Support Groups in Pittsfield, NH
This is an 6 session council of your peers co-facilitated by Mary Ford, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (https://change-with-more-ease.com), and Linda Tremblay, LCMHC, MLADC. We will gather on virtual zoom and Listen from the Heart. (Not listening in order to respond.) Share from the Heart (Not to impress or to know.) Be lean of speech (Practicing generosity and allowing space for others.) Spontaneity (Responding in the present moment, not pre-scripting.)

This is an 6 session council of your peers co-facilitated by Mary Ford, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (https://change-with-more-ease.com), and Linda Tremblay, LCMHC, MLADC. We will gather on virtual zoom and Listen from the Heart. (Not listening in order to respond.) Share from the Heart (Not to impress or to know.) Be lean of speech (Practicing generosity and allowing space for others.) Spontaneity (Responding in the present moment, not pre-scripting.)
This is a female identified support group offers deep listening, compassion, safe space, authenticity and facilitation of an ongoing support group meeting twice a month with a three month commitment. This is an in-person closed group. If you have an interest please contact me. Dates: Thursday Evenings (11/7; 11/21; 12/5; 12/19/24; 1/16/25 & 1/30). If you have an interest CALL TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE

This is a female identified support group offers deep listening, compassion, safe space, authenticity and facilitation of an ongoing support group meeting twice a month with a three month commitment. This is an in-person closed group. If you have an interest please contact me. Dates: Thursday Evenings (11/7; 11/21; 12/5; 12/19/24; 1/16/25 & 1/30). If you have an interest CALL TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE
Using curiosity, space, attention, movement, breath all in the container of community we will embark on this inquiry into our innate nature. We meet in person four times over a nine month period this first year with three 60-90 minute zoom sessions in between as a community. The work is subtle. You want to have your explorer hat on. An opportunity to develop dual consciousness. Updating our self through rewiring our nervous system. This program is co-created by Linda Tremblay and Jan Lesieur.

Using curiosity, space, attention, movement, breath all in the container of community we will embark on this inquiry into our innate nature. We meet in person four times over a nine month period this first year with three 60-90 minute zoom sessions in between as a community. The work is subtle. You want to have your explorer hat on. An opportunity to develop dual consciousness. Updating our self through rewiring our nervous system. This program is co-created by Linda Tremblay and Jan Lesieur.
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Due to Covid, WSW is not offering any new groups at this time. MaryBeth is a member of Women Supporting Women as well as a peer group leader. WSW is a wellness center located in Exeter NH.: "WSW offers workshops and gatherings to empower, educate, inspire, and uplift." Please connect with this link to read more about the center and the groups that are offered there: http://wswcenter.com/WSW/WSW_Home.html

Due to Covid, WSW is not offering any new groups at this time. MaryBeth is a member of Women Supporting Women as well as a peer group leader. WSW is a wellness center located in Exeter NH.: "WSW offers workshops and gatherings to empower, educate, inspire, and uplift." Please connect with this link to read more about the center and the groups that are offered there: http://wswcenter.com/WSW/WSW_Home.html
An experiential mindfulness-based program using evidence-based skills and tools to learn and practice the skills of emotional regulation, mindfulness, meditation, distress tolerance skills, radical acceptance, and developing innate qualities to overcome stress, anxiety and anger. The purpose is to improve emotional health and increase psychological flexibility. The goals and benefits of the program: -increase positive emotions -manage triggers more effectively -develop healthy coping skills increase a healthier lifestyle and balance -establish and maintain healthy relationships with oneself and with others -cope more effectively with problematic thoughts -increased creativity, confidence and self-reliance

Hosted by Meredith J Hamel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCMHC, MLADC, IDSP
Group meets in Rochester, NH 03867
An experiential mindfulness-based program using evidence-based skills and tools to learn and practice the skills of emotional regulation, mindfulness, meditation, distress tolerance skills, radical acceptance, and developing innate qualities to overcome stress, anxiety and anger. The purpose is to improve emotional health and increase psychological flexibility. The goals and benefits of the program: -increase positive emotions -manage triggers more effectively -develop healthy coping skills increase a healthier lifestyle and balance -establish and maintain healthy relationships with oneself and with others -cope more effectively with problematic thoughts -increased creativity, confidence and self-reliance
Anger Management treatment is provided individually (individual rate) through telehealth. Many individuals struggle with feelings of anger. This may result in outbursts, relationship problems, behavioral issues, problems with the law and work problems to name a few. The purpose of this group is to identify the areas of an individual's life that is being impacted, identify the triggers, establish coping mechanisms, develop problem solving communication regulations skills and self care. Ultimately, this treatment is to help individual's accept responsibility for their behavior and to gain internal resources that help them feel more in control of their emotions.

Anger Management treatment is provided individually (individual rate) through telehealth. Many individuals struggle with feelings of anger. This may result in outbursts, relationship problems, behavioral issues, problems with the law and work problems to name a few. The purpose of this group is to identify the areas of an individual's life that is being impacted, identify the triggers, establish coping mechanisms, develop problem solving communication regulations skills and self care. Ultimately, this treatment is to help individual's accept responsibility for their behavior and to gain internal resources that help them feel more in control of their emotions.
16 Week Anger Management Classes. Currently accepting new clients. Space is limited.

16 Week Anger Management Classes. Currently accepting new clients. Space is limited.
This group will connect individuals using a remote technology to address isolation and develop social skills. Some topics include: Social interactions, how to make friends, start a conversation, sustain a conversation, courtesy and manners, Creating positive habits, Increasing self concept, along with many other interactions and skills to increase networks and supports to feel more confident.

Hosted by Personal Visions Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NBCC
Group meets in Manchester, NH 03104
This group will connect individuals using a remote technology to address isolation and develop social skills. Some topics include: Social interactions, how to make friends, start a conversation, sustain a conversation, courtesy and manners, Creating positive habits, Increasing self concept, along with many other interactions and skills to increase networks and supports to feel more confident.
This forum will offer education and support for the families and friends of those struggling with mental illness. Often loved ones of the mentally ill struggle with their own feelings towards the mentally ill patient. It is not uncommon to feel angry, ashamed, powerless, bewildered, and deeply sad by the new or chronic psychiatric condition of those they love. This group offers an opportunity to break the isolation and connect with others who are sharing similiar feelings. I also offer private sessions for family and friends as well.

This forum will offer education and support for the families and friends of those struggling with mental illness. Often loved ones of the mentally ill struggle with their own feelings towards the mentally ill patient. It is not uncommon to feel angry, ashamed, powerless, bewildered, and deeply sad by the new or chronic psychiatric condition of those they love. This group offers an opportunity to break the isolation and connect with others who are sharing similiar feelings. I also offer private sessions for family and friends as well.
Domestic Violence / Batterer's Intervention Evaluations & Educational Program. Court ordered evaluations & 36 week curriculum for men.

Domestic Violence / Batterer's Intervention Evaluations & Educational Program. Court ordered evaluations & 36 week curriculum for men.
We offer programs integrating EQ and advanced psychological insights with practical leadership strategies, empowering leaders to reach their highest potential in high-stakes environments. Our high-trust network of executive psychologists, each selected for their specialized expertise in navigating complex human dynamics, provides support designed to build resilience, sharpen decision-making, and enhance interpersonal impact. We go beyond conventional wellness approaches to equip leaders with the psychological tools to inspire, lead with clarity, and achieve sustained success, fostering teams that thrive under pressure. Join our roster, with leaders from organizations like McKinsey, Deloitte, NBA, NFL, Google, Apple, Cooley, & DLA Piper.

Hosted by Associates in Corporate Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Group meets in Manchester, NH 03101
We offer programs integrating EQ and advanced psychological insights with practical leadership strategies, empowering leaders to reach their highest potential in high-stakes environments. Our high-trust network of executive psychologists, each selected for their specialized expertise in navigating complex human dynamics, provides support designed to build resilience, sharpen decision-making, and enhance interpersonal impact. We go beyond conventional wellness approaches to equip leaders with the psychological tools to inspire, lead with clarity, and achieve sustained success, fostering teams that thrive under pressure. Join our roster, with leaders from organizations like McKinsey, Deloitte, NBA, NFL, Google, Apple, Cooley, & DLA Piper.
Comprehensive mental health treatment, including evaluations; individual, family, and group counseling; prescriber services, and medication management.

Hosted by Jenny Everett King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Manchester, NH 03104
Comprehensive mental health treatment, including evaluations; individual, family, and group counseling; prescriber services, and medication management.
Please call for an intake.

Please call for an intake.
Grief and Loss with EMDR therapy group: Next group cohort will begin 11/6/24 EMDR has been found to be very effective both for individual and group sessions. The group will be very small (max 6) and will offer people a space to process their losses without having to talk through the details of their experience (unless they choose to share). Please email me to schedule a 15 minute consultation call to be sure this is the right group for you. My office is on the second floor, so the ability to climb stairs are required.

Grief and Loss with EMDR therapy group: Next group cohort will begin 11/6/24 EMDR has been found to be very effective both for individual and group sessions. The group will be very small (max 6) and will offer people a space to process their losses without having to talk through the details of their experience (unless they choose to share). Please email me to schedule a 15 minute consultation call to be sure this is the right group for you. My office is on the second floor, so the ability to climb stairs are required.
This group is for professional women who want to grow, be more effective and empowered. We explore issues such as time management, communications skills, healthy boundaries, work-life balance.

Hosted by Adalgisa Holtrop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Stratham, NH 03885
This group is for professional women who want to grow, be more effective and empowered. We explore issues such as time management, communications skills, healthy boundaries, work-life balance.
James Foster & Associates offers both male and female domestic violence groups. This group is a 36 week State Approved program offering several group times to meet the needs of working schedules. To inquire about applying into this program please contact the office at (603)668-7744.

James Foster & Associates offers both male and female domestic violence groups. This group is a 36 week State Approved program offering several group times to meet the needs of working schedules. To inquire about applying into this program please contact the office at (603)668-7744.
At Optimal Behavioral Health Services, we offer a range of services to meet the mental health needs of our patients. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health care, and our team of professionals works collaboratively to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their optimal mental health and well-being. ? We are a multi-disciplinary team, offering both psychotherapy and psychiatric medication services. Your treatment is a collaboration between you and your provider, as you are the expert in your own life. Reach out to get started today!

Hosted by Carmella Milano Dow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Manchester, NH 03104
At Optimal Behavioral Health Services, we offer a range of services to meet the mental health needs of our patients. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health care, and our team of professionals works collaboratively to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their optimal mental health and well-being. ? We are a multi-disciplinary team, offering both psychotherapy and psychiatric medication services. Your treatment is a collaboration between you and your provider, as you are the expert in your own life. Reach out to get started today!
James Foster & Associates offers State Approved individual and group Anger Management classes. These classes examine the use of anger, the management of stress, triggers and problem solving strategies that will promote a healthy way of communicating that will build positive relationships.
Please call (603)668-7744 to register.

James Foster & Associates offers State Approved individual and group Anger Management classes. These classes examine the use of anger, the management of stress, triggers and problem solving strategies that will promote a healthy way of communicating that will build positive relationships.
Please call (603)668-7744 to register.
2024 UPDATE: NO GROUP AT THIS TIME.
This group is designed to assist individuals and facilitate working through your issues while incorporating a variety of expressive art mediums. The goal is not to create a "work of art", but rather experience and engage your senses in the healing process. Groups are a powerful way to bring perspective and change to your life in a safe, structured and supportive way. Connection in groups reduces further isolation, develops social skills and has a preventative nature to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Hosted by Personal Visions Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NBCC
Group meets in Manchester, NH 03104
2024 UPDATE: NO GROUP AT THIS TIME.
This group is designed to assist individuals and facilitate working through your issues while incorporating a variety of expressive art mediums. The goal is not to create a "work of art", but rather experience and engage your senses in the healing process. Groups are a powerful way to bring perspective and change to your life in a safe, structured and supportive way. Connection in groups reduces further isolation, develops social skills and has a preventative nature to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Ellacoya Counseling is a Concord-based therapy group founded by Mariah Chagnon, LMFT specializing in supporting individuals, couples, and families in improving their relationships with themselves and their loved ones.

Ellacoya Counseling is a Concord-based therapy group founded by Mariah Chagnon, LMFT specializing in supporting individuals, couples, and families in improving their relationships with themselves and their loved ones.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Pittsfield?
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.