Grief and Bereavement Support Group
If you are an adult who is grieving the loss of a loved one, find connection and healing here, one moment at a time. On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month join grief specialist, Cheyenne Tassa, LCSW, and ...
Hosted by Main Line Counseling & Wellness Center, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haverford, PA 19041
If you are an adult who is grieving the loss of a loved one, find connection and healing here, one moment at a time. On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month join grief specialist, Cheyenne Tassa, LCSW, and ...
Couples Workshops
NEXT DATE: January 13, 2024- 11am-1:30pm (SPANISH) and January 14, 2024- 11am-1:30pm ENJOY A FUN DAY FILLED WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO HELP IMPROVE/BUILD ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP IN A SETTING THAT INSPIRES, PROVIDES HOPE AND REKINDLES INTIMACY This workshop will help ...
Hosted by Innovative Minds Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reading, PA 19606
NEXT DATE: January 13, 2024- 11am-1:30pm (SPANISH) and January 14, 2024- 11am-1:30pm ENJOY A FUN DAY FILLED WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO HELP IMPROVE/BUILD ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP IN A SETTING THAT INSPIRES, PROVIDES HOPE AND REKINDLES INTIMACY This workshop will help ...
Inspire Group - Motivational Wellness Group
Are you struggling to make a change in your life? Join us to get support, explore barriers, learn tools and work to make changes. Virtual online group to INSPIRE change! Weekly group for 8 weeks starting Feb 15, 2024. Total ...
Hosted by Katie Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Are you struggling to make a change in your life? Join us to get support, explore barriers, learn tools and work to make changes. Virtual online group to INSPIRE change! Weekly group for 8 weeks starting Feb 15, 2024. Total ...
Reconnecting with Me - A Postpartum Support Group
The purpose of the “Reconnecting with Me” group is to provide a safe space for caregivers in the perinatal period to connect with others experiencing similar changes, to combat the isolation that can occur in this period, to process emotions ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Steinberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Quakertown, PA 18951
The purpose of the “Reconnecting with Me” group is to provide a safe space for caregivers in the perinatal period to connect with others experiencing similar changes, to combat the isolation that can occur in this period, to process emotions ...
Anger Management Education
I am a certified anger management specialist with the National Anger Management Association. I offer Anger Management Education for individuals and groups. I accept court mandated referrals. Currently accepting waitlist for groups.
Hosted by Eunice E. Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS-II, CCATP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pottstown, PA 19464
I am a certified anger management specialist with the National Anger Management Association. I offer Anger Management Education for individuals and groups. I accept court mandated referrals. Currently accepting waitlist for groups.
Managing Chronic Pain
There are so many factors that can lead to the daily experience of chronic pain. Whether it developed from an accident, a chronic disease, or surfaced from a seemingly unknown cause, the experience of chronic pain can be absolutely draining ...
Hosted by Angelus Therapeutic Services Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hermitage, PA 16148
There are so many factors that can lead to the daily experience of chronic pain. Whether it developed from an accident, a chronic disease, or surfaced from a seemingly unknown cause, the experience of chronic pain can be absolutely draining ...
Mental Fitness
Just like one might train with a personal trainer to improve their physical fitness, Mental Fitness offers personal trainers to help improve one's thinking and outlook on life.
Hosted by Steve Wize | Mental Fitness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Just like one might train with a personal trainer to improve their physical fitness, Mental Fitness offers personal trainers to help improve one's thinking and outlook on life.
Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
Hosted by DeMarquis Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15218
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
Parents of Child with Borderline Personality Disor
I am currently taking referrals (incl. self refs) of parents who are struggling with a child, any age who is diagnosed with (or believed to have symptoms of) Borderline Personality Disorder. Children with BPD present unique challenges. You can, and ...
Hosted by Pamela Moran Treatment and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lemoyne, PA 17043
I am currently taking referrals (incl. self refs) of parents who are struggling with a child, any age who is diagnosed with (or believed to have symptoms of) Borderline Personality Disorder. Children with BPD present unique challenges. You can, and ...
Couples Group Therapy (online)
Marriage or relationship trouble? Group therapy for both partners is a beneficial and cost effective way to achieve happiness once and for all. Learn the secrets, tips, and tools to make your marriage work!
Hosted by Dr. Nancy Brooks (Accepting New Clients)
PsyD, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, PA 17603
Marriage or relationship trouble? Group therapy for both partners is a beneficial and cost effective way to achieve happiness once and for all. Learn the secrets, tips, and tools to make your marriage work!
Evolve Professional Counseling Services, LLC
We believe connection is key to feeling supported and the pathway to healing. That's why we have taken steps to ensure our connection with you is our top priority. We have joined together our unique and diverse strengths to help ...
Hosted by Ashley Nitija McWilliams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edinboro, PA 16412
We believe connection is key to feeling supported and the pathway to healing. That's why we have taken steps to ensure our connection with you is our top priority. We have joined together our unique and diverse strengths to help ...
Calm Mind Therapy, LLC
Calm Mind Therapy is a supportive space for healing. We are staffed by two Licensed Clinical Social Workers — and best friends — who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Let ...
Hosted by Megan Matusky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ardmore, PA 19003
Calm Mind Therapy is a supportive space for healing. We are staffed by two Licensed Clinical Social Workers — and best friends — who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Let ...
Movement Therapy For Your 'Cool Kid'
Movement therapy groups for children that celebrates neurodiversity in a sensory-friendly therapeutic environment. Chestnut Hill, PA. Now registering for fall 2022 www.thechillverse.co/ther apy
Hosted by Daniella E Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, R-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19118
Movement therapy groups for children that celebrates neurodiversity in a sensory-friendly therapeutic environment. Chestnut Hill, PA. Now registering for fall 2022 www.thechillverse.co/ther apy
Women's Trauma Therapy Group - Starting 9/20/22
This is a 12-week therapy group which is both educational and process-oriented. It provides women with a safe, nurturing environment to heal from the effects of trauma in their lives. The goal of the group is to help women empower ...
Hosted by Nancy A Cooper, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Havertown, PA 19083
This is a 12-week therapy group which is both educational and process-oriented. It provides women with a safe, nurturing environment to heal from the effects of trauma in their lives. The goal of the group is to help women empower ...
Gallo & Associates Psychological Services
Gallo and Associates is a group clinical practice, offering a wide range of assessment and therapeutic services, including individual, couples, and family therapy; Energy Psychology; EMDR; CBT; Neuropsychological and other types of Evaluations; Consultations; Coaching; and Seminars Training.
Hosted by Gallo and Associates Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, DCEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hermitage, PA 16148
Gallo and Associates is a group clinical practice, offering a wide range of assessment and therapeutic services, including individual, couples, and family therapy; Energy Psychology; EMDR; CBT; Neuropsychological and other types of Evaluations; Consultations; Coaching; and Seminars Training.
Self-Compassion
Come learn how to be warm and understanding toward yourself when you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. In this group you will learn how to soothe yourself with mindful compassion when you experience difficult emotions. This group will help you ...
Hosted by Kennedy Shaye Rhodes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greensburg, PA 15601
Come learn how to be warm and understanding toward yourself when you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. In this group you will learn how to soothe yourself with mindful compassion when you experience difficult emotions. This group will help you ...
Clinical & AAMFT Approved Supervision
If you are seeking licensure as a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, or a clinical social worker in Pennsylvania, I am able to provide clinical supervision for your work. If you are an MFT working toward licensure, your hours ...
Hosted by Melissa Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paoli, PA 19301
If you are seeking licensure as a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, or a clinical social worker in Pennsylvania, I am able to provide clinical supervision for your work. If you are an MFT working toward licensure, your hours ...
Club Ophelia
Club Ophelia addresses the ever-present dangers of girl-bullying, or Relational Aggression. We meet once per week to discuss how girl bullying, which can include text messaging, instant messaging, gossip, rumor spreading,etc. has an impact on these young women, and what ...
Hosted by Jodi Merrill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emmaus, PA 18049
Club Ophelia addresses the ever-present dangers of girl-bullying, or Relational Aggression. We meet once per week to discuss how girl bullying, which can include text messaging, instant messaging, gossip, rumor spreading,etc. has an impact on these young women, and what ...
Parent Kids w/Autism and/or ADHD Group Therapy
Focused on the research parents want to know about Parenting Stubborn Fixed Behaviors, Thoughts, etc.. Self-assessments are administered to help identify strategies, survivor guilts, generational traumas, etc The experiential learning framework applies also to the just lived-it-thus-it-felt-lik e-true-to-me mind who ...
Hosted by Melissa A Tatar-Pickersgill
Counselor, MS, NCC, BSP, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morrisville, PA 19067
Focused on the research parents want to know about Parenting Stubborn Fixed Behaviors, Thoughts, etc.. Self-assessments are administered to help identify strategies, survivor guilts, generational traumas, etc The experiential learning framework applies also to the just lived-it-thus-it-felt-lik e-true-to-me mind who ...
ASD Discussion Group
Social group for adults on the autism spectrum who want to have friendly and supportive conversations with other autistic adults. Meetings take place once a month, on the second Sunday of the month, from 3:30 - 4:30. You must create ...
Hosted by Hannah Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Social group for adults on the autism spectrum who want to have friendly and supportive conversations with other autistic adults. Meetings take place once a month, on the second Sunday of the month, from 3:30 - 4:30. You must create ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Pennsylvania?
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.