InnerPeaceCounseling
We currently have three Licensed Therapist on staff and are excepting new clients. We are offering telehealth and phone calls. We take most private insurance as well as Blair and North Central Medicaid. Please contact the office to do a ...
Hosted by Alison J Seltzer LPC LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Altoona, PA 16602
We currently have three Licensed Therapist on staff and are excepting new clients. We are offering telehealth and phone calls. We take most private insurance as well as Blair and North Central Medicaid. Please contact the office to do a ...
Beginnings
This is a group for individuals and their partners/spouses who are struggling with sexual addiction, love addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, and/or hypersexuality.
This is a group for individuals and their partners/spouses who are struggling with sexual addiction, love addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, and/or hypersexuality.
Surviving Sexual Assault
Please see our website for details.
www.chrysalisth erapy.com
Hosted by Dr. Laura Windham (Chrysalis)
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Please see our website for details.
www.chrysalisth erapy.com
Embodied Boundaries for Care Workers
This will be a 4-week group co-facilitated with Ru Emmons, LMT, running from March 22-April 12. This group is for care workers of any kind (therapists, aides, nurses, body workers, etc.) who interface with clients emotional fields and feel like ...
Hosted by Clove Roses
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
This will be a 4-week group co-facilitated with Ru Emmons, LMT, running from March 22-April 12. This group is for care workers of any kind (therapists, aides, nurses, body workers, etc.) who interface with clients emotional fields and feel like ...
Creative Ways to Cope with Chronic Illness
A 6 week group to explore ways of coping with chronic illness and pain. This group will be a supportive environment however it will NOT be a time to sit and complain! We will try a variety of expressive arts ...
Hosted by Jill Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
A 6 week group to explore ways of coping with chronic illness and pain. This group will be a supportive environment however it will NOT be a time to sit and complain! We will try a variety of expressive arts ...
Crisis Recovery Network
Hosted by Kenneth J Sutton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAP, MAC, CAADC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harrisburg, PA 17110
Women's Trauma Recovery Group
This is a safe space for women to explore healthy coping skills, expression of thoughts and feelings and mindfulness techniques to address trauma. It is designed with a curriculum to not only inspire and heal, but to educate women about ...
Hosted by Beth Jones Now Offering Group Therapy For Women
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, PA 17603
This is a safe space for women to explore healthy coping skills, expression of thoughts and feelings and mindfulness techniques to address trauma. It is designed with a curriculum to not only inspire and heal, but to educate women about ...
Teen Groups: IOP & OP
Our Teen Intensive Outpatient (IOP) group meets 3 times a week from 4-6pm and our outpatient group meets 1-2 times a week. Groups typically focus on life skills, 12-step principals, school difficulties, stress management, relationship/skill building, peer support and psychoeducation.
Hosted by Serenity Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, IOP, OP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Havertown, PA 19083
Our Teen Intensive Outpatient (IOP) group meets 3 times a week from 4-6pm and our outpatient group meets 1-2 times a week. Groups typically focus on life skills, 12-step principals, school difficulties, stress management, relationship/skill building, peer support and psychoeducation.
will offer workshops as needed
Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Nature Walk and Talks
Hosted by Therese M. Daniels, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Flourtown, PA 19031
Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Nature Walk and Talks
Clinical Supervision Group
I offer group supervision for social workers who are working toward their LCSW. Please contact me directly for more infomation.
Hosted by Lisa Pagano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paoli, PA 19301
I offer group supervision for social workers who are working toward their LCSW. Please contact me directly for more infomation.
Optimum Care Counceling & Wellness Solutions LLC
Optimum Care Counseling & Wellness Solutions provides confidential, client focused counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, and families specializing in areas that include, but are not limited to: Autism, Anger Management, Panic Attack, Child Abuse, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, Couples ...
Hosted by Ucheena Uzouwku
Psychiatrist, MD
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Reading, PA 19608
Optimum Care Counseling & Wellness Solutions provides confidential, client focused counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, and families specializing in areas that include, but are not limited to: Autism, Anger Management, Panic Attack, Child Abuse, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, Couples ...
Shattering the Mirror
Shattering the Mirror is a support and recovery group for adult children of narcissists. Utilizing resources such as the five-step recovery model popularized by Dr. McBride (author of "Will I Ever Be Good Enough"), we will begin to process all ...
Hosted by Alisa Stamps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19110
Shattering the Mirror is a support and recovery group for adult children of narcissists. Utilizing resources such as the five-step recovery model popularized by Dr. McBride (author of "Will I Ever Be Good Enough"), we will begin to process all ...
Group for Men and Women in their 30's and 40's.
This group is to help men and women who are in their 20's and 30's struggling with a diversity of issues including singleness/marriage, depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, stress ect. The group is designed to help each other investigate the unhelpful ...
Hosted by Jennifer Houk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
This group is to help men and women who are in their 20's and 30's struggling with a diversity of issues including singleness/marriage, depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, stress ect. The group is designed to help each other investigate the unhelpful ...
PriCARE- trauma informed caregiving program
This 6-session trauma-informed program teaches caregivers of children 2-10 how to positively engage with their child(ren), increase and enhance the positive bond, and set appropriate boundaries and consequences.
Hosted by The Nava Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19146
This 6-session trauma-informed program teaches caregivers of children 2-10 how to positively engage with their child(ren), increase and enhance the positive bond, and set appropriate boundaries and consequences.
Couples Relationship Skills Building Group
The Couples Relationship Skills Building Group is a small group (2-4 couples) who come together to learn about relationship skills that will help their communication, build trust, resolve conflict and enhance their understanding of each other. The group meets for ...
The Couples Relationship Skills Building Group is a small group (2-4 couples) who come together to learn about relationship skills that will help their communication, build trust, resolve conflict and enhance their understanding of each other. The group meets for ...
Relationship and Dating for Women
The group is to explore the new dating world with women between 20-40 years old. We look at patterns and reasons that maybe holding us back in relationships, such as attachment style, somatic feelings, and implicit patterning/procedural learning. The group ...
Hosted by Alexa Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
The group is to explore the new dating world with women between 20-40 years old. We look at patterns and reasons that maybe holding us back in relationships, such as attachment style, somatic feelings, and implicit patterning/procedural learning. The group ...
Men's Group
Men who may already be in therapy, meeting every other Monday (max. 6 in the group) to discuss personal issues about relationships, families, careers, sexuality, etc. Group is led by two experienced therapists. Preliminary interview required.
Hosted by H. L. Schwab
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
Men who may already be in therapy, meeting every other Monday (max. 6 in the group) to discuss personal issues about relationships, families, careers, sexuality, etc. Group is led by two experienced therapists. Preliminary interview required.
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 ...
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, ...
Sex addiction
Therapy groups for sex addiction can add an in depth layer to the recovery process. Much like a support group that allows for those facing the same issue to support one another, a therapy group adds the benefit of a ...
Hosted by LeeAnn Walter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Youngwood, PA 15697
Therapy groups for sex addiction can add an in depth layer to the recovery process. Much like a support group that allows for those facing the same issue to support one another, a therapy group adds the benefit of a ...
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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.