Support Groups in Montclair, NJ
Considering specific health concerns, daily real-life responsibilities, stress levels and work/family dynamics, the group learns and supports how well you're able to create and integrate new, healthier habits. Creating positive healthy lifestyle changes while taking your individual physical, emotional and lifestyle factors into account and fitting with the way you live - is the ultimately goal. Recognizing the inseparable connection between the mind and body, I regularly incorporate mindfulness practice into our work.

Hosted by Elena Alonso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Considering specific health concerns, daily real-life responsibilities, stress levels and work/family dynamics, the group learns and supports how well you're able to create and integrate new, healthier habits. Creating positive healthy lifestyle changes while taking your individual physical, emotional and lifestyle factors into account and fitting with the way you live - is the ultimately goal. Recognizing the inseparable connection between the mind and body, I regularly incorporate mindfulness practice into our work.
***WORKSHOP TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED***
Divorce is a confusing, challenging and devastating life experience on every level. "Second Saturday" is a two-hour workshop designed to help individuals understand their current situation and explore options for saving time, money and grief as they consider the divorce process. This workshop consists of segments taught by different professionals: a family law attorney, a certified divorce financial planner, and a licensed psychologist. These segments are designed to support/educate individuals as they explore important legal, financial, and emotional issues that emerge during divorce. To register, please contact: Faith Dunkel, Psy.D.

***WORKSHOP TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED***
Divorce is a confusing, challenging and devastating life experience on every level. "Second Saturday" is a two-hour workshop designed to help individuals understand their current situation and explore options for saving time, money and grief as they consider the divorce process. This workshop consists of segments taught by different professionals: a family law attorney, a certified divorce financial planner, and a licensed psychologist. These segments are designed to support/educate individuals as they explore important legal, financial, and emotional issues that emerge during divorce. To register, please contact: Faith Dunkel, Psy.D.
The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at multiple locations in New Jersey. ITI-NJ serves adults, children and adolescents, and families. We offer individual psychotherapy, family therapy, marriage and couples counseling, parent counseling, and play therapy.

The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at multiple locations in New Jersey. ITI-NJ serves adults, children and adolescents, and families. We offer individual psychotherapy, family therapy, marriage and couples counseling, parent counseling, and play therapy.
Learn to control stress by using mindfulness techniques. Can often lead to reduction for the need for medication.

Learn to control stress by using mindfulness techniques. Can often lead to reduction for the need for medication.
**This group is currently on hiatus due to COVID-19. Please contact me if you would like to be informed when it resumes meeting*** This weekly psychotherapy group is focused on healing and changing codependent patterns of interaction. Learning to establish boundaries is essential to the process. Healthy boundaries can improve the quality and functioning of relationships. The group will be especially helpful for people in relationships with addicts and people raised in families affected by addiction, where codependency is common.

**This group is currently on hiatus due to COVID-19. Please contact me if you would like to be informed when it resumes meeting*** This weekly psychotherapy group is focused on healing and changing codependent patterns of interaction. Learning to establish boundaries is essential to the process. Healthy boundaries can improve the quality and functioning of relationships. The group will be especially helpful for people in relationships with addicts and people raised in families affected by addiction, where codependency is common.
I lead a therapy group exclusively for mental health professionals, aka therapists. Join a confidential support group of insightful and emotionally aware professionals. Group meets weekly on Monday afternoon. Contact Karen Greenberg LCSW for more information.

Hosted by Karen Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Couples, Therapy
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07043
I lead a therapy group exclusively for mental health professionals, aka therapists. Join a confidential support group of insightful and emotionally aware professionals. Group meets weekly on Monday afternoon. Contact Karen Greenberg LCSW for more information.
This in person, 6-week group for adults, will explore grief after loss through group discussion, reflection, and creative expression. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss or has an anticipated loss, a support group may be helpful. Beyond Words welcomes shared compassion and creative expression, while honoring each person's unique journey with their grief. This group will resume and meet for 6-weeks beginning Nov 7th to Dec. 19th. Please contact Jessica directly to learn more and to register. Note that the group will not be meeting on Thanksgiving Day.

Hosted by Jessica E. Heller
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
This in person, 6-week group for adults, will explore grief after loss through group discussion, reflection, and creative expression. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss or has an anticipated loss, a support group may be helpful. Beyond Words welcomes shared compassion and creative expression, while honoring each person's unique journey with their grief. This group will resume and meet for 6-weeks beginning Nov 7th to Dec. 19th. Please contact Jessica directly to learn more and to register. Note that the group will not be meeting on Thanksgiving Day.
Group therapy for people struggling with problems of living A group for people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns, have difficulty coping with everyday life, or suffer from social isolation. Through shared experience, the members move toward a balanced and satisfying life. Whatever the issue, the group setting can nurture growth.

Group therapy for people struggling with problems of living A group for people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns, have difficulty coping with everyday life, or suffer from social isolation. Through shared experience, the members move toward a balanced and satisfying life. Whatever the issue, the group setting can nurture growth.
This nonclinical group will meet over 6 weeks on Saturdays 11am-12:30pm -- Summer 2025. Taking time out for restorative creative practices helps us maintain balance & show up as our best selves. This group is for millennial women who are navigating work-life balance, relationships, caregiving, burnout, etc. & would benefit from a restorative space to connect to self & others. Together, we'll use creative self-expression & mindfulness tools to reset, release, and recharge. No previous art experience required. Please reach out with questions!

Hosted by Jackie Tassiello
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS, LPAT
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
This nonclinical group will meet over 6 weeks on Saturdays 11am-12:30pm -- Summer 2025. Taking time out for restorative creative practices helps us maintain balance & show up as our best selves. This group is for millennial women who are navigating work-life balance, relationships, caregiving, burnout, etc. & would benefit from a restorative space to connect to self & others. Together, we'll use creative self-expression & mindfulness tools to reset, release, and recharge. No previous art experience required. Please reach out with questions!
Relief Right at Your Fingertips! If you've got stress, you won't want to miss this powerful workshop! In one 3 hour class, you will learn a stress relief tool that you can use yourself, anytime and anyplace, to keep stress from "stressing you out." Workshop participants consistently say this class is "exciting, amazing and a must see!" Try it yourself. I would love to meet you and share this valuable self help tool!

Relief Right at Your Fingertips! If you've got stress, you won't want to miss this powerful workshop! In one 3 hour class, you will learn a stress relief tool that you can use yourself, anytime and anyplace, to keep stress from "stressing you out." Workshop participants consistently say this class is "exciting, amazing and a must see!" Try it yourself. I would love to meet you and share this valuable self help tool!
Please be in touch if you are interested in a supportive group or workshop where individuals can develop autobiographical therapeutic performances. Personal therapeutic performances can be a wonderful way to be heard, witnessed, and to transform aspects of our lives. No performance experience is necessary. This work is great for creative types, performers, writers, and really anyone who wants to delve into a process which allows for a fuller and healthier way to view events and obstacles in their lives, leading to more empowerment. Schedule will depend on clients' availability.

Hosted by Nadine Bernard Drama Theraplst Expresslve Arts
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07043
Please be in touch if you are interested in a supportive group or workshop where individuals can develop autobiographical therapeutic performances. Personal therapeutic performances can be a wonderful way to be heard, witnessed, and to transform aspects of our lives. No performance experience is necessary. This work is great for creative types, performers, writers, and really anyone who wants to delve into a process which allows for a fuller and healthier way to view events and obstacles in their lives, leading to more empowerment. Schedule will depend on clients' availability.
Parenting and relational skills

Hosted by Kenneth Silvestri
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, CCH
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Parenting and relational skills
Multiple age groupings available, as well as a specialty group for LGBTQIA+ teens.

Hosted by Jacques F Maitre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Multiple age groupings available, as well as a specialty group for LGBTQIA+ teens.
Topics Include: Planning, Organization, Task Initiation, Working-Memory, Mental Flexibility, and Attention. Groups are

Topics Include: Planning, Organization, Task Initiation, Working-Memory, Mental Flexibility, and Attention. Groups are
Release old patterns of anxiety, fear and limiting beliefs using this deceptively simple, yet powerful technique. Tapping/emotional freedom technique (EFT) is called “acupuncture for the emotions” (no needles!) and works on the body’s meridians/energy pathways to provide relief.

Release old patterns of anxiety, fear and limiting beliefs using this deceptively simple, yet powerful technique. Tapping/emotional freedom technique (EFT) is called “acupuncture for the emotions” (no needles!) and works on the body’s meridians/energy pathways to provide relief.
This is a long-term, co-ed interpersonal process group for young adults, ages 18-24. The areas of focus are on building assertiveness, strengthening self-esteem and confidence, boundary-setting, developing deeper connections with others, and working through social anxiety and inhibition. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to contact me to start your pre-screening. During the pre-screening, we collaboratively determine whether the group would assist you in meeting the goals that you have for developing more fullfilling and healthy relationships. I am also available to answer any questions you may have about group!

Hosted by Dr. Christopher Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
This is a long-term, co-ed interpersonal process group for young adults, ages 18-24. The areas of focus are on building assertiveness, strengthening self-esteem and confidence, boundary-setting, developing deeper connections with others, and working through social anxiety and inhibition. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to contact me to start your pre-screening. During the pre-screening, we collaboratively determine whether the group would assist you in meeting the goals that you have for developing more fullfilling and healthy relationships. I am also available to answer any questions you may have about group!
When it comes to losing weight, many research studies have shown that Counseling + Hypnosis = Success. Each session will include a different hypnosis journey, counseling, advice on diet and exercise, plus tips for success. Hypnosis is very relaxing and helps change your thinking about food and your habits around eating. Group members can share their experiences and feel supported. You will feel a sense of yourself as a success, and feel motivated from within to eat more healthy foods, drink water, and exercise in a way that is right for your body.
RSVP REQUIRED. (New Dates/Time TBA)

Hosted by Leslie Karen Lobell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
When it comes to losing weight, many research studies have shown that Counseling + Hypnosis = Success. Each session will include a different hypnosis journey, counseling, advice on diet and exercise, plus tips for success. Hypnosis is very relaxing and helps change your thinking about food and your habits around eating. Group members can share their experiences and feel supported. You will feel a sense of yourself as a success, and feel motivated from within to eat more healthy foods, drink water, and exercise in a way that is right for your body.
RSVP REQUIRED. (New Dates/Time TBA)
Couples Intensives are a deep dive into your relationship, helping you break out of stuck patterns and reconnect faster. Whether you're struggling with communication, healing from betrayal, or just feeling distant, an intensive gives you the time and space to work through it—without waiting months for progress. In a private, supportive setting, we’ll get to the heart of what’s keeping you apart and help you rebuild trust and closeness. If you’re ready for real change, Stevette Heyliger, LPC can help. Reach out to learn more!

Hosted by Stevette Heyliger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Couples Intensives are a deep dive into your relationship, helping you break out of stuck patterns and reconnect faster. Whether you're struggling with communication, healing from betrayal, or just feeling distant, an intensive gives you the time and space to work through it—without waiting months for progress. In a private, supportive setting, we’ll get to the heart of what’s keeping you apart and help you rebuild trust and closeness. If you’re ready for real change, Stevette Heyliger, LPC can help. Reach out to learn more!
For many years, neurodivergent people have lacked a supportive, nurturing, and safe space to exist. This group is meant for neurodivergent people to help one another by providing support, creating activities, and clearly communicating feelings and needs.

Hosted by Peter Keenan Linden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
For many years, neurodivergent people have lacked a supportive, nurturing, and safe space to exist. This group is meant for neurodivergent people to help one another by providing support, creating activities, and clearly communicating feelings and needs.
Start your week off with consciousness and awareness by joining me in a mindful meditation on Mondays at 10am at 96 Park Street in Montclair. We will spend the first half of our time together practicing a meditation on a specific theme. The second half will be an opportunity to process the meditation, connect with others and learn ways to invite a regular meditation and mindfulness practice into your daily life. Learn how a regular meditation practice can lead to better physical and mental health and the amazing ways it can change your brain, your relationships and ultimately your life. Cost is $20/session.

Start your week off with consciousness and awareness by joining me in a mindful meditation on Mondays at 10am at 96 Park Street in Montclair. We will spend the first half of our time together practicing a meditation on a specific theme. The second half will be an opportunity to process the meditation, connect with others and learn ways to invite a regular meditation and mindfulness practice into your daily life. Learn how a regular meditation practice can lead to better physical and mental health and the amazing ways it can change your brain, your relationships and ultimately your life. Cost is $20/session.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Montclair?
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.