Self Love Therapy LLC
Our clients love Self Love Therapy for our consistent and continuous care. Clients can speak freely without judgement and be challenged. They value the safe space we create, the close rapport, and our trusted open and honest empathetic feedback.
Our clients love Self Love Therapy for our consistent and continuous care. Clients can speak freely without judgement and be challenged. They value the safe space we create, the close rapport, and our trusted open and honest empathetic feedback.
Taking Control: DBT Group for Teens & Adolescents
"Taking Control" is a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group for teens and adolescents. The group will focus on: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. If you ever feel overwhelmed with your emotions, say things and feel regret later, ...
Hosted by Grishelda Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, BCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mendon, MA 01756
"Taking Control" is a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group for teens and adolescents. The group will focus on: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. If you ever feel overwhelmed with your emotions, say things and feel regret later, ...
Weight Management Group & Cancer Survivors Group
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Latest nutritional information is incorporated with psychological understanding of stress and emotional eating and other behavioral patterns resulting in unwanted weight gain. CANCER SURVIVORS: Address impacts of cancer experience in physical, emotional and psychological levels; also address self-concept, ...
Hosted by H Suzanne Moon, PhD PC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Quincy, MA 02169
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Latest nutritional information is incorporated with psychological understanding of stress and emotional eating and other behavioral patterns resulting in unwanted weight gain. CANCER SURVIVORS: Address impacts of cancer experience in physical, emotional and psychological levels; also address self-concept, ...
Psychodrama for professionals
This group is an action based psychodrama group that meets weekly. The group explores the areas where our professional lives and personal lives intersect and is designed to address work life balance issues. Weekend psychodrama intensives are also frequently offered.
Hosted by Chapdelaine Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, JD, LLM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02127
This group is an action based psychodrama group that meets weekly. The group explores the areas where our professional lives and personal lives intersect and is designed to address work life balance issues. Weekend psychodrama intensives are also frequently offered.
NorthShore DBT
DBT is comprehensive treatment program developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, based on Dialectics and Biosocial theory. This treatment focuses on the reduction of self-injurious and impulsive behavior, increasing management of extreme mood dysregulation, improving cognitive distortions, and decreasing crisis-oriented and ...
Hosted by NorthShore DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, MA 01970
DBT is comprehensive treatment program developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, based on Dialectics and Biosocial theory. This treatment focuses on the reduction of self-injurious and impulsive behavior, increasing management of extreme mood dysregulation, improving cognitive distortions, and decreasing crisis-oriented and ...
Journey Psychiatric Care
At Journey Psychiatric Care, we find a great sense of satisfaction in helping clients overcome personal struggles and achieve their full potential for mental, emotional, and physical health. We provide compassionate psychiatric care to patients of all ages in Massachusetts. ...
Hosted by Joseph Lavoie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerville, MA 02143
At Journey Psychiatric Care, we find a great sense of satisfaction in helping clients overcome personal struggles and achieve their full potential for mental, emotional, and physical health. We provide compassionate psychiatric care to patients of all ages in Massachusetts. ...
Grief Recovery
The group is a 10 week group helping people with the Grief Recovery book written by John James and Russell Friedman. Helps people work through loses,trauma and broken relationships.
The group is a 10 week group helping people with the Grief Recovery book written by John James and Russell Friedman. Helps people work through loses,trauma and broken relationships.
Divorce Support Group - 9/2023
A 15 week in person group for men and women struggling with feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust and self esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. The group will provide the opportunity to survive this ...
Hosted by Janet Winocour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly, MA 01915
A 15 week in person group for men and women struggling with feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust and self esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. The group will provide the opportunity to survive this ...
Attention, Behavior & Cognition
We are a busy group practice located in Holden, MA that provides counseling and psychological services to children, adolescents, families, and even adults. Our providers have experience and training to help with many of the questions or concerns that lead ...
We are a busy group practice located in Holden, MA that provides counseling and psychological services to children, adolescents, families, and even adults. Our providers have experience and training to help with many of the questions or concerns that lead ...
Authentic Movement
We will practice moving and witnessing in a deeply embodied, safe, and compassionate way. Julie will guide you in listening to your bodies to create a kinder and freer relationship to inner sensation and play. Use of art and writing ...
Hosted by Julie Leavitt
Counselor, DMin, LMCH, BC-DMT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02459
We will practice moving and witnessing in a deeply embodied, safe, and compassionate way. Julie will guide you in listening to your bodies to create a kinder and freer relationship to inner sensation and play. Use of art and writing ...
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 ...
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Hosted by Walter Hildner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brewster, MA 02631
Disordered and Restrictive Eating Support Group
A Disordered and Restrictive Eating Support Group. Topics include: Positive Body Image, Cognitive and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Workshops, and Nutrition Facts and Myths.
Hosted by Behavioral Nutrition
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, RD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Quincy, MA 02169
A Disordered and Restrictive Eating Support Group. Topics include: Positive Body Image, Cognitive and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Workshops, and Nutrition Facts and Myths.
Virtual Couples Group Therapy
The group will meet monthly for 90 minutes. This will be an ongoing group which may add members/couples as we move forward. We will be focusing on many subjects including (but not limited to) communication, sexuality, finances, boundaries, care taking, ...
Hosted by Jordon Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Quincy, MA 02169
The group will meet monthly for 90 minutes. This will be an ongoing group which may add members/couples as we move forward. We will be focusing on many subjects including (but not limited to) communication, sexuality, finances, boundaries, care taking, ...
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 ...
Parenting with Back-to-School Butterflies: online
Hosted by Jessica R Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02128
Understanding Self and Others
This group is comprised of 5-8 individuals who meet face to face to share their struggles and concerns. The power of process group lies in the unique opportunity to receive multiple perspectives, support, encouragement and feedback from other individuals, and ...
This group is comprised of 5-8 individuals who meet face to face to share their struggles and concerns. The power of process group lies in the unique opportunity to receive multiple perspectives, support, encouragement and feedback from other individuals, and ...
diabetic support group
Support for parents of children/ adolescents coping with type 1 diabetes
Hosted by Allfree Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02474
Support for parents of children/ adolescents coping with type 1 diabetes
Rainbowdance® for Young Children
Rainbowdance®?, Boston Children's Foundation's attachment enhancing intervention gathers children & adults for one hour with the goal of enhancing self-regulation, emotional awareness, self-esteem, & social empathy. Children will practice mirroring, song, & natural body movements with beginning/ending circle; Explore relationships ...
Hosted by Melissa Beane
Counselor, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middleborough, MA 02346
Rainbowdance®?, Boston Children's Foundation's attachment enhancing intervention gathers children & adults for one hour with the goal of enhancing self-regulation, emotional awareness, self-esteem, & social empathy. Children will practice mirroring, song, & natural body movements with beginning/ending circle; Explore relationships ...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group
Join our ACT group (Zoom) to live a meaningful, fuller life by effectively managing life's inevitable pains. Apply ACT principles—mindfulness, values, action—for psychological flexibility. Learn to be present, do what matters, and open up to difficult emotions. Acknowledge and allow ...
Hosted by Jodie O'Malley, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
Join our ACT group (Zoom) to live a meaningful, fuller life by effectively managing life's inevitable pains. Apply ACT principles—mindfulness, values, action—for psychological flexibility. Learn to be present, do what matters, and open up to difficult emotions. Acknowledge and allow ...
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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.