Finding the Right Relationship
The group focus is establishing good relationships with partners, friends, and family. The group is co-ed and very supportive.
Hosted by Marge Blaine
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11218
The group focus is establishing good relationships with partners, friends, and family. The group is co-ed and very supportive.
Road to Parenthood: A Group for Same Sex Couples
This group was created to help same sex couples navigate the road to parenthood. Determining the best for plan for your unique circumstances while processing the complex emotional, physical and financial considerations can be daunting. This group will provide a ...
Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Eckhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Northport, NY 11731
This group was created to help same sex couples navigate the road to parenthood. Determining the best for plan for your unique circumstances while processing the complex emotional, physical and financial considerations can be daunting. This group will provide a ...
Online couples therapy
An online group designed to help couples re connect emotional and support one another addressing inner truth.
Hosted by Joseph P. Carlino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Geneva, NY 14456
An online group designed to help couples re connect emotional and support one another addressing inner truth.
Gay Men's Therapy Group
As gay men, we can face unique challenges when it comes to intimacy, sex, emotional connection, friendships, community, and family. These challenges can lead to a variety of ongoing struggles: lacking confidence, feeling lonely and isolated, seeking validation through sex ...
As gay men, we can face unique challenges when it comes to intimacy, sex, emotional connection, friendships, community, and family. These challenges can lead to a variety of ongoing struggles: lacking confidence, feeling lonely and isolated, seeking validation through sex ...
Choosing Fulfillment
Through a process of both paired exercises and group discussion, patients are able to spotlight patterns and attitudes within them that are holding them back from relationship fulfillment. 10 weeks.
Hosted by Daniel John Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11217
Through a process of both paired exercises and group discussion, patients are able to spotlight patterns and attitudes within them that are holding them back from relationship fulfillment. 10 weeks.
Wonderful Women
This group meets once a month and it is for women who seek to become empowered by finding the wonder within themselves as they discover the wonderful beings that they are
Hosted by Dr. Regina Louise Cofrin. Gestalt & Hypnotherapy
Counselor, PhD, EdD, LMHC, PROF, HYPNOTH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roslyn, NY 11576
This group meets once a month and it is for women who seek to become empowered by finding the wonder within themselves as they discover the wonderful beings that they are
Mother and Daughter Group
Hosted by Patti Kaleck German
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
Alternatives Counseling
Alternatives is proud to be a leading practice in the field of mental health since 1998. Trained in Positive Psychology, Imago Relationship Therapy & EMDR, our therapists work with performers, entrepreneurs, and professionals to close the gap between where they ...
Hosted by Stephanie M Sterling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Alternatives is proud to be a leading practice in the field of mental health since 1998. Trained in Positive Psychology, Imago Relationship Therapy & EMDR, our therapists work with performers, entrepreneurs, and professionals to close the gap between where they ...
Adolescent Art Therapy Stress Management Group
Managing stress and anxiety can be very difficult for adolescents. Especially in a post pandemic era. Adjusting to he social situations and changes is not easy. Learning how to manage your feelings and not feel overwhelmed can be difficult. This ...
Hosted by Bettina Yanez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Melville, NY 11747
Managing stress and anxiety can be very difficult for adolescents. Especially in a post pandemic era. Adjusting to he social situations and changes is not easy. Learning how to manage your feelings and not feel overwhelmed can be difficult. This ...
Blossoming After Baby
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed after having a baby? You are not alone. One in four birthing people experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). This psychoeducational group will help you connect with other people experiencing ...
Hosted by Danielle Stoner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed after having a baby? You are not alone. One in four birthing people experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). This psychoeducational group will help you connect with other people experiencing ...
VTOP Group for Women
This group is for women who are experiencing emotional difficulies after terminating a pregnancy. Issues of grief,loss, and PTSD symptoms are taught and discussed. Other topics of importance to group members are covered as well. Group is educational, therapeutic, and ...
This group is for women who are experiencing emotional difficulies after terminating a pregnancy. Issues of grief,loss, and PTSD symptoms are taught and discussed. Other topics of importance to group members are covered as well. Group is educational, therapeutic, and ...
The Adolescent Parent Support Group
Support group for parents of adolescence. Explore topics such as improving communication with your child, empowering vs. enabling your child, limit setting, family roles, having a child in treatment, recognizing and dealing with signs and symptoms of alcohol and substance ...
Hosted by Nicole Ann Vivona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oceanside, NY 11572
Support group for parents of adolescence. Explore topics such as improving communication with your child, empowering vs. enabling your child, limit setting, family roles, having a child in treatment, recognizing and dealing with signs and symptoms of alcohol and substance ...
GOAL Group
GOAL group is consistent with the principles of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and is intended to assist individuals suffering with OCD toward leading freer, more fulfilling lives through: Setting personal goals for growth and recovery, removing shame and stigma associated ...
Hosted by New York Anxiety Treatment
PhD, LCSW, MHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
GOAL group is consistent with the principles of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and is intended to assist individuals suffering with OCD toward leading freer, more fulfilling lives through: Setting personal goals for growth and recovery, removing shame and stigma associated ...
Psychotherapy group for Creative People - Mondays
This is an ongoing psychotherapy which focuses on members' goals and removing the obstacles to obtaining them.
Hosted by Shari T Rosenblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
This is an ongoing psychotherapy which focuses on members' goals and removing the obstacles to obtaining them.
Clinical Supervision Group for LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC.
For those seeking supervision hours to complete required training for licensure, this is your group. We will cover clinical issues and effective interventions for children diagnosed with ASD, ADHD and other disorders.
Hosted by Dujardin Bonet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW, BTTI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bronx, NY 10462
For those seeking supervision hours to complete required training for licensure, this is your group. We will cover clinical issues and effective interventions for children diagnosed with ASD, ADHD and other disorders.
Women's Self-Compassion + Happiness Group (Online)
Are you a woman whose heart has been wounded after a lifetime of putting other people's needs & wants above your own? Do you find it hard to honor yourself & do what you really want? Have you been hurt ...
Hosted by Sheenie Ambardar MD, Concierge Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
Are you a woman whose heart has been wounded after a lifetime of putting other people's needs & wants above your own? Do you find it hard to honor yourself & do what you really want? Have you been hurt ...
Dr. Elyse Kupperman Chaifetz
Hosted by Ilana Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
Young Adult Support & Skills Group
This therapy group provides a space where you can talk about the feelings and challenges you’re experiencing on the threshold of adulthood, such as school and career issues, difficulties with family and peers, sexual identity issues, and so on.
Hosted by Emily Mortelliti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, NY 10950
This therapy group provides a space where you can talk about the feelings and challenges you’re experiencing on the threshold of adulthood, such as school and career issues, difficulties with family and peers, sexual identity issues, and so on.
DBT for Eating Disorders
This weekly, ongoing DBT Skills Group is designed to help women struggling with binge eating, compulsive eating and bulimia. All participants must also be in individual therapy.
Hosted by Emma Demar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10065
This weekly, ongoing DBT Skills Group is designed to help women struggling with binge eating, compulsive eating and bulimia. All participants must also be in individual therapy.
EMDR consultation
This is an EMDR consultation (supervision) group for beginning EMDR users and tentative users.
Hosted by Ellen Strahs Fader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10021
This is an EMDR consultation (supervision) group for beginning EMDR users and tentative users.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New York?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.