Support Groups in New York County, NY
Our virtual DBT graduate group provides ongoing skills reinforcement and peer support for individuals who have completed an intensive DBT program. After going through comprehensive DBT involving individual therapy, skills groups, coaching, and consultation over a year or more, some choose to continue practicing DBT skills in a less intensive graduate group setting. This allows them to review core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, stay motivated by like-minded peers, and sustain progress made during primary DBT treatment.

Hosted by Leo Massey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Struggling with intrusive thoughts, downward spirals, lack of motivation, effects of trauma or feeling invalidated? Playing those “what if” scenarios again and again in your head? If you’re seeking an authentic, empathetic connection to overcome challenges around anxiety, trauma, depression, or identity issues then I am here for you. As a passionate LGBTQ+ identifying therapist, I strive to understand your needs, whether you're a teenager or young adult. Through evidence-based treatments, I'll provide you with the right tools to help reduce your worries and symptoms, while making sure you achieve your life goals!
This process group is open to individuals who are struggling with longstanding interpersonal difficulties and relationship struggles. Through supportive exploration and self-reflection, clients work to identify ways of addressing their personal relationships and decision-making processes while relating to and processing with fellow group members in a safe space.

I take an active and empathetic approach to psychotherapy by establishing mutually agreed upon therapeutic goals with my clients and providing a comfortable space to explore, discuss, and be heard. My therapy style combines psychodynamic, CBT and DBT therapies based on the specific needs of each client. With these approaches, I empower my clients to identify and achieve their goals by drawing on their unique individual strengths and minimizing fear and anxiety. They are able to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact their functioning and relationships.
We make it simple to find a therapist and even simpler to affordably pay for one with your insurance.

Hosted by Headway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10013
This therapist explores and identifies the importance of emphasizing that aggressive, and passive responses are learned behaviors, not innate, unchangeable traits. By practicing the Conflict Resolution Model, clients can learn to develop assertive responses that will allow them to manage interpersonal conflicts more effectively.
Online group coaching membership to get you from self-doubting to self-empowered. The Self-Worth Hub® provides therapeutic & coaching tools to address self-esteem, parentification, generational and complex trauma, codependency, & overall mental & emotional coping mechanisms. This is a non-judgmental space that creates a sense of belonging with people you can relate to. Bi-weekly Group Coaching calls+ access to a library of lessons, worksheets, & private community of women doing similar work.
Email: info@karinaaybar.com with the subject Membership or text 877-838-9188 for more info. Cost: $27/month or $297/year.

Hosted by Karina Aybar-Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC, SIFI
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10030
Karina Aybar-Jacobs is a bilingual (English & Spanish) psychotherapist and coach. She has 14 years of experience helping women overcome unhealthy patterns, anxiety, low self-esteem, parentification trauma, PTSD, and toxic relationships. My goal is to help you achieve inner peace, set boundaries without guilt + heal the impact of growing up with dysfunctional family dynamics. I am here to help you overcome challenges in a caring, confidential, and empowering space. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, as well as my coaching skills to help you move from self-doubting to self-empowered. I look forward to connecting with you.
Recruiting members for a new Caregiver Support Group for Spouses and Partners of loved ones with Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease. Under the auspices of the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter, this bimonthly group is free of charge. Please call for information.

Hosted by Joan Westreich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
Do feelings of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem take the joy out of life? Are you ready to fine-tune or overhaul your career or relationships? If so, I invite you to consider contacting me to set up a consultation.This is the first step in a collaborative process designed to help create the life you envision. Employing curiosity instead of judgment, we will tap into the wisdom and strengths you already possess. Throughout the journey, we will explore and work toward understanding where you are, how you got there and your would like to be.
I offer group therapy as an adjunctive component to individual treatment in my practice as it provides an opportunity to propel individual therapy work. Sitting with and relating to others who share similar concerns can enhance the examination of one's specific struggles within an interpersonal context, going beyond the one-on-one experience with a therapist. Communication, trust, and intimacy are explored in a confidential arena that allows members an opportunity to receive additional support and help with developing more satisfying relationships.

Hosted by Susan Rios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
I help people who are struggling with having more for themselves: worried singles & overwhelmed mothers, hurting and angry couples, the overworked professional or under appreciated employee. Long-standing struggles often result from a history of reacting to stress in ways that limit one's ability to attain the "more" that's missing.
Experiential Group for therapy-goers (over 26 y/o to 76 y/o) who want to deal with significant loss and transition in their lives. Many have lost a career/job; death of spouse or child; lost youth; retirement; some experienced illness in self, spouse, family member; loss of pet; some have had a new success and can't make the necessary adjustment.
Email me with your initial concerns. Call to set up a mutually convenient free initial assessment. We can discuss if you are suitable for the group.

Hosted by Lana M Ackaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, NCPsyA, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
I help others manage and resolve difficulties of the heart - love, loss, and work during significant life changes/transitions; e.g., career/job change, death/illness in family, divorce, addiction/recovery, etc. I provide high-quality professional assessment and counseling/psychotherapy to people who have not accessed or have had prior unsatisfactory experiences with psychotherapy. I also do "second opinions" for anyone experiencing therapy stalemate and/or major change. During change, the terrain is stormy, bumpy, skiddy and deep. Many feel angry--a disguise to the depth of fear(s). Anxiety ensues and one doubts whether the "new" is possible.
Impetus it is inspired on Nietzsche dictum: "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger". Its mission is to establish as space for mutual support and solidarity among patients, autorefletion, and posttrauma growth, a place for the searching of spiritual and mental peace. MEDUSSA GROUP: PTG for Latin@s in New York is a way to construct a positive field away from incurability, in search for full meaning, life of purpose and work FOR WOMEN. It's bilingual. It is designed for full-blown posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients, domestic violence, couple issues or depressed.

Hosted by Jorge Piña
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LMHC, LPsyA
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10034
Listening is an art and a science. Speaking with trust to a professional in a private and confidential space. It's still the best medicine we have. We call it "the talking cure" because is a transformative experience. For this I provide a healthy and creative environment where all my patients can grow, relax, auto-reflex, think deeply and make the best decision of their life for themselves, their love's ones, for partners in a difficult relationship, their children, family as a whole and impact positively life itself and the world permanently.
1/14/25-3/4/25 8-week improv therapy group for adults is designed for neurodivergent individuals who experience social anxiety and who have trouble navigating social interactions. We aim to provide a safe, supportive space to explore and transform challenging social scenarios. Through creative improv exercises, you'll practice perspective-taking, enhance your ability to read social cues and develop practical interaction skills. No acting experience is required—just a willingness to explore and grow. Join us to discover how playful, real-life scenarios can help you reduce anxiety, connect more authentically, and enjoy more spontaneous social interactions.

Hosted by Caroline Burke
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10007
Hello there! My name is Caroline, and I am passionate about helping people repair their relationships to their bodies, processing trauma and grief, exploring intersectional identities, and navigating the twists and turns of life. I operates from a trauma-informed, body liberation, LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice oriented perspective. I have experience in helping people navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), eating disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use, and neurodivergent experience.
Do relationships help us or hurt us? Could it be they do both at the same time? This repeating workshop of 10 sessions explores the conflicting needs that manifest in every relationship. Together participants seek to understand how to sustain the conflict and pain that relationships inevitably cause as well as how to give to and how to take from our relationships. All types of relationships are grist for the mill: romantic, family, work and friendship.
Please call to find out about openings for the next workshop.

Hosted by Josie Oppenheim
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PsyaD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10014
Feelings of emotional pain, depression or anxiety, alert us that important needs are not being met. When needs are not met we feel vulnerable and require protection. As a psychoanalyst I work with the whole person to find less taxing forms of protection so that fears, social withdrawal or repetitive attempts at safety become less necessary. I encourage relaxed communication at a very comfortable pace to nurture a greater sense of safety so your drive for freedom naturally leads you to the life you want. I work to resolve depression, creative blocks, OCD, trauma, romantic difficulties, and problems at work.
Joseph A. LoGiudice facilitates a group in-person for gay men who are seeking connection–a sense of belonging in this new age of normalcy–within the gay community. Topics that will be addressed include sexual identity, trauma, socialization, dating, love, intimacy, vulnerability, work/life balance, with the primary goal of making sense of this new world we all live in.

Hosted by Liberation Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
Liberation Psychotherapy is a private LGBTQ-centered group therapy practice. Our foundational philosophy is based on the meaningful engagement between the therapist and client and achieved using Carl Rogers’ client-centered techniques of active-listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. Liberation Psychotherapy’s primary mission is to help clients explore their experiences thereby clients can heal and grow and embrace their strengths and resiliencies. To honor and respect the uniqueness of our clients, we subscribe broadly to a liberation and integrative model.
This is a 10-week workshop, consisting of 4-6 people, whose purpose is to teach you the tools to understand your own dreams. As a participant, you will learn how to improve dream recall, maintain a dream journal, and enhance understanding of your personal dream language. We will each discover the value of our dreamer as an invaluable resource toward greater awareness.

Hosted by Dr. Irving Slesar
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10014
My approach is comprehensive and integrates the tools offered by my clinical training in psychology, Jungian dream analysis as well as my knowledge of spiritual disciplines.
Experience has taught me that each of us possess an inner intelligence that supports our efforts toward living a meaningful and productive life. As a therapist, I consider it my role to evoke and nurture this positive resource.
I have found that my emphasis on supporting what is right in us produces better results than a narrow focus on what is wrong.
I have learned to listen to the whole person.
A 6-week virtual DBT group for anyone who struggles with perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety and depression. Develop skills in: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Open to NY and NJ residents. Digital Work book included. Register here: https://forms.gle/c6ne9CSJ9FX5xUhh9

Hosted by Rebecca Pistocchi
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Are you transitioning to or from college? Do you experience anxiety around sports performance and strategy? Is the need to be perfect ingrained in you? I work with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stressors. Whether it's graduating high school and moving on to college or graduating college and moving on to the "real world", we can do this together. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and depression are all common. Bringing a consistent space for you to process, I will work through patterns that just aren't working for you anymore.
My positive, unique group therapy process helps people grow emotionally because I do more than solve problems, by providing the tools people need to go beyond where they are in their lives. Together we create new possibilities by learning new ways of speaking and relating with others. My clients begin to feel better by creating environments where they can share emotional and relationship struggles together and create something new with it.

Hosted by Rachel Mickenberg, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10038
Feeling alone and isolated? Want MORE in your life and unsure how to get it? Feeling anxious and depressed? Sick and tired of talking about your problems over and over to find yourself in the same place? Let's transform your life! I help people explore/discover who they are in the world by building creative therapeutic environments in which people can grow emotionally, develop new ways to respond to challenging situations and create the lives they want to live.
6-8 people half men and half women between ages 30-60. Active, dynamic, professionals dealing with professional and personal relationship issues. Examining faulty behavioral patterns, ineffective defenses, intimacy issues, professionalism, separating thoughts from feelings, relating in the here and now and concentrating on emotions for 1&1/2 hours/week. Challenging and exciting topics and issues.

Hosted by Joel R Gavriele-Gold
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
I am very fortunate to combine my three loves: people, psychology and dogs. Over the years my dogs have accompanied me to my office and have been of great therapeutic value and pleasure in their interaction with patients of all ages. Therapy is an exciting adventure in which therapist and patient agree to explore the patient's life, dreams, problems, fears, hopes and aspirations. As therapist it is my responsibility to guide: sometimes lead, share and always to jointly explore who the individual is. While everyones' therapy is different, therapy is the opportunity to pull ones' life together and develop the courage to change.
At Rivia Medical, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, with a focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. A consultation begins with a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized treatment plan to help you reach your goals. For the most up to date availability, please book directly at riviamedical.com/appointment. Our staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm to speak with you 212-203-1773 or email us at info@riviamind.com

Are you struggling with memory issues, concentration, or feeling like something isn't quite right? Whether you're concerned about dementia, ADHD, or seeking clarity around a possible learning disability or autism, I understand how frustrating it can be to not have answers. My goal is to help you find those answers through comprehensive neuropsychological testing, providing you with clarity and guidance for your next steps. Whether you're seeking accommodations or just clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Community support, psychoeducation, and therapeutic processing group for parents of kiddos with ADHD and/or ASD designed to help you better understand yourself, your kid, and the brain you are both learning to manage. Group will be held via Zoom for 8 weeks, tentatively starting on December 3rd. Learn and process attachment, attunement, co-regulation, meaning making during difficult moments, building structure and boundaries, working toward acceptance of change and maintaining long term changes. All sessions will include opportunities for direct feedback and support.

Hosted by Affirmative Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
You've come a long way. You're doing it. You're killing it at work or at school. You always have. But somehow, those old ways of thinking and feeling about yourself have followed despite your successes. At work, and with your friends, it looks like you have it all together. If anything, you're the first to lend a hand to others, even when you are completely running on empty. But something is missing, and its gnawing at you. You don't know what you want or need most of the time. We can figure that out together. We help patients find the permission they need to give themselves in order to live their most full, most authentic lives.
Welcome to Tona Therapy, where we believe in the transformative power of warmth and healing. The word "Tona" originates from the ancient Aztec language, Nahuatl, which represents the concept of warmth, not only in a physical sense but also as a symbol of emotional comfort and connection. At Tona Therapy, we aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment where individuals can find Transformation, Openness, New beginnings, and Acceptance. Our dedicated team of therapists provides personalized services to help you navigate life's challenges. We offer a confidential and safe space for exploring emotions, healing past traumas, and discovering new paths towards growth and fulfillment.

Hosted by Tona Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
At Tona Therapy, we aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment where individuals can find Transformation, Openness, New beginnings, and Acceptance. Our dedicated team of therapists provides personalized services to help you navigate life's challenges. We offer a confidential and safe space for exploring emotions, healing past traumas, and discovering new paths towards growth and fulfillment.
Quantum Change-work coaching addresses accessing the inner mind to make powerful changes

Hosted by Mari Terzaghi
Psychologist, PhD, ABMPP, ASPPB, CHT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10036
Life is not an event but a dynamic process. Stress is a prevalent factor of modern urban life. It touches everyone. It can cause anguish and depression making life seem indomitable challenge instead of a process tat offers enrichment and joy. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression, psychotherapy is something for you to consider. Whether you are seeking immediate relief from symptoms or want life-enhancing change, I am qualified to respond to your needs. My comprehensive training and experience treatment a wide range of emotional problems.
Fridays 6:30 - 8 EST (Ongoing) This group is for clients who identify within the LGBTQ community with basic emotional regulation skills. We discuss interpersonal and emergent concerns regarding a range of topics. We ask that interested members for the Queer group be based in NY state and commit to 3 months (or 12 weeks) of participation in order to join the group.

Hosted by Nicole Minor - Expansive Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10007
I value helping to foster a secure space and use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to reach their personal goals. Intersectionality has been paramount on my own personal healing journey and I have had the opportunity to work with clients who benefit from the same lens. I draw from an integration of approaches to include the internal family systems model, emotionally focused therapy, and psychoanalytic theory in order to work with and honor a wide range of identities and experiences.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New York County?
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.