Support Groups in Hazlet, NJ
Join us in this powerful workshop - held monthly on each New Moon. Discover the power of crystals, tarot, & astrology in a group setting where you can set and meet intentions you set for yourself to achieve balance of mind, body, and spirit.

Join us in this powerful workshop - held monthly on each New Moon. Discover the power of crystals, tarot, & astrology in a group setting where you can set and meet intentions you set for yourself to achieve balance of mind, body, and spirit.
Discover techniques that can help manage stress, anxiety and other emotions. Share experiences on ways to cope with past stress. What barriers do you face when trying to use healthy coping skills? What coping strategies have been most effective for you? Discusse two types of coping skills: Problem- focused coping which is addressing the root cause and Emotion-focused coping which is managing emotional responses. We explore relaxation techniques, including deep breathing and counting exercises. Discuss how prioritizing self-care and gratitude is a health form of coping skills. How focusing on gratitude can improve mood and resilience.

Discover techniques that can help manage stress, anxiety and other emotions. Share experiences on ways to cope with past stress. What barriers do you face when trying to use healthy coping skills? What coping strategies have been most effective for you? Discusse two types of coping skills: Problem- focused coping which is addressing the root cause and Emotion-focused coping which is managing emotional responses. We explore relaxation techniques, including deep breathing and counting exercises. Discuss how prioritizing self-care and gratitude is a health form of coping skills. How focusing on gratitude can improve mood and resilience.
Socialization and coping skills.

Socialization and coping skills.
Teenagers often face many social and emotional challenges while dealing with the typical stressors of day to day life. This group provides a forum for teens struggling with anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, social issues and family issues to give and receive support and feedback from peers. Group members will discuss coping skills for various stressors and develop ways to manage treatment issues.

Teenagers often face many social and emotional challenges while dealing with the typical stressors of day to day life. This group provides a forum for teens struggling with anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, social issues and family issues to give and receive support and feedback from peers. Group members will discuss coping skills for various stressors and develop ways to manage treatment issues.
Come de-stress in a relaxed environment. Learn some tools to help you on your own to! We will be using guided meditation. This group is for beginners.

Come de-stress in a relaxed environment. Learn some tools to help you on your own to! We will be using guided meditation. This group is for beginners.
Infertility and pregnancy loss are some of the most difficult challenges individuals and families face, and the occurrences of these challenges are becoming more and more common. This group serves to provide support and encouragement for those facing these challenges and the accompanying feelings of grief and loss.

Infertility and pregnancy loss are some of the most difficult challenges individuals and families face, and the occurrences of these challenges are becoming more and more common. This group serves to provide support and encouragement for those facing these challenges and the accompanying feelings of grief and loss.
The transition to adulthood is a difficult one for any individual. Adding in extra challenges like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or social skills issues make the decisions and hurdles one faces after graduating from high school seem like huge hurdles. This group aims to address stressors created by the issues young adults face as they complete high school and transition to the next phase of life. Group topics include education, the work force, relationships, and independent living, as well as mental health-related and family issues.

The transition to adulthood is a difficult one for any individual. Adding in extra challenges like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or social skills issues make the decisions and hurdles one faces after graduating from high school seem like huge hurdles. This group aims to address stressors created by the issues young adults face as they complete high school and transition to the next phase of life. Group topics include education, the work force, relationships, and independent living, as well as mental health-related and family issues.
A 4 week group to focus on the challenges, excitement, and changes that come with transitioning from HS to college . Most major insurances accepted.

A 4 week group to focus on the challenges, excitement, and changes that come with transitioning from HS to college . Most major insurances accepted.
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This group is for men and women ages 35+ who want to learn how to express their feelings, resolve conflicts, and gain insight for the purpose of improving their relationships at home and at work. It is a support and psychotherapy group focused on learning about oneself through interaction with group members.

This group is for men and women ages 35+ who want to learn how to express their feelings, resolve conflicts, and gain insight for the purpose of improving their relationships at home and at work. It is a support and psychotherapy group focused on learning about oneself through interaction with group members.
Blueprint has earned the reputation of being the most sought-after mental health treatment practice in the community. We’ve earned this by offering the highest quality of clinical care in an environment that doesn’t feel clinical at all. The Blueprint team consists of highly trained therapists working together as a cohesive treatment team. We are not just people who are good at what we do- we are also current, relatable, down to earth, and we simply feel good to talk to.

Blueprint has earned the reputation of being the most sought-after mental health treatment practice in the community. We’ve earned this by offering the highest quality of clinical care in an environment that doesn’t feel clinical at all. The Blueprint team consists of highly trained therapists working together as a cohesive treatment team. We are not just people who are good at what we do- we are also current, relatable, down to earth, and we simply feel good to talk to.
Are you ready to navigate the postpartum period with clarity and support? My Postpartum Preparation Workshop is designed to empower expectant parents with tools to thrive during this transformative time. ? In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn: ? How to identify and address potential postpartum challenges. ? Strategies to reduce the risk of postpartum mood disorders. ? Steps to create a personalized plan for the fourth trimester. ? Tips for building a strong support system to help you through. This workshop will leave you feeling prepared, supported, and ready to embrace parenthood with confidence. No, need to be a client to attend.

Hosted by Virtue Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Group meets in Hoboken, NJ 07030
Are you ready to navigate the postpartum period with clarity and support? My Postpartum Preparation Workshop is designed to empower expectant parents with tools to thrive during this transformative time. ? In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn: ? How to identify and address potential postpartum challenges. ? Strategies to reduce the risk of postpartum mood disorders. ? Steps to create a personalized plan for the fourth trimester. ? Tips for building a strong support system to help you through. This workshop will leave you feeling prepared, supported, and ready to embrace parenthood with confidence. No, need to be a client to attend.
A group for individuals seeking to learn more DBT skills and apply them in group process.

Hosted by Relevance Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, LPC, LCADC
Group meets in Freehold, NJ 07728
A group for individuals seeking to learn more DBT skills and apply them in group process.
This group provides a space to learn, connect, and practice new skills with peers. The goal is to support adolescents in building healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and improving social-emotional awareness in a safe, structured, and friendly group setting. This group uses techniques from CBT and DBT, two of the most widely used and easily adapted treatment styles. It also incorporates elements of art therapy, play therapy, role playing and other interactive exercises. A successful outcome includes: increased self-esteem, improved ability to navigate interpersonal challenges, reduced anxiety, enhanced emotional insight and coping strategies. Now enrolling for July!

This group provides a space to learn, connect, and practice new skills with peers. The goal is to support adolescents in building healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and improving social-emotional awareness in a safe, structured, and friendly group setting. This group uses techniques from CBT and DBT, two of the most widely used and easily adapted treatment styles. It also incorporates elements of art therapy, play therapy, role playing and other interactive exercises. A successful outcome includes: increased self-esteem, improved ability to navigate interpersonal challenges, reduced anxiety, enhanced emotional insight and coping strategies. Now enrolling for July!
Register now for June. Discover and heal the common patterns that cause You to hold onto excess weight, crave comfort food, deny ourselves acceptance, and perpetuate neediness by providing the wrong answer to the problem. Release the triggers, limiting beliefs, loyalty binds and unconscious patterns that keep you stuck. Reestablish your connection with your body and learn to meet your real needs through conscious connection with yourself and cutting edge energy work. THIS GROUP IS A 10 WEEK COMMITMENT

Register now for June. Discover and heal the common patterns that cause You to hold onto excess weight, crave comfort food, deny ourselves acceptance, and perpetuate neediness by providing the wrong answer to the problem. Release the triggers, limiting beliefs, loyalty binds and unconscious patterns that keep you stuck. Reestablish your connection with your body and learn to meet your real needs through conscious connection with yourself and cutting edge energy work. THIS GROUP IS A 10 WEEK COMMITMENT
Our human relations training is designed to provide an educational experience through small group interaction in the area of personal growth and development. The objectives is to gain a better understanding of how we interact and communicate with others; and to learn the necessary communication skills that foster positive interpersonal relationships and personal growth.

Hosted by Benjamin Alex Leibowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Group meets in Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Our human relations training is designed to provide an educational experience through small group interaction in the area of personal growth and development. The objectives is to gain a better understanding of how we interact and communicate with others; and to learn the necessary communication skills that foster positive interpersonal relationships and personal growth.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in healthcare. My career began as a Registered Nurse in 2006, working in various medical settings, including ICU, ED, and as a Rapid Response Nurse. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rutgers University and specialize in treating a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on building strong, culturally sensitive relationships with clients to support their healing and recovery. Language proficiency: English

Hosted by Total Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, M, D
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in healthcare. My career began as a Registered Nurse in 2006, working in various medical settings, including ICU, ED, and as a Rapid Response Nurse. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rutgers University and specialize in treating a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on building strong, culturally sensitive relationships with clients to support their healing and recovery. Language proficiency: English
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and expression with our 8-week, in-person creative expression group, where art and writing merge to unlock the depths of your inner world. Each session offers a safe and supportive space for exploring emotions, memories, and aspirations through various artistic mediums. Through guided exercises and prompts, you'll tap into your creativity and harness the power of self-expression to navigate life's challenges and celebrate moments of joy and resilience.

Hosted by Frayde Yudkowsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW, CTP
Group meets in Lakewood, NJ 08701
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and expression with our 8-week, in-person creative expression group, where art and writing merge to unlock the depths of your inner world. Each session offers a safe and supportive space for exploring emotions, memories, and aspirations through various artistic mediums. Through guided exercises and prompts, you'll tap into your creativity and harness the power of self-expression to navigate life's challenges and celebrate moments of joy and resilience.
Blueprint has earned the reputation of being the most sought-after mental health treatment practice in the community. We’ve earned this by offering the highest quality of clinical care in an environment that doesn’t feel clinical at all. The Blueprint team consists of highly trained therapists working together as a cohesive treatment team. We are not just people who are good at what we do- we are also current, relatable, down to earth, and we simply feel good to talk to.

Hosted by Lindsay Alvarez - Blueprint Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Somerville, NJ 08876
Blueprint has earned the reputation of being the most sought-after mental health treatment practice in the community. We’ve earned this by offering the highest quality of clinical care in an environment that doesn’t feel clinical at all. The Blueprint team consists of highly trained therapists working together as a cohesive treatment team. We are not just people who are good at what we do- we are also current, relatable, down to earth, and we simply feel good to talk to.
Provides coaching and education regarding positive co-parenting, conflict resolution and communication.

Hosted by Cristina DeFuria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Toms River, NJ 08753
Provides coaching and education regarding positive co-parenting, conflict resolution and communication.
Individuals are encouraged to work on achievement plans for wellness goals, athletic goals, and personal development areas beyond sports and exercise. Groups introduce participants to focus breathing and goal visualization practices. Readings and audio-tapes are utilized.

Individuals are encouraged to work on achievement plans for wellness goals, athletic goals, and personal development areas beyond sports and exercise. Groups introduce participants to focus breathing and goal visualization practices. Readings and audio-tapes are utilized.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Hazlet?
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.