Train Your Emotions
A unique 6 hour, psycho-educational program for adults. Become emotionally fit. Learn how to better understand and manage your emotional life, become a more effective communicator. Master active and reflective listening and assertiveness training. 100% of graduates recommend the class ...
Hosted by Shari Delisle
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamburg, NY 14075
A unique 6 hour, psycho-educational program for adults. Become emotionally fit. Learn how to better understand and manage your emotional life, become a more effective communicator. Master active and reflective listening and assertiveness training. 100% of graduates recommend the class ...
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
Hosted by Ronnie Sue Hochberg
Counselor, MS, CRC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
Managing Depression & Mental Illness
The group focuses on promoting emotional well-being, offering a space where members can express themselves freely and find understanding. Annie introduces various coping strategies tailored to mental health challenges, including mindfulness, peer support, and therapeutic discussions. The group aims to ...
The group focuses on promoting emotional well-being, offering a space where members can express themselves freely and find understanding. Annie introduces various coping strategies tailored to mental health challenges, including mindfulness, peer support, and therapeutic discussions. The group aims to ...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness
Stressed? AIM for total peace of mind. Are you interested in reducing your stress and developing more conscious living habits? Teresa Giammella-deBoer, LMFT, LMHC is collaborating with Dr. Richard Sears to offer Mindful Stress Reduction Groups (rooted in the principles ...
Hosted by Teresa Giammella-deBoer
Counselor, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Staten Island, NY 10301
Stressed? AIM for total peace of mind. Are you interested in reducing your stress and developing more conscious living habits? Teresa Giammella-deBoer, LMFT, LMHC is collaborating with Dr. Richard Sears to offer Mindful Stress Reduction Groups (rooted in the principles ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) will help you manage overwhelming negative emotions by teaching you skills such as Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. We focus on managing negative thoughts, impulsive behaviors, mood swings and unstable relationships. Group members ...
Hosted by Anja Behm-Soholt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10107
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) will help you manage overwhelming negative emotions by teaching you skills such as Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. We focus on managing negative thoughts, impulsive behaviors, mood swings and unstable relationships. Group members ...
Studio Art Therapy Supervision Group
Do you want to develop your art therapy career and challenge yourself? Are you hungry for contact with other seasoned art therapists? This weekly ongoing supervision group held in my art studio in downtown NYC focuses on building on your ...
Hosted by Natasha Shapiro
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10013
Do you want to develop your art therapy career and challenge yourself? Are you hungry for contact with other seasoned art therapists? This weekly ongoing supervision group held in my art studio in downtown NYC focuses on building on your ...
Psychodynamic interpersonal groups.
Hosted by Counseling Tribeca / Carolyn Ehrlich LCSW-R, CGP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10013
Group Therapist Training Process(Mon 7-9PM EST)
Do you have a desire to learn group therapy in order to better integrate it into your practice but feel intimidated by the concepts of being "in the process?" One of the primary ways to learn is be engaging first ...
Hosted by Vinny Malik Dehili
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Do you have a desire to learn group therapy in order to better integrate it into your practice but feel intimidated by the concepts of being "in the process?" One of the primary ways to learn is be engaging first ...
Psychedelic Disintegration
This is a place where those seeking to explore psychedelics as a healing/spiritual path can meet other like-minded people so you can share your experiences, get feedback and insights, let off steam, feel feelings, or just find out more on ...
Hosted by Brian Murphy, Psychedelic and Holistic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
This is a place where those seeking to explore psychedelics as a healing/spiritual path can meet other like-minded people so you can share your experiences, get feedback and insights, let off steam, feel feelings, or just find out more on ...
Stress Relief Anyone?
I meet many women struggling to relieve stress, guilt, etc associated with juggling multiple roles. Women who need therapy, but are nervous to start. If this is YOU, JOIN my 4 week Virtual Women’s Self Care Group from 10/11/22 to ...
Hosted by Counseling to Comfort, Therapy Services PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10005
I meet many women struggling to relieve stress, guilt, etc associated with juggling multiple roles. Women who need therapy, but are nervous to start. If this is YOU, JOIN my 4 week Virtual Women’s Self Care Group from 10/11/22 to ...
Trauma Support Group
By so many measures, you’ve accomplished so much. So why doesn’t it feel that way? You know you have so much to give, but why are relationships so hard? You’ll learn to identify what’s keeping you from being fully and ...
By so many measures, you’ve accomplished so much. So why doesn’t it feel that way? You know you have so much to give, but why are relationships so hard? You’ll learn to identify what’s keeping you from being fully and ...
Parents of Special Needs Children
A therapeutic support group is an extremely powerful intervention that optimally addresses the special needs of family members of special needs children. The therapeutic support group offers a safe place to learn how to better deal with oneself and with ...
A therapeutic support group is an extremely powerful intervention that optimally addresses the special needs of family members of special needs children. The therapeutic support group offers a safe place to learn how to better deal with oneself and with ...
Young Adult Therapy Group
This group is for young men and women who are struggling with issues related to self esteem, family and or social problems and concerns about entering adulthood.
Hosted by Joan E Hertz
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hicksville, NY 11801
This group is for young men and women who are struggling with issues related to self esteem, family and or social problems and concerns about entering adulthood.
Be You: LGBTQ+ Teen Support Group
Open to All LGBTQIA Individuals Ages 14-18. This group will focus on exploring issues related to gender, identity, mental health, and relationships and connection. Utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy coping skills and a person-centered, strengths-based approach, this group will help teens ...
Hosted by Gabrielle Fassman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warwick, NY 10990
Open to All LGBTQIA Individuals Ages 14-18. This group will focus on exploring issues related to gender, identity, mental health, and relationships and connection. Utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy coping skills and a person-centered, strengths-based approach, this group will help teens ...
Fighting Anxiety and Building Self Esteem
This group is designed to reduce anxiety and find the common triggers to anxious thoughts. Anxious thoughts may be connected to a poor sense of self and low self esteem. By identifying anxious thoughts and utilizing coping skills to decrease ...
Hosted by Moira Elizabeth Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
This group is designed to reduce anxiety and find the common triggers to anxious thoughts. Anxious thoughts may be connected to a poor sense of self and low self esteem. By identifying anxious thoughts and utilizing coping skills to decrease ...
Enhanced Interpersonal Intelligence; Women Only
...in which smart, creative, self-aware adult women bravely come together to talk honestly about every aspect of their lives, challenge each other, help each other, learn from each other, ask each other for feedback, tell each other the truth, find ...
Hosted by BK Group Therapy Project (Tracy Solomon LCSW/PsyA)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, PsyA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11201
...in which smart, creative, self-aware adult women bravely come together to talk honestly about every aspect of their lives, challenge each other, help each other, learn from each other, ask each other for feedback, tell each other the truth, find ...
Young Adult Group
This group is for male and female clients ages 18-25. Issues addressed are: Anxiety; Depression; Transition and Change; Sexuality; Alcohol and Substance Use and Abuse
Hosted by Robert I Margolis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plainview, NY 11803
This group is for male and female clients ages 18-25. Issues addressed are: Anxiety; Depression; Transition and Change; Sexuality; Alcohol and Substance Use and Abuse
Eating Disorder Recovery Group
FEED - Facilitated Eating Events and Direction, a program of Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative is an Intensive Outpatient Program for the treatment and recovery of individuals with Eating Disorders / Supports groups for Teens / Young Adults / Woman's Binge ...
Hosted by Randi Zimmerman @ Randi Z. Therapy Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jericho, NY 11753
FEED - Facilitated Eating Events and Direction, a program of Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative is an Intensive Outpatient Program for the treatment and recovery of individuals with Eating Disorders / Supports groups for Teens / Young Adults / Woman's Binge ...
Self Esteem for Teens
Hosted by Robin Steiner Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nyack, NY 10960
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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.