Support Groups in Northampton, MA

ENROLLING NOW! A 12-week program (on Zoom) for adults who experience depression. Have you tried therapy, meds and other approaches, and still could be doing a lot better? "Spiral Up!" offers individual and group support, coaching and buddy check-ins. Join a community of peers working together to develop the skills to give and receive support, reduce stigma and social isolation. Set weekly goals to develop and sustain healthy habits, use tools such as mood and habit logs. Identify obstacles, create a plan for success. Experience increased wellbeing and connection, improved mood and functioning! NEW: SLIDING SCALE!
Hosted by Robin Weingarten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
With curiosity, compassion and creativity, I explore and honor your unique strengths, needs and challenges. Together, we'll develop your goals for change, and work toward them while building your capacity for both self-acceptance and growth. With a focus on understanding and transforming beliefs and behaviors to become more in alignment with your goals, I will guide you to develop a new relationship with your past, enhance your tools and resources to live more fully in the present, and increase your clarity and confidence to create the future you desire.
(413) 372-8133 View (413) 372-8133
The Family Mental Health and Addictions Group meets every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Our group offers a quiet, inviting and confidential environment, free of judgement, stigma or discrimination. The core belief of the group: Through the process of learning and finding a supportive community, families can begin to heal. The group is facilitated every week by a licensed professional. The group has met for over ten years in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Hosted by Bruce Bradley-Gilbert
Counselor, LMHC, CADC-II, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
For the past 30 years I have enjoyed my work as a psychotherapist, art therapist and group psychotherapist. My practice is in Northampton, MA. I have available hours on Fridays and weekends. I facilitate two family support groups later in the afternoon and evening each week (scroll down to the bottom of this page to learn more.) In addition to my private practice, my counseling work takes me out to the Berkshires, to the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My primary treatment objective is to support families and individual’s to discover their personal motivation to change.
(413) 923-6416 View (413) 923-6416
After the initial basic series of KAP sessions, clients may be able participate in our KAP Group sessions. These are KAP sessions in small groups (5-7 participants) that last @ 3 hours, in which participants do the medicine (lozenges) with 2 trained facilitators. This has been found to be a powerful format for creating connections and support for our work outside of the sessions as well as sharing the commonality and wonder of the experience itself. Many participants also appreciate the fact that KAP group sessions also make the maintenance phase of therapy more affordable.
Hosted by The Center for Healing Journeys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
The Center for Healing Journeys is the first clinic in western New England to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for mental health treatment. KAP is a holistic, client focussed approach to ketamine treatment that offers extensive preparation for ketamine sessions and thorough integration therapy following treatment. Ketamine has been found to have a powerful anti-depressant effect as well as, more generally, helping people more easily change stuck, out-dated, negative thoughts & emotional habits and patterns.
(413) 324-5611 View (413) 324-5611
Motherhood is a confusing mix of the highest highs and the lowest lows. This support group is for mothers of young children (0-12) who experience constant worry regarding the care and wellbeing of their children. Discussion topics will include: co-parenting with different parenting styles, navigating outside influences, balancing work and home life and prioritizing self-care. The goal of this group is to provide a confidential and supportive space for moms to share experiences, ask questions and lend a helping hand. All sessions are done via a secure online video platform and will meet for 6 consecutive weeks.
Hosted by Alessia C Doss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01062
My clients are typically between the ages of 18-35, navigating college or the beginning of their professional career. They often experience immense pressure around expectations they have set for themselves, or someone else has set for them. They may experience anxiety or depression and are eager to explore coping skills and treatment options. They are interested in identifying the ways in which their relationships, responsibilities, family culture and current life stage plays a role in how they function in the world around them.
(518) 757-9228 View (518) 757-9228
Hosted by Elena Volpe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 923-6366 View (413) 923-6366
In this 8 wk group you will learn to use art, writing and mindfulness techniques to explore, release and reflect on what you want and need (and also what you aspire to) as you step into the next chapter of your life. This group is reserved for women who are newly separated/divorcing or are within the 1st year since finalizing their divorce). Meets online. Call for info about details/dates for the next 8 wk session.
Hosted by Marie Westburg
Art Therapist, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01062
Hi I'm Marie, I am an art therapist and owner of ArtStar: Creative Arts Lounge. I work with women and teen girls who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions, struggle with self-doubt, depression, anxiety or are managing a major life transition. I help women become more present and connected, get free of harsh self-judgment and shame so they can learn to trust their intuition, connect to their authentic self and ​begin to experience a more joyful and meaningful life.
(413) 553-1242 View (413) 553-1242
**Start Date Dependent Upon Enrollment** An open process group for teenagers of any/all gender(s) looking to more deeply understand themselves, their friendships, their lives, and their worlds--and have some fun and connection along the way. Depending on interest, the group will be divided into two groups based on age range and take place on different weekday mornings. There will be an intake to ensure fit and discuss goals.
Hosted by Molly E Moses
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MTS, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
Humans are wacky, beautiful, awesome, creative, remarkable beings. When we have anchors within and outside of ourselves for safety, we can explore possibilities, feel organized and competent, and speak our minds and hearts. There are many forces that can inhibit our vitality. Sometimes, it can be hard to access feelings of curiosity, interest, motivation, connection, or being ourselves. But under the layers of what gets in our way, each of us is already here, already whole.
(413) 216-6447 View (413) 216-6447
This group is for men interested in gaining support and like-mindedness from those in similar circumstances. Does your partner complain that you are not communicative enough? Have you ever struggled with articulating emotions, depression, or feeling overall “numb”? Come join with fellow men going through similar life stages and relationship challenges.
Hosted by Patrick Rathbun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01062
As Pema Chodron writes: "things are always in transition, if we could only realize it." Life's fluctuations are not easy, but I believe acceptance and self-kindness are essential to growth. Our ebbs and flows make things like our self-esteem hard to stabilize, but therapy can give us a truer evaluation of our worth.
(413) 553-1380 View (413) 553-1380
First Tuesday of every Month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. MEETS VIRTUALLY. This monthly education and support group is for parents and caregivers of children or teens with an ADHD diagnosis. We host guest speakers that present on a variety of ADHD topics. The ADHD Parent Support Group is open to any parent/caregiver and is a FREE service sponsored by Northampton Area Pediatrics. For meeting links or questions, please contact: ValleyADHDfamilies@gmail.com
Hosted by Spark ADHD Coaching & Consulting (Meg Taylor)
MS, MA, BCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
Are you or a loved one struggling with ADHD symptoms? Is ADHD limiting productivity, performance, or self-esteem at work, home, or school or negatively impacting relationships? Feeling like you (or your child) are not meeting your potential, and not sure where to turn next? If you are seeking ADHD information and resources, understanding and support, and customized structures and systems to plan, organize, prioritize, remember, and self-manage your professional, academic, personal, or home life, reach out today to see if Spark ADHD services might be right for you.
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This IFS Healing Circle offers an opportunity to explore your internal system of ‘parts’ in a supportive community setting. Through guided meditation, journaling, dyad, and larger group experiences you will: Foster greater understanding and appreciation for the parts of you that have taken center stage to manage your life and relationships; Engage your parts with curiosity and care to support nervous system regulation and emotional health; Make contact with lost or neglected parts of yourself and begin re-orienting to a more aligned, connected and Self-guided (versus conditioned) life. Next Circle is Spring 2025.
Hosted by Carrie Hennessy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
Welcome! Please note I am only accepting new adult clients for IFS Group Offerings at this time. My therapy approach is trauma-informed and emphasizes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy. Through exploring present moment thoughts, feelings and sensation, together we will create a pathway to deeper self-connection and greater overall well-being.
(413) 269-8689 View (413) 269-8689
Group is 1/2 day to full day workshop that focuses on participants' inner spontaneous imagery using the structure of the chakras with guidance and discussion. The work invites your innately powerful healing and growth and yet is specific, gentle and deep. After experiencing their imagery work, groups decide if they wish to meet, and if so, how frequently. I know this work to be especially healing, and often spiritual in its dimensions. (group member): ...".this practice (inner imagery) has been...amazingly helpful to me in my personal journey of growth and healing."
Hosted by Barbara J Dreyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
You want a therapist who works well with the problem(s) you are having. I have 40+ years experience and am proficient with relationship problems and loss, workplace problems, and emotional turmoil. I am particularly interested in challenges to self-fulfillment. We meet initially to understand the key problems and strengths you bring and the goals and directions for our work. I've taught brief and long term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and trained students and professional therapists for Smith College School for Social Work and at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NYC.
(413) 366-1943 View (413) 366-1943
Group for families, partners and other caregivers who want a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for adults with disorders such as dementia Parkinson's disease and other chronic debilitating health conditions.
Hosted by Seniors, Adults, Caregivers Illness, Grief, LGBTQ
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01062
You don't have to go it alone. Are you an older adult or the caregiver for a parent or spouse? Struggling to keep your balance while dealing with chronic illness or pain? Have you lost a loved one or had a major life change? All of these challenges bring fatigue, isolation, loneliness, and feelings of loss. With help, you can better understand your feelings and better meet your challenge. If you are stressed and feeling burnt out, depressed, or weighed down by anxiety, reach out for help. In therapy, you can get the support that you need to build on your strengths and thrive. Serving adults of all ages and the LGBTQ+ community
(413) 722-5553 View (413) 722-5553
An exciting opportunity for men to safely explore thier personal relationships with significant others,children,parents,siblings,and friends,leading to a better understanding of self,development of new skills,and positive solutions to difficulties men may encounter in their daily lives.Societal expectation of masculinity and its impact personal expectations,goals,and interactions will also be explored. Special attention will be placed on understanding of men and relationships from a family systems perspective.
Hosted by John 'Jack' Bonina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
My approach with clients recognizes that most people are looking for tangible help, don't have a lot of time between work and family, and want to feel like they are moving toward a better understanding of solutions to address their difficulties. My work with clients acknowledges these issues. I take a very active role in counseling to explore the options with my clients, provide new knowlege of issues where relevant, and help an individual to reach their potential. Issues related to marital/partner, parenting/child, family,work,school,stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are all areas I work with.
(508) 534-8209 View (508) 534-8209
Coming Home to Grief is an 8-week transformational workshop that offers a safe space for members of the group to express and transform their story of loss using oral story, poetry, sandtray, collage, physical movement, drama, music, and ritual. Participants will be guided through a personal process that grants profound permission to enter a place of sorrow, to work with it, explore its contours and textures, to become familiar with the landscape of loss, and to construct a new relationship with who or what has been lost. **You don’t need to be an artist to join this group! NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED.
Hosted by Jonathan Stein
CTP, CDT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
My holistic approach is designed to help you transform your life. I’m here to help you reconnect with your best self, break free from limiting beliefs, and embrace your natural ability to heal, grow, and thrive. With a unique blend of experience in psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, and spiritual practice, our work together will support lasting transformation in every area of your life. You can learn more and set up a free 20-minute Discovery Call on my website at www.jonathanstein.org.
(413) 216-2846 View (413) 216-2846
This ONLINE support group is open to all gender identities and will provide a safe space for 22-30 years olds to connect with their peers around issues related to work/career, relationships, friendships, family, finances, self-care, independence, identity, self-esteem, and more.
Hosted by Marcia Post
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01062
We all need support in dealing with life's challenges but sometimes just asking for help can feel overwhelming. Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task: Whom can I trust? Will I be understood? Will I feel safe and respected? I understand these concerns. I work to create a warm, compassionate therapeutic environment. My clients tell me that they appreciate my down-to earth presence; my sense of humor, and my gentle yet honest feedback. My work blends psycho-dynamic, cognitive behavioral, internal family systems, and relational-cultural theories in ways that are specific to your unique goals.
(617) 917-2037 View (617) 917-2037
Skills training education is focused on three separate types of life skills, presented in modules: Emotion Regulation (10 week course), Distress Tolerance (10 week course) and Interpersonal Effectiveness (8 week course); Each module incorporates the core skill of Mindfulness. Participants will meet weekly for a 90 minute confidential and supportive class. Enrollment is open at the beginning of each module. Each group begins with a mindfulness exercise, a review of the previous week's lesson and introduction of new material. Brief homework is assigned to help individuals practice and reinforce the skills during the week.
Hosted by Kristen Joyce
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
I am a therapist working in downtown Northampton providing strength-based, goal oriented psychotherapy. My office is handicapped accessible and convenient to public transportation. I offer evening and weekend times and work with people of all ages individually, in couples and with family members. I am also a founder of Northampton Center for DBT, which offers DBT skills training classes in downtown Northampton (kristenjoyce.com/dbt-skills-classes/).
(978) 785-9959 View (978) 785-9959
Hosted by Alison Mackinnon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 269-5581 View (413) 269-5581
Our group offers a quiet, inviting and confidential environment, free of judgement, stigma or discrimination, for caregivers caring for a loved one with a memory related condition. The group has met weekly for over ten years in Northampton, Massachusetts. In 2012, Nell Lake, a local journalist, embedded herself into our group for two years. The results of her observations of group members and their loved ones was her 2014 book, "The Caregivers: A Support Group's Stories of Slow Loss, Courage, and Love." The group continues to hold a level of support and intimacy around the shared experience of caregiving.
Hosted by Bruce Bradley-Gilbert
Counselor, LMHC, CADC-II, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
For the past 30 years I have enjoyed my work as a psychotherapist, art therapist and group psychotherapist. My practice is in Northampton, MA. I have available hours on Fridays and weekends. I facilitate two family support groups later in the afternoon and evening each week (scroll down to the bottom of this page to learn more.) In addition to my private practice, my counseling work takes me out to the Berkshires, to the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My primary treatment objective is to support families and individual’s to discover their personal motivation to change.
(413) 923-6416 View (413) 923-6416
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches how to manage emotions, relationships and stress in effective and meaningful ways. These life skills are helpful for all people, and adolescence is a great time to learn them. DBT provides strategies to set us up for happiness and confidence in our lives. This program provides support to teens and their parents as they learn and practice implementing these skills. Teens meet every Thursday afternoon for 90 minutes and parents meet every two or three Friday evenings of a module for two hours to follow along with learning skills and get support in the process.
Hosted by Kristen Joyce
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
I am a therapist working in downtown Northampton providing strength-based, goal oriented psychotherapy. My office is handicapped accessible and convenient to public transportation. I offer evening and weekend times and work with people of all ages individually, in couples and with family members. I am also a founder of Northampton Center for DBT, which offers DBT skills training classes in downtown Northampton (kristenjoyce.com/dbt-skills-classes/).
(978) 785-9959 View (978) 785-9959
This group is not currently being offered. Stay tuned!
Hosted by Jonathan Stein
CTP, CDT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
My holistic approach is designed to help you transform your life. I’m here to help you reconnect with your best self, break free from limiting beliefs, and embrace your natural ability to heal, grow, and thrive. With a unique blend of experience in psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, and spiritual practice, our work together will support lasting transformation in every area of your life. You can learn more and set up a free 20-minute Discovery Call on my website at www.jonathanstein.org.
(413) 216-2846 View (413) 216-2846
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in Northampton?

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.

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.