Depression Support Groups in Pittsburgh, PA
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Interpersonal Process Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"*Not currently running any groups* Group therapy may seem scary, but previous group members have shared that being in a group was life changing and helped them feel connected and less alone. This time limited group will help members explore ..."
Teen Wellness Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified
Verified
"This group will focus on CBT and DBT skill sets, two of the most effective evidence-based practices in treating adolescent mental health. This group will feature various modules, including but not limited to: regulating emotions, tolerating distress, psychoeducation of mental ..."
Women's Support Group
Counselor, LPC
"Women in this group have experienced some type of trauma/abuse in their lives, are currently in therapy, and are searching for support as they heal. "
Living Through Grief: A Spousal Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
"This bereavement support group for widows & widowers over age 50 meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30pm at Saints John and Paul. It also meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 1:00-2:30PM ..."
Strong Foundations Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"We are a group of highly trained and carefully selected psychologists and therapists. At Strong Foundations our goal is provide excellent mental health care within an emphatic, supportive, and individualized therapeutic relationship. "
The Center for Counseling Arts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
"Individuals, couples & families from the Pittsburgh area join us every day in the counseling journey. We are committed to helping you discover your own ability to heal, feel safe and take the next step forward. It's a time of ..."
Maya Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Maya Wellness provides trauma informed mental health counseling in Swissvale and North Hills areas of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Maya Wellness is a collaboration of empathetic and engaged therapists ready to meet clients where they are at. The therapists at Maya Wellness ..."
Artistic and Creative Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"This is an expressive arts class intended to facilitate healing by using various visual arts mediums...i.e. Painting, music, crafts. Etc. "
Group Therapy for Depression
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified
Verified
"This in-person Group Therapy for
Depression
occurs every Sunday from 2pm – 3pm starting March 26, 2023 for 6 weeks. The group will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 9. The final session is May 7, 2023. Group therapy is ..."
Self-Love Women's Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, C-DBT
Verified
Verified
"**Currently paused for in person groups- may be virtual in the future** This group is for women (all ages 18+) who want to embrace themselves, inside and out, all parts. This group focuses on notions of acceptance, comfortability, and respect ..."
Surviving Grief and Loss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, SAP
Verified
Verified
"Death is often overwhelming and debilitating to survivors. The pain is real whether it is a parent, significant other, child, friend or a family pet. This group explores the stages of grief and shared experiences in the process. Also developed ..."
Carole Kunkle-Miller, PhD and Associates
Psychologist, MEd
Verified
Verified
"In an atmosphere of mutual trust, sensitive issues are explored confidentially with our licenced psychologists, counselors, and social workers. We provide psychotherapy services for children, adolescence, adults, and geriatric persons in the Pittsburgh area. Care is coordinated with your doctor ..."
Wives of Sexual Addicts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, CCTP
Verified
Verified
"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 ..."
Adult DBT Skills Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"**Currently Accepting Additions to Waitlist** Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment method that helps individuals cope with stress, manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors, and increase positive interpersonal interactions. DBT core skills training consists of 4 modules: Mindfulness, ..."
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Battle Group, Online
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Stop being controlled by fear. It's time to see what you are afraid of and run towards it. This online group will challenge everything you think you know about yourself and the world so that you can cut the act ..."
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Interpersonal Process Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"*Not currently running any groups* Group therapy may seem scary, but previous group members have shared that being in a group was life changing and helped them feel connected and less alone. This time limited group will help members explore ..."
Teen Wellness Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified
Verified
"This group will focus on CBT and DBT skill sets, two of the most effective evidence-based practices in treating adolescent mental health. This group will feature various modules, including but not limited to: regulating emotions, tolerating distress, psychoeducation of mental ..."
Women's Support Group
Counselor, LPC
"Women in this group have experienced some type of trauma/abuse in their lives, are currently in therapy, and are searching for support as they heal. "
Living Through Grief: A Spousal Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
"This bereavement support group for widows & widowers over age 50 meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30pm at Saints John and Paul. It also meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 1:00-2:30PM ..."
Strong Foundations Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"We are a group of highly trained and carefully selected psychologists and therapists. At Strong Foundations our goal is provide excellent mental health care within an emphatic, supportive, and individualized therapeutic relationship. "
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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.