Experiential Therapy and Psychodrama encourage spontaneity and creativity in the many roles in our lives. In this group, clients can explore their pasts, their presents and their futures in a safe and supportive environment, healing old wounds and moving forward with courage. This group is beneficial for people dealing with: Anxiety, Depression, Isolation, Recovery from addiction, Relationship difficulties, Transitions, Career changes Separation/divorce, Grief/loss, Parenting, Creative blocks and Sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Please contact me for more information.
Experiential Therapy and Psychodrama encourage spontaneity and creativity in the many roles in our lives. In this group, clients can explore their pasts, their presents and their futures in a safe and supportive environment, healing old wounds and moving forward with courage. This group is beneficial for people dealing with: Anxiety, Depression, Isolation, Recovery from addiction, Relationship difficulties, Transitions, Career changes Separation/divorce, Grief/loss, Parenting, Creative blocks and Sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Please contact me for more information.
The Resilient Path is a mental health support group geared toward survivors of trauma. Group will focus on growing beyond the influence of trauma to form healthy relationships, learn coping skills to manage traumatic-stress responses, and establish a sense of emotional safety. **Please note: all groups in this practice require an intake appointment before entry into the group, a medical necessity evaluation, and insurance verification/payment arrangements. Groups enroll cyclically. Contact provider to discuss group status.** [Enrolling now for April 2026)
The Resilient Path is a mental health support group geared toward survivors of trauma. Group will focus on growing beyond the influence of trauma to form healthy relationships, learn coping skills to manage traumatic-stress responses, and establish a sense of emotional safety. **Please note: all groups in this practice require an intake appointment before entry into the group, a medical necessity evaluation, and insurance verification/payment arrangements. Groups enroll cyclically. Contact provider to discuss group status.** [Enrolling now for April 2026)
A therapy group for adults navigating loss in all its forms. Grief can show up in many ways—after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or a loss that others may not recognize. This weekly group offers a space to process grief with others who understand. You’ll be supported by a trained therapist and a small, consistent group.
A therapy group for adults navigating loss in all its forms. Grief can show up in many ways—after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or a loss that others may not recognize. This weekly group offers a space to process grief with others who understand. You’ll be supported by a trained therapist and a small, consistent group.
This is an open, virtual youth group designed to provide a supportive space where you can talk about the challenges affecting your life and the obstacles that may be getting in the way of pursuing your goals and dreams. Together, we will explore what matters most to you, identify or create meaningful goals, and build skills that help you move toward living the best life you can.
Trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction in all forms, have so many interlocking parts.
This is an open, virtual youth group designed to provide a supportive space where you can talk about the challenges affecting your life and the obstacles that may be getting in the way of pursuing your goals and dreams. Together, we will explore what matters most to you, identify or create meaningful goals, and build skills that help you move toward living the best life you can.
A therapy group for adults navigating loss during the winter season The holidays can stir up grief in powerful ways—whether your loss is recent or long ago. This six-week group offers space to reflect, share, and be supported in a small, therapist-led community. Together, we’ll explore how grief shows up this time of year, and how to move through it with care and intention. Tuesdays at 5 PM in Beacon | $50 per session Facilitated by Riana Justusson, LCSW Superbills available for insurance reimbursement To register: email: info@upstatetherapygroup.com / website: upstatetherapygroup.com
Hosted by Upstate Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Beacon, NY 12508
A therapy group for adults navigating loss during the winter season The holidays can stir up grief in powerful ways—whether your loss is recent or long ago. This six-week group offers space to reflect, share, and be supported in a small, therapist-led community. Together, we’ll explore how grief shows up this time of year, and how to move through it with care and intention. Tuesdays at 5 PM in Beacon | $50 per session Facilitated by Riana Justusson, LCSW Superbills available for insurance reimbursement To register: email: info@upstatetherapygroup.com / website: upstatetherapygroup.com
A therapy group for adults navigating loss in all its forms. Grief can show up in many ways—after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or a loss that others may not recognize. This weekly group offers a space to process grief with others who understand. You’ll be supported by a trained therapist and a small, consistent group.
A therapy group for adults navigating loss in all its forms. Grief can show up in many ways—after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or a loss that others may not recognize. This weekly group offers a space to process grief with others who understand. You’ll be supported by a trained therapist and a small, consistent group.
A therapy group for adults navigating loss in all its forms. Grief can show up in many ways—after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or a loss that others may not recognize. This weekly group offers a space to process grief with others who understand. You’ll be supported by a trained therapist and a small, consistent group.
A therapy group for adults navigating loss in all its forms. Grief can show up in many ways—after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or a loss that others may not recognize. This weekly group offers a space to process grief with others who understand. You’ll be supported by a trained therapist and a small, consistent group.
Online Groups
Support group for Family and Friends wish to help someone with OCD or Hoarding. It is also to help Family and Friends who themselves feel imposed on by the sufferers condition. The group also provides skills to motivate the OCD sufferer to seek treatment and teaches Families and Friends how to best help and set limits in their relationship with the OCD sufferer.
Hosted by OCD, Panic, & Anxiety Treatment Center of NY & NJ
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Support group for Family and Friends wish to help someone with OCD or Hoarding. It is also to help Family and Friends who themselves feel imposed on by the sufferers condition. The group also provides skills to motivate the OCD sufferer to seek treatment and teaches Families and Friends how to best help and set limits in their relationship with the OCD sufferer.
Virtual only. This group teaches evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help participants manage emotions, improve relationships, and cope with stress more effectively. In a supportive virtual setting, participants learn and practice core DBT modules—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—through structured lessons and interactive discussion. This group is expected to begin November 2025. Day/Time to be determined. Weekly sessions are 50 mins each. Please reach out ASAP to join our list. Insurance accepted.
Hosted by Darner Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, CASAC-M
Group meets in Campbell Hall, NY 10916
Our clinicians bring advanced training and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), reproductive mental health, Gottman Method couples therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Virtual only. This group teaches evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help participants manage emotions, improve relationships, and cope with stress more effectively. In a supportive virtual setting, participants learn and practice core DBT modules—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—through structured lessons and interactive discussion. This group is expected to begin November 2025. Day/Time to be determined. Weekly sessions are 50 mins each. Please reach out ASAP to join our list. Insurance accepted.
We are a compassionate team of social workers, marriage and family counselors, EMDR therapists, and mindfulness facilitators dedicated to supporting emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Using a holistic and personalized approach, we help children, teens, and adults find balance through counseling, mindfulness, and meditation. Let us help you find the light on your path to wellness.
Hosted by Cara Ann Acquavita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Group meets in Sayville, NY 11782
EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.
We are a compassionate team of social workers, marriage and family counselors, EMDR therapists, and mindfulness facilitators dedicated to supporting emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Using a holistic and personalized approach, we help children, teens, and adults find balance through counseling, mindfulness, and meditation. Let us help you find the light on your path to wellness.
PMA Mental Health Counseling is a collective of psychotherapists that have come together to provide individual, couples, and family counseling and coaching sessions. Through Presence Mindfullness and Authenticity we are available and dedicated to helping you gain awareness and take action to achieving your stated needs and wants.
PMA Mental Health Counseling is a collective of psychotherapists that have come together to provide individual, couples, and family counseling and coaching sessions. Through Presence Mindfullness and Authenticity we are available and dedicated to helping you gain awareness and take action to achieving your stated needs and wants.
This monthly consultation membership is designed for independently-licensed psychotherapists anywhere in the U.S. who want consistent, high-quality clinical support without the expense or rigidity of traditional consultation • WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR $400/MONTH: Two 50-minute virtual clinical consultation groups + Two 15–20-minute 1:1 video/phone check-ins + Unlimited secure messaging for brief questions • THIS IS IDEAL FOR CLINICIANS WHO: Are independently-licensed and practicing psychotherapy + Want ongoing consultation rather than one-off crisis consults + Value thoughtful feedback from an experienced clinician + Are navigating complex cases, boundaries, ethics, or practice growth.
Hosted by Dr. Daniel Olavarría - Multi-State Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LICSW
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
My doctoral research focused on intergenerational trauma and I have completed extensive advanced training, including a Postgraduate Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
This monthly consultation membership is designed for independently-licensed psychotherapists anywhere in the U.S. who want consistent, high-quality clinical support without the expense or rigidity of traditional consultation • WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR $400/MONTH: Two 50-minute virtual clinical consultation groups + Two 15–20-minute 1:1 video/phone check-ins + Unlimited secure messaging for brief questions • THIS IS IDEAL FOR CLINICIANS WHO: Are independently-licensed and practicing psychotherapy + Want ongoing consultation rather than one-off crisis consults + Value thoughtful feedback from an experienced clinician + Are navigating complex cases, boundaries, ethics, or practice growth.
Mindfulness Counseling Services of NY provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help individuals, couples, and families find balance, healing, and growth. Our licensed clinicians integrate mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. We provide a safe, supportive space to explore life’s challenges, whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions. Our goal is to help build resilience, inner calm, and meaningful connections with yourself and others, one mindful step at a time.
Hosted by Vanessa Canedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Group meets in White Plains, NY 10601
I provide couneling for depression, anxiety and PTSD helping clients manage overwhelming emotions, develop coping strategies, and heal from trauma.
Mindfulness Counseling Services of NY provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help individuals, couples, and families find balance, healing, and growth. Our licensed clinicians integrate mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. We provide a safe, supportive space to explore life’s challenges, whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions. Our goal is to help build resilience, inner calm, and meaningful connections with yourself and others, one mindful step at a time.
First-generation children of immigrants often grow up between cultures. Many carry family expectations, cultural responsibility, and pressure to succeed while trying to form their own identity. This in-person group offers a supportive space to connect with others who share similar experiences. We will explore identity, family dynamics, cultural values, boundaries, and the emotional impact of balancing heritage with personal growth. Participants can share experiences, gain insight, and learn healthier ways to cope with stress and life transitions. The goal is to foster connection, reflection, and support while helping participants move toward greater clarity, balance, and confidence.
Hosted by Shenera P Wienken
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, MHC-LP, LPCA
Group meets in New York, NY 10036
My specialty is trauma healing across the human developmental lifespan.
First-generation children of immigrants often grow up between cultures. Many carry family expectations, cultural responsibility, and pressure to succeed while trying to form their own identity. This in-person group offers a supportive space to connect with others who share similar experiences. We will explore identity, family dynamics, cultural values, boundaries, and the emotional impact of balancing heritage with personal growth. Participants can share experiences, gain insight, and learn healthier ways to cope with stress and life transitions. The goal is to foster connection, reflection, and support while helping participants move toward greater clarity, balance, and confidence.
The women's therapeutic writing group is for women who have had trauma histories and are interested in understanding their trauma better through the vehicle of writing. The group begins with a check-in and then we read a poem aloud which has themes evocative of trauma. There is then a free-writing period where the group members write. The heart of the group is the exploration of people's writing where group members are encouraged to respond
The women's therapeutic writing group is for women who have had trauma histories and are interested in understanding their trauma better through the vehicle of writing. The group begins with a check-in and then we read a poem aloud which has themes evocative of trauma. There is then a free-writing period where the group members write. The heart of the group is the exploration of people's writing where group members are encouraged to respond
Embodied healing is a holistic approach that emphasizes reconnecting with and experiencing the body as an essential part of emotional and mental recovery. Rather than focusing solely on talk therapy, embodied healing recognizes that trauma, stress, and emotional pain are often stored in the body—and that healing involves working through both body and mind. Embodied Healing will utilize TCTSY, psychoeducation, and a reflection exercise. The TCTSY methodology is based on central components of the hatha style of yoga, where participants engage in a series of physical forms and movements. The emphasis of TCTSY is not on external appearance.
Hosted by Tara L. Benincasa
Counselor, LMHC-D, TCTSY-F, CCTP-II
Group meets in Schenectady, NY 12303
I have spent my entire career focused on trauma and PTSD.
Embodied healing is a holistic approach that emphasizes reconnecting with and experiencing the body as an essential part of emotional and mental recovery. Rather than focusing solely on talk therapy, embodied healing recognizes that trauma, stress, and emotional pain are often stored in the body—and that healing involves working through both body and mind. Embodied Healing will utilize TCTSY, psychoeducation, and a reflection exercise. The TCTSY methodology is based on central components of the hatha style of yoga, where participants engage in a series of physical forms and movements. The emphasis of TCTSY is not on external appearance.
This in-person, therapist-only group offers a restorative space to pause, reflect, and replenish. Over four weeks in a beautiful Brooklyn studio, we’ll blend somatic practices, guided meditation, intentional sharing, regenerative tools, and nature-based connection to support your energy, boundaries, and clarity. Bloom is a confidential, supportive container for therapists to step away from the demands of clinical work and reconnect with your vitality. Limited to 10 participants to maintain depth and intimacy. May 5–26, 2026 Apply: maiakiley.com/bloom
This in-person, therapist-only group offers a restorative space to pause, reflect, and replenish. Over four weeks in a beautiful Brooklyn studio, we’ll blend somatic practices, guided meditation, intentional sharing, regenerative tools, and nature-based connection to support your energy, boundaries, and clarity. Bloom is a confidential, supportive container for therapists to step away from the demands of clinical work and reconnect with your vitality. Limited to 10 participants to maintain depth and intimacy. May 5–26, 2026 Apply: maiakiley.com/bloom
This EMDR therapy group is for women with endometriosis who want to process medical trauma, anxiety, and the emotional weight of living with chronic illness—so you can feel calmer, less triggered, and more grounded. This small, structured cohort is limited to 5 participants and meets weekly for 6 weeks via a HIPAA-compliant secure video platform. We use the EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP), a guided approach designed to reduce trauma activation, support nervous system regulation, and build resilience and self-trust in an intimate group setting. This is a structured therapy cohort. Join our wait-list!
Hosted by Shakira K O'Garro
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Group meets in White Plains, NY 10603
We use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which are powerful, evidence-based approaches for people with chronic pain and medical trauma.
This EMDR therapy group is for women with endometriosis who want to process medical trauma, anxiety, and the emotional weight of living with chronic illness—so you can feel calmer, less triggered, and more grounded. This small, structured cohort is limited to 5 participants and meets weekly for 6 weeks via a HIPAA-compliant secure video platform. We use the EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP), a guided approach designed to reduce trauma activation, support nervous system regulation, and build resilience and self-trust in an intimate group setting. This is a structured therapy cohort. Join our wait-list!
"Political Pressure: Let's Talk About It" is a virtual support group for adults across New York navigating the emotional weight of today's political climate. This therapist-led space centers anyone personally affected by political stress, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, and undocumented immigrants. Together, we process fear, anger, and uncertainty while building practical coping skills and finding community connection. This is not a debate space; we focus on emotional experience, not headlines. Open to NY state residents.
"Political Pressure: Let's Talk About It" is a virtual support group for adults across New York navigating the emotional weight of today's political climate. This therapist-led space centers anyone personally affected by political stress, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, and undocumented immigrants. Together, we process fear, anger, and uncertainty while building practical coping skills and finding community connection. This is not a debate space; we focus on emotional experience, not headlines. Open to NY state residents.
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or unsure how to manage stress or conflict? Our Virtual DBT Skills Group can help! DBT teaches research-backed strategies to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and strengthen relationships. This structured, supportive group teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills you can apply in your daily life. Ideal for individuals motivated to learn skills, practice them between sessions, and make meaningful changes. 16-week Group meeting on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM. DATES TBD. Reimbursable with insurance. Contact Jamil Elisofon, LMSW, to schedule a free intake!
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or unsure how to manage stress or conflict? Our Virtual DBT Skills Group can help! DBT teaches research-backed strategies to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and strengthen relationships. This structured, supportive group teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills you can apply in your daily life. Ideal for individuals motivated to learn skills, practice them between sessions, and make meaningful changes. 16-week Group meeting on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM. DATES TBD. Reimbursable with insurance. Contact Jamil Elisofon, LMSW, to schedule a free intake!
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.