Car Accident Recovery Group (starts in May)
This is an online group for those healing from an Auto Accident. When it is requested by enough people I run the group so if you are interested please let me know:) Details will follow
This is an online group for those healing from an Auto Accident. When it is requested by enough people I run the group so if you are interested please let me know:) Details will follow
Meltdown Mastery Parent Grp - shift kids' behavior
Meltdown Mastery is a live group course for parents who are struggling with their kids' behavior. I've taken what I teach families through my private practice and created a separate coaching business where I teach parents how to identify the ...
Meltdown Mastery is a live group course for parents who are struggling with their kids' behavior. I've taken what I teach families through my private practice and created a separate coaching business where I teach parents how to identify the ...
Women's Group (ages 25 to 50)
This is an ongoing group for women ages 25 to 50 seeking to explore their patterns in relationships. Through the group process, which involves sharing in an open, confidential and supportive setting, members work to develop an increased capacity for ...
Hosted by Amy Matias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
This is an ongoing group for women ages 25 to 50 seeking to explore their patterns in relationships. Through the group process, which involves sharing in an open, confidential and supportive setting, members work to develop an increased capacity for ...
Aging Well: you don't have to do it alone.
Living a full and meaningful life is our right. People are living with improved health well into their 90's. How do we prepare ourselves to maintain a sense of vibrancy, health, and purpose while adapting to physical changes, losses and ...
Living a full and meaningful life is our right. People are living with improved health well into their 90's. How do we prepare ourselves to maintain a sense of vibrancy, health, and purpose while adapting to physical changes, losses and ...
Food and Mood Group
Members consist of females aged 18 and older struggling with current symptoms or a history of Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder. The group focuses on increasing members' understanding of the underlying origins of binge behaviors and how binge behaviors connect ...
Hosted by Rebecca Eddy Muccilli
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Members consist of females aged 18 and older struggling with current symptoms or a history of Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder. The group focuses on increasing members' understanding of the underlying origins of binge behaviors and how binge behaviors connect ...
Women's Body Image/Self Esteem Support Group
This group was developed to create a safe space where women can explore difficulties pertaining to body image and self esteem and gain strength by learning from other women. If you have ever struggled to accept and appreciate your body ...
This group was developed to create a safe space where women can explore difficulties pertaining to body image and self esteem and gain strength by learning from other women. If you have ever struggled to accept and appreciate your body ...
Relapse Prevention
Assisting clients with combatting the barriers to maintaining recovery from substance.
Hosted by Lexington Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Worcester, MA 01601
Assisting clients with combatting the barriers to maintaining recovery from substance.
If you love someone with Bipolar. (In January.)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
postpartum virtual support group
Join us Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:15pm January 9th, 2024 through February, 27th 2024 This group is virtual and will be facilitated using a HIPAA compliant Google meet platform. An e-vite will be sent prior to each group. . Now accepting Aetna, ...
Hosted by Carrie H Stone
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Easton, MA 02375
Join us Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:15pm January 9th, 2024 through February, 27th 2024 This group is virtual and will be facilitated using a HIPAA compliant Google meet platform. An e-vite will be sent prior to each group. . Now accepting Aetna, ...
The Life Workshop, Inc.
Meeting all clients where they're at, our team supports folks during the reproductive, perinatal, & parental periods in their journey toward feeling holistically well. With sub-specialties in pre-conception, trying to conceive, pregnancy and infant loss, trying to conceive & pregnancy ...
Hosted by The Life Workshop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MA 01108
Meeting all clients where they're at, our team supports folks during the reproductive, perinatal, & parental periods in their journey toward feeling holistically well. With sub-specialties in pre-conception, trying to conceive, pregnancy and infant loss, trying to conceive & pregnancy ...
Adjusting to Motherhood: A Therapy Group for Moms
This group offers a supportive, validating, and welcoming community for women to discuss the unique challenges of adjustment to motherhood. The group uses cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal principles to develop effective coping skills to manage maternal anxiety and stress, learn parenting ...
This group offers a supportive, validating, and welcoming community for women to discuss the unique challenges of adjustment to motherhood. The group uses cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal principles to develop effective coping skills to manage maternal anxiety and stress, learn parenting ...
Trauma and PTSD Support for Adults
Groups forming now! This trauma-focused therapy group for adults integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) “parts work” and mindfulness-based interventions. Participants explore the dynamics of their “parts”, learn to reconnect with Self-energy, and develop healthier internal dialogue. Mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic ...
Hosted by Ryoen Elizabeth Drewello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haverhill, MA 01830
Groups forming now! This trauma-focused therapy group for adults integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) “parts work” and mindfulness-based interventions. Participants explore the dynamics of their “parts”, learn to reconnect with Self-energy, and develop healthier internal dialogue. Mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic ...
Rosewood Psychiatry
Rosewood Psychiatry offers convenient telehealth psychiatric medication management from the comfort of your own home.
Hosted by Samantha Rose Jankowski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02109
Rosewood Psychiatry offers convenient telehealth psychiatric medication management from the comfort of your own home.
Skills for College Preparation (Aug 7-10, 2023)
This group aims to support college-aged students (incoming or returning) in the development of the necessary skills for managing the stressors associated with both being a student and in the college environment. Members will leave this group with concrete skills ...
This group aims to support college-aged students (incoming or returning) in the development of the necessary skills for managing the stressors associated with both being a student and in the college environment. Members will leave this group with concrete skills ...
Youth Worker Support Group -adults working w/youth
We're offering two 8-week youth worker support spaces for 10-12 youth workers focused on wellness and sustainability. We are also open if we get enough requests in holding a space for youth workers of color, please let us know your ...
Hosted by Trinity Boston Counseling Center
Psychologist, MAT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
We're offering two 8-week youth worker support spaces for 10-12 youth workers focused on wellness and sustainability. We are also open if we get enough requests in holding a space for youth workers of color, please let us know your ...
Northampton Center for DBT Adult Program
Skills training education is focused on three separate types of life skills, presented in modules: Emotion Regulation (10 week course), Distress Tolerance (10 week course) and Interpersonal Effectiveness (8 week course); Each module incorporates the core skill of Mindfulness. Participants ...
Skills training education is focused on three separate types of life skills, presented in modules: Emotion Regulation (10 week course), Distress Tolerance (10 week course) and Interpersonal Effectiveness (8 week course); Each module incorporates the core skill of Mindfulness. Participants ...
Lgbtqia+ support group
A bi weekly group to allow LGBTQIA+ teens to have a safe space to discuss concerns, look for support, process issues around identity and issues in daily life (family support, bullying, transitioning, pronouns, self esteem etc). Sessions will include conventional ...
Hosted by Melissa (Missi) Nespolo
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakeville, MA 02347
A bi weekly group to allow LGBTQIA+ teens to have a safe space to discuss concerns, look for support, process issues around identity and issues in daily life (family support, bullying, transitioning, pronouns, self esteem etc). Sessions will include conventional ...
Women in Transition
This group is for women needing support while experiencing some type of transition. This might include, but is not limited to, divorce or loss of a loved one.
This group is for women needing support while experiencing some type of transition. This might include, but is not limited to, divorce or loss of a loved one.
Men Helping Men - https://www.northamptoncouplesth
This group is for men interested in gaining support and like-mindedness from those in similar circumstances. Does your partner complain that you are not communicative enough? Have you ever struggled with articulating emotions, depression, or feeling overall “numb”? Come join ...
Hosted by Patrick Rathbun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01062
This group is for men interested in gaining support and like-mindedness from those in similar circumstances. Does your partner complain that you are not communicative enough? Have you ever struggled with articulating emotions, depression, or feeling overall “numb”? Come join ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Massachusetts?
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.