Support Groups in Boston, MA
At Mosaic, we believe that every individual is unique and deserving of personalized care and support on their journey towards well-being. Our mission is rooted in the belief that embracing diversity is essential to fostering a truly inclusive and transformative healing environment. We celebrate the rich tapestry of human experiences, cultures, and backgrounds, recognizing that each person brings their own unique strengths and challenges. We believe that transformation and healing are not only possible but attainable for everyone.

Hosted by Erin Canada
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02199
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I am deeply passionate about helping others. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, life transitions and stressors, relationship issues, and grief and loss.
Join a safe, supportive space to process the election results with a focus on addressing feelings of fear, despair, and uncertainty, especially for women, immigrants, and people of color. Together, we'll discuss ways to cope and find strength in the community during this challenging time. Sign up via email for the video link. Needs-based fee minimum of $30 a person per meeting. Meetings are typically held Wednesdays at 7PM EST.

Hosted by Porter Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02115
I work with individuals and/or families who struggle to find hope, balance or freedom from fear in its many forms. I enjoy creating a strong connection with my clients and cater my sessions towards their needs and ways of learning. Tambien hablo espanol y mis clientes ideales son aqellos quien estan frustrado con la vida, o chico/as quien tiene desafios como depression, trastornos de comer y anxiedad. Aqui, yo te escucho! I also love working with young men/boys and individuals who have developmental disabilities and Autism.
At our women-owned counseling practice, we deeply value acceptance and its transformative power. We offer culturally informed services that inspire and uplift, fostering trust in our providers. Dedicated to addressing specific community concerns, we use evidence-based practices such as Multicultural Counseling Competencies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and a Strength-Based Approach. Our commitment to excellence ensures we meet our clients' diverse needs effectively.

Hosted by Nathara Bailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Hi, my name is Nathara! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities Life is not without challenges, but that does not mean we can not create and find the the tools to face them.
A telehealth group for individuals seeking to learn about their relationships, their attachment behavior and their choices in relationship. Designed to help people understand the difference between anxious attachment, avoidant and secure attachment and find ways to find satisfaction, stability and happiness in their relationships. You will learn about early experiences that have shaped your personality, choices and attractions. This is a mixed group of men and women limited to eight individuals. We will meet for 75 minutes weekly for a total of 10 visits and fee is $600.

Hosted by Michael Ruben Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
In couples counseling, I help strengthen your connection, resolve conflicts, improve communication, cultivate trust and intimacy, enhance romance and sexuality,and learn to be compassionate partners.Recovery from affairs and pre-marital counseling are further specializations.I also consult to individuals around stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues. I provide a comfortable environment to explore your thoughts and feelings. I listen attentively and more importantly, I actively provide insight, guidance, and skills to effectively make the changes you desire. In person or telehealth sessions are available.
We're Hiring! Go to www.triad-psych.com/careers to learn more. We specialize in trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, evidence-based psychotherapy for adults. By understanding how your past still affects your present, we help you break personal and family cycles that are keeping you stuck. We take private pay, out of network and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.

Hosted by Dr. Juliette McClendon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
As a Black, queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent therapist, I provide a unique perspective on navigating trauma, identity, and relationships in a world that often feels rigid and binary. I provide individual therapy to adults experiencing PTSD, anxiety, relationship problems, and emotional sensitivity. I have a passion for working with neurodivergent, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals who have experienced challenging upbringings. I utilize techniques such as CBT, DBT, trauma-focused and insight-oriented therapy.
Integral Bloom Inc. is a psychotherapeutic and coaching practice dedicated to empowering individuals to create lives they genuinely love. Spearheaded by Maria Mellano, LICSW/CP and CEO (Chief Evolutionary Officer of Integral Bloom), Maria is a psychotherapist and coach who specializes in helping highly sensitive and inspired individuals make sense of their insights, activate their personal power and create purposeful lives. We offer trauma-informed therapy, empowerment coaching and webinars that promote evolutionary growth and well-being. Integral Bloom also offers to aspiring social workers mentorship, training and professional development, and provides opportunities for passionate, licensed therapists around the globe.

Hosted by Maria Mellano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
Hello! Welcome to my practice. As a trauma informed and experiential psychotherapist, psychodramatist, and coach, I specialize in helping highly sensitive and inspired people make sense of their insights, activate personal power, and create highly purposeful lives. In particular, I aid therapists and healthcare professional in healing from burnout, stress, and vicarious traumatization, guiding them to align their professional identity with their purposeful vision. I have extensive experience integrating IFS, DBT, and Psychodynamic methodology through an attachment lens to help my clients heal and create lives they authentically love
A virtual therapeutic space for individuals who have lost a loved one. This group will be a safe space for anyone interested in expressing and processing their feelings in their grief journey. It will include psychoeducation on stages of grief, self- care, bereavement, and mourning.

Hosted by Ana M Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02132
We learn, grow, and work through life’s problems within the context of our relationships. I am trained to treat emotional challenges and behavioral problems within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. Whether it is the lack of support from our parents or our partners, unresolved trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, or the desire to live more authentically with those closest to us, embarking on a path toward healing is a courageous first step. As you embark on this path, you will learn to communicate more authentically, feel more centered, and develop multiple ways of dealing with life’s challenges.
At our women-owned counseling practice, we deeply value acceptance and its transformative power. We offer culturally informed services that inspire and uplift, fostering trust in our providers. Dedicated to addressing specific community concerns, we use evidence-based practices such as Multicultural Counseling Competencies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and a Strength-Based Approach. Our commitment to excellence ensures we meet our clients' diverse needs effectively.

Hosted by Josephine Borerro
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Hello, my name is Josephine! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities As a counselor in mental health, my mission is to help people in their everyday life situations. Knowing and understanding our emotions as well as how they work can simplify how we can act, and change the ways we live and enhance our relationships.
A monthly facilitated drop-in group for men who are bisexual or think they might be. The group is free, online, and confidential. Trans and nonbinary inclusive. Zoom link: <https://bit.ly/CharlesStrauss_BMG>. Feel free to email or call me for more info.

Hosted by Charles Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02215
I work with couples, relationships, and families across the full range of gender and sexuality, including folks of LGBTQ+, polyamory / ethical nonmonogamy, and kinky / BDSM experience. Not all clients will want to address any particular issue in therapy. Nevertheless, everyone deserves a therapist who has respect and reverence for them as a whole person.
Still Motion Therapeutic Services LLC is an exclusively virtual holistic practice focused on helping individuals (ages 14+) and couples to work through resistance and overcome challenges pertinent to addiction/substance use, eating disorders, trauma and relational conflict.

Hosted by Still Motion Therapeutic Services LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHC-PL
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
My mission is to help you feel seen, heard, and truly understood. Growing up in Lebanon, where mental health was rarely discussed, sparked a deep passion for understanding human emotions and resilience. Moving to the U.S. at 17 brought the challenges of navigating between cultures, which shaped a commitment to supporting those who feel unseen or disconnected.
This is a virtual 8-week group teaching both mindfulness and self-compassion meditations. It also offers psycho-education based in cutting edge science about the effects of meditation and includes additional exercises from mindfulness based psychotherapies. Participants can expect to deepen/develop a meditation practice and work in mindfulness based psychotherapies such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This is a great way to see if IFS, CFT or meditation is a good fit for you or deepen your work in any of these areas. I look forward to hearing from you!

Hosted by Dr. Adam James Gladstone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02108
I offer holistic & evidenced-based psychotherapy services informed by Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Together we would help you build a more authentic relationship to yourself by cultivating greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. In freeing yourself of inner conflicts, you can shed symptoms/psychological suffering and embrace a fuller life that is more in touch with your personal values. To help build a healing relationship with you, I will carefully consider your social/cultural background and how it has shaped both your strengths and struggles.
At our women-owned counseling practice, we deeply value acceptance and its transformative power. We offer culturally informed services that inspire and uplift, fostering trust in our providers. Dedicated to addressing specific community concerns, we use evidence-based practices such as Multicultural Counseling Competencies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and a Strength-Based Approach. Our commitment to excellence ensures we meet our clients' diverse needs effectively

Hosted by Lisa Allen
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities. Life presents us with numerous challenges, and seeking support can make a world of difference. With over a decade of experience in helping families and at-risk children in various settings, I offer evidence-based therapeutic solutions.
At our women-owned counseling practice, we deeply value acceptance and its transformative power. We offer culturally informed services that inspire and uplift, fostering trust in our providers. Dedicated to addressing specific community concerns, we use evidence-based practices such as Multicultural Counseling Competencies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and a Strength-Based Approach. Our commitment to excellence ensures we meet our clients' diverse needs effectively.

Hosted by Juan Colon-Torres
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Hi, my name is Juan! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities My focus has been on enhancing their behavior and functioning in various life domains, be it at home, in school or their careers, or within their communities.
At our women-owned counseling practice, we deeply value acceptance and its transformative power. We offer culturally informed services that inspire and uplift, fostering trust in our providers. Dedicated to addressing specific community concerns, we use evidence-based practices such as Multicultural Counseling Competencies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and a Strength-Based Approach. Our commitment to excellence ensures we meet our clients' diverse needs effectively.

Hosted by Kamyla Benitez Ramos
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Hi, my name is Kamyla Benitez Ramos. I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities. I am dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. My approach to therapy is both structured and warm, ensuring a stable and effective environment for healing and growth.
"Come as you are, hold yourself dear!" Centered in humanistic and holistic approaches, DEAR Therapy™ is an oasis for individuals with intersectional identities from all walks of life. D.E.A.R. stands for Diligent Decision, Emotional Expression, Artistic Articulation, and Rejuvenating Reflection. Each core value creates space to explore identities (cultural, racial, sexual, ableism, etc.), traumas (childhood, sexual, religious, etc.), healing (through dialogue, insight, reflection, art, etc.), and coping strategies. Here's to live more confidently and unapologetically. To learn more gently and authentically. To love more freely and intimately.

Hosted by Yanyi Weng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Visit DearTherapy.com to Schedule your Free Consultation today! At Dear Therapy, we work together to hold healing and transformative space to empower you. With a holistic and humanistic approach, we will explore terrains of mountaintop and abyss, reflect on the past, present and future, and witness moments of epiphany, agony, and perhaps transformative insights. Life is an adventurous journey deserving of our attention and time, especially in critical moments such as loss, transitions, and unknowns.
The Wellbeing Umbrella clinicians use evidence based practices to assist clients with everyday life stress, anxiety, pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, parenting challenges, divorce, challenging family dynamics, managing chronic illness, and past trauma.

Hosted by Justine Romano Dellaria, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
My training is rooted in evidence based practices such as CBT, trauma informed care, strengths based practice and relational therapy to assist my clients with everyday life stress, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, challenging family dynamics, managing chronic illness, and past trauma. I bring a compassion, practicality and integrity in helping you to develop greater skills in coping with your emotions and in creating more satisfying lives and relationships with others. I also strive to help people better understand the patterns that contribute to ongoing suffering, often stemming from earlier life experiences.
Anger is taboo yet serves a significant role in the everyday lives of everyone in this country. We are taught its power in childhood and as we grow we learn how to manipulate it to meet our needs. We tend to not like anger, but we respect it. We fear it and what it can do, yet we provoke it. We perceive it as a threat, and then justify when we demonstrate it -denying intent to cause harm. This workshop explores the role of anger in our lives and the service it provides to not just others, but to ourselves as well.

Hosted by Melanie Robinson Findlay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LICSW, CCHP-MH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02136
Need to talk to someone unbiased who will challenge, support and not pacify you? If so, I am the clinician for you. My mantra is: "it doesn't matter where your journey begins; only where it ends and what you pass and pick up along the way." For the past fourteen years I have served the "working well" (i.e...individuals like you facing every day struggles) and individuals in the criminal justice system. Both populations faced difficulty with adjustment, depression, anxiety, loss, relationships, anger, substance use, parenting and major mental illness. However, the major difference between them are the resources available to cope.
There is someone in your life who needs to be the center of attention. At first, this was bearable, but now it's a problem that is consuming too much of your energy. Group therapy will help you understand narcissism, teach you skills to navigate these relationships, provide you a community of people with similar experiences, and reprioritize your well-being. Group will meet in-person in Jamaica Plain, MA. (Apr 5 - May 24).

Hosted by Danielle Pinals - Narcissistic Abuse
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02130
Most people who seek out therapy with me struggle with a narcissistic relationship that is no longer manageable. At first, many of us find narcissists to be charming or misunderstood, but over time these relationships make us feel isolated, hopeless, and resentful. Once we learn how to identify narcissistic behavior, we realize something has to change. If you have difficulty creating distance from the narcissist, you are not alone. Therapy can help. I offer trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR and IFS to heal from past experiences, understand narcissism, and build strong boundaries for the future.
LICSW Clinical Supervision

Hosted by Laura Christine Joyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LICSW, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
I am a warm, empathic therapist who will help you see results and progress in your day to day life. I have never met a client I do not have hope for and have not seen make positive changes in their life.
Real-Life Gaming group is an eight-week virtual intervention program for children and adolescents who show signs of problematic gaming behavior which contributes to social withdrawal, family conflict, declining academic performance and engagement, and exacerbated mental health conditions. The program transforms the youth’s passion for video gaming into a mode of therapeutic engagement and an opportunity to break existential states of social isolation. Participants also develop their own video game world and character(s) to understand physiological states of arousal and regulation, attention allocation, mental and emotional profiles, conflict management, problem solving, social thinking, and communication.

Hosted by CSI- Mental Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02124
Community Services Institute is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to clients of all ages. We understand that individuals and families may face various challenges in their lives, and we strive to provide effective therapeutic interventions to support their physical and emotional well-being. Our services include family therapy, marriage counseling, child/teen therapy, and geriatric counseling. Through family therapy, we help families improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships. Our marriage counseling services aim to enhance marital relationships and resolve conflicts. With a focus on child and teen therapy, we help them overcome their emotional and behavioral difficulties, and improve their overall development and well-being. We understand that our clients may face various issues and have different needs, such as social anxiety and communication skills challenges. Therefore, we offer tailored interventions to address the specific concerns of each client. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, where clients can feel comfortable and confident in sharing their experiences.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Boston?
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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.