Support Groups in Livingston, NJ
Grief therapy is an opportunity to tell your story. This group is open to all individuals 18 and older who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This ten-week group will provide you with a chance to share your story, as well as engage in activities and learn skills that can help you engage with your grief in healthy ways. This group runs in ten week cycles- the next one beginning Tuesday, April 12. An initial screening is required to ensure the group is a good fit. For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Shrem at the Center's number listed above.

Hosted by Livingston Center for Enrichment, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, EdM
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
Grief therapy is an opportunity to tell your story. This group is open to all individuals 18 and older who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This ten-week group will provide you with a chance to share your story, as well as engage in activities and learn skills that can help you engage with your grief in healthy ways. This group runs in ten week cycles- the next one beginning Tuesday, April 12. An initial screening is required to ensure the group is a good fit. For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Shrem at the Center's number listed above.
Being in a therapy group as a therapist is an invaluable growth experience that is both personally and professionally enriching. This group focuses on developing emotional intimacy among members in the here-and-now. The group meets via Zoom and is open to therapists of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races and ethnicities in AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA, VT and WV. Contact me for a free brief Zoom! NOTE: This group is currently full; contact me if you'd like me to add you to the waitlist.

Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Lebolt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, CGP
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
Being in a therapy group as a therapist is an invaluable growth experience that is both personally and professionally enriching. This group focuses on developing emotional intimacy among members in the here-and-now. The group meets via Zoom and is open to therapists of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races and ethnicities in AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA, VT and WV. Contact me for a free brief Zoom! NOTE: This group is currently full; contact me if you'd like me to add you to the waitlist.
Learn new skills and techniques that have been shown to help children with ADHD and find support from fellow parents. During this 8 week group you will: learn about the different types of ADHD, learn behavioral parenting strategies that have been shown to help children diagnosed with ADHD, review strategies to improve your child’s behavior in public places, discuss ways to improve your child’s behavior in school, learn more about the medications that are used to treat ADHD.

Learn new skills and techniques that have been shown to help children with ADHD and find support from fellow parents. During this 8 week group you will: learn about the different types of ADHD, learn behavioral parenting strategies that have been shown to help children diagnosed with ADHD, review strategies to improve your child’s behavior in public places, discuss ways to improve your child’s behavior in school, learn more about the medications that are used to treat ADHD.
Research has confirmed my own clinical experience that Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is extremely effective in the treatment of Bulimia and Binge Eating problems. DBT is a treatment modality that teaches participants skills in the following areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation. A new skill is introduced each week of our DBT group so that pariticipants develop a vast toolbox of usable, concrete techniques to help them replace unhealthy and harmful behaviors with healthy ones. Participants learn to understand, manage and change their thoughts, emotions and behaviors, while simultaneously learning to accept their experiences and themselves.

Research has confirmed my own clinical experience that Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is extremely effective in the treatment of Bulimia and Binge Eating problems. DBT is a treatment modality that teaches participants skills in the following areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation. A new skill is introduced each week of our DBT group so that pariticipants develop a vast toolbox of usable, concrete techniques to help them replace unhealthy and harmful behaviors with healthy ones. Participants learn to understand, manage and change their thoughts, emotions and behaviors, while simultaneously learning to accept their experiences and themselves.
Teens girls age 14-18.

Hosted by Tessa A. Vining
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
Teens girls age 14-18.
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic treatment that emphasizes balance between acceptance and change. The core skills of DBT are zen mindfulness-based, teaching clients how to increase awareness by noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations and then strengthening attention back to the present moment. Over time, this helps clients cultivate the experience of living life from a place of “wise mind”, or centered intuition, instead of reacting to life through behavioral patterns, emotional impulses, and black and white thinking. DBT Partial Care Programs are 5 days a week, DBT IOP are 3 days a week.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic treatment that emphasizes balance between acceptance and change. The core skills of DBT are zen mindfulness-based, teaching clients how to increase awareness by noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations and then strengthening attention back to the present moment. Over time, this helps clients cultivate the experience of living life from a place of “wise mind”, or centered intuition, instead of reacting to life through behavioral patterns, emotional impulses, and black and white thinking. DBT Partial Care Programs are 5 days a week, DBT IOP are 3 days a week.
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic treatment that emphasizes balance between acceptance and change. The core skills of DBT are zen mindfulness-based, teaching clients how to increase awareness by noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations and then strengthening attention back to the present moment. Over time, this helps clients cultivate the experience of living life from a place of “wise mind”, or centered intuition, instead of reacting to life through behavioral patterns, emotional impulses, and black and white thinking.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic treatment that emphasizes balance between acceptance and change. The core skills of DBT are zen mindfulness-based, teaching clients how to increase awareness by noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations and then strengthening attention back to the present moment. Over time, this helps clients cultivate the experience of living life from a place of “wise mind”, or centered intuition, instead of reacting to life through behavioral patterns, emotional impulses, and black and white thinking.
This group is for men and women ages 35+ who want to learn how to express their feelings, resolve conflicts, and gain insight into themselves for the purpose of improving their relationships at home and at work. The focus is on getting support and lively interaction with the group therapist and others group participants.

This group is for men and women ages 35+ who want to learn how to express their feelings, resolve conflicts, and gain insight into themselves for the purpose of improving their relationships at home and at work. The focus is on getting support and lively interaction with the group therapist and others group participants.
These weekly supportive and interpersonal groups are offered for those who feel disconnected, avoidant, overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, and unfocused. Groups help create healthier relationships, build coping skills, recognize individual strengths and needs, and teach productive communication strategies. All groups are reimbursed by most NJ commercial plans.

These weekly supportive and interpersonal groups are offered for those who feel disconnected, avoidant, overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, and unfocused. Groups help create healthier relationships, build coping skills, recognize individual strengths and needs, and teach productive communication strategies. All groups are reimbursed by most NJ commercial plans.
Group therapy is an exciting growth experience in which we address issues in relationships with partners/singlehood, family, friends and colleagues while developing emotional intimacy among members in the here-and-now. The group meets via Zoom and is open to men of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races and ethnicities in AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA, VT and WV. The cost per session is $115. Contact me for a free brief Zoom!

Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Lebolt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, CGP
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
Group therapy is an exciting growth experience in which we address issues in relationships with partners/singlehood, family, friends and colleagues while developing emotional intimacy among members in the here-and-now. The group meets via Zoom and is open to men of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races and ethnicities in AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA, VT and WV. The cost per session is $115. Contact me for a free brief Zoom!
During this 2 day introduction to Motivational Interviewing you will have the opportunity to learn the following: The basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing (MI), The spirit of MI, The 4 processes of MI, Strategies to strengthen your patient’s own motivation for and commitment to change. You will also be offered an opportunity to practice MI strategies and techniques.

During this 2 day introduction to Motivational Interviewing you will have the opportunity to learn the following: The basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing (MI), The spirit of MI, The 4 processes of MI, Strategies to strengthen your patient’s own motivation for and commitment to change. You will also be offered an opportunity to practice MI strategies and techniques.
A group for adolescent girls. Topics include: developing healthy body image, goal setting, dealing with stress, how to have healthy relationships.

A group for adolescent girls. Topics include: developing healthy body image, goal setting, dealing with stress, how to have healthy relationships.
This group is designed to help boys develop their leadership skills while gaining self-confidence and not fall into the peer pressures of society.

Hosted by Family Healing Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
This group is designed to help boys develop their leadership skills while gaining self-confidence and not fall into the peer pressures of society.
6 week Program of 90 mins. Offering mindful relaxation for stress release. Group offers a toolkit of skills based learning & mindfulness practice to reduce stress, anxiety & promote relaxation. Sessions - sharing of experiences,discussion of key principles of mindfulness and group practice. Open to anyone looking for healthy ways to create more balance, harmony and presence. "Mindfulness is about being fully awake in our lives. It is about perceiving the exquisite vividness of each moment. We also gain immediate access to our own powerful inner resources for insight, transformation, and healing." Jon Kabat-Zinn Can be scheduled groups 6 or more. Email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com

Hosted by Bijay K. Minhas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, DBT, Coach, CCDP/AP
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
6 week Program of 90 mins. Offering mindful relaxation for stress release. Group offers a toolkit of skills based learning & mindfulness practice to reduce stress, anxiety & promote relaxation. Sessions - sharing of experiences,discussion of key principles of mindfulness and group practice. Open to anyone looking for healthy ways to create more balance, harmony and presence. "Mindfulness is about being fully awake in our lives. It is about perceiving the exquisite vividness of each moment. We also gain immediate access to our own powerful inner resources for insight, transformation, and healing." Jon Kabat-Zinn Can be scheduled groups 6 or more. Email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com
These weekly supportive and interpersonal groups are offered for those who feel disconnected, avoidant, overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, and unfocused. Groups help create healthier relationships, build coping skills, recognize individual strengths and needs, and teach productive communication strategies. All groups are reimbursed by most NJ commercial plans. Each group meets at different times (Saturday mornings, Wednesday evenings, Wednesday mornings, or Wednesday afternoons).

These weekly supportive and interpersonal groups are offered for those who feel disconnected, avoidant, overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, and unfocused. Groups help create healthier relationships, build coping skills, recognize individual strengths and needs, and teach productive communication strategies. All groups are reimbursed by most NJ commercial plans. Each group meets at different times (Saturday mornings, Wednesday evenings, Wednesday mornings, or Wednesday afternoons).
4hr Skills based virtual parenting workshop to help parents recognize the traps of unconscious parenting and the hidden price families can pay. The workshop defines Mindful Parenting and outlines the benefits of parenting in the present moment. It also provides parents with an opportunity to explore cultural and generational legacies and conditioning that can negatively impact our parenting-child relationships. The workshop presents current data on youth and mental illness alerting parents to key areas of concern. The goal of this workshop is to introduce parents to information, practical skills, tools and resources that are essential to effective parenting. Interest: Bijay email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com

Hosted by Bijay K. Minhas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, DBT, Coach, CCDP/AP
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
4hr Skills based virtual parenting workshop to help parents recognize the traps of unconscious parenting and the hidden price families can pay. The workshop defines Mindful Parenting and outlines the benefits of parenting in the present moment. It also provides parents with an opportunity to explore cultural and generational legacies and conditioning that can negatively impact our parenting-child relationships. The workshop presents current data on youth and mental illness alerting parents to key areas of concern. The goal of this workshop is to introduce parents to information, practical skills, tools and resources that are essential to effective parenting. Interest: Bijay email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com
This supportive and interpersonal group are offered for those who feel disconnected, avoidant, overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, and unfocused. Groups help create healthier relationships, build coping skills, recognize individual strengths and needs, and teach productive communication strategies. All groups are reimbursed by most NJ commercial plans. This groups meets on Saturdays at 10am.

This supportive and interpersonal group are offered for those who feel disconnected, avoidant, overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, and unfocused. Groups help create healthier relationships, build coping skills, recognize individual strengths and needs, and teach productive communication strategies. All groups are reimbursed by most NJ commercial plans. This groups meets on Saturdays at 10am.
Series of 10 trauma informed virtual group workshops each 90 mins. Designed for addressing Mental illness, Healing Trauma, Building Stability and Peer Support for Women. Each workshop offers psycho-education with essential skills and tools for empowerment. Topics include: How to create a Growth Mindset, The Power of My Story, Understanding Mental illness and Emotional Regulation, Effective Communication and Rapport Skill for Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution, From Selfless to Self-care Building Healthy Relationships and Boundaries, Psychological Flexibility, Mindfulness, Yoga,Breath, Heart Coherence for Mind Body Balance, Building Support , Resources and Being Resourceful. Open to max of 15 participant on zoom email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com

Hosted by Bijay K. Minhas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, DBT, Coach, CCDP/AP
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
Series of 10 trauma informed virtual group workshops each 90 mins. Designed for addressing Mental illness, Healing Trauma, Building Stability and Peer Support for Women. Each workshop offers psycho-education with essential skills and tools for empowerment. Topics include: How to create a Growth Mindset, The Power of My Story, Understanding Mental illness and Emotional Regulation, Effective Communication and Rapport Skill for Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution, From Selfless to Self-care Building Healthy Relationships and Boundaries, Psychological Flexibility, Mindfulness, Yoga,Breath, Heart Coherence for Mind Body Balance, Building Support , Resources and Being Resourceful. Open to max of 15 participant on zoom email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Livingston?
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.