A four-week virtual coaching and training program for college bound 1st year students and their parents. Student and parent sessions will run concurrently to allow for a parallel process. The curriculum includes: The new college student experience, Mental and emotional wellness, Supporting students during the first year, Goal setting and accountability exercises, and Life coaching sessions for students and parents. Groups starting July 2023.

Hosted by Kimberlee VanBurch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
I have over 15 years of experience helping adolescents, adults and families in crisis.
A four-week virtual coaching and training program for college bound 1st year students and their parents. Student and parent sessions will run concurrently to allow for a parallel process. The curriculum includes: The new college student experience, Mental and emotional wellness, Supporting students during the first year, Goal setting and accountability exercises, and Life coaching sessions for students and parents. Groups starting July 2023.
Group members meet weekly as a supplemental part of Individual DBT to focus on skills such as Emotional Regulation, Social Skills, and Distress Tolerance in a safe and supportive environment for teens and young adults. Next Group beginning January.

Hosted by Van Reipen Counseling and Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07306
Group members meet weekly as a supplemental part of Individual DBT to focus on skills such as Emotional Regulation, Social Skills, and Distress Tolerance in a safe and supportive environment for teens and young adults. Next Group beginning January.
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Support Group for Adolescents who are struggling with addiction issues. Group serves as an emotionally supportive, creative and psycho-educational environment to assist in making healthy choices, learning coping skills, and choosing sobriety.

Support Group for Adolescents who are struggling with addiction issues. Group serves as an emotionally supportive, creative and psycho-educational environment to assist in making healthy choices, learning coping skills, and choosing sobriety.
The goal of this virtual group is to provide support to individuals on the spectrum including learning about their diagnoses, improving social skills, and practicing strategies to overcome challenges and foster independence. Each session will have a different topic to focus on including respecting boundaries and personal space, maintaining relationships, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, increasing motivation, support with education, conversation skills, coping strategies, routines and accepting change. Group meets once a month for 1 hour. For more information contact Kerrianne at 732-702-1454 or email kerrianneg@onesteptherapycenter.com

Hosted by Kerrianne Galvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
The goal of this virtual group is to provide support to individuals on the spectrum including learning about their diagnoses, improving social skills, and practicing strategies to overcome challenges and foster independence. Each session will have a different topic to focus on including respecting boundaries and personal space, maintaining relationships, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, increasing motivation, support with education, conversation skills, coping strategies, routines and accepting change. Group meets once a month for 1 hour. For more information contact Kerrianne at 732-702-1454 or email kerrianneg@onesteptherapycenter.com
The purpose of this group is to help adolescent girls to learn to love and accept their bodies, and to process their version of "beautiful" with emphasis on their own uniqueness.

Hosted by Family Healing Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
The purpose of this group is to help adolescent girls to learn to love and accept their bodies, and to process their version of "beautiful" with emphasis on their own uniqueness.
This group is designed to help athletes identify the different mental skills that are necessary for success in sport. They will be taught to identify the skills they currently have, build on them, while also minimizing the impact of any skills deficit. We focus on increasing coachability and maximizing one's physical performance by removing the mental roadblocks.

This group is designed to help athletes identify the different mental skills that are necessary for success in sport. They will be taught to identify the skills they currently have, build on them, while also minimizing the impact of any skills deficit. We focus on increasing coachability and maximizing one's physical performance by removing the mental roadblocks.
Children's Group, Tween, Group, Young Teen Group, Teen Group, LGBTQIA+ Teen Group, Young Adult College Group (Virtual Only), Young Adult Post College Group (Virtual Only)

Hosted by Kim Traina-Nolan
Art Therapist, MA, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC, CCTP
Group meets in Boonton, NJ 07005
I have over 19 years of experience helping teens and families in crisis.
Children's Group, Tween, Group, Young Teen Group, Teen Group, LGBTQIA+ Teen Group, Young Adult College Group (Virtual Only), Young Adult Post College Group (Virtual Only)
Join our Teen Coping Skills & Substance Education Group, a safe and supportive space for teens to explore healthy ways to manage stress, emotions, and life challenges. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants will develop vital coping strategies, build confidence, and learn about the impacts of substance use. Through engaging activities and open discussions, teens will leave the group equipped with tools to handle anxiety, peer pressure, and more. This is a great opportunity for personal growth and building positive relationships with peers! Open to teens ages 14-17. Limited spots available!

Hosted by Your PossAbilities, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Group meets in Newark, NJ 07105
Join our Teen Coping Skills & Substance Education Group, a safe and supportive space for teens to explore healthy ways to manage stress, emotions, and life challenges. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants will develop vital coping strategies, build confidence, and learn about the impacts of substance use. Through engaging activities and open discussions, teens will leave the group equipped with tools to handle anxiety, peer pressure, and more. This is a great opportunity for personal growth and building positive relationships with peers! Open to teens ages 14-17. Limited spots available!
This 5-week group is designed to support tweens and teens who experience high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure to constantly achieve. In a safe and supportive space, participants will build awareness of how anxiety shows up in both the mind and body while learning practical tools to manage stress and overwhelm. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and skill-building exercises, students will learn how to let go of perfectionism, practice calming breathwork and mindfulness techniques, and develop healthy boundaries. The group concludes with reflection and strategies to continue managing anxiety with confidence.

Hosted by Lauren Luppino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Group meets in Emerson, NJ 07630
This 5-week group is designed to support tweens and teens who experience high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure to constantly achieve. In a safe and supportive space, participants will build awareness of how anxiety shows up in both the mind and body while learning practical tools to manage stress and overwhelm. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and skill-building exercises, students will learn how to let go of perfectionism, practice calming breathwork and mindfulness techniques, and develop healthy boundaries. The group concludes with reflection and strategies to continue managing anxiety with confidence.
Teenage years can be extremely challenging for both child & parent. While it is a time of testing limits and seeking autonomy, a teen must still feel the love & containment provided by Mom/Dad. We will discuss parent/ teen conflicts, and process the feelings associated with this period of seperation and individuation. Occasionally, parents will be asked for optional participation in seperate parenting support sessions.

Hosted by Kristy Centrelli Fernand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Wayne, NJ 07470
Teens with Depression/anxiety?
Teenage years can be extremely challenging for both child & parent. While it is a time of testing limits and seeking autonomy, a teen must still feel the love & containment provided by Mom/Dad. We will discuss parent/ teen conflicts, and process the feelings associated with this period of seperation and individuation. Occasionally, parents will be asked for optional participation in seperate parenting support sessions.
Meal Support & Coping Skills unite in this small 75 minute group run by 2 eating disorder professionals to provide an additional edge for those already participating in outpatient treatment who are passionate about protecting & enhancing their recovery.

Hosted by Shannon Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, CEDS-C, NCC, DRCC
Group meets in Morristown, NJ 07960
Meal Support & Coping Skills unite in this small 75 minute group run by 2 eating disorder professionals to provide an additional edge for those already participating in outpatient treatment who are passionate about protecting & enhancing their recovery.
New Year, New Healing: Join Our 8-Week Eating Disorder Support Group! ? Are you or someone you know struggling with an eating disorder? You don't have to face it alone. This January, we're launching a closed, 8-week group designed to help you heal, grow, and reclaim a healthy relationship with food and your body. ?

Hosted by Michelle Solino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Group meets in Madison, NJ 07940
I specialize in eating disorders, student-athlete mental health, anxiety, and supporting teens, college students, and moms.
New Year, New Healing: Join Our 8-Week Eating Disorder Support Group! ? Are you or someone you know struggling with an eating disorder? You don't have to face it alone. This January, we're launching a closed, 8-week group designed to help you heal, grow, and reclaim a healthy relationship with food and your body. ?
Self-worth & happiness will be key components of each group (ages 9-13 & 14-18). Through activities, games, direct instruction, and conversation, the girls will be aided in developing their whole selves. The goals of this group are to increase the client's ability to make safe and healthy choices, increase self-confidence and self-esteem, and increase appropriate interpersonal interaction.

Hosted by Be Well Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
Group meets in South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Self-worth & happiness will be key components of each group (ages 9-13 & 14-18). Through activities, games, direct instruction, and conversation, the girls will be aided in developing their whole selves. The goals of this group are to increase the client's ability to make safe and healthy choices, increase self-confidence and self-esteem, and increase appropriate interpersonal interaction.
Social skills group for teenagers.

Hosted by Dan Bender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEdS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Springfield, NJ 07081
Social skills group for teenagers.
This group groups offer a supportive and safe environment for teens /young adults to connect with peers, practice social skills, and explore their emotions. Allow me to help your teen/ young adult develop healthy coping mechanisms, build confidence, and reduce feelings of isolation, leading to improved communication, self-esteem, and overall mental well-being. We work though many issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and social anxiety.

Hosted by Martha Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, Coach
Group meets in Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
This group groups offer a supportive and safe environment for teens /young adults to connect with peers, practice social skills, and explore their emotions. Allow me to help your teen/ young adult develop healthy coping mechanisms, build confidence, and reduce feelings of isolation, leading to improved communication, self-esteem, and overall mental well-being. We work though many issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and social anxiety.
DBT multi-family group where an adolescent attends group with a parent each week in order to learn skills related to mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance.

DBT multi-family group where an adolescent attends group with a parent each week in order to learn skills related to mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance.
Topics include: Healthy relationships, self-image, decision-making, family issues, stress/anger management, social media, coping skills.

Hosted by Jacqueline Giordano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Group meets in Metuchen, NJ 08840
Topics include: Healthy relationships, self-image, decision-making, family issues, stress/anger management, social media, coping skills.
In-Person Therapy Group designed to support teen girls in navigating the challenges of growing up, managing stress, and building self-confidence. What to Expect: 1) Guided discussions with like-minded peers on relatable topics, 2) Learn tools and strategies for dealing with stress, anxiety, etc., 3) A supportive, non-judgmental environment, 4) Mediated by a licensed professional therapist who cares. Limited spots available! Register today at: www.BeautifulGrowthNJ.com/contact or Call/Text 862-414-0675 to learn more.

I work with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress related to school, relationships, and family.
In-Person Therapy Group designed to support teen girls in navigating the challenges of growing up, managing stress, and building self-confidence. What to Expect: 1) Guided discussions with like-minded peers on relatable topics, 2) Learn tools and strategies for dealing with stress, anxiety, etc., 3) A supportive, non-judgmental environment, 4) Mediated by a licensed professional therapist who cares. Limited spots available! Register today at: www.BeautifulGrowthNJ.com/contact or Call/Text 862-414-0675 to learn more.
In this group you will learn practical strategies to manage life's challenges. You will meet other young people and have the opportunity to connect with your peers who are going through similar issues. You can be actively participating or just listening and reflecting. This is a no judgement group! Come as you are and see if you like it.

Hosted by Katalin Vinczi-Sierra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, ICAP
Group meets in Allendale, NJ 07401
In this group you will learn practical strategies to manage life's challenges. You will meet other young people and have the opportunity to connect with your peers who are going through similar issues. You can be actively participating or just listening and reflecting. This is a no judgement group! Come as you are and see if you like it.
Middle School can be a challenging time. Group members are grouped based upon common goals and interests. Members build relationships with one another and work on skills such as interpersonal, mindfulness, conflict resolution and coping. The groups run weekly over the course of a traditional school year and the members learn to support and give feedback to one another in a thoughtful and caring manner.

Hosted by Scherzer Clinical & Behavioral Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Short Hills, NJ 07078
Middle School can be a challenging time. Group members are grouped based upon common goals and interests. Members build relationships with one another and work on skills such as interpersonal, mindfulness, conflict resolution and coping. The groups run weekly over the course of a traditional school year and the members learn to support and give feedback to one another in a thoughtful and caring manner.
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Teen Support Groups
Therapy support groups for teens in Jersey City, NJ provide support during the transitional period where teens can bring up issues of independence and self-identity in a supportive environment.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.


