Support Groups in Mountainside, NJ
Calling all Young Adults- Hope Stream Family Therapy is rolling out a new 8-week program that is tailored for Young Adults, ages 18-28 years old. This group will focus on: Communication Skills; Leadership ; Social Skills ; Real-World Problem-Solving Skills ; How to navigate relationships ; SO MUCH MORE!!!!! For more information please email: Office@hopestreamlmft.com #hopestreamlmft #youngadultministry #youngadult #YoungAdultGroup #youngadulttherapy #Therapy #therapynj #nj

Hosted by Tabrina Hargrove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
Calling all Young Adults- Hope Stream Family Therapy is rolling out a new 8-week program that is tailored for Young Adults, ages 18-28 years old. This group will focus on: Communication Skills; Leadership ; Social Skills ; Real-World Problem-Solving Skills ; How to navigate relationships ; SO MUCH MORE!!!!! For more information please email: Office@hopestreamlmft.com #hopestreamlmft #youngadultministry #youngadult #YoungAdultGroup #youngadulttherapy #Therapy #therapynj #nj
The high school years can be the most challenging to families. I use compelling Teen-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Young clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, parents are given a comprehensive behavior plan to use between sessions. I am always available at no charge for consultation by phone and/or email. We also have groups for younger children who have academic and behavioral issues.

The high school years can be the most challenging to families. I use compelling Teen-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Young clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, parents are given a comprehensive behavior plan to use between sessions. I am always available at no charge for consultation by phone and/or email. We also have groups for younger children who have academic and behavioral issues.
Exciting Child-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Young clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, parents are given a comprehensive behavioral plan that is easy to use between sessions. I am always available for phone and/or email consultation as well for questions or crises. Insurance accepted. Research tells us that early intervention improves outcomes.

Exciting Child-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Young clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, parents are given a comprehensive behavioral plan that is easy to use between sessions. I am always available for phone and/or email consultation as well for questions or crises. Insurance accepted. Research tells us that early intervention improves outcomes.
New Group Alert -Hope Stream Family Therapy is proud to announce our new women's group: Empower HER! Empower HER will focus on helping connect with other women, learning ways to increase self-esteem, stress management and so much more! For more information or questions, please reach out via email: Office@Hopestreamlmft.com #HopeStreamLMFT #Therapy #women #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowement #njtherapist#njtherapy#nj

Hosted by Tabrina Hargrove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
New Group Alert -Hope Stream Family Therapy is proud to announce our new women's group: Empower HER! Empower HER will focus on helping connect with other women, learning ways to increase self-esteem, stress management and so much more! For more information or questions, please reach out via email: Office@Hopestreamlmft.com #HopeStreamLMFT #Therapy #women #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowement #njtherapist#njtherapy#nj
The Middle School Years are when academic and social problems usually become most noticeable. I use innovative Child-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, parents are given a comprehensive behavior plan to use between sessions. I am always available at no charge for consultation by phone and/or email. Insurance accepted.

The Middle School Years are when academic and social problems usually become most noticeable. I use innovative Child-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, parents are given a comprehensive behavior plan to use between sessions. I am always available at no charge for consultation by phone and/or email. Insurance accepted.
Relationships are an important part of our lives, but they can also pose some challenges and conflicts. Could your relationship use some fine tuning? Our team of qualified & caring therapists specialize in couples therapy and are offering a special package of 3 sessions for $60 per session / $160 if you pay for all 3 sessions. Topics include: 1. Communication- express yourself in a constructive way. 2. Problem Solving- manage conflicts. 3. Staying Connected - keep the spark alive. Sessions can be virtually or in-person for 55 minutes per session. Contact us at 908-821-6231 or at Office@HopeStreamLMFT.com

Hosted by Tabrina Hargrove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
Relationships are an important part of our lives, but they can also pose some challenges and conflicts. Could your relationship use some fine tuning? Our team of qualified & caring therapists specialize in couples therapy and are offering a special package of 3 sessions for $60 per session / $160 if you pay for all 3 sessions. Topics include: 1. Communication- express yourself in a constructive way. 2. Problem Solving- manage conflicts. 3. Staying Connected - keep the spark alive. Sessions can be virtually or in-person for 55 minutes per session. Contact us at 908-821-6231 or at Office@HopeStreamLMFT.com
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Teen Anxiety Group

Teen Anxiety Group
Parents meet weekly to get support and learn tools to help them with their challenges.

Parents meet weekly to get support and learn tools to help them with their challenges.
Bereavement Group for Adults to learn and discuss the grief process and effective coping skills. Group is 8 weeks held on Thursdays 7:15pm to 8:15pm

Bereavement Group for Adults to learn and discuss the grief process and effective coping skills. Group is 8 weeks held on Thursdays 7:15pm to 8:15pm
Educational group. Answer the question: Do I have a problem with substances? Did I get a DWI?

Hosted by J Victoria Laszlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Educational group. Answer the question: Do I have a problem with substances? Did I get a DWI?
We are offering a virtual support/peer group for Mental Health Professionals of Color beginning Thursday, March 4, 11, 18 & 25th facilitated by 2 Clinicians of Color. We will be discussing topics in relation to discrimination, race, culture, processing 2020 and much more. Open to all mental health professions, including LSWs, LCSWs, LPCs, Psychologists, LMFTs, interns etc. Each session is $30 or $100 for all 4 sessions. Please contact us if you have any questions and/or to register at melissabadadeverslcsw@gmail.com.

Hosted by Melissa Bada-Devers, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
We are offering a virtual support/peer group for Mental Health Professionals of Color beginning Thursday, March 4, 11, 18 & 25th facilitated by 2 Clinicians of Color. We will be discussing topics in relation to discrimination, race, culture, processing 2020 and much more. Open to all mental health professions, including LSWs, LCSWs, LPCs, Psychologists, LMFTs, interns etc. Each session is $30 or $100 for all 4 sessions. Please contact us if you have any questions and/or to register at melissabadadeverslcsw@gmail.com.
For many people, money can be a confusing and overwhelming part of their life. Whether you have a lot of it, or not much at all. Issues such as; overspending, debt, feelings of entitlement, feelings of scarcity, hoarding, the inability to receive money you deserve or just inadequate financial planning are often tied to much deeper emotional issues. Unhealthy money beliefs learned early in life can now be changed ! Meeting as a group, date to be detmined. Individual sessions available at this time, please call for consult 201-572-9519.

Hosted by Michele Vallone, LCSW, Coach, EFT Practitioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
For many people, money can be a confusing and overwhelming part of their life. Whether you have a lot of it, or not much at all. Issues such as; overspending, debt, feelings of entitlement, feelings of scarcity, hoarding, the inability to receive money you deserve or just inadequate financial planning are often tied to much deeper emotional issues. Unhealthy money beliefs learned early in life can now be changed ! Meeting as a group, date to be detmined. Individual sessions available at this time, please call for consult 201-572-9519.
One of our other four locations

Hosted by It Takes A Family
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MDAPN, LCSW, LPC
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
One of our other four locations
Winter can deepen feelings of sadness and isolation, but you don't have to face it alone. This group will offer tools, strategies, and a supportive community to help manage depression and find moments of light even in the darkest months. We accept most major insurance policies. Self-pay rate is only $20 each session.

Hosted by Joy Mental Fitness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
Winter can deepen feelings of sadness and isolation, but you don't have to face it alone. This group will offer tools, strategies, and a supportive community to help manage depression and find moments of light even in the darkest months. We accept most major insurance policies. Self-pay rate is only $20 each session.
Are you a woman and a child of immigrant parents? Have you ever felt like you've had to oscillate/balance between two worlds? Then this is the place for you! Join us in discussing the nuances of being the female child of immigrant parents. Share how your challenges and/or advantages of this duality have helped/hindered you in any way. Explore how your experiences have shaped you into the person you are today in a group of like minded women.

Are you a woman and a child of immigrant parents? Have you ever felt like you've had to oscillate/balance between two worlds? Then this is the place for you! Join us in discussing the nuances of being the female child of immigrant parents. Share how your challenges and/or advantages of this duality have helped/hindered you in any way. Explore how your experiences have shaped you into the person you are today in a group of like minded women.
Accepting clients for wait list for group sessions dealing with anxiety, building resilience and coping strategies, individual treatment sessions available.

Accepting clients for wait list for group sessions dealing with anxiety, building resilience and coping strategies, individual treatment sessions available.
Step by Step is a group for women struggling with the complexities of being a stepmom. Together, we will learn how to navigate the many unique challenges women in blended relationships with stepchildren face. We will tackle numerous topics including: coping with feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty on how to navigate new relationships with stepchildren, managing potential conflicts with your partner around ex's and parenting issues, and managing blended family issues.

Hosted by Crossroads Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Group meets in Little Silver, NJ 07739
Step by Step is a group for women struggling with the complexities of being a stepmom. Together, we will learn how to navigate the many unique challenges women in blended relationships with stepchildren face. We will tackle numerous topics including: coping with feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty on how to navigate new relationships with stepchildren, managing potential conflicts with your partner around ex's and parenting issues, and managing blended family issues.
This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to share ideas, information and support.

This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to share ideas, information and support.
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.
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!
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Mountainside?
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.