Support Groups in Pennsylvania

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Teen Helping Teens Support group
Licensed Professional Counselor, CDBT, LPC
Verified
Verified
"This group is for teenagers from the age of 13-16 who are struggling with anxiety, depression and bullying in their school system. This group will consist of 6-8 members every other week on Monday's at 7:00PM. "
(215) 631-8605
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Group meets in:
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Thompson Social Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CCPG
Verified
Verified
"Outpatient Counseling for Adults, Teens, and Children. "
(570) 234-3476
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Group meets in:
Pine Grove, PA 17963
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Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) offered
Psychiatrist
Verified
Verified
"IOP therapy offered at the Newtown location to provide group sessions for teens and adults struggling with Dual Diagnosis issues. "
(724) 374-8626
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Group meets in:
Newtown, PA 18940
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Jackfruit Project Mental Wellness Seminar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBH
Verified
Verified
"The Jackfruit Project offers free mental wellness seminar for gay/bi/queer men. This is a a free process group. register on https://linktr.ee/MangoTr eeCC "
(267) 633-8811
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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DBT Skills Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT, LCSW, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Do you want to create sustainable change in reducing harmful or ineffective behavior patterns? Do you feel emotions intensely and struggle with how to cope with them? Are you wanting to be social and find meaning in relationships but have trouble ..."
(610) 298-0489
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Waitlist for new clients
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Grief Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
(412) 444-7870
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Group meets in:
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Waitlist for new clients
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Religious Trauma Support Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a peer support group for folks who have had adverse religious experiences. We build coping skills for relationship issues stemming from religious differences with loved ones. Our primary focus is on ex-Fundamentalist Christians, though folks with adverse experiences ..."
(484) 214-2876
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Group meets in:
Phoenixville, PA 19460
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FADE: Finding Authenticity & Dropping Expectations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"FADE is a space for women and non-binary folx (age 20-40) to connect & grow confidence in themselves and their own unique life path. We will work to identify your own interests and needs underneath society and other people's expectations ..."
(610) 601-5849
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Group meets in:
West Chester, PA 19380
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Men's Anger Management
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"12-week SAMHSA protocol, approved for Chester County court-mandated program "
(484) 435-7577
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Group meets in:
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Burnout Support Group For Medical Professionals
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified
Verified
"Compassion fatigue not only affects the professional in terms of job satisfaction, emotional and physical health but also the workplace environment by decreasing productivity and morale, and increasing turnover and suicide. This group will teach you the tools you'll need ..."
(267) 460-6864
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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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 ..."
(267) 459-9503
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Ivyland Counseling Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
(267) 382-4209
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Group meets in:
New Hope, PA 18938
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Anger Management
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Verified
Verified
"Anger Management 12 week course beginning December 16th at 6 pm. Seats are limited to 15 people. Insurance or self pay accepted ($40). Each participant will receive a certificate of completion that is court recognized in all fifty states. Topics ..."
(570) 260-9129
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Group meets in:
Scranton, PA 18503
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Bereavement and loss
Licensed Social Worker, MA, LSW
Verified
Verified
"I will be offering a variety of groups for the bereaved including parents who have lost children, those who have lost loved ones in tragic circumstances, those who have lost loved ones after a serious illness and other focused groups. ..."
(570) 273-9009
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Group meets in:
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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Virtual Depression & Anxiety Support Group
MA
"Attend once or often, but you will never leave the same way you came! You will get connected with others who get it. You will be reminded that you are not alone. You will learn evidence-based strategies to improve your ..."
(717) 502-9314
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Group meets in:
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Growth In Recovery Process Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, CW, CACD, PhD ABD
"Join one of four existing groups. Each group meets one night a week for 1.5 hours. During intake you clarify your goals and learn the few rules. Groups are confidential: small, stable, safe and stimulating. Group is a powerful agent ..."
(484) 652-8278
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Group meets in:
Radnor, PA 19087
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Calm Mind Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Calm Mind Therapy is a supportive space for healing. We are staffed by two Licensed Clinical Social Workers — and best friends — who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Let ..."
(484) 207-5628
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Group meets in:
Ardmore, PA 19003
Not accepting new clients
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Wellsprings Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCP, LPC
Verified
Verified
(484) 851-9265
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Group meets in:
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Not accepting new clients
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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. "
(215) 596-4137
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Group meets in:
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Adolescent DBT Skills Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This group will focus on teaching teens the DBT skills to be more mindful, tolerate painful events, manage their emotions and build healthy relationships. We will go through the skills together and teach application outside of group. We will meet ..."
(484) 255-4371
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Group meets in:
Exton, PA 19341

What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.