Parenting in the Digital Age
If you are worried about your kids, you're not alone. Parenting in the Digital Age is a challenge! But our kids need us to be confident role models who believe in them, and aren't afraid for (or of) them. This ...
If you are worried about your kids, you're not alone. Parenting in the Digital Age is a challenge! But our kids need us to be confident role models who believe in them, and aren't afraid for (or of) them. This ...
Caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum
This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to share ideas, information and support.
Hosted by Jen Ellis Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, NJ 07940
This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to share ideas, information and support.
Men's Anger Management Group
Are you stuck feeling angry and frustrated too often? Do you escalate from irritation to rage quickly and have outbursts you just can control? Has your partner or family said you are too angry? Maybe you have tried distraction, addictions, ...
Hosted by Ellen Gregory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Are you stuck feeling angry and frustrated too often? Do you escalate from irritation to rage quickly and have outbursts you just can control? Has your partner or family said you are too angry? Maybe you have tried distraction, addictions, ...
Cairn Psychotherapy Group
The mission of Cairn Psychotherapy Group is to provide support to individuals and families while they learn to navigate life. At times it is difficult to find your way but with the right support we can help you develop realistic ...
Hosted by Jamie Carvalho
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Florham Park, NJ 07932
The mission of Cairn Psychotherapy Group is to provide support to individuals and families while they learn to navigate life. At times it is difficult to find your way but with the right support we can help you develop realistic ...
Adolescent Performing Arts Group
This group is open to teens ages 14-18 who have a passion and interest in the performing arts, and may be struggling with a mental health issue. Through group processing, artistic expression, and psycho-education, teens will learn improved coping skills ...
Hosted by Find Your Light Counseling Teens and Young Adults
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chester, NJ 07930
This group is open to teens ages 14-18 who have a passion and interest in the performing arts, and may be struggling with a mental health issue. Through group processing, artistic expression, and psycho-education, teens will learn improved coping skills ...
College Readiness, Education & Wellness Group
A group designed to build a network of peer supports for college-bound students. In addition to support, the group will focus on resilience, self-care, and education about staying safe in your new home away from home. The group launches every ...
Hosted by Vanessa Morgenthaler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morristown, NJ 07960
A group designed to build a network of peer supports for college-bound students. In addition to support, the group will focus on resilience, self-care, and education about staying safe in your new home away from home. The group launches every ...
Behavioral Health and Performance NJ
Behavioral Health & Performance providers have expertise in evidence based therapies. Collaboration is a key to success in our practice and we enjoy working with our clients to establish goals that are important to them. We provide out of network ...
Hosted by Dr. Andrew Billups
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Behavioral Health & Performance providers have expertise in evidence based therapies. Collaboration is a key to success in our practice and we enjoy working with our clients to establish goals that are important to them. We provide out of network ...
Relationship Resilience
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
Hosted by Zoey Kyriacou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
We come together to support and learn from each other.
Sober Curious Workshops for Adults
If you're thinking about changing, cutting back or stopping your use of alcohol or drugs, this workshop can help you better understand your use of alcohol and drugs and set you up for success in making desired changes to your ...
Hosted by Lee Ann Cianci-Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dover, NJ 07801
If you're thinking about changing, cutting back or stopping your use of alcohol or drugs, this workshop can help you better understand your use of alcohol and drugs and set you up for success in making desired changes to your ...
Early Recovery of Substance Use Disorders
Are you in early recovery or beginning to think you may have a problem with alcohol or other substances? If so, this group may be for you. The group will meet for one hour a week on Thursday evenings to ...
Hosted by Zachary Pitoniak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clifton, NJ 07013
Are you in early recovery or beginning to think you may have a problem with alcohol or other substances? If so, this group may be for you. The group will meet for one hour a week on Thursday evenings to ...
Between 2 Worlds
Are you a woman and a child of immigrant parents? Have you ever felt like you've had to oscillate/balance between two worlds? Then this is the place for you! Join us in discussing the nuances of being the female child ...
Hosted by Rachel Khan-McCroy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
Are you a woman and a child of immigrant parents? Have you ever felt like you've had to oscillate/balance between two worlds? Then this is the place for you! Join us in discussing the nuances of being the female child ...
Teen Coping With Anxiety Group
Teen Coping with Anxiety Group Will Help Your Teen increase their capacity for self-expression and emotional awareness through common peer interests; music, art, and games Gain valuable and positive feedback from peers who will hold them accountable and help them ...
Hosted by Amanda Levitt
Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manalapan, NJ 07726
Teen Coping with Anxiety Group Will Help Your Teen increase their capacity for self-expression and emotional awareness through common peer interests; music, art, and games Gain valuable and positive feedback from peers who will hold them accountable and help them ...
Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry
Are you searching for a friendly, respectful, and compassionate mental health professional who will treat you with the dignity that you deserve? At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for ...
Hosted by Alena Debrosse
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, APN, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hackensack, NJ 07601
Are you searching for a friendly, respectful, and compassionate mental health professional who will treat you with the dignity that you deserve? At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for ...
Virtual Summer Pre-Teen Social Skills Group
We are now offering free intakes for virtual groups. This is a psychoeducational group for boys and girls and includes a parent component. It is aimed at helping children develop self-esteem and improve social skills and interaction with their peers. ...
Hosted by Lisa D'Acierno And Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Teaneck, NJ 07666
We are now offering free intakes for virtual groups. This is a psychoeducational group for boys and girls and includes a parent component. It is aimed at helping children develop self-esteem and improve social skills and interaction with their peers. ...
DBT multi-family skills group
The group teaches teens and their parent(s) the following DBT skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path. It has a class-like format with handouts, take-home exercises, and experiential activities, but there is no ...
The group teaches teens and their parent(s) the following DBT skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path. It has a class-like format with handouts, take-home exercises, and experiential activities, but there is no ...
Eating Disorder Recovery Group
The group is open to people struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorders. We focus on identifying triggers, improving self talk and body image, mindful eating, coping skills and relapse prevention. The outcome is a healthier relationship with food, ...
Hosted by Joyce M. Mermini, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
The group is open to people struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorders. We focus on identifying triggers, improving self talk and body image, mindful eating, coping skills and relapse prevention. The outcome is a healthier relationship with food, ...
Let's Talk
This Group is for processing your thoughts with other like-minded individuals. Come on and Let's Talk!
Hosted by Butterfly Effect Counseling and Consulting LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Matawan, NJ 07747
This Group is for processing your thoughts with other like-minded individuals. Come on and Let's Talk!
Anger Management Group
Starts January 10, 2023. Last day for enrollment is January 3, 2023
Hosted by Lynne Holley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CAMS-II, CDVS-I, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Orange, NJ 07079
Starts January 10, 2023. Last day for enrollment is January 3, 2023
Men's Support Group
Men's Support Group focuses on current issues being encountered by group members. Topics range from career issues to divorce/relationship issues to parenting.
Hosted by Donna Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cresskill, NJ 07626
Men's Support Group focuses on current issues being encountered by group members. Topics range from career issues to divorce/relationship issues to parenting.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New Jersey?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.