Support Groups in Paramus, NJ

Adult Grief Group: Loss of a Loved One
The bereavement group is comprised of a small number of people grieving the death of a loved one facilitated by licensed clinicians. These individuals share experiences, and the group is designed to manage the emotional and physiological stress associated with ...
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Hosted by Anna Ogle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
The bereavement group is comprised of a small number of people grieving the death of a loved one facilitated by licensed clinicians. These individuals share experiences, and the group is designed to manage the emotional and physiological stress associated with ...
(973) 221-8728 View (973) 221-8728
Parenting children with special needs
Hosted by Rachel L Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 800-6651 View (201) 800-6651
Healing from complex illness
It is known that the interplay between infections, toxicity and inflammation can lead to neurological and psychiatric manifestations. This group explores effective ways of coping with chronic illnesses that play such a role (Lyme disease, environmental /mold illness, etc). Enhancing ...
Photo of Tracy Hans, Licensed Professional Counselor in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Tracy Hans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
It is known that the interplay between infections, toxicity and inflammation can lead to neurological and psychiatric manifestations. This group explores effective ways of coping with chronic illnesses that play such a role (Lyme disease, environmental /mold illness, etc). Enhancing ...
(551) 497-4982 View (551) 497-4982
Womens Sexual Violence Support Group
Isolation and disconnection are at the core of a survivor's experience of sexual violence. Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can help an individual build relationships and trust. The group experience has been found to be a powerful ...
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Hosted by Sara Betancourt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Isolation and disconnection are at the core of a survivor's experience of sexual violence. Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can help an individual build relationships and trust. The group experience has been found to be a powerful ...
(973) 798-9577 View (973) 798-9577
Mens Sexual Violence Support Group
Men's Support Group for survivors of sexual violence This weekly 10 - session group will be a forum for male survivors of Sexual Violence to discuss such topics such as trauma, emotions & self esteem, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships and ...
Photo of Keith Raymond, Counselor in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Keith Raymond
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Men's Support Group for survivors of sexual violence This weekly 10 - session group will be a forum for male survivors of Sexual Violence to discuss such topics such as trauma, emotions & self esteem, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships and ...
(201) 949-3299 View (201) 949-3299
Women's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
Photo of Gavin Warren, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Gavin Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
(973) 846-1959 View (973) 846-1959
Women's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Isolation and disconnection are at the core of a survivor's experience of sexual violence. Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can help an individual build relationships and trust. The group experience has been found to be a powerful ...
Photo of Chanel Medina, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Chanel Medina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Isolation and disconnection are at the core of a survivor's experience of sexual violence. Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can help an individual build relationships and trust. The group experience has been found to be a powerful ...
(973) 791-8362 View (973) 791-8362
Women's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
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Hosted by Nancy Pandiscia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
(201) 509-4837 View (201) 509-4837
Women's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Isolation and disconnection are at the core of a survivor's experience of sexual violence. Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can help an individual build relationships and trust. The group experience has been found to be a powerful ...
Photo of Danielle Carr, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Danielle Carr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Isolation and disconnection are at the core of a survivor's experience of sexual violence. Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can help an individual build relationships and trust. The group experience has been found to be a powerful ...
(973) 281-4779 View (973) 281-4779
Group
Groups combine the depth and attention of personal sessions with the power and benefits of the collective experience. Groups, typically 2 hours once a week for a six-week course, are an integrative experience of the healing and transformative process that ...
Photo of Lara Maurino Donahue, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Lara Maurino Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Groups combine the depth and attention of personal sessions with the power and benefits of the collective experience. Groups, typically 2 hours once a week for a six-week course, are an integrative experience of the healing and transformative process that ...
(917) 746-7686 View (917) 746-7686
Women's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
Photo of Anna Tseytlina, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Anna Tseytlina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
(973) 339-0860 View (973) 339-0860
Sing Your Song
"Sing Your Song" is a workshop designed for the singer within all of us. Participate in a powerful therapeutic group process, with the added benefit of music therapy. Music and Therapy combined for connection, catharsis, and healing.
Photo of Brittany Bur, Licensed Professional Counselor in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Brittany Bur
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
"Sing Your Song" is a workshop designed for the singer within all of us. Participate in a powerful therapeutic group process, with the added benefit of music therapy. Music and Therapy combined for connection, catharsis, and healing.
(973) 828-8069 View (973) 828-8069
Mens Sexual Violence Survivor Support Group
Men's Support Group for survivors of sexual violence This weekly 10 - session group will be a forum for male survivors of Sexual Violence to discuss such topics such as trauma, emotions & self esteem, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships and ...
Photo of Andrew Lerman, Counselor in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Andrew Lerman
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Men's Support Group for survivors of sexual violence This weekly 10 - session group will be a forum for male survivors of Sexual Violence to discuss such topics such as trauma, emotions & self esteem, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships and ...
(973) 381-2481 View (973) 381-2481
parenting
Photo of Judy H. Gurfein, Psychologist in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Judy H. Gurfein
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, APRN, BC
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 254-0758 View (201) 254-0758
Women's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
Photo of Courtney Angeles, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Courtney Angeles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with women who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
(201) 932-2458 View (201) 932-2458
Mens Sexual Abuse Support Group
Men's Support Group for survivors of sexual violence This weekly 10 - session group will be a forum for male survivors of Sexual Violence to discuss such topics such as trauma, emotions & self esteem, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships and ...
Photo of Diante Jordan, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Diante Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MEd, LAMFT
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Men's Support Group for survivors of sexual violence This weekly 10 - session group will be a forum for male survivors of Sexual Violence to discuss such topics such as trauma, emotions & self esteem, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships and ...
(973) 620-7073 View (973) 620-7073
Sing Your Song
Sing Your Song is a group that will process issues together as well as each individual learning a song that is close to their heart. This is done in conjunction with another therapist; one leads the entire group, while I ...
Photo of Cynthia Rowberg, Counselor in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Cynthia Rowberg
Counselor, MEd, LPC, SAC, NCC, MM
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Sing Your Song is a group that will process issues together as well as each individual learning a song that is close to their heart. This is done in conjunction with another therapist; one leads the entire group, while I ...
(201) 778-6503 View (201) 778-6503
ADD From the Inside, Disorder as a Different Order
"Many know what ADD looks like, but not what it feels like. I present a unique opportunity to explore the nature of ADD firsthand. You are invited to partake in activities that simulate ADD experiences. An insider's view helps to ...
Photo of Tracy Hans, Licensed Professional Counselor in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Tracy Hans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
"Many know what ADD looks like, but not what it feels like. I present a unique opportunity to explore the nature of ADD firsthand. You are invited to partake in activities that simulate ADD experiences. An insider's view helps to ...
(551) 497-4982 View (551) 497-4982
Men's Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with men who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
Photo of Sara Betancourt, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in Paramus, NJ
Hosted by Sara Betancourt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
The group experience has been found to be a powerful healing tool, Our support group is an opportunity to share your story in a safe and confidential place with men who will believe you and who can relate. Each group ...
(973) 798-9577 View (973) 798-9577
Stress Management Clinic
Dr. Imran Rasid is a board-certified therapist and founder of Stress Reduction Clinic in New Jersey, USA. He has an experience of 20 years not only as a certified counselor but also as a therapist. He is a specialist in ...
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Hosted by Dr. Imran Rasid-Depression and Anxiety Therapist
NLP , MD, PhD, AW, CHT
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Dr. Imran Rasid is a board-certified therapist and founder of Stress Reduction Clinic in New Jersey, USA. He has an experience of 20 years not only as a certified counselor but also as a therapist. He is a specialist in ...
(201) 500-3184 View (201) 500-3184

What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Paramus Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in Paramus is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in Paramus are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.

Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Paramus allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.

As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.

Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.

Group therapy and support groups in Paramus can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.