Support Groups in East Greenbush, NY

An evidence-based treatment approach designed to help children and adolescents, along with their caregivers, cope with the emotional and behavioral impacts of traumatic experiences, like abuse or neglect, by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques combined with a focus on trauma-specific needs, including psychoeducation, coping skills development, gradual exposure to trauma memories and cognitive processing to address distorted beliefs related to the trauma; essentially, it aims to empower children and their caregivers to manage trauma symptoms and improve their overall functioning. Reinforcing learned skills and promoting long-term recovery.
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Hosted by Healthy Minds Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in East Greenbush, NY 12061
An evidence-based treatment approach designed to help children and adolescents, along with their caregivers, cope with the emotional and behavioral impacts of traumatic experiences, like abuse or neglect, by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques combined with a focus on trauma-specific needs, including psychoeducation, coping skills development, gradual exposure to trauma memories and cognitive processing to address distorted beliefs related to the trauma; essentially, it aims to empower children and their caregivers to manage trauma symptoms and improve their overall functioning. Reinforcing learned skills and promoting long-term recovery.
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This group is open to women who enjoy speaking with other women about life issues and experiences. There is a component of those who have struggled with alcoholism, and how that impacts their daily lives.
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Hosted by Nicole Romano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Group meets in Rensselaer, NY 12144
This group is open to women who enjoy speaking with other women about life issues and experiences. There is a component of those who have struggled with alcoholism, and how that impacts their daily lives.
(845) 668-4307 View (845) 668-4307
Looking to start two different DBT skill building group for adolescence and adults. Dialectical behavior therapy will help you with Increasing mindfulness and living in the moment, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. The purpose is to learn skills to better your ability to effectively manage your daily life.
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Hosted by Nicole Romano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Group meets in Rensselaer, NY 12144
Looking to start two different DBT skill building group for adolescence and adults. Dialectical behavior therapy will help you with Increasing mindfulness and living in the moment, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. The purpose is to learn skills to better your ability to effectively manage your daily life.
(845) 668-4307 View (845) 668-4307
Every Saturday, Maya Moon host a community mindfulness group. Group consists on assigned activities where the client learns to regulate nervous system activation. On Mondays, Trauma Sensitive Yoga available.
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Hosted by Ilse Jimenez
Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Somatic, Psyched, Spanish
Group meets in Troy, NY 12180
Every Saturday, Maya Moon host a community mindfulness group. Group consists on assigned activities where the client learns to regulate nervous system activation. On Mondays, Trauma Sensitive Yoga available.
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Are you a teen who loves gaming? Welcome to the Teen Gaming Group! We’re a supportive community where young gamers come together to explore virtual realms, build friendships, and develop essential life skills. Our Mission: We believe that gaming isn’t just about entertainment—it’s an opportunity for growth. Our focus extends beyond high scores and epic battles. We’re here to help you develop valuable skills that will serve you well both in-game and in real life: Our group will focus on developing communication skills, emotional regulation skills, and collaborating skills.
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Hosted by Steven Lecce
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, NCC
Group meets in Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
Are you a teen who loves gaming? Welcome to the Teen Gaming Group! We’re a supportive community where young gamers come together to explore virtual realms, build friendships, and develop essential life skills. Our Mission: We believe that gaming isn’t just about entertainment—it’s an opportunity for growth. Our focus extends beyond high scores and epic battles. We’re here to help you develop valuable skills that will serve you well both in-game and in real life: Our group will focus on developing communication skills, emotional regulation skills, and collaborating skills.
(518) 749-4556 View (518) 749-4556
Grief is the sacred work of moving through loss and painful change. When we gather together in our grief, we find freedom and build resiliency. This circle is for all kinds of grief - from the loss of a loved one or a pet, to the loss of some way life was supposed to be, to the sadness and anxiety connected with the climate crisis. Circles will include meditations, sound healing, creative expression and embodied rituals that will help us de-isolate our sorrow, and find the freedom to live forward. (Please note: this group is not for the newly bereaved.)
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Hosted by Sarah Vulgamore
Counselor, MA, MS, NCC
Group meets in Troy, NY 12180
Grief is the sacred work of moving through loss and painful change. When we gather together in our grief, we find freedom and build resiliency. This circle is for all kinds of grief - from the loss of a loved one or a pet, to the loss of some way life was supposed to be, to the sadness and anxiety connected with the climate crisis. Circles will include meditations, sound healing, creative expression and embodied rituals that will help us de-isolate our sorrow, and find the freedom to live forward. (Please note: this group is not for the newly bereaved.)
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This is a safe and supportive circle for women living with breast cancer, and is appropriate for any stage of treatment and recovery. With an emphasis on healing and thriving, each circle will include a brief sound meditation and creative journaling prompt. As a fellow breast cancer survivor, I have come to see breast cancer as a Soul Journey in a way that can add great meaning to living forward.
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Hosted by Sarah Vulgamore
Counselor, MA, MS, NCC
Group meets in Troy, NY 12180
This is a safe and supportive circle for women living with breast cancer, and is appropriate for any stage of treatment and recovery. With an emphasis on healing and thriving, each circle will include a brief sound meditation and creative journaling prompt. As a fellow breast cancer survivor, I have come to see breast cancer as a Soul Journey in a way that can add great meaning to living forward.
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Tuesdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Trauma Informed Care activities. Saturdays from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM Community Group. Only allowed to clients who are receiving somatic therapy.
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Hosted by Ilse Jimenez
Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Somatic, Psyched, Spanish
Group meets in Troy, NY 12180
Tuesdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Trauma Informed Care activities. Saturdays from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM Community Group. Only allowed to clients who are receiving somatic therapy.
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The Healthy Living Group class is a series of 8 classes (1.5 hours each class) that will guide you to become healthier by addressing disease, depression, discomfort, heartbreak, low-energy and nutrition. The program helps you to repair, restore and live a sustainable happy & healthy life.
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Hosted by Lisamarie Tersigni
Verified Verified
Group meets in Troy, NY 12180
The Healthy Living Group class is a series of 8 classes (1.5 hours each class) that will guide you to become healthier by addressing disease, depression, discomfort, heartbreak, low-energy and nutrition. The program helps you to repair, restore and live a sustainable happy & healthy life.
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The Healthy Living Group class is a series of 8 classes (1.5 hours each class) that will guide you to become healthier by addressing disease, depression, discomfort, heartbreak, low-energy and nutrition. The program helps you to repair, restore and live a sustainable happy & healthy life.
Photo of Lisamarie Tersigni, CCHC, INHC, AADP, CBT , PLRT
Hosted by Lisamarie Tersigni
Verified Verified
Group meets in Troy, NY 12180
The Healthy Living Group class is a series of 8 classes (1.5 hours each class) that will guide you to become healthier by addressing disease, depression, discomfort, heartbreak, low-energy and nutrition. The program helps you to repair, restore and live a sustainable happy & healthy life.
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Guiding Steps Psychotherapy, PLLC provides counseling to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We specialize in treating trauma that comes from adverse childhood experiences and other circumstances which disrupt individuals' ability to maintain healthful social connections. The circumstances that cause trauma arise in families, schools, and workplaces that often perpetuate limiting and oppressive messages inherent in our culture. Trauma alienates people from themselves and others, causing a variety of problems such as anxiety, depression and addiction. We help people to change how they view themselves and others so that they can regain a sense of connection and control in themselves and their relationships.
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Hosted by Andrew Xavier Feeney
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Group meets in Albany, NY 12205
Guiding Steps Psychotherapy, PLLC provides counseling to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We specialize in treating trauma that comes from adverse childhood experiences and other circumstances which disrupt individuals' ability to maintain healthful social connections. The circumstances that cause trauma arise in families, schools, and workplaces that often perpetuate limiting and oppressive messages inherent in our culture. Trauma alienates people from themselves and others, causing a variety of problems such as anxiety, depression and addiction. We help people to change how they view themselves and others so that they can regain a sense of connection and control in themselves and their relationships.
(518) 692-6842 View (518) 692-6842
No Groups 2022. Hey moms! Are you feeling alone in your parenting struggles of a neuro-atypical kid? Need some guidance and/or emotional support? This group is for you! Join our new group with other moms who are living it too. This is a group for laughing your way through life's challenges.
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Hosted by Beth Ehrichs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Ballston Lake, NY 12019
No Groups 2022. Hey moms! Are you feeling alone in your parenting struggles of a neuro-atypical kid? Need some guidance and/or emotional support? This group is for you! Join our new group with other moms who are living it too. This is a group for laughing your way through life's challenges.
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This 8-week support group for moms with young babies is co-hosted by my colleagues Co-facilitated by Eunwoo Lee, LMSW & Dr. Wonhyung Lee. The group is for stressed mothers, who is adjusting to parenthood, or struggle with postpartum. This 8-week series will help you find community and get the support you need in the early months of parenting. Topics: 1. Baby care 2. Breastfeeding & bottle-feeding 3. Sleep 4. Self-care 5. Stress management 6. Managing postpartum emotions 7. Creating community 8. Body aches & physical strength 9. Relationship changes 10. Returning to work. Single drop-in $15.
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Hosted by Damien George Tilliman
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Albany, NY 12205
This 8-week support group for moms with young babies is co-hosted by my colleagues Co-facilitated by Eunwoo Lee, LMSW & Dr. Wonhyung Lee. The group is for stressed mothers, who is adjusting to parenthood, or struggle with postpartum. This 8-week series will help you find community and get the support you need in the early months of parenting. Topics: 1. Baby care 2. Breastfeeding & bottle-feeding 3. Sleep 4. Self-care 5. Stress management 6. Managing postpartum emotions 7. Creating community 8. Body aches & physical strength 9. Relationship changes 10. Returning to work. Single drop-in $15.
(929) 416-6003 View (929) 416-6003
Spiritually Speaking: This is a 2 hour presentation on various topics. Best to check my website for more information www.oncallcounselor.com The cost is $45.
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Hosted by Anita L Giovannucci
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Group meets in Clifton Park, NY 12065
Spiritually Speaking: This is a 2 hour presentation on various topics. Best to check my website for more information www.oncallcounselor.com The cost is $45.
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This is a new skills group for adults seeking Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Currently the group is accepting new members. This group is didactic based, meaning there is a focus on learning new coping skills and discussing (at your comfort) your experience with using skills from the previous week. Standard DBT skills group is 90 minutes (or 120 minutes with a break). Group is a multi-week commitment and is only open to new members between skills modules. Modules last between 8 and 12 weeks. This is a virtual skills group to enable people from all over to join.
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Hosted by Stephen Scherer
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Albany, NY 12207
This is a new skills group for adults seeking Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Currently the group is accepting new members. This group is didactic based, meaning there is a focus on learning new coping skills and discussing (at your comfort) your experience with using skills from the previous week. Standard DBT skills group is 90 minutes (or 120 minutes with a break). Group is a multi-week commitment and is only open to new members between skills modules. Modules last between 8 and 12 weeks. This is a virtual skills group to enable people from all over to join.
(845) 251-4593 View (845) 251-4593
A 3 day intensive workshop (based on the treatment model developed my Pia Mellody called Survivors) that investigates the origin of adult dysfunctional behaviors. In this revolutionary educational and experiential process, participants learn to identify and address those early childhood issues that fuel addictions, depression, eating disorders and painful relationships. The program is not about blaming caregivers; but about getting in touch with the feelings that follow any less-than-nurturing event from the past, and resolving the consequential grief and anguish. Participants will receive a set of strategies and tools needed to make permanent changes in their daily lives.
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Hosted by Kim Ploussard
Counselor, LMHC, SEP, DARTT
Group meets in Albany, NY 12203
A 3 day intensive workshop (based on the treatment model developed my Pia Mellody called Survivors) that investigates the origin of adult dysfunctional behaviors. In this revolutionary educational and experiential process, participants learn to identify and address those early childhood issues that fuel addictions, depression, eating disorders and painful relationships. The program is not about blaming caregivers; but about getting in touch with the feelings that follow any less-than-nurturing event from the past, and resolving the consequential grief and anguish. Participants will receive a set of strategies and tools needed to make permanent changes in their daily lives.
(518) 290-0918 View (518) 290-0918
"Humble and Ready" is an in-person group for those looking to transform their relationship with anger and break free from cycles of conflict and isolation. Participants will learn distress tolerance skills for managing intense emotions and calming techniques to handle conflict-creating situations. Emotional regulation strategies will be taught to help change emotional responses and maintain balance. The group also focuses on identifying personal needs and boundaries, alongside effective communication techniques to express these needs. Additionally, members will explore recognizing and altering conflict-starting behaviors and preventing issues before they escalate. Join us to build better relationships today.
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Hosted by Daniel Mossel
Counselor, LMHC
Group meets in Albany, NY 12205
"Humble and Ready" is an in-person group for those looking to transform their relationship with anger and break free from cycles of conflict and isolation. Participants will learn distress tolerance skills for managing intense emotions and calming techniques to handle conflict-creating situations. Emotional regulation strategies will be taught to help change emotional responses and maintain balance. The group also focuses on identifying personal needs and boundaries, alongside effective communication techniques to express these needs. Additionally, members will explore recognizing and altering conflict-starting behaviors and preventing issues before they escalate. Join us to build better relationships today.
(518) 240-9099 View (518) 240-9099
This group is for individuals who grew up in families with addiction or dysfunction. The group focuses on helping members gain insight into ways their growing up years negatively affected relationships and choices later in life. We use a combination of psycho-education by briefly reading from various materials, including the Big Red Book of ACOA, the Laundry List and the Inner Parent Loving Guidebook. Members also share ways in which they see ACOA traits showing up in their own lives today and explore ways to change maladaptive behaviors and responses to stressors.
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Hosted by Terence Hoyt, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWRNY, LCSW-NJ, PhD, MSW
Group meets in Albany, NY 12205
This group is for individuals who grew up in families with addiction or dysfunction. The group focuses on helping members gain insight into ways their growing up years negatively affected relationships and choices later in life. We use a combination of psycho-education by briefly reading from various materials, including the Big Red Book of ACOA, the Laundry List and the Inner Parent Loving Guidebook. Members also share ways in which they see ACOA traits showing up in their own lives today and explore ways to change maladaptive behaviors and responses to stressors.
(518) 730-4977 View (518) 730-4977
A group for the treatment of sex offenders.
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Hosted by Amy Daisak
Counselor, LMHC
Group meets in Albany, NY 12207
A group for the treatment of sex offenders.
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This group, for women, is a place to share personal growth challenges around food. It aims to encourage, promote changes in eating, and how we relate to food. It attempts to answer the WHY we overeat, and addictions to food, especially sugar.
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Hosted by Nanette J Eddy
Counselor, LMHC-D
Group meets in Burnt Hills, NY 12027
This group, for women, is a place to share personal growth challenges around food. It aims to encourage, promote changes in eating, and how we relate to food. It attempts to answer the WHY we overeat, and addictions to food, especially sugar.
(518) 791-4491 View (518) 791-4491

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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in East Greenbush?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.