Support Groups in Philadelphia County, PA

Unresolved Grief Group: Telehealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Over the course of six weeks we will explore your journey with grief. Each session will allow time for participants to share their unique experience with grief. There will also be a focus on grief education. This is a Closed ..."

Reclaim "Women's Sexual Empowerment Group"
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
"(Meetings will take place via zoom.) (OPEN TO ALL FOLKX WHO IDENTIFY AS WOMAN) Are you looking for a Confidential, Private, Safe, Discrete, Secure place? Are you ready to lean in and learn about your authentic self? This therapist lead ..."

Sexual Addiction Support Group for Men
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, CSAT
Verified
Verified
"The Sex Addiction Support Group is designed for individuals who identify as male who have concerns about their sexual behavior or self-identify as being addicted to some form of compulsive sexual behavior (i.e. porn, masturbation, strip clubs, escorts, etc.). The ..."

Process Group for Adults
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"Interpersonal process group for adults of all ages, dealing with general issues related to identity, attachment, self-esteem, and relationships. We use a reflective, 'here-and-now' focus to help members become more aware of their interpersonal patterns in the group and how ..."
Waitlist for new clients

DBT Skills Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"I am happy to co-facilitate a weekly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills group through telehealth for all interested! DBT skills groups follow a sequence of skill modules for mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. Please email me for ..."
(215) 608-1069

My Partner is Trans - CLOSED
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"The intention of this group is to provide a private, supportive, therapeutic environment for partners of trans and gender variant people. A judgement free space to talk about experiences in the relationship and a time to focus on the challenges ..."

Council for Relationships
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MFT, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Council for Relationships is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people from all walks of life improve their important relationships by providing exemplary therapy, educating and training clinicians in the family systems approach, and advancing the behavioral health ..."

Weekly Group for Partners of TGNB Individuals
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified
Verified
"As a partner of a TGNB individual, do you often find yourself with questions that are not easily answered by asking peers or browsing the internet? You may feel isolated or confused about how to understand a partnership that is ..."

Veterans Support Group
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
"This group is open to any veteran regardless of when and where they served. Join us and make new friends with those who share common experiences. "

Grounding, Grieving, Growing - October 1/on-going
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"This Grieving module is second of a 3-part series of Group Therapy using a Christian integrated approach of DBT skills & mindfulness exercises that promotes personal growth & emotional healing. This phase is designed to help you learn about healthy ..."

Supervision for Licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MSEd
Verified
Verified
"I provide individual and group supervision for Master's level therapists looking to get their hours toward LPC, LMFT, and LCSW licensure hours. Please reach out for more information. "

Mental Health IOP
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
Verified
"For adult clients that are experiencing significant stressors that require more support than just individual therapy. The group provides peer support and helps build positive and healthy coping skills to effectively work through present issues. "

Dealing with Divorce Online Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"The loss of a significant relationship can be one of life's most difficult challenges. This group is for adults who are in any stage of divorce and would like support from others who are facing similar challenges. You will learn ..."
Not accepting new clients

Inner Balance Psychology
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
"Our therapists provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals so that they can process painful memories and feelings in an objective non-judgmental atmosphere. The therapist provides objective support and aids individuals with finding ways of coping with stress, negative ..."

Compassion based meditation/support group ~ women
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Group meets every Monday morning 8:45am - 10am in my Narberth office and on Zoom and biweekly Wednesday evenings 7:15-8: 30 pm at my office in center city philadelphia and on Zoom. . To learn or support meditation practices and ..."

Eating Disorder Group For Women
Licensed Professional Counselor, MGPP, BCPC, DAPA, CGP
Verified
Verified
"The aim of the group is to understand the meaning of the eating disorder and how it is expressed in relation with other members in the group, and to each individual. The group talks about all concerns, body image issues, ..."

The Resilience Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"The Resilience Group designs & facilitates programs to boost confidence, fortify courage and sustain resilience. We train individuals and leaders to develop the skills necessary for maintaining resilience, managing anxiety and staying positive in the face of life's ups and ..."

Stop Hurting the People you Love
Treatment Center, PC
"This is an ongoing group for men who are ready to stop their emotionally and/or physically abusive behavior. "

DBT Skills Group (Pennsylvania/New Jersey)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified
Verified
"Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful therapy for individuals who have trouble regulating emotions & behaviors. These groups help replace problematic thought / behavior patterns with more adaptive ways of coping to create a "life worth living." We focus ..."

TBD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSTS, CST, CHES
Verified
Verified
"CHRIS is a consortium of LGBTQ therapists, focusing on areas of sex therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, relational concerns, and general mental health (depression, anxiety, stress, etc). "
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Philadelphia County 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 County 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 County 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.
Group therapy in Philadelphia County 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 County 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 County 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 County 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.
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 County 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.