Support Groups in Norwell, MA
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.

Hosted by Christina Schortmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.

Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
LWPG will be offering recovery and holistic wellness groups in 2021.

Hosted by Lynch Wellness Professional Group, Inc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Daniel Lynch, LADC-I, CIP
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
LWPG will be offering recovery and holistic wellness groups in 2021.
This intensive 10 week support group will help you end people-pleasing, enabling, excessive caregiving patterns in your life. You'll learn how to recognize your triggers, make different choices, set healthy boundaries, reclaim your sense of self and find more balance and joy in your life. Come to connect, learn and grow. Separate groups for women and men are held 2-3 times per year. Must also be in individual therapy to participate.

This intensive 10 week support group will help you end people-pleasing, enabling, excessive caregiving patterns in your life. You'll learn how to recognize your triggers, make different choices, set healthy boundaries, reclaim your sense of self and find more balance and joy in your life. Come to connect, learn and grow. Separate groups for women and men are held 2-3 times per year. Must also be in individual therapy to participate.
Beginning June 7th, 6 week session Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 OR 5:45-6:45. Ages 7-10. Facilitated by school social worker Courtney Henrick, LICSW. $240 for 6 weeks. Contact info@riverandstonewellness.com for more information

Hosted by River & Stone Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Beginning June 7th, 6 week session Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 OR 5:45-6:45. Ages 7-10. Facilitated by school social worker Courtney Henrick, LICSW. $240 for 6 weeks. Contact info@riverandstonewellness.com for more information
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.

Hosted by Coastline Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
Access For Change, LLC (www.accessforchange.com) is a group behavioral health practice located in Norwell, MA. The practice has multiple clinicians, some of whom are now taking new referrals. Please contact us either through Psychology Today or via email at bob@accessforchange.com. The practice takes most major insurances, including Medicare, MBHP/MassHealth, Blue Cross, Cigna, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, United Healthcare, Allways, BMC, Fallon, and Unicare.”

Hosted by Robert L Nutt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Robert, L, Nutt, LICSW
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Access For Change, LLC (www.accessforchange.com) is a group behavioral health practice located in Norwell, MA. The practice has multiple clinicians, some of whom are now taking new referrals. Please contact us either through Psychology Today or via email at bob@accessforchange.com. The practice takes most major insurances, including Medicare, MBHP/MassHealth, Blue Cross, Cigna, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, United Healthcare, Allways, BMC, Fallon, and Unicare.”
Group runs (most) Mondays from 10:30am-1:30pm. It's a therapeutic clay workshop focused on women supporting and providing community for women. There will be a therapeutic exercise followed by the opportunity to hand build a specific piece-examples from past groups are: memory boxes, tiles, mandalas, serving bowls, mugs. Each week will focus on a different theme and new creation. Cost includes firing and glazing in one of 4 Local Pottery Glazes and finished pieces can be picked up at Local Pottery.

Group runs (most) Mondays from 10:30am-1:30pm. It's a therapeutic clay workshop focused on women supporting and providing community for women. There will be a therapeutic exercise followed by the opportunity to hand build a specific piece-examples from past groups are: memory boxes, tiles, mandalas, serving bowls, mugs. Each week will focus on a different theme and new creation. Cost includes firing and glazing in one of 4 Local Pottery Glazes and finished pieces can be picked up at Local Pottery.
This, shorter option, is for teens with ID/DD/ASD ages 15-18. . Clay therapy can be especially powerful for those who are neurodivergent. This group will focus on allowing individuals to build confidence and explore their creativity and emotions through art while connecting with peers.

This, shorter option, is for teens with ID/DD/ASD ages 15-18. . Clay therapy can be especially powerful for those who are neurodivergent. This group will focus on allowing individuals to build confidence and explore their creativity and emotions through art while connecting with peers.
Reach out to discuss scheduling options for a particular group/cohort. One-time intensives can be anywhere from 2 hours to a full day depending on what you feel your group needs. Previous groups have included: families going through grief, work groups needing support with communication, first responders, veterans, and other therapy agencies scheduling for a particular cohort.

Reach out to discuss scheduling options for a particular group/cohort. One-time intensives can be anywhere from 2 hours to a full day depending on what you feel your group needs. Previous groups have included: families going through grief, work groups needing support with communication, first responders, veterans, and other therapy agencies scheduling for a particular cohort.
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come experience yourself as a three dimensional spiritual being like the ancients knew and understand like never before that the soul governs the spirit and that heals the mind/body system. this is for a creative class with some journaling and interactive meditation

Hosted by S.S. Mental Health, Wellness & Pastoral Counseling
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hingham, MA 02043
come experience yourself as a three dimensional spiritual being like the ancients knew and understand like never before that the soul governs the spirit and that heals the mind/body system. this is for a creative class with some journaling and interactive meditation
A group where ladies ages 25+ can gain support in talking about dating blunders and obstacles as well as successes as a community on their journey to finding and forming healthy romantic relationships. Held like an AA/NA format, this group is an open forum for individuals to connect with the shared goal of surviving modern day dating and learning healthy relationship patterns and signs.

Hosted by Courtney M Speropolous
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, LSWA, CAMS-II
Group meets in Lynn, MA 01904
A group where ladies ages 25+ can gain support in talking about dating blunders and obstacles as well as successes as a community on their journey to finding and forming healthy romantic relationships. Held like an AA/NA format, this group is an open forum for individuals to connect with the shared goal of surviving modern day dating and learning healthy relationship patterns and signs.
This in-person group is designed for adults who struggle with emotional over-control, a pattern often linked to social isolation, difficulty connecting with others, and conditions like chronic depression, anxiety, eating disorders, vulnerable narcissism, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. RO DBT helps you learn to be more open, flexible, and socially connected to improve your relationships and emotional well-being. This group may be for you if you notice traits like this getting in your way… perfectionism, excessive self-control, preference for order, structure , rule follower and reserved, restrained.

Hosted by Jodie O'Malley, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
This in-person group is designed for adults who struggle with emotional over-control, a pattern often linked to social isolation, difficulty connecting with others, and conditions like chronic depression, anxiety, eating disorders, vulnerable narcissism, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. RO DBT helps you learn to be more open, flexible, and socially connected to improve your relationships and emotional well-being. This group may be for you if you notice traits like this getting in your way… perfectionism, excessive self-control, preference for order, structure , rule follower and reserved, restrained.
Change how you feel by changing the way you think! In these workshops, you'll learn effective SELF-help strategies...ways to FEEL BETTER, and DO better in your life!

Hosted by New Inspiration Teen Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCBT, MSW
Group meets in Newton, MA 02456
Change how you feel by changing the way you think! In these workshops, you'll learn effective SELF-help strategies...ways to FEEL BETTER, and DO better in your life!
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 integrated, the inner child becomes protective and can run the show causing limitations in our adult life. In this group we will begin the process of integrating the inner child so that it does not dominate.

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 integrated, the inner child becomes protective and can run the show causing limitations in our adult life. In this group we will begin the process of integrating the inner child so that it does not dominate.
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.

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.
What is embodiment and how to do we know if are experiencing it? The conversations and often that starting point when trans and GNC people are asked about their relationship with themself often starts with disembodiment and of dysphoria. Here we flip the script. We explore our relationships with ourselves, sexuality, ace-identity. In group conversations about family, friends, sexuality, communication, family or origin are all welcome.

Hosted by Jordon Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Group meets in Quincy, MA 02169
What is embodiment and how to do we know if are experiencing it? The conversations and often that starting point when trans and GNC people are asked about their relationship with themself often starts with disembodiment and of dysphoria. Here we flip the script. We explore our relationships with ourselves, sexuality, ace-identity. In group conversations about family, friends, sexuality, communication, family or origin are all welcome.
Due to Covid 19, group moved to online platform. Reduce stress, find your strength and lay the foundation for becoming the leader you want to be. Address self esteem, career, job, body issues; develop healthy relationships, improve confidence and communication style. Improve depression, anxiety and insecurity and money management. Support, challenge, feedback, colleagues and guidance.

Due to Covid 19, group moved to online platform. Reduce stress, find your strength and lay the foundation for becoming the leader you want to be. Address self esteem, career, job, body issues; develop healthy relationships, improve confidence and communication style. Improve depression, anxiety and insecurity and money management. Support, challenge, feedback, colleagues and guidance.
Our DBT groups are designed to address the four stages of DBT treatment with the focus of Creating a Life Worth Living. In Stage 1, members focus on acquiring skills and working to stabilize their safety. In Stage 2, members begin to process their emotions related to earlier experiences in their life. In Stage 3, members being to piece together what a Life Worth Living means to them. Stage 4 marks the culmination of DBT treatment with a focus on achieving a sense of completeness and ongoing growth.

Our DBT groups are designed to address the four stages of DBT treatment with the focus of Creating a Life Worth Living. In Stage 1, members focus on acquiring skills and working to stabilize their safety. In Stage 2, members begin to process their emotions related to earlier experiences in their life. In Stage 3, members being to piece together what a Life Worth Living means to them. Stage 4 marks the culmination of DBT treatment with a focus on achieving a sense of completeness and ongoing growth.
FIND DEEPER HEALING IN COMMUNITY. Now accepting applications for our next Ketamine Group. This special opportunity is for those in active therapy who are looking to get unstuck and find support in community. We provide a nurturing space where clients can connect with like-minded individuals on a healing path. Maximum group size 6. Please contact me for more info & to complete a pre-screen to determine eligibilty.

FIND DEEPER HEALING IN COMMUNITY. Now accepting applications for our next Ketamine Group. This special opportunity is for those in active therapy who are looking to get unstuck and find support in community. We provide a nurturing space where clients can connect with like-minded individuals on a healing path. Maximum group size 6. Please contact me for more info & to complete a pre-screen to determine eligibilty.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Norwell?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
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.
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.