Social Skills Group
The goal of a social skills group is to help children build their social deficits that impact their academic performance in school, as well as their social relationships. Children and teens who have social skills deficits often have good decoding ...
Hosted by Patricia M G
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, EdS-MFT, MA, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yardley, PA 19067
The goal of a social skills group is to help children build their social deficits that impact their academic performance in school, as well as their social relationships. Children and teens who have social skills deficits often have good decoding ...
Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
Intensive outpatient programs are 4 days/week for 2.25 hours/day. IOP is for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and need a higher level of care rather than individual therapy alone. Group includes mindfulness meditation, daily check-in, processing, and ...
Hosted by Kathryn M. Enoch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kennett Square, PA 19348
Intensive outpatient programs are 4 days/week for 2.25 hours/day. IOP is for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and need a higher level of care rather than individual therapy alone. Group includes mindfulness meditation, daily check-in, processing, and ...
Licensed Professional Counseling of Yardley PA
At Licensed Professional Counseling Services, LLC, we provide a warm, caring, and supportive environment in which troubling issues can be addressed and resolved in a safe, homey environment. ​We offer holistic, comprehensive counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and their ...
Hosted by Liscensed Professional Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, NCSC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yardley, PA 19067
At Licensed Professional Counseling Services, LLC, we provide a warm, caring, and supportive environment in which troubling issues can be addressed and resolved in a safe, homey environment. ​We offer holistic, comprehensive counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and their ...
Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness, LLC
The mission of Cornerstone Therpay and Wellness, LLC is to provide the highest quality psychotherapy, speech therapy, medical nutritional and wellness practices in order to help our patients achieve optimal mental and physical health so that they may live a ...
Hosted by Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Malvern, PA 19355
The mission of Cornerstone Therpay and Wellness, LLC is to provide the highest quality psychotherapy, speech therapy, medical nutritional and wellness practices in order to help our patients achieve optimal mental and physical health so that they may live a ...
Creatively Me
This group is for high school age individuals who are looking to explore self-esteem, individuality and positive ways to cope with daily stress. It combines CBT, DBT and art therapy techniques. This group helps individuals learn about themselves and others ...
Hosted by Marisa Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Breinigsville, PA 18031
This group is for high school age individuals who are looking to explore self-esteem, individuality and positive ways to cope with daily stress. It combines CBT, DBT and art therapy techniques. This group helps individuals learn about themselves and others ...
Young Emerging Adults-Tuesday Nights 4:15pm-5:15pm
This group is a Telehealth group designed for adolescents who are currently looking on rebuilding a healthy communication, healthy boundary setting, and the ability to begin preparing for their next steps in life. This group is highly beneficial for individuals ...
Hosted by Kerry Toole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Langhorne, PA 19047
This group is a Telehealth group designed for adolescents who are currently looking on rebuilding a healthy communication, healthy boundary setting, and the ability to begin preparing for their next steps in life. This group is highly beneficial for individuals ...
Adolescent Girls
We meet on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 to discuss healthy relationships, self-esteem, body image, stress management, and friendships.
Hosted by Compass Counseling and Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Perkasie, PA 18944
We meet on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 to discuss healthy relationships, self-esteem, body image, stress management, and friendships.
Serenity Psychotherapy
Hosted by Sarah Graham Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Wales, PA 19454
Wellness & Self Care for First Responders
This in person group focuses on wellness and self-care for our First Responders and Veterans. There is no cost for First Responders & Veterans to attend. If interested in attending the next scheduled group, please call Shannon at 484.978.8913 or ...
Hosted by Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown Square, PA 19073
This in person group focuses on wellness and self-care for our First Responders and Veterans. There is no cost for First Responders & Veterans to attend. If interested in attending the next scheduled group, please call Shannon at 484.978.8913 or ...
Postpartum Support Group
Support group for women during pregnancy and the first postpartum year. Babies are welcome and significant others are encouraged to attend. Open to the public!
Support group for women during pregnancy and the first postpartum year. Babies are welcome and significant others are encouraged to attend. Open to the public!
Healthy Relationships Group
VIRTUAL GROUP CURRENTLY Learn how to manage your thoughts and emotions regarding past or current relationships, be able to identify what a healthy relationship looks like, how to communicate effectively with your partner, and how to navigate conflict when it ...
Hosted by Deborah Ann DePolo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pottstown, PA 19464
VIRTUAL GROUP CURRENTLY Learn how to manage your thoughts and emotions regarding past or current relationships, be able to identify what a healthy relationship looks like, how to communicate effectively with your partner, and how to navigate conflict when it ...
Flourish Psychotherapy
Flourish Psychotherapy is a leading private practice located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. At Flourish, we provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through utilizing evidence-based techniques, we help you gain ...
Hosted by Corinne Kneis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19104
Flourish Psychotherapy is a leading private practice located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. At Flourish, we provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through utilizing evidence-based techniques, we help you gain ...
Adult Substance Use Disorder IOP
This group is for adults with issues using substances such as drugs and alcohol. I use an eclectic and holistic approach to working with clients struggling with addiction. My multifaceted approach addresses the unique needs of each individual. I believes ...
Hosted by Christine Lewin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jenkintown, PA 19046
This group is for adults with issues using substances such as drugs and alcohol. I use an eclectic and holistic approach to working with clients struggling with addiction. My multifaceted approach addresses the unique needs of each individual. I believes ...
Anxiety and Depression Support Group
Anxiety and depression support group.
Hosted by The Ctr for Growth/ Sex Therapy in Philadelphia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19130
Anxiety and depression support group.
BE Wellness Center, LLC
At BE Wellness Center, we're dedicated to embracing our wellness model that wholeheartedly nurtures the harmony of mind, body, and spirit within both individuals and our community as a whole. Our primary mission is to elevate the collective energy and ...
At BE Wellness Center, we're dedicated to embracing our wellness model that wholeheartedly nurtures the harmony of mind, body, and spirit within both individuals and our community as a whole. Our primary mission is to elevate the collective energy and ...
Parenting- Build You Bag of Tricks
This Positive Discipline Parenting Group is an 8 week educational based group to help parents understand children's behaviors and learn effective and positive parenting "tricks" aka intervention tools to utilize in your home with your children.
This Positive Discipline Parenting Group is an 8 week educational based group to help parents understand children's behaviors and learn effective and positive parenting "tricks" aka intervention tools to utilize in your home with your children.
Religious Trauma Support Group
This is a peer support group for folks who have had adverse religious experiences. We build coping skills for relationship issues stemming from religious differences with loved ones. Our primary focus is on ex-Fundamentalist Christians, though folks with adverse experiences ...
Hosted by Easin M Beck
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenixville, PA 19460
This is a peer support group for folks who have had adverse religious experiences. We build coping skills for relationship issues stemming from religious differences with loved ones. Our primary focus is on ex-Fundamentalist Christians, though folks with adverse experiences ...
Therapeutic Support Group for Moms & Mom-To-Be
If you love your baby but feel overwhelmed and exhausted, or if you are pregnant but nervous about the unknown, you are not alone! "Babies Don't Come With Manuals" is our therapeutic support group for moms-to-be and moms with babies ...
Hosted by Evergreen Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warminster, PA 18974
If you love your baby but feel overwhelmed and exhausted, or if you are pregnant but nervous about the unknown, you are not alone! "Babies Don't Come With Manuals" is our therapeutic support group for moms-to-be and moms with babies ...
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Skills-building, experiential-based 8-week course supporting capacity to manage stress and life's challenges and changes with greater ease. Course currently being taught at an LGBT-focused health center in Philadelphia. Rates reflect sliding scale all-inclusive. September - November 2017. Contact for more ...
Hosted by Robert Michael Pileggi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19147
Skills-building, experiential-based 8-week course supporting capacity to manage stress and life's challenges and changes with greater ease. Course currently being taught at an LGBT-focused health center in Philadelphia. Rates reflect sliding scale all-inclusive. September - November 2017. Contact for more ...
Intensive Outpatient Step Down
Are you leaving a medical setting after intensive outpatient treatment? This is a weekly group program to help individuals better manage the transition from IOP in a structured, supportive environment.
Hosted by Kate Rudd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Are you leaving a medical setting after intensive outpatient treatment? This is a weekly group program to help individuals better manage the transition from IOP in a structured, supportive environment.
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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.