Support Groups in Cambridge, MA
Experiencing sexual trauma can have profound and lasting effects, making support essential for healing. The recovery journey can feel lonely, and survivors may struggle with feelings of shame, self-blame, isolation, low self-worth, post-traumatic stress, and difficulties with intimacy. This virtual support group, designed for female or nonbinary survivors of sexual trauma, offers a safe and compassionate space to process, share, and connect with others who understand. Through this group, you’ll find validation, support, and a sense of community as you navigate your healing journey. LGBTQIA+ folks are welcome here! $65 or pay what you can.
Hosted by Amanda Whitehurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
You’ve survived deep wounds—abuse that has shaped how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you struggle with overwhelming emotions, dissociation, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body and identity. You might find yourself in unhealthy relationships, battling self-doubt, or feeling like healing is out of reach. But trauma does not define you. I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual, physical, & emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self using EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and a relational, psychodynamic approach. With nearly a decade of experience, I am here to affirm that healing is possible.
Free group! Learn to recognize and tolerate feelings of anxiety related to health and medical care in a safe and supportive community! This group is fully virtual.
My own experience with OCD treatment inspired my passion for treating OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. I have a wide range of experience related to OCD, including delivering 7+ presentations at the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) conference and appearing on podcasts and livestreams. I also specialize in chronic medical conditions & health anxiety.
A psychotherapy group for women who are well into their recovery journey and are looking for support from other women who are in a similar place. Participants should be symptom free for at least one year in order to join the group. The group will use CBT, DBT and ACT skills building and be relational in nature. The group will meet weekly until December 11, 2018 and resume in January, 2019. Participants must have an individual therapist.
I have over 25 years experience treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders and trauma. I treat adults, adolescents and families. I started The Burlington Eating Disorders Center in Vermont in 1991 and have helped many individuals overcome their eating disorders. I have been a counselor or student affairs officer at several NE colleges including Middlebury College and UVM. I have worked with many survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and harassment through my former position at the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response at Harvard University.
The shift into fatherhood can be a challenging one. The process of adapting to new experiences in parenting/co-parenting, shifts in identity, and taking on new roles and responsibilities (among other changes) can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. My aim to is to provide a space for new fathers to explore these challenges in an empathic, collaborative, and mutually supportive environment. This group will meet biweekly via Zoom on Saturday mornings and is open to anyone who self-identifies as a "new father". Cost of session is $75 - may be billable through insurance.
My belief is that all phases of life come with unique obstacles and opportunities for the development of deeper insight into what makes life meaningful to us. I find what often interferes with that meaning making process are deeply ingrained patterns of behavior, ways of connecting, and beliefs about who we are meant to be. These patterns in turn create seemingly unresolvable tensions in how we relate to others, the world, and our self. My hope is that in the work I do with my clients, we can create a safe, supportive, and challenging environment to explore where these patterns come from and how they continue to show up.
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.
Laura Miranda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts with over eight years of experience working in the field of mental health. Laura aims to support clients in working through situations towards solutions and peace, while empowering the individuals to be confident and self-assured. Laura specializes in working with adults and couples. Laura believes the client is the expert of their own life, and and works to support clients in reaching their life goals while providing professional guidance.
8-week Mindful Self-Compassion Class offered April 12th through May 31.
Hosted by Maria Cimino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02140
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and safety. My style is active, compassionate and collaborative. With a focus on active listening and curiosity, I believe healing happens. I have experience working with those who want to develop both a strong sense of themselves so that they can have healthier relationships and a more fulfilling quality of life.
We are not meant to grieve alone. This is a closed time-limited group for people in their 20s and 30s who have experienced a loss in the recent or distant past, guided by a therapist who encourages self-reflection, expression, and discussion. The focus is on listening to and honoring one another’s stories rather than advice-giving, and on engaging with reflective and contemplative healing practices and materials to support the grieving process. Spots are limited so reach out today.
After investing so much in your relationship, it can be devastating to see it unravel. With over 25,000 clinical hours under my belt, I’ve learned that healing happens when we get beyond surface issues and into the core of what’s breaking you apart. I have a very interactive style and combine warmth with a no-nonsense, direct approach that challenges you to confront destructive patterns and gain the insight and skills needed to finally carve a new path forward. Although I love working with couples in all seasons of their lives, I specialize in working with couples in long-term committed relationships that feel stuck.
Our in-person Cambridge grief group is a safe place to process grief and connect with others who understand. Research shows that addressing grief during young adulthood is crucial for lifelong emotional wellbeing, helping prevent the prolonged pain that can come from unprocessed loss. Past participants consistently share how meaningful it's been to find understanding and support during this chapter of life. Our ongoing group is starting a new round soon. More details can be found at www.1awellness.com/groups-and-workshops/
I help recovering people-pleasers, those untangling from toxic relationships, and neurodivergent individuals who feel out of sync with the world find clarity and confidence. Whether you're struggling to set boundaries, breaking free from old patterns, or navigating parent-teen challenges, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a supportive space to understand your mind, heal from past wounds, and build relationships that feel good to you.
Our in-person Cambridge grief group is an effective place to process grief and connect with others who understand. Research shows that addressing grief during young adulthood is crucial for lifelong emotional wellbeing, helping prevent the prolonged pain that can come from unprocessed loss. Past participants consistently share how meaningful it's been to find understanding and support during this chapter of life. Our ongoing group is starting a new round soon.
I help adults break free from worry, fear, and self-doubt, especially high achievers who feel stuck despite their success. Whether navigating anxiety, past trauma, or neurodivergence—your own or your child’s—you are not alone. I love helping parents better understand and support their neurodivergent children or those with anxiety. Many of my clients or their loved ones have spent years masking their true selves, feeling out of sync, or struggling with shame. I offer evidence-based assessments, individual therapy, and parent support to help you gain clarity, demystify challenges, and identify the best path forward to thrive.
It’s a MYTH that professionals, serving the emotional health needs of others have their own all sewn up. Although, in fact, most are skilled and effective, like all human beings we are a work in progress. Firstly there are the occupational hazards of fatigue, unreal expectations, and living with uncertain results. When these challenges exist, however, over a layer of pre-existing personal/interpersonal challenge the toll is multiplied. I have led dynamically oriented relational process groups for members of the helping professions for 20 years and I have found it effective for discovery, deepening connections, increased self esteem, repair and rejuvenation.
Hosted by Howie Schnairsohn- - - - -Group Therapist (Young Adults)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , MSW, MS, CGP
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
I lead groups for Professionals in Mental Health who wish to carve out time for their own emotional care and growth; and for Young Adults, struggling with depression and anxiety around relationships and transitions . It is within the process of relationship-making (the engine that powers group), that patterns of interaction are revealed that interfere with making healthy and long lasting connections.
This is a psychotherapy group for adults focused on helping members grow emotionally and interpersonally. Please call me if you are interested and would like more information.
I was trained as a clinical social worker, and have advanced, post-graduate training in psychoanalysis and group therapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of clients, whether that be an individual's social identity and age, or the issues and struggles that one is working on in their life.
Online groups for Autistic adolescents (12-17) or young adults (18-23) with OCD and/or anxiety, who also struggle with social skills or social engagement. Groups meet 1 x week for 1hr. We ask for a 4 week commitment - renewed, if participants wish, after each 4 weeks. Groups integrate the PEERS® model (an evidence-based social skills program for young people) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). New participants can join existing cohorts at the beginning of each 4 week cycle. Teen group runs at 5:00pm EST, Young Adult group runs at 6:30pm every Monday.
New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston, New York and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families struggling with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. I have two decades of experience and have particular interest and expertise in OCD, anxiety, Autism, adjustment concerns and LGBTQIA+ mental health. I also specialize in supporting caregivers and families of loved-ones struggling with chronic mental health and SUD issues and brief solution-focused therapy. I am based in Los Angeles.
Take the next step in your healing journey with our 12-week virtual Women's Trauma group, where you'll work on a personal goal and receive support from others who understand. In a safe and encouraging space, you’ll get feedback, guidance, and inspiration to keep moving forward. This group is run by an expert in the field of trauma and recovery and is for women with stable life circumstances and a support system—not actively self-harming or abusing substances. Ready to invest in your growth? Email us at admin@1awellness.com
Hosted by Laura Winters Unsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
You give so much to others, but when it comes to your own needs, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn. Whether you’re navigating relationship conflict, major life transitions, or the weight of past trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. I help adults and couples break free from cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, and emotional disconnection using evidence-based therapies like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
This 4 session workshop/group provides a safe setting to learn about communication styles and develop useful approaches, while also allowing participants opportunities for individualized practice. This group meets periodically. (call or email for next scheduled offering). (Sorry, not currently available)
In working together I will encourage you to find your own "clear voice" by connecting with your values, sorting out conflicts, and developing new skills. Most importantly, our work involves connecting to your own inner strength. My clients describe me as an astute listener who provides them with a warm and grounded place in which to expand understanding and to learn new and practical approaches. Therapeutic work we do together will often result in your improved ability to "unstick" stuck relationships, get unblocked and communicate more effectively, as well as making meaningful decisions that fit for you.
Our in-person Cambridge grief group is a place to process grief and connect with others who understand. Research shows that addressing grief during young adulthood is crucial for lifelong emotional well-being, helping prevent the prolonged pain and the “stuckness” that can come from unprocessed loss. Past participants consistently report how helpful to participate. This is a time-limited group for people in their 20s and 30s who have experienced a loss in the recent or distant past, guided by a therapist who encourages self-reflection, expression, and discussion.
Feeling stuck in exhausting conflicts, worried about your young adult's emotional health, or facing struggles that feel almost impossible to name or share? I offer an affirming open space to tackle even the toughest challenges. With advanced training in Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFCT), I help partners break free from high-conflict cycles, rebuild trust, and nurture their connection. For teens, I integrate DBT, ACT, and mindfulness practices to strengthen emotional resilience, improve communication, and empower young people to more confidently handle life's growing complexities.
Parent Group is a therapy group, where all the members are parents. Discussion ranges from practical strategies to exploration of our own experiences and how they inform our parenting. I have previous experiences co-leading parent groups at Parenting Journey and Community Therapeutic Day School.
I currently have openings in my parent group launching in March 2025, as well as in my adult interpersonal group. I am a certified group psychotherapist, with extensive experience working with groups. A therapy group provides you with a safe-enough sandbox to explore your interpersonal strengths, challenges, and patterns. The parent group is therapy group where all the group members are parents, and the discussion of parenting is a theme. We will share ideas and experiences, as well as discuss how our life experiences have informed our parenting.
Are you a college student in the area ? Process groups are an effective model of group therapy that can provide guidance and support to group members. Themes this therapy group will be handling are: Isolation, Cultural Challenges, Future Anxiety, Navigating novel relationships, Establishing a growing sense of self. 2 sections that meet on a bi-weekly schedule are offered: Mondays 9:30 am - 11:00 am & 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 45 minute individual intake sessions will be held ($45 intake fee) Group therapy sessions are self-pay ($40 bi-weekly )
I have been serving individuals, families and children who seek treatment for wide rage of therapeutic needs. Together we may work on a symptom you have identified within the realms of thinking, feeling or behaviors. We may as well become curious about and work on untangling complaints located outside the locus of yourself; such as relational complaints, life transitions and life challenges. With a 20 minute free consultation, we can explore whether I am the right fit for your needs.
Discover a world of creative healing and empowerment with our Art Therapy Group for Children with ADHD. Led by therapists, our sessions provide a safe and nurturing space for your child to express themselves through the power of art. In our small groups, each child receives personalized attention while engaging in a variety of art projects designed to improve focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation. We foster mindfulness and relaxation techniques, all within a confidential and caring environment. Join us in this journey of self-discovery, creativity, and growth, as we unlock your child's potential and enhance their confidence.
Hosted by Sevkiye Berfin Isik Yilmaz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSc, PhD(c)
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
Life can sometimes feel like a puzzle, and seeking help is a courageous step. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults facing ADHD, OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family challenges. By using evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT, as well as art and play therapy, I create a safe space for healing and growth. I offer a holistic approach to help you or your child thrive.
Winter can deepen feelings of sadness and isolation, but you don't have to face it alone. This group will offer tools, strategies, and a supportive community to help manage depression and find moments of light even in the darkest months. We accept most major insurance policies. Self-pay rate is only $20 each session.
Do you find your self struggling in a transition period with life involving depression, anxiety and boundary setting ? Change and forgiveness go hand and hand. I will walk with you on this journey so you can gain the tools needed to attain the goals you set for yourself.
Free group for loved ones of individuals with OCD run by Julia Hale, LICSW, and Jessie Birnbaum, MSW Intern! The group is fully virtual.
My own experience with OCD treatment inspired my passion for treating OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. I have a wide range of experience related to OCD, including delivering 7+ presentations at the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) conference and appearing on podcasts and livestreams. I also specialize in chronic medical conditions & health anxiety.
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