Support Groups in Boston, MA
Inner Child Integration
I will be starting a virtual therapy group to help clients understand and integrate their inner child into their current life. When we have unprocessed emotions from childhood, we call this the inner child. When the emotions did not get ...
Hosted by Natalia Rosenbaum
Counselor, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
I will be starting a virtual therapy group to help clients understand and integrate their inner child into their current life. When we have unprocessed emotions from childhood, we call this the inner child. When the emotions did not get ...
Care Givers Support Group
Coming in March! A weekly support group for adult children who are taking care of elderly parents. This will be emotional support group as well as a space to share resources and strategies for best care practices.
Hosted by Kathleen Connolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02132
Coming in March! A weekly support group for adult children who are taking care of elderly parents. This will be emotional support group as well as a space to share resources and strategies for best care practices.
Work Stress Group
Talking to those with shared experiences is a great way to problem solve and feel better. For privacy, we ensure that only one person per organization is enrolled in a group, unless two people explicitly ask to join the group ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Alfonso Barry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Talking to those with shared experiences is a great way to problem solve and feel better. For privacy, we ensure that only one person per organization is enrolled in a group, unless two people explicitly ask to join the group ...
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
Mindfulness Skills-Training
Join us for a nourishing 8-week series and discover practical, concrete Mindfulness & CBT skills for reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting overall whole-body wellness. Throughout the 8-weeks, you will: 1) Develop skills for responding calmly to stressful events 2) ...
Hosted by Kaitlin Nunamann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Join us for a nourishing 8-week series and discover practical, concrete Mindfulness & CBT skills for reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting overall whole-body wellness. Throughout the 8-weeks, you will: 1) Develop skills for responding calmly to stressful events 2) ...
The Feminine Energy Space (September 2022)
This group has been designed by women for women. During group sessions, we will address various stressors and daily challenges specific to women. Participants will learn how to tap into their feminine energy to overcome life challenges by developing healthy ...
Hosted by Lakisha R. Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MBA, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02136
This group has been designed by women for women. During group sessions, we will address various stressors and daily challenges specific to women. Participants will learn how to tap into their feminine energy to overcome life challenges by developing healthy ...
Asian American women support group
Women (including trans women) age 18+ interested in exploring how cultural identity, diverse within Asian Am communities, influences other aspects of identity, including relationships, work, and life goals, as well as coping with microaggressions and intolerance in the workplace and ...
Hosted by Chaya Bhuvaneswaran
Psychiatrist, MD , MA, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Women (including trans women) age 18+ interested in exploring how cultural identity, diverse within Asian Am communities, influences other aspects of identity, including relationships, work, and life goals, as well as coping with microaggressions and intolerance in the workplace and ...
The "Normal" Human Diet
Visit our website to sign up for the email list and learn more about this virtual group and more! Starts 8/22 and runs for four sessions.
Hosted by Vanessa Benzan-Monteiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02130
Visit our website to sign up for the email list and learn more about this virtual group and more! Starts 8/22 and runs for four sessions.
Linehan Board Certified™ Adult DBT Skills Group
Thursday Online Adult DBT Skills Group (5:30-7:00pm EST) is led weekly by PSYCHe’s Owner and DBT Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist™, Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Each group lasts 90 minutes, once a week. Groups cover specific skills to increase mindfulness, ...
Hosted by Stephanie Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
Thursday Online Adult DBT Skills Group (5:30-7:00pm EST) is led weekly by PSYCHe’s Owner and DBT Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist™, Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Each group lasts 90 minutes, once a week. Groups cover specific skills to increase mindfulness, ...
The Wellbeing Umbrella, LLC
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
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.
Women's Divorce Group
A group for women just like you who are reeling from the loss and life changes that come from divorce. This group is for you if: the grief process and its emotions are confusing and overwhelming, you're beating yourself up ...
Hosted by Allyson Clemmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02108
A group for women just like you who are reeling from the loss and life changes that come from divorce. This group is for you if: the grief process and its emotions are confusing and overwhelming, you're beating yourself up ...
Social Anxiety Support Group (for ages 18-22)
Run by clinician Maria Thompson and supervised by Dr. Elizabeth A. Willems, PsyD, this support group teaches young adults (18-22) coping skills to help them manage their anxiety as they practice facing their social fears in a group setting. If ...
Hosted by M T
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
Run by clinician Maria Thompson and supervised by Dr. Elizabeth A. Willems, PsyD, this support group teaches young adults (18-22) coping skills to help them manage their anxiety as they practice facing their social fears in a group setting. If ...
DBT Coping Skills Training Classes
Are you looking for a way to manage your emotions and improve your relationships? Our Adult DBT Coping Skills Training program can help! Benefits of DBT: Learn evidence-based skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships Small group setting ...
Hosted by Green Mountain DBT (Michael Nichols LICSW, LCSW)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Are you looking for a way to manage your emotions and improve your relationships? Our Adult DBT Coping Skills Training program can help! Benefits of DBT: Learn evidence-based skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships Small group setting ...
Bereavement & Depression Support Groups in Spanish
Los Sabados ofrecemos grupos de apoyo para Depresion y Duelo en Espanol. Se brinda ayuda financiera.
Hosted by Life Balancing Acts, LLC.
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02109
Los Sabados ofrecemos grupos de apoyo para Depresion y Duelo en Espanol. Se brinda ayuda financiera.
Empowering Loved Ones of People With Addictions
Empowering Loved Ones is a FREE educational program for family members, partners, and friends of people who use substances problematically. The group offers education, not advice. It is grounded in research and compassion. Empowering Loved Ones is taught by professionals ...
Hosted by Lisa Schott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02118
Empowering Loved Ones is a FREE educational program for family members, partners, and friends of people who use substances problematically. The group offers education, not advice. It is grounded in research and compassion. Empowering Loved Ones is taught by professionals ...
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 ...
Anger Management
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 ...
Hosted by Melanie Robinson Findlay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCHP-MH, CCFC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02136
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 ...
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 Boston, MA 02115
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 ...
Substance Use Support Group
Currently suspended due to Covid. This group is for men and women aged 25 and older who consider themselves in recovery from using substances. This is a process and support group that does not follow the typical protocol of a ...
Hosted by Michael Meyers
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02130
Currently suspended due to Covid. This group is for men and women aged 25 and older who consider themselves in recovery from using substances. This is a process and support group that does not follow the typical protocol of a ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Support Group
This can be a challenging time of year for some individuals especially those experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is why Awake IntuMind will be running a SAD support group. Benefits of joining the AIM SAD support group: A judgment-free ...
Hosted by Awake IntuMind, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
This can be a challenging time of year for some individuals especially those experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is why Awake IntuMind will be running a SAD support group. Benefits of joining the AIM SAD support group: A judgment-free ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Boston?
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.