY 11753
16 week structured closed group Open ended long term group for people sexually abused as children
Resilient Recess
This group is aimed at creating a safe space for kids to build resilience. Your child will gain safe in-person ( with COVID-19 safety precautions) or virtual social interaction time, engage in pro-social play, enhance communication skills, and strengthen social ...
Hosted by Interactive Discovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
This group is aimed at creating a safe space for kids to build resilience. Your child will gain safe in-person ( with COVID-19 safety precautions) or virtual social interaction time, engage in pro-social play, enhance communication skills, and strengthen social ...
Surviving Toxic work environments
remote group for a suggested donation of $5 to $75. Whatever you can afford. We will meet monthly (for now) on the last Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00pm. I am looking for 8 individuals to start January ...
Hosted by Deirdre Drohan Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
remote group for a suggested donation of $5 to $75. Whatever you can afford. We will meet monthly (for now) on the last Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00pm. I am looking for 8 individuals to start January ...
Anxiety Support Group
On-going weekly support group for individuals struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
Hosted by Jean Marie Furino-Mimmo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oyster Bay, NY 11771
On-going weekly support group for individuals struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
Bereavement, Addiction, Divorce, Anger Manegment
Hosted by Dennis Feuerstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Station, NY 11746
Improve Your Mental
At our therapy practice, we are dedicated to fostering healing and growth with unwavering warmth, compassion, and integrity. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their challenges, find resilience, and embrace positive change. ...
Hosted by Shari Bernstein at Improve Your Mental
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nanuet, NY 10954
At our therapy practice, we are dedicated to fostering healing and growth with unwavering warmth, compassion, and integrity. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their challenges, find resilience, and embrace positive change. ...
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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.