Support Groups in Media, PA
Now accepting supervisees who are licensed with their LPC and who are working towards their licensure and out of Internship. Offering weekly supervision group that will focus on countertransference issues, assessment of clientele, support and regard for the clinician and their self-care development, avoiding burnout, and effective ways to manage private practice and independence in general work. Looking forward to beginning this group by Spring 2023!! Closed group once 8 people are accepted.
Hosted by Caralee Crary
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC, NCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I believe that a person moves in and out of their various life stages with the desire to learn and sometimes re-learn life lessons. I work with clients to enhance self-awareness, insight, and skill sets for managing life. Our therapeutic experience will be a joint effort in reaching your goals! I work with adult couples struggling in their relationships, communication, and living styles over all stages of life. I work with children and teens in their social, emotional, educational, and family systems. I see adults attempting to clarify and reach life goals involving education, work, independence, esteem, and healthy relationships.
Empowering woman and caring for mothers as they navigate the struggles of motherhood. Therapy and support group where mothers can share openly, without the fear of judgement. Join other women, as we support each other and make this journey through motherhood an enjoyable and successful one!
Hosted by Megan Schlude
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
Motherhood is hard, and oftentimes a role that receives very little support. Do you feel alone in trying to figure out how to mother? Do you wish you could feel more confident in this role? I have devoted my practice to helping mothers create more satisfying, productive, and peaceful lives. I believe in the healing powers of the therapeutic relationship and work hard to foster a genuine connection with my clients. Our sessions will be interactive and collaborative. I have a great passion for 'helping people help themselves' and work in a participatory manner with my clients. I look forward to being on this journey with you.
This Positive Discipline Parenting Group is an 8 week educational based group to help parents understand children's behaviors and learn effective and positive parenting "tricks" aka intervention tools to utilize in your home with your children.
Hosted by Just A Little Help
MA, CAADC, BSL, CPDE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I have 25 years and an array of experience coaching, counseling and teaching in the areas of addiction, mental health, behavior issues with children, and parenting. I believe in people and the ability to grow. I have a warm and compassionate approach and find laughter as one of the greatest healers. I believe we should be enjoying our lives but sometimes that is difficult. My overall goal is to help clients enjoy a full and happy life.
Family Constellations practice is a group modality for addressing seen and unseen family and systemic stories that affect our present life. check more information by visiting my website
Hosted by Kateryna Dukenski
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience in providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I focus on relationships, first and foremost, on the one you have with yourself. The work I do in my practice is about restoring the flow of love in relationships where it got stuck due to childhood wounds, individual or collective trauma. When seen or unseen family stories we follow in our lives are brought to the day light and reprocessed together, a new life energy and a new story can start unfolding. I tend to track emotion, body, history and what happens in here and now of each session closely as we work.
This group is designed for older adolescents and young adults (approximately aged 17-22) and centers around helping individuals with the issues they face with emerging adulthood. The group meets weekly and focuses on challenging low self-esteem, building confidence and treating social anxiety. This is a partially structured interactive process group that focuses on specific weekly topics and building better peer relations. It allows for growth through correcting cognitive distortions, improving mood and interpersonal learning. Specific topics addressed in the group include: Body image issues, social relations, healthy anxiety relief habits, social media, school and employment, substance use
Hosted by Danielle DiOrio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT) who believes in personalized and holistic care. My experience includes treating a variety of issues such as: depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, relational problems, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, substance abuse, as well as adjustment to phase of life dynamics, and issues affecting blended families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, individuals and families and have provided clinical direction for several residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs.
Parenting an adopted child comes with a full range of feelings: excitement, love, joy, anxiety, and grief, etc. This group brings people together to share experiences, process the more difficult aspects of the journey in a safe space, and learn how to parent differently in order to meet the unique needs of your child. This group is for parents of school aged children and requires a minimum of 8 week commitment beginning April 2024
Hosted by Dawn Connors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
Welcome! I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families to help strengthen relationships, identify attachment challenges, heal from trauma, and address symptoms of depression and anxiety. I also specialize in adoption related challenges and attachment disorders. I am also a LGBTQIA competent ally interested in supporting you and/or your family.
**Accepting New Clients Now -- Group begins on October 17, 2024 and ends on December 19, 2024.** This group will allow participants to cultivate emotional resilience in a supportive, welcoming space. We will spend our time together exploring creativity to connect with your strengths and discover pathways for healing. Visual arts, writing, sculpting, and drama therapy prompts will be offered to tap into internal resources and grow from adverse experiences. Individuals interested and curious about art are encouraged to apply. No artistic experience, talent, or ability is required. All materials will be provided.
Hosted by Danielle McGrogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CET II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
New Group Therapy Offering 10/17: Resilience through Art. Inquire today! Do you want to discover a balanced way of being? If so, we may be a great match. Together, we can create create a space of compassion-focused curiosity to explore your relationship with self and those around you. As you continue your unique healing pathway, we can draw upon expressive arts, somatic connection exercises, and EMDR therapy.
Meet with like-minded individuals every Monday evening to discuss life in recovery from addiction. THIS IS A VIRTUAL GROUP
Hosted by AK Therapy Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
Do you find yourself facing the same old issues in life and relationships? Does it feel like, no matter what you do, your repeating the same cycles? Maybe you’ve read some self-help books or been to therapy before, yet nothing has gotten to the bottom of your symptoms or led to the growth and change that you’re looking for in life and relationships.
After the initial stages of recovery, clients often find that they need help working on relationship skills. This is an experiential group which will help you practice new skills in a safe environment. We help to provide new experiences that are specific remedies for the healing of old wounds. Although this is a serious and hard-working group, we also have fun!
Hosted by Nancy S Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I am a seasoned therapist who delights in working with clients who are living with a variety of issues and challenges. My life experience plus my varied professional skills put me in a unique position to understand from a broad perspective what needs to be healed and how we can get down to the business of helping you get well. My goal is to help you heal your past so that you can be free to live in the present-- where happiness is waiting.
I run a group for women ages 24-35 who are dealing with a variety of issues that face young adults today.....making a good living, feeling good about themselves, building adult relationships with family, finding partners, navigating the adult world.There are unique challenges facing these young women and many struggle to be and feel successful after college and the work world. This group allows them a place to share their struggles, insights & successes and to be around others who are in the same place as them. This is a diverse group who rely on one another for support. Group meets weekly.
Hosted by Amy Fantalis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
My entire career, I have worked mainly with teens, young adults and families. I believe strongly in the power of the relationship and work hard to help families connect in an honest and genuine way with their kids. I have a fundamental belief that most people do their best, have good intentions and want to be loved and appreciated. With this in mind, I believe strongly in the work I do and services I offer. I provide individual, family and group therapy and focus on helping people better listen, trust and connect with one another despite the diagnosis or symptoms.
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
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, based in Media, PA and Wilmington, DE. I have treated individuals, couples and families for 25 years, and have supervised other therapists. I believe that it is the relationships we have with each other that determine our peace of mind and quality of life. It is through relating more clearly with each other that we can improve our lives. I also offer group therapy for men.
a psychotherapy group for adult women aged 25 to 80. It is for women who are open to the challenge of personal growth and wish to explore how their current relationships are influenced by their histories - and who want to engage in life more fully. Some group members will pursue "untested possibilities" that they see in themselves. Some will work to resolve "old business" which they have with significant others. All will benefit from being with women of varied ages and backgrounds. Group members welcome self-exploration and interaction with others as a way to enhance the quality of their lives.
Hosted by Shari Y Baron
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, CNS, GCP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I work with individuals, couples and in groups to help you move in new directions and explore new ways of interacting with others. Being in therapy is sometimes challenging. I will strive to help you verbalize your thoughts and feelings about what happens in your life, as well as what happens between you and me in our evolving relationship. The challenge will be to learn from whatever happens in this experience and to move toward the goals we have worked together to define for you. We will work in partnership to design the plan that will achieve your best results.
Participants learn basic mindfulness meditation, and moving meditation and have the opportunity to practice. Participants will also have an opportunity to be involved in talks related to the teachings of Eastern traditions and discuss the practical value of such teachings and practices in addressing issues in daily life.
Hosted by David Parrish
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I offer experienced professional care based on over 40 years of experience with teens, adults, families, and seniors. My practice focuses on creating a relationship with clients that empowers them to live a life worth living. I am a meditation teacher from the Zen tradition. I offer meditation to reduce stress and develop insight into ways to live a fulfilling life. I also provide a well-rounded approach using a combination of the most effective evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy.
This small group will support women (30 yrs +) to understand the role their body image plays in their emotional world, to practice being present to their bodies, and to grow in treating themselves and their bodies with care. Consider joining if you are hoping to restore a sense of yourself that is not reliant on size, hoping to feel comfortable in your skin, and hoping to be free from body monitoring and checking so you can enjoy your life. All people who identify as women of any shape, size, color, or creed are welcome! {Active w/ 1 opening; telehealth only}
Hosted by Dayna Pizzigoni
PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
Psychotherapy can bring light to darkness, hope to fear, and empowerment to stuck-places that weigh on us. I understand my role as your therapist as being a co-journeyer in your path through healing into a healthier, fulfilling life. My style focuses on reflective-empathetic listening to promote self-acceptance and awareness; cognitive flexibility and experimenting with new choices; and the affirmation of strengths. I have specialized experience with eating disorders, body image (HAES), and the effect of loved ones' addictions/alcoholism. I also value how culture, class, education, and power differences affect close relationships.
Are you caring for a loved one at home and are feeling drained, frightened, angry, resentful, burned out? If so please contact me via email at CardinalCounseling@gmail.com. I am putting together a Telehealth group now. Limited to 8-10 participants. $25/session, 90minute sessions. During this time of Covid19 it is especially important for you to have the support you need to care for yourself while you are caring for others! Individual sessions also available with a sliding scale fee rate. Financial difficulties will be taken into consideration and agreed upon on an individual basis.
Hosted by Donna Liu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I am a L.P.C. with a MS degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling. I believe that it is helpful to bring your spiritual beliefs into the healing process. Starting psychotherapy is the beginning of feeling at home with yourself. It is a place where you can feel safe, grounded and secure, as you explore the difficult areas in your life that you may not want to face alone. Therapy can help you identify unhealthy thinking, and break destructive patterns, so you can make better choices. It also helps you to discover your own inner strengths that can bring deeper healings from within. We are all a work in progress!
This is not a group where we will sit in a circle telling war-stories about trauma or loss. Here, we will cultivate the healing experiences necessary to grow from trauma. Sessions will be facilitated with an emphasis on safety, building strengths, and empowering participants to put change into action. Group sessions will include various embodied and experiential forms of therapy that allow us to move beyond words or narratives. Instead of an emphasis on retelling trauma stories - we will build the strengths necessary to change how trauma lives within us and alter the trajectories of our lives going forward.
Hosted by Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, TEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
While other programs claim to be 'trauma-informed', our practice revolves entirely around trauma therapy. This is what we do best. The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is named after the legendary figure of the phoenix that dies and is reborn from its own ashes – it is a symbol of transformation, resilience, and growth after trauma. While we cannot change the past, we can change how past experiences live within us! Sessions range from $200-125 with our therapists. Low-cost therapy sessions with our graduate interns range from $85-30.
New Group starting in September 2024- New Clients Welcomed: www.phoenixtraumacenter.com - look under Therapy Groups
Hosted by María José Sotomayor-Giacomucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
I specialize in issues of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, immigration, relationships and life transitions. I also integrate the power of art and poetry into my work when applicable. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I have completed advanced trauma therapy training in EMDR, and couples EFT. "My approach is to always respect the dignity of each person and honor each story in a non-judgmental way. I value the sacredness of your story and experiences". New Grief, Loss & Connection Group accepting new clients Sept 2024 www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/grief-loss-and-connection/.
I provide court and employer mandated drug and alcohol evaluations that includes a 13 panel drug screening. I guarantee the completion of your detailed assessment within 24 hours
Hosted by Safiya Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
It takes tenacity to identify a behavior that is problematic and commit to taking steps towards finding a solution. I am a client centered and skilled clinician who will walk along side of you while we navigate through life's challenges.
This support group is appropriate for adults (ages 18+) with OCD or Obsessive Compulsive-Related Disorders who are looking for support through this difficult process. We will discuss ERP, relapse prevention & ways to stay motivated. Members will be encouraged to identify ERP goals in group. You will have an opportunity to discuss personal experiences & challenges as well as get expert information about OCD. Getting support from others can provide hope and motivation. Members are not required to disclose information & may speak if they choose. This group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 7-8:15pm.
Hosted by CBT Center for Anxiety & OCD
PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.
The DBT Skills Group meets virtually every week and participants must attend for a 6-month period of time in order to fully grasp the skills being offered. Participants are also expected to be seeing an individual therapist weekly while in the group as the group is less about processing daily stressors and more about learning the skills. The individual therapy may be provided by me if space allows or provided by an outside therapist.
Hosted by DBT Center of Media
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPhil, LPC, LBC-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
The decision to seek treatment is not an easy one because the therapeutic process requires you to share your experiences, emotions and concerns with someone whom you've just met. I'm aware that this is often what makes people hesitant to attend therapy and I am hopeful that my personality as a therapist will help you to feel comfortable enough to participate in sessions with me. I am passionate about my profession as a Licensed Professional Counselor and I'm dedicated to helping adults and young adults find balance in their lives and happiness in their relationships.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Media?
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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.