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Individual and Group LPC supervision
I can provide individual & group supervision for those seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
Hosted by Molly Gorzelsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15202
I can provide individual & group supervision for those seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
LGBTQ Online Support Group for Queer Teens
Teens aged 13 to 19 are invited to find a haven for invaluable support and shared insights. This online support group is committed to nurturing connections and perspectives that ignite positive transformations within the LGBTQ community. Our structured Queer Teen ...
Hosted by The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Teens aged 13 to 19 are invited to find a haven for invaluable support and shared insights. This online support group is committed to nurturing connections and perspectives that ignite positive transformations within the LGBTQ community. Our structured Queer Teen ...
103 North Meadows Drive, Wexford, PA 15090
I have taught family and group therapy.
Hosted by Cynthia Jean Horodnic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
I have taught family and group therapy.
Between Us
'Between Us' is an interpersonal process group in which people share and connect with others in a small group. An interpersonal process group can be a powerful tool for self-understanding and transformation, especially regarding ways of relating to others that ...
Hosted by Daniel Gruner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15222
'Between Us' is an interpersonal process group in which people share and connect with others in a small group. An interpersonal process group can be a powerful tool for self-understanding and transformation, especially regarding ways of relating to others that ...
Mixed Gender Adult Psychotherapy Group II
This group started in April 2021 and meets online on Thursday evenings. Participation in a therapy group can lessen the pain of isolation, increase your social comfort, and deepen your connections with others. Group can provide support and a range ...
Hosted by Rita G Drapkin
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
This group started in April 2021 and meets online on Thursday evenings. Participation in a therapy group can lessen the pain of isolation, increase your social comfort, and deepen your connections with others. Group can provide support and a range ...
Anger Management Groups at CCA
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
Hosted by Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
JMS Counseling
The goal of our programs is to assist you in finding your strengths and abilities to overcome the things that are causing mental health issues and negativity in your life. Our intention is to facilitate courage against adversity and the ...
Hosted by JMS Counseling
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in McKees Rocks, PA 15136
The goal of our programs is to assist you in finding your strengths and abilities to overcome the things that are causing mental health issues and negativity in your life. Our intention is to facilitate courage against adversity and the ...
Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates
The psychologists of Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates specialize in coping with chronic illness, including cancer, as well as life transitions and difficulties including grief trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns. We also work with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and other ...
Hosted by Dr. Kimmy Fleming
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
The psychologists of Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates specialize in coping with chronic illness, including cancer, as well as life transitions and difficulties including grief trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns. We also work with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and other ...
Gestalt In the Woods-Intro to Gestalt Theory
Gestalt in the Woods: An Experiential Introduction to Gestalt Therapy. In this one-day intensive workshop, you will explore core Gestalt concepts through theory discussions, live demonstrations, and hands-on practice of Gestalt therapy-based skills. Fee: $135 (includes light breakfast, beverages, and ...
Hosted by Connie M Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, Gestalt
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Gestalt in the Woods: An Experiential Introduction to Gestalt Therapy. In this one-day intensive workshop, you will explore core Gestalt concepts through theory discussions, live demonstrations, and hands-on practice of Gestalt therapy-based skills. Fee: $135 (includes light breakfast, beverages, and ...
Recovery from Codependency
Conbining recovery and spirituality to transform brokenness, heal emotional damage from the past, and mend shattered relationships.
Hosted by Michael F Dunbar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
Conbining recovery and spirituality to transform brokenness, heal emotional damage from the past, and mend shattered relationships.
Women Helping Women
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had a famous saying: "There is a special place in hell for women who don't help each other." For over 10 years, I have offered support groups for women of all ages. Throughout life, ...
Hosted by Mary Anne Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, , ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Castle Shannon, PA 15234
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had a famous saying: "There is a special place in hell for women who don't help each other." For over 10 years, I have offered support groups for women of all ages. Throughout life, ...
Anger Management Groups at CCA
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
Hosted by Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
Creating Connection
An interpersonal process group for adult individuals living with dissociative disorders related to CPTSD
Hosted by Brandi Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
An interpersonal process group for adult individuals living with dissociative disorders related to CPTSD
Imago Relationship Counseling
In Imago Relationship Counseling, we focus on learning techniques to heal old wounds and strengthen the connection in relationships. By creating safety in the relationship, dialogue is developed that allows the couple to work together to decrease tension and conflict ...
Hosted by Kim Saft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
In Imago Relationship Counseling, we focus on learning techniques to heal old wounds and strengthen the connection in relationships. By creating safety in the relationship, dialogue is developed that allows the couple to work together to decrease tension and conflict ...
Keeping It REAL --Vision for BIPOC men
This program seeks to address the social concerns and issues MEN of color, especially inner-city black and brown men, are facing a myriad of problems and obstacles that are real and perceived and where these problems lead to violence, drug ...
Hosted by R.E.A.L. Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMDR, CAADC, DNMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15233
This program seeks to address the social concerns and issues MEN of color, especially inner-city black and brown men, are facing a myriad of problems and obstacles that are real and perceived and where these problems lead to violence, drug ...
Life After Caregiving
Life after Caregiving is a monthly peer support group for those struggling with grief and loss. This is a safe space to share your story and process the emotions of your loss.
Hosted by The Root of Good Care Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Moon Township, PA 15108
Life after Caregiving is a monthly peer support group for those struggling with grief and loss. This is a safe space to share your story and process the emotions of your loss.
Wives of Sexual Addicts
Currently, this group is not being offered. This is a therapy group for wives struggling to cope with their husband's sexual indiscretions, sexual addiction, pornography, multiple affairs, sexting, etc. We use a workbook with a focus on trauma resolution and ...
Hosted by Kathleen A Brenckle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Currently, this group is not being offered. This is a therapy group for wives struggling to cope with their husband's sexual indiscretions, sexual addiction, pornography, multiple affairs, sexting, etc. We use a workbook with a focus on trauma resolution and ...
Anger Management Groups at CCA
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
Hosted by Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carnegie, PA 15106
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
Infertility Support Group
We offer an active infertility support group that is held monthly. These are currently being held in hybrid format- with online and in person options, and we welcome individuals from anywhere to join with us. This group is free of ...
Hosted by The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15224
We offer an active infertility support group that is held monthly. These are currently being held in hybrid format- with online and in person options, and we welcome individuals from anywhere to join with us. This group is free of ...
Adult Children of EI Parents- Book Study
This group is a book study for the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson. Designed as a 12 week group to process each chapter effectively. Focus on processing insights from the book and finding validation and ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Christine Sammons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15211
This group is a book study for the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson. Designed as a 12 week group to process each chapter effectively. Focus on processing insights from the book and finding validation and ...
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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.