Support Groups in Philadelphia, PA

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DBT Skills Learning Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches people how to live in the present, develop healthy ways of coping, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. In this virtual group, you will learn new skills that ..."
(215) 709-6284
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Weekly Meditation & Energy Healing Events
MS, LMFT
"Every Wednesday at 7PM a group of like-minded spiritual seekers gather to engage in a guided meditation and energy healing event at NBHT. Each week the topic/theme of the meditation changes and one can expect to participate in spiritual practices ..."
(267) 930-2791
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Trauma Healing Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Experiences of trauma often have many long-term impacts. Support your healing journey and grow in a community of survivors through this long-term process group for woman-identifying and gender non-conforming survivors. Through the creation of a safe, supportive, and collaborative space, ..."
(215) 709-3425
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Parental Loss Grief Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
"This group is designed for individuals who have lost one of both parents and are struggling through the grieving process. The group will focus as a support group and will provide psychoeducation on grief and coping skills for grief, as ..."
(215) 440-6536
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Promoting Healthy Development, for Parents of Chil
Psychologist, AM, PhD
Verified
Verified
"The goal is to prevent kids from getting off track developmentally when the family struggles with the challenges of a medical or emotional condition. It is a place to talk about thoughts and feelings and develop strategies to turn occurrences ..."
(610) 572-4961
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Girl's group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
"This group is composed of teen girls ages 12-16. The group meets once a week to discuss emotional and behavioral concerns that impacts their quality of life. "
(484) 214-2207
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Setting out on the Marriage Journey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This four session group is designed for couples who are considering marriage, engaged or newly wed. Just as you need silverware, dishes, glasses and a good blender to begin your life together, there are relational tools that every relationship can ..."
(215) 839-1239
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Body Liberation Process Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified
Verified
"Self-described as a “Recovery 2.0” group, the body liberation process group has met twice a month for the last four years (and counting). The group is intended for folks who have moved to a solid place in their eating disorder ..."
(215) 709-7458
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Let's Make Tommorrow a Brighter Day
"The purpose of this group is to explain what Life Coaching is and how to identify if one needs a Life Coach. The Clients are welcome to sign up for one-on one sessions or they can continue to have workshops ..."
(267) 613-9514
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Not accepting new clients
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IFS Group Therapy for Lana de Rey Fans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Mother is mothering, with Daddy issues a-plenty! This group is for people who are deeply affected by Lana del Rey and the mirror she holds up to the shadow sides of American life. In this Internal Family Systems-informed group, we'll ..."
(267) 367-6761
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Not accepting new clients
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Desiring Connection and Community
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
"This group aims to connect people who are struggling with loneliness and/or who are feeling a desire to connect in more deep and meaningful ways. You may benefit from the C&C group if: you have been feeling disconnected from others, ..."
(215) 770-2785
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Fertility Wellness Program/Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CST
Verified
Verified
"Learn techniques for relaxation and mindfulness during infertility. 8 week Fertility Wellness Support Group includes 6 acupuncture sessions, 2 fertility yoga sessions & 3 sessions for couples to attend together. A chance for you and your partner/spouse to learn skills ..."
(267) 544-9992
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Intuitive Writing, biweekly/virtual, T at 7:30pm
Counselor, PhD, CHT, Rev
Verified
Verified
"Meetup.com - Intuitive Writing Circle - Guided visualization & free writing. Every other Tuesday at 7:30pm (virtual through Meetup.com). "
(215) 352-3947
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Circle Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Circle Counseling is a group of independent clinicians who work together to provide lower cost psychotherapy than is commonly charged in our region and to improve our services to our clients through confidential consultation with one another. We integrate faith ..."
(720) 740-3117
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Life Support - LGBTQ Recovery Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
""Life Support" meets weekly and offers ongoing support for gay, bisexual, trans or queer-identified clients in recovery for substance or behavior-related challenges. Call or email for information about whether this group could be a good fit for your support needs. "
(267) 271-9916
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Theraputic Support Group for Teens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
Verified
"Therapy Support Group available for Teens age 13-18 years old dealing with low mood, lack of motivation and depression. If interested, please email me for start dates in the fall 2020! "
(484) 464-0296
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Adult Children of Chaotic Families
PsyD
"Children of chaotic families have been physically and/or emotionally neglected by their parents. They are usually parentified (do things which pertain to adults) and feel dismissed. Chaotic families are composed by one or more members with addiction, chronic mental illness, ..."
(484) 746-5082
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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COVID-19 process group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"While the pandemic is far from over, as vaccinations roll out we are seeing a shift in energy. As more folks are vaccinated it may feel safer to return to activities that have been unavailable previously. With feelings of safety ..."
(484) 604-2128
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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LBGT support group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC , LPC
Verified
Verified
"Starting a online support group for those of us with issues of coming out, dealing with family/friends/co workers. How do we navigate the process? What risks are we willing to take? How can we find the support that we need. ..."
(267) 433-2706
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19128
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DBT Skills Group Evening
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified
Verified
"Announcing a virtual DBT skills group. The group will review the four core DBT skills modules including mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. We will be following the 6 month schedule for skills training laid out by DBT’s ..."
(610) 890-7944
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19125

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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Philadelphia Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in Philadelphia is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in Philadelphia are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

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.

Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Philadelphia allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.

As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.

Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.

Group therapy and support groups in Philadelphia can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.