Support Groups in Ridgefield, CT
The transition to parenthood can be challenging for many reasons. One of the main reasons is the loss of contact with others. Coming together to support one another has been shown to increase happiness in parents who are feeling isolated and alone.

Hosted by Dr. Bonnie Luft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, DBH
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The transition to parenthood can be challenging for many reasons. One of the main reasons is the loss of contact with others. Coming together to support one another has been shown to increase happiness in parents who are feeling isolated and alone.
This highly experiential training in Core energetics is a powerful way to enhance your self-development. It will provide participants with an understanding of energy and consciousness in the body. Learn how and why emotions become blocked and ways to open the flow of untapped life force to increase joy & creativity. Approved by the NY Institute of Core Energetics & taught by local faculty members, the program allows you to complete the first and basic year of the curriculum in an accelerated cost-effective format. Meets one Saturday per month.

This highly experiential training in Core energetics is a powerful way to enhance your self-development. It will provide participants with an understanding of energy and consciousness in the body. Learn how and why emotions become blocked and ways to open the flow of untapped life force to increase joy & creativity. Approved by the NY Institute of Core Energetics & taught by local faculty members, the program allows you to complete the first and basic year of the curriculum in an accelerated cost-effective format. Meets one Saturday per month.
Please join me for a six week group that combines parenting skills and meditative practices to enhance your parenting and enhance your self care.

Hosted by Kathy Hayes-Bloch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Please join me for a six week group that combines parenting skills and meditative practices to enhance your parenting and enhance your self care.
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for teens struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family problems and many other issues. Our staff is available to teens and parents for coaching, support and contact after hours, evenings and weekends. This group helps teens who need more than once per week therapy, and participation in the Recovery Support Program can often prevent a teenager from needing inpatient or residential care.

Hosted by Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, Coach
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for teens struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family problems and many other issues. Our staff is available to teens and parents for coaching, support and contact after hours, evenings and weekends. This group helps teens who need more than once per week therapy, and participation in the Recovery Support Program can often prevent a teenager from needing inpatient or residential care.
Biweekly meditation practice sessions to help you anchor into moment-to-moment experience. Neuroscience and psychology is blended into centuries-old meditation practices. Through discussion and direct practice, you will learn ways to quell internal distress and soothe physical discomfort. Gain mindfulness skills to open your heart and increase your focusing ability. Each session includes a half hour guided meditation, a brief teaching on topics such as lovingkindness; increasing self-kindness; hindrances to growth and much more. Discussion with other participants provides a richness to the 75 minute session. Payment is donation-based, give what is comfortable for you.

Hosted by Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Biweekly meditation practice sessions to help you anchor into moment-to-moment experience. Neuroscience and psychology is blended into centuries-old meditation practices. Through discussion and direct practice, you will learn ways to quell internal distress and soothe physical discomfort. Gain mindfulness skills to open your heart and increase your focusing ability. Each session includes a half hour guided meditation, a brief teaching on topics such as lovingkindness; increasing self-kindness; hindrances to growth and much more. Discussion with other participants provides a richness to the 75 minute session. Payment is donation-based, give what is comfortable for you.
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for teens struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family problems and many other issues. Our staff is available to teens and parents for coaching, support and contact after hours, evenings and weekends. This group helps teens who need more than once per week therapy, and participation in the Recovery Support Program can often prevent a teenager from needing inpatient or residential care.

Hosted by Insight Counseling, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for teens struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family problems and many other issues. Our staff is available to teens and parents for coaching, support and contact after hours, evenings and weekends. This group helps teens who need more than once per week therapy, and participation in the Recovery Support Program can often prevent a teenager from needing inpatient or residential care.
Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Special Needs This group meets weekly and offers ongoing connection through shared discussion and positive support. The group provides a safe, caring, environment to process common experiences of parents/caregivers who have children with special needs. The group offers encouragement with warmth and a sense of humor! Lorraine Lazarus-Morley, LCSW Lorraine is a clinical social worker with a private practice in Ridgefield, CT.

Hosted by Lorraine Lazarus-Morley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Special Needs This group meets weekly and offers ongoing connection through shared discussion and positive support. The group provides a safe, caring, environment to process common experiences of parents/caregivers who have children with special needs. The group offers encouragement with warmth and a sense of humor! Lorraine Lazarus-Morley, LCSW Lorraine is a clinical social worker with a private practice in Ridgefield, CT.
This group has been suspended because of Covid19. I hope to start it again in the late spring of 2021. Ongoing group focusing on helping to be more successful in life-- relationship issues and career issues, enhancing self esteem, grief, parenting, and divorce issues.

This group has been suspended because of Covid19. I hope to start it again in the late spring of 2021. Ongoing group focusing on helping to be more successful in life-- relationship issues and career issues, enhancing self esteem, grief, parenting, and divorce issues.
This weekly group is to offer support to moms on their postpartum journey. This can include those struggling with depression, anxiety, as well as those navigating transition to motherhood and in need of support. All topics are welcome for discussion. Group will begin once there are 6 individuals enrolled. If interested in enrolling, email laurenlogoziolcsw@gmail.com

This weekly group is to offer support to moms on their postpartum journey. This can include those struggling with depression, anxiety, as well as those navigating transition to motherhood and in need of support. All topics are welcome for discussion. Group will begin once there are 6 individuals enrolled. If interested in enrolling, email laurenlogoziolcsw@gmail.com
Being a preteen or teenager, from a divorced home, can prove to have its own challenges. From the start of the divorce, and wondering what the future will look like, to integrating into a step family or a single parent home, the journey can be a rocky for teens. There are many hurdles that teens face when confronted with divorced parents. This is a supportive, educational group aimed to help teens with challenges such as communication, self esteem, relationship navigation, and expression of emotion. Group open to 11- 15 year olds

Hosted by Dr. Bonnie Luft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, DBH
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Being a preteen or teenager, from a divorced home, can prove to have its own challenges. From the start of the divorce, and wondering what the future will look like, to integrating into a step family or a single parent home, the journey can be a rocky for teens. There are many hurdles that teens face when confronted with divorced parents. This is a supportive, educational group aimed to help teens with challenges such as communication, self esteem, relationship navigation, and expression of emotion. Group open to 11- 15 year olds
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with independent living, college life or who may be struggling to remain sober while in college. This program also provides support for young people who are in transition after experiencing academic or behavioral problems in college.

Hosted by Insight Counseling, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with independent living, college life or who may be struggling to remain sober while in college. This program also provides support for young people who are in transition after experiencing academic or behavioral problems in college.
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with independent living, college life or who may be struggling to remain sober while in college. This program also provides support for young people who are in transition after experiencing academic or behavioral problems in college.

Hosted by Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, Coach
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with independent living, college life or who may be struggling to remain sober while in college. This program also provides support for young people who are in transition after experiencing academic or behavioral problems in college.
Psychodrama is an action method of exploring what matters to us and putting our hopes and fears into action by talking "to" rather than talking "about." It is one of the six expressive arts (along with art, dance, drama, music and writing). Join us in this small and supportive group. No prior experience with psychodrama necessary, just a willingness to be a present and compassionate group member. This group does not substitute for other therapeutic involvement but is a great complement to other personal work. Group meets for six weeks then re-opens to new members. Take action and join!

Hosted by Nancy S. Scherlong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Psychodrama is an action method of exploring what matters to us and putting our hopes and fears into action by talking "to" rather than talking "about." It is one of the six expressive arts (along with art, dance, drama, music and writing). Join us in this small and supportive group. No prior experience with psychodrama necessary, just a willingness to be a present and compassionate group member. This group does not substitute for other therapeutic involvement but is a great complement to other personal work. Group meets for six weeks then re-opens to new members. Take action and join!
Positively Teen The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors and many other issues. The group is 90 minutes long and parents receive coaching, help and support as well.

Hosted by Insight Counseling, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Positively Teen The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors and many other issues. The group is 90 minutes long and parents receive coaching, help and support as well.
The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors and many other issues. The group is 90 minutes long and parents receive coaching, help and support as well.

Hosted by Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, Coach
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors and many other issues. The group is 90 minutes long and parents receive coaching, help and support as well.
This fun intensive 6-week class is designed to build healthy communication skills to be able to get and give the love you are meant to share. You will learn how and when to speak assertively, de-escalate, negotiate your differences, soothe each other, set rules, resolve conflicts, listen well, and be safe in your closeness. These skills will elevate your relationship onto a whole new level of honesty and connection. Be the envy of your friends and family - a harmonious relationship is what everyone craves the most!

Hosted by Yudit Maros, LMFT - Center for Authentic Living
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This fun intensive 6-week class is designed to build healthy communication skills to be able to get and give the love you are meant to share. You will learn how and when to speak assertively, de-escalate, negotiate your differences, soothe each other, set rules, resolve conflicts, listen well, and be safe in your closeness. These skills will elevate your relationship onto a whole new level of honesty and connection. Be the envy of your friends and family - a harmonious relationship is what everyone craves the most!
A kind and positive relationship to our Selves is the key to inner peace, joy, and successful relationships with others. In this six-week group you will learn the four practices that are both necessary and sufficient for a healthy relationship to your Self.

Hosted by Yudit Maros, LMFT - Center for Authentic Living
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
A kind and positive relationship to our Selves is the key to inner peace, joy, and successful relationships with others. In this six-week group you will learn the four practices that are both necessary and sufficient for a healthy relationship to your Self.
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Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.

Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
Learn and Practice coping skills to respond more effectively to everyday stressors. Work to Improve Relationships, Bolster Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence. This clinician-led support group utilizes both CBT and DBT to provide members with strategies and tools to navigate this challenging time.

Hosted by Elevate Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BC-APRN
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
Learn and Practice coping skills to respond more effectively to everyday stressors. Work to Improve Relationships, Bolster Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence. This clinician-led support group utilizes both CBT and DBT to provide members with strategies and tools to navigate this challenging time.
Our 8-week group program is a combination of ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) and Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) for substance use treatment. MBRP and ketamine share hypothesized neural mechanisms and have comparable effects on dependence-related vulnerabilities, such as reactivity and craving. Research shows that ketamine promotes abstinence, lower levels of craving, and longer time to relapse.

Our 8-week group program is a combination of ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) and Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) for substance use treatment. MBRP and ketamine share hypothesized neural mechanisms and have comparable effects on dependence-related vulnerabilities, such as reactivity and craving. Research shows that ketamine promotes abstinence, lower levels of craving, and longer time to relapse.
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How can I find a support group in Ridgefield?
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Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.