This is a co-ed group for individuals 18+ and an open support group regarding LGBT counseling, community, safety, shared experiences, identity struggles, uncertainty. A forum to help support those struggling with confusion, stress, depression, anxiety, or a lack of understanding in their life and seeking assistance.

Hosted by Bradley Gross At Nassau Psychology Pc
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Book an appointment online via our website nassaupsychology.org! Graduating in 2020 from Long Island University, Bradley focused on Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. He has about three years experience working with grades 6-12 in a school setting providing individual counseling, academic counseling, group counseling, college advising, peer mediation, student mentoring and guidance. He worked with low functioning populations in an intensive outpatient clinic and with those living inpatient at Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center and Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence based cognitive behavioral treatment that has proven effective in alleviating emotional distress and suffering. In this weekly in-office group, learn how to: • Increase awareness of thoughts, urges, and feelings • Increase ability to cope with intense emotions • Decrease impulsive or self-destructive behaviors • Effectively communicate needs. Meets Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Frequent opportunities to join this group. For inquiries, please call 516-280-7285.

Sometimes it can be hard to talk about what you’re thinking or feeling. You might believe that if you did talk about it, people may judge or reject you. It is my mission to make you feel heard and validated in the hopes that when you do feel more comfortable, you just might find those difficult thoughts and feelings easier to manage. My treatment approach is person-centered, to empower you to understand that your experience of yourself and the world around you matters. I also incorporate psychodynamic, to explore and understand how you came to be who you are today. We will collaborate to to help you live the life you want to live.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence based cognitive behavioral treatment that has proven effective in alleviating emotional distress and suffering. In this weekly in-office group, learn how to: • Increase awareness of thoughts, urges, and feelings • Increase ability to cope with intense emotions • Decrease impulsive or self-destructive behaviors • Effectively communicate needs. Meets Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Frequent opportunities to join this group. For inquiries, please call 516-280-7285.

As a licensed mental health counselor, providing a safe space and support is top priority. Whether it's struggles with anxiety, depression or life changes, the goal is to provide you with a space to process emotions, provide coping skills and gain insight. The therapeutic relationship is an important one so I believe it is crucial to meet my clients where they are at and together work on strengthening that bond. My goal is to empower my clients and provide them with a ‘toolbelt’ of skills that will carry them moving forward.
Enrollment is open for our next DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills Group for young adults ages 18-23. This virtual group setting offers a safe, supportive space where young adults can develop emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and skills to improve relationships. Participants can bond with peers who understand their challenges, creating a supportive community. Led by Dr. Jennifer Weber, certified in DBT for Adolescents, our program has helped young adults build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to thrive. Insurance or self-pay is accepted. If interested, please call 516-738-5600.

Hosted by PM Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville Centre, NY 11570
From the nationally recognized pediatric care provider you know and trust, PM Pediatric Care offers comprehensive mental health services to support the whole health of the family. Led by our team of child and adolescent psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and coaches, PM Mental Health offers evidence-based, compassionate care in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Whether working with children, teens, young adults, or families, we meet clients where they are and adjust our approach to suit their individual needs.
Young Adult Woman 20-30 years old. This group is geared towards helping woman 18 and up of all races, ethnicities, and sexualities in navigating their complex interpersonal relationships. Members will learn how to form & maintain healthy relationships in a supportive and empowering environment. (Most insurance accepted * Please note, clients are not required to be attending individual therapy at Nassau Psychology, PC in order to participate in group therapy at our practice. A one time intake evaluation is required prior to being admitted into group therapy to ensure we are a good fit for the client's needs and to meet the group leader.)

Hosted by Mary Silverman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Book an appointment online through our website! Mary graduated from Fordham University in 2018 with a Masters in Social Work, and has a Bachelors in Social Work with a minor in psychology from Molloy College in 2017. She has experience in working with adults and children as young as 5 who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and incest. This includes both men and women, and people belonging to the LGTBQ community. She also has experience working with children and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, self injury, and emotional regulation difficulties.
We grow up thinking that it will be easy to start a family. You do everything you should and get your life in order. Then it comes time to grow your family. The months start passing by and nothing. It becomes apparent that something just may not be right and you are shocked. Infertility impacts every area of our lives. It forces you to think of things you never have before. It becomes all consuming, overwhelming and isolating. You do not need to go through this alone. Contact me for details on how to join this virtual group.

Do you find yourself overthinking about things that happened in the past? Or worried about something that may happen in the future? Are you dissatisfied with your life? Do you often think about wanting to change, but always get stuck on how to actually do it? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. I can offer you various tools and a different perspective from a neutral and non-judgemental standpoint. Together we can work through any obstacles that may be in the way of having the life you desire.
Come join others who struggle with anxiety and find hope and healing. You will identify with others and decrease the isolation that anxiety can bring. Whether it is OCD, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or phobias, you can come and learn a variety of techniques to reduce anxiety and relate to others who know how it feels. The power of the group is empowering and with help relaxation and peace are within your reach.

Hosted by Veronica Finnegan
Counselor, MS, CRC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockville Centre, NY 11570
We will join and bond together as a therapist and client team on a journey towards your growth and empowerment to discover the answers that lead to deeper self- awareness, inner peace, and happiness. Counseling for individuals, couples, teens, families, and kids who want to gain understanding of themselves, learn skills to manage anxiety and emotions, make sense of your past, and develop the tools to improve relationships. Counseling is client centered to meet your unique needs and preferences. We will explore the origin of the thoughts, feelings, and actions that hinder you to achieve the changes you desire.
A newly forming support group will discuss Conflicts around acceptance, Religious/Moral attitudes, Anger, Guilt, Stigma, Health concerns (HIV/AIDS), Attitudes of neighbors, friends & family, Same-sex Marriage.

Hosted by Rena Rauch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Floral Park, NY 11001
My approach to therapy is solution focused. That is, I help you find your strengths and together we build upon them. The goal is to improve your self esteem and the quality of your life. I do this in a safe, non-judgmental and comfortable environment. I work with adults having difficulty coping with midlife issues such as empty nest, marital changes, career changes, second careers, health concerns and relationships with adult children. I also work with couples, helping them find their way again.
This group will help clients learn skills utilizing DBT techniques to improve mindfulness, emotion regulation, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills

Hosted by Cristina Murphy
Counselor, LMHC, CAMSII, DVS, Emdr, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellmore, NY 11710
Anxiety, insecurity, trauma, anger and depression get in the way of success and even more than that - they get in the way of you being happy with yourself and your life. Freeing yourself of these issues gives you the opportunity to experience life in a new way that improves your life, relationships, and your performance at work/school. Therapy can help you with these issues and you can begin to enjoy life again.
A perinatal loss can cause unimaginable pain and grief, as well as isolation and confusion. Share your story of loss, explore your feelings, and connect with others by joining our virtual women’s group. Our group will meet weekly for open discussion, support, creative expression, and sharing of resources. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience, this group helps provide an avenue for support, healing and hope.

Hosted by Cassie Kelly
Art Therapist, LCAT , ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Locust Valley, NY 11560
I'm Cassie Kelly, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life transitions with the approach of creative arts and solution-focused therapies. In my practice, I offer a concise, results-oriented approach, typically spanning 6-12 sessions, to assist you in finding your path through changes like relationships, welcoming a new baby, separation or divorce, or adapting to evolving family or professional dynamics. I work with women, exploring maternal mental health, family planning, prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges.
Beginning Thursday, January 25, 2018 is a 12-week course in understanding what has caused your relationships to be what they are and how to change them in ways that bring progress, joy and peace. We will explore what has contributed to our "staying stuck" in the same old patterns that bring the same outcomes. We will learn and practice skills that will enable us to more easily recognize when we are slipping into those patterns and how to quickly and effectively address them. This workshop will benefit those looking to heal relationships at home, work or with themselves.

Hosted by Christopher P. Casazza
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Great Neck, NY 11021
Making the choice to go to therapy is not the easiest one you will ever make, but it is among the most powerful. Whether you are struggling to cope with recent changes in your life or have made the choice to address long-standing issues in a new way, finding someone who is able to provide an unbiased, thoughtful perspective can improve your life profoundly. All of us encounter obstacles and face difficulty. In response to that difficulty, we may develop coping strategies that no longer serve us.
That village it takes to raise a child? It can also take a village to adjust to motherhood. This support group is a space to gain a renewed sense of self that includes your new identity as a mom, an understanding of priorities and how you can begin to balance them, nurturance of your attachment to your baby, clarity in relationships, space to work through body image concerns and sexuality, screenings for postpartum depression and anxiety, adaptions of previous methods of self-care, and support from others going through what you’re going through at the same time

Are you considering a major life change or looking for something different for yourself? Perhaps this brings about increased levels of stress and anxiety. I work with many people trying to do the same and have found that process of realizing goals and figuring out the next steps can lie in the smaller moments of your past. I can help you identify and leverage those experiences to discover your own inner resources and strengths. Together, we can explore how to apply those skills to meet new challenges and move forward. Whether you need to practice a bit more or adapt to a new task, therapy with me is a safe space to do just that.
If feelings of stress, anxiety, sadness, or loneliness are causing you to make poor food choices, resulting in unwanted weight gain or increased health risk, it may be time for action. Working through the emotional issues and learning effective coping strategies can facilitate changes for healthier eating and living. This group offers the opportunity to do so under professional guidance, while sharing and receiving support from others who can identify with you. We also have special nutrition workshops for those participating in our support group.

Hosted by Debbie Oberlander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plainview, NY 11803
With almost 20 years of experience, I combine clinical experience, intuitive knowledge, and genuine compassion to help clients achieve their goals. My practice consists of clients working on a broad range of issues – some with long standing emotional challenges; others facing situational stressors. Situational stressors are life occurrences or circumstances that may be temporary but create upset in one’s personal or professional life.
Enrollment current closed. Anxiety affects many people in different ways. Whether you are experiencing social anxiety, general anxiety, phobia, and/or panic, coping skills & support from others who are feeling similar anxiety symptoms can help you to participate more fully in daily life. The facilitator will help group members share their experiences in a safe, caring, and supportive place. Healthy ways to cope in daily life situations will be discussed & implemented. The group will focus on connecting with others and working with one another to better understand and cope with anxiety.

Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
Rockland County Counseling is the woman minority owned group practice operated by Elena. Elena supports the therapists in this practice weekly by promoting multidisciplinary efforts offering an increase in insight and oversight of the clients we serve. This modality allows for an increase in analysis and expertise to be collectively experienced increasing efficacy for all served.

Hosted by Rockland County Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbury, NY 11590
At Rockland County Counseling, we believe there is always hope and a path forward. We offer specialized psychotherapy for children, adults, and couples. Start with a free 15-minute consultation where we’ll discuss your concerns in real time. From there, we complete a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment to gain a deeper understanding of your unique life journey. We then tailor our approach using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to address challenges like PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, substance use, adolescent issues, and life transitions.
A support group for girls to increase their self-esteem and cope with school issues.

Hosted by Angela Williams-Hunte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elmont, NY 11003
I am a caring therapist with 20+ years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples. I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which people can express themselves and learn ways to make positive changes in their lives. I believe that you are the master of your life, and my role is to provide you with the tools to live your life to the fullest.
The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services is uniquely located on the Queens and Long Island border. The services being offered are to a large minority base population speaking Spanish, Bengali, Haitian Creole and English. The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services currently has clinicians who speak these different languages which make it easier for the respective client to identify with a face and language they can be comfortable working with.

Hosted by The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CCTS-F, CAMS II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valley Stream, NY 11580
The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services is a group practice staffed by a mixed group of licensed clinicians trained to handle every area of life. We work with children who present with aggressive and disruptive behaviors, including ADHD, individuals involved in the criminal justice system, struggling with drug, recovery and family related problems. Our clients receives support for Anger Management, marriage, trauma, and parenting. Our clinicians utilize an eclectic approach to address your needs. We also offer medication therapy for ADHD, bipolar, anxiety and other mood disorders where needed.
This virtual fear of flying therapy group helps you learn the most powerful and effective techniques to overcome your fears and become more comfortable flying. You'll be motivated by seeing others' success and being part of this compassionate group. Whether you have anticipatory anxiety before the flight, or significant stress while on board (or both), this group can help.

Hosted by Alan Jacobson
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Old Westbury, NY 11568
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I provide therapy as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing. I aim to help people find measurable and meaningful results and powerful new insights. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories of change, including newer advances in my field and tried and true methods. Therapy results should bring clarity, meaning, and obvious and deep improvements. I look forward to talking with you about your unique goals for therapy and how we might work together.
Join us for this 2-day (1/9/16 and 1/16/16) research-based couples workshop for expectant and new parents. Within the first three years after the birth of a baby two-thirds of couples will experience a significant drop in relationship quality and increase in conflict. This workshop has been shown to help new families experience the best possible outcomes. Topics include: increasing friendship in your relationship, dealing effectively with conflict, keeping dads involved in infant care/parenting, improving the quality of parent-infant interactions, recognizing the psychological/emotional needs of your child, and co-parenting effectively.

Hosted by Nassau Wellness: Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbury, NY 11590
Nassau Wellness offers high-quality individual, couples, and family therapy. We provide caring and compassionate support to help our clients identify and achieve the changes important to them. Our practice focuses on empowering our clients to succeed by working collaboratively and developing long-lasting coping skills.
Many couples find intensives dislodge critical problems faster than weekly couples therapy as there’s no time to fall into old, counterproductive patterns. Being a Terry Real Certified Relational Life Therapist, I help couples communicate with integrity & vulnerability through this two-day process in hopes of creating a shift in their relationship. Defenses that worked as a child but no longer work in adult relationships are discussed. Intensives help couples facing infidelity, revive intimacy, and decide to stay together or amicably separate. Intensives begins with 90-minute individual sessions & a 4-hour couples session the next day. (30 min. break)

Hosted by Barbara M. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Great Neck, NY 11021
I have always been passionate about my work and derive a tremendous satisfaction helping others. If you are feeling lost, alone and confused, you may not want to share that with others, yet therapy provides a safe haven. Working together on your goals can result in tremendous comfort and relief. It's risky to feel vulnerable but hopeful that you are working towards resolving what needs to be repaired in your most meaningful relationships. I'll be there to hear what concerns you, in your own words without judgment and join you in all celebrations along the way.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Nassau County?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.