Support Groups in New York, NY
Two Groups: For Parents of Children 1-6 and Parents of Middle Schoolers. In this 4 part series we discuss specific issues concerning parenting and child development. While I present certain topics, it also is a space for parents to discover their own values and goals raising their children and share dilemmas, Handouts are given prior to each meeting. Just as children have different stages of development, So to, parents have corresponding stages of development. Topics include: self-regulation, building intrinsic motivation, dealing with big feelings, love and limit setting, building self-discipline and self-esteem. Call for dates.
Hosted by Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSJ
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
If you are concerned about your child or teenager, I can help. I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that may interfere with feeling more secure. Parents contact me for guidance with a broad range of issues including anxiety, relatedness issues, depression, school avoidance, learning challenges, trauma and grief. Together, we can demystify symptoms difficult to understand, so you and your child can feel deeply connected. I enjoy working with tweens, teens and young adults on identity and relationship issues, family conflict, school pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem.
Hosted by Lisa Caren Litt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10025
This group will offer a supportive environment for all levels of recovery, as well as different processes to achieve that goal. Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace from their own perspective. Support will also be encouraged, whether that be through discussing issues with each other or listening to your peers. Together we can share our experiences and thoughts to provide better coping skills for staying substance free. This group will begin in September.
Hosted by Barbara Judd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
Are you a creative person? Do you find yourself wanting a way to feel better about your life? Are you skeptical about therapy? Are you dreading the idea of dredging up the past or talking about the addiction that hasn't worked positively in your life? Focusing on what you want rather than what you don't want is more productive in the few sessions alotted by insurance companies these days. I believe you can be where you want in less time through a process of self exploration that facilitates and supports movement towards your true desires for creative expansion.
A group for adult Black birthing people who are experiencing infertility. Participants will co-create a space of support and sharing of resources as we explore the deeply personal and systems related experiences of infertility in Black diaspora communities. Participants will cover feelings of loss, grief, anger, sadness/anxiety and explore family and cultural messages around infertility. I facilitate 6-9 week cycles of groups with weekly meetings for 75 minutes per session, for $75 (with sliding scale slots) per session, with a maximum of 8 people per group. Groups are for adult NY residents.
Hosted by Mayowa Obasaju
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10032
If you are struggling with stress, sadness, rage, overwhelm, and loss, I can help. As you move through your current struggles, would you like to work together for connection, healing, learning, and liberation? Would you like to explore all aspects of your identity and how they are uniquely connected to community, culture, family, history, and structural power? Would you like to tell your story and have someone bear witness to the telling? With a warm, empathic, listening, and embodied style, I focus on identifying wellness strategies, creating communities of support and healing while connecting people to necessary resources.
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.
NYC is an amazing place to live, but a hard place to move to. Maybe you moved for work, relationships, or just a change. You might miss your old life, friends and family, and be discovering that the transition is not so easy. Together, we’ll discuss the challenges of building a meaningful life in NYC and share ideas, resources, and find connection. Depending on enrollment, this in-person group will start on Sept 24 for 8 weeks. We welcome clients of all backgrounds between the age of 18 and 35 who moved to NYC in the last three years.
Hosted by Dr. Layal Al Mosawi
PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
No topic is off limits in our sessions, and nothing is “too big” or “too small” to talk about. Whether you’re facing a new problem or an older one, I would love to help. I’ve worked with many clients who are trying to explore and better understand who they are, to understand their relationships with friends and lovers, or who are grappling with major life changes like relocation, changing careers, or recovering from painful past experiences. I have specific expertise in working with POC and culturally diverse clients, exploring issues such as oppressive systems and separation from family.
What does it mean to be gay and older? To Date? To be Alone? HIV+? Serodiscordant? Group will explore these and other issues affecting gay men 40+. Group will be based upon community interest. Please email dtslcsw@gmail in interested in contributing to this weekly group meeting.
Hosted by Donald T Schmoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
If you are suffering the damaging effects of anxiety and depression, you might be feeling all alone--isolated, marginalized and unseen. Your personal trauma history, problems with sexual identity, HIV status, drug use and/or addiction, or history of failed relationships might be contributing to feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness. How do you move forward, create a purposeful life and realize inner happiness? Let me lead you on your journey of self-healing.
Therapy group focusing on helping others discover their authenticity and explore relationship patterns. This group is made up of members who deeply value introspection and are working in therapy to achieve their most authentic selves.
Hosted by Lindsey C Pratt
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Welcome! My passion areas are helping couples break old patterns and communicate more effectively, and supporting individuals in healing childhood or sexual trauma, addictions, or unhelpful relationship patterns. If you feel stuck and need accountability, a loving challenge, and support from an experienced therapist, I am here to help. My style is direct, with honest feedback and accountability to move you forward. I am also psychodynamically trained to help you understand how the past informs the present and show you patterns in your life that may have been present with you for many years, but that aren't necessarily serving you.
Inspired by the work of Dr. Alexander Lowen, we work with the energy patterns of the body through breathing, stretching, grounding and emotional expression to relax muscles and challenge the chronic holdings in our bodies. We focus on the feelings and physical sensations that arise when tensions are released and our physical and emotional systems are enlivened. These experiential movement groups facilitate change on a deep body level: deepen the breathing, allow the body to regain its natural aliveness and vitality and increase awareness of the physical/emotional connection. They help alleviate anxiety, depression, chronic pain and sleeping problems.
Hosted by Paola Alessio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
I approach therapy with the understanding that our mind and body are not separated but aspects of a unified whole. Our emotions and life history are held and manifest in the body and change begins when we acknowledge and work with our full being. Through a process that goes beyond talk, I help my clients bring attention to how their concerns effect how they breathe, feel, move, think and express themselves, as I support them in gradually exploring the underlying emotional terrain.
Our Assertive Communication Workshop focuses on helping women find their voice. We want to teach you to speak with intention. The goal is to develop an assertive sense of confidence. The goals of this workshop are to teach you effective ways to communicate. You should begin to feel heard at work, home, with friends, and everywhere else. In our Assertive Communication Workshop, we will teach and practice specific methods of speaking. This includes using clear language, exploring what is blocking your ability to effectively voice your ideas and needs.
Hosted by Zoe Rapoport
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Are you a woman who is tired of putting yourself and your needs last? I love working with clients who want to heal and improve their self-esteem, sense of agency, leading to more fulfilling relationships. I want to help break you out of the mindset that as a women, you have to act, think or be a certain way to feel fulfilled and successful. We will work together to help you manage your anxiety, fears, and blocks to embodying your inner strength and resiliency. Together we will explore ways that you can thrive as your most authentic self.
Participant-led group that centers empathy and prioritizes process over quick results. By the end of the 12 weeks, we aim for participants to have a better understanding of their substance use, and its purpose, with the aim to generate a new relationship to it.
Hosted by Anastasia Sielski
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Hey! I'm Anastasia. I am a social justice-informed therapist, working with individuals, couples, polycules and families. My approach is anti-racist, LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink/BDSM-affirming, and psychedelic-informed.
Consulting/training group on UWS- mental health professionals. in private practice.The group meets weekly, Monday's 615 PM to 745 PM.The focus is to examine, consult and process clinical and contextual material with the group in a safe experiential environment. Processing issues of practice; transference, counter-transference, framework, psycho-dynamics, interpretations, interventions and modalities examined/discussed. One of the objectives and outcomes of this work will support each member's ability to increase one's emotional and professional range. The group at this time is open to members joining at different intervals.
Hosted by Gail Bach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
I am a psychotherapist (+ 35 years), the UWS of Manhattan. My practice consist of individuals/ groups/couples from culturally diverse backgrounds,life choices and ages;multitude of challenges (depression, anxiety, life transitions,loss, sexual identity aging, relationships) that interfere with: achieving one's life's goal. Working collaboratively with the unique individual to help identify obstacles; increasing insight/ coping abilities. To increase functioning to an optimal/satisfying level. Identify and focus on life goals; self well-being including relationships/work. To increase emotional ability/ range so that one can navigate their life and living in a more satisfied, fuller existence.
Do you feel like your emotions are holding you hostage? Do you feel misunderstood, making relationships with others difficult? Do you feel like worries about the future interfere with your ability to enjoy the moment? Do you ever engage in self destructive behaviors to gain relief from these painful emotions? If you resonate with any of these feelings, know that you are not alone. A DBT therapy group provides an accepting and validating environment to learn skills to find joy in the moment, gain control over negative emotions, tolerate painful experiences and gain confidence and satisfaction in your personal relationships.
Hosted by Healthy Narrative Therapy Tunise Boyce James NY CT
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
I strive to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Being trained in numerous methodologies and techniques allows me to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to my clients. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
DBT is an evidence-based program that has been proven to help teens: handle their emotions so they are less reactive and impulsive, eliminate self-harm and destructive behaviors, and better navigate their relationships (family, school, peers) by developing communication strategies and positive ways of interacting with others. DBT helps increase focus, improving school performance and building higher self-esteem so teens learn to love and accept themselves. Group therapy allows teens to connect and practice skills with peers in a structured safe space, offering a new perspective and validation from others experiencing similar situations. Parent support is also provided.
Hosted by Empower Your Mind Therapy
Counselor, LMHC, CDBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
No matter what stage of life you may be in – adulthood or adolescence – life can be difficult. It can feel out of control, messy, and stressful. Whether you are struggling or need help for your teen, Empower Your Mind Therapy (EYMT) is here to help. Our process at EYMT is to help clients build more effective and helpful behaviors around new thoughts. Our mission is to provide all clients with the tools, skills and empowerment they need to build their life worth living.
Members work on their relationships with each other in order to apply what they learn to improve their relationships with important people in their lives. Learn more about the benefits: https://www.owenmazon.com/group-therapy
Hosted by Owen Mazon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10025
In the 22 years I have been practicing psychotherapy, I have learned to focus on the needs of each individual for we are all unique. And we all need a therapeutic experience that can respond to what makes us tick as individuals in order to unlock and foster our potential in work and love. I create a safe environment where problems in work and love can be resolved in a personal way.
This group is open to individuals, 20’s – 40’s, who wish to develop in personal authenticity and connectedness to others. Working with moment-to-moment interactions we aim to uncover habitual narratives that stand in the way of understanding and being understood by others. Group offers a unique opportunity to be witnessed and to witness the ways in which we protect ourselves, inadvertently preventing ourselves from being a source of and a recipient of vital connection and support. Individuals struggling in relationships, with life transitions, work/career related stress or more general symptoms of anxiety or depression are welcome.
Hosted by Mary V. Minges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, group, and couple therapy, with a clinical focus on individuals with interpersonal trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, work and relationship difficulties. I have a small private practice, in which I provide services to adolescents and adults. I do not accept insurance, but am happy to help with the paperwork for patients to submit for reimbursement for themselves.
This is a support group for women considering or already going through separation and divorce or for those still struggling after this life-changing event. This group will be limited to a maximum of six women so that there is ample time to listen to and support each other's weekly progress. Optional prompts and readings are offered weekly. This group meets commits to a six week sequence in advance and can be repeated. It meets virtually for two hour sessions. Total confidentiality is required.
Hosted by Debra Jacoby
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10038
As a Narrative Life Coach, I want to help clients unlock the themes and patterns of their lives by asking probing questions and helping them work towards their next chapters. I offer weekly optional writing exercises and readings to support this journey. Narrative Coaching works well with anyone going through a painful loss or rejection, such as a death, break-up or divorce, as well as anyone who desires change but feels stuck or struggling. I'd like to help clients to realize their potentials by exploring possibilities, expanding their thinking and re-writing their narrative.
My colleagues and I offer a range of fee-based and site-specific groups and encounter groups for large and small groups such as businesses, organizations, and families. Encounter Groups have a long and valued history within Humanistic Psychology. These groups can be one-time or ongoing, and are designed to meet the specific needs of the group requesting the service. Because of our organizational structure, we are able to meet the needs of many different kinds of groups who are looking for new, progressive, and sustaining ways to accomplish conflict resolution. Please contact me for more information.
Hosted by Sarton Weinraub
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
I am a Humanistic Client-Centered Clinical Psychologist, originally trained within the Psychoanalytic orientation. I also believe in theoretical eclecticism, therefore in addition to my Humanistic orientation, I offer Cognitive/Behavioral as well as Psychodynamic approaches. Overall I strive to offer my clients the experience of "therapeutic presence" including: deep empathic listening, nonjudgmental acceptance, and therapeutic and genuineness. I look forward to meeting you for an initial consultation.
This group is designed to help single people determine why they have not been succesful in dating or marriage relationships, but more importantly the skills they need to learn, to find healthy romantic and loving relationships.
Hosted by Jeffrey Roger Gardere
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10032
Much of my work is done with clients who are looking to grow from the many unfortunate events that have happened in their lives. I do believe that traumatic situations can destroy a person if they remain a victim. But if they are willing to do the hard work of turning that pain into power, then their situation didn't occur in vain. That is why I am both analytical and an action oriented and caring therapist.
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.
